Basic Science GK Questions for Competitive Exam
The scientific study of insects is called-
(A) Ichthyology
(B) Entomology
(C) Parasitology
(D) Mechanology
Correct Answer : B
The name 'Biology' was given to-
(A) Aristotle
(B) Lamarck
(C) Darwin
(D) Linnaeus
Correct Answer : B
The method of acquiring knowledge about old age and time effect is called
(A) Oncology
(B) Gerontology
(C) Teratology
(D) Ornithology
Correct Answer : B
Presented the modern ideology of the origin of living beings-
(A) Miller
(B) Darwin
(C) Khorana
(D) Oparin
Correct Answer : D
What is insect culture?
(A) Science of growing insects
(B) the science of studying animals
(C) the science of studying fish
(D) Science of killing insects
Correct Answer : A
Consider the following:
1. Bat 2. Bear 3. Rodent In which of the above types of animals the phenomenon of hibernation can be observed?
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 1, 2 and 3
(D) hibernation cannot be observed in any of the above
Correct Answer : C
Consider the following statements-
1. Tapeworm is bisexual.
2. Roundworms have different sexes.
3. Filaria worm is a nematode.
4. GW is annelid. Which of these are correct?
(A) 1 and 2
(B) 1, 2 and 3
(C) 3 and 4
(D) 2, 3 and 4
Correct Answer : A
Which one of the following organisms does not belong to the class of the other three organisms?
(A) crab
(B) Baruthi
(C) Scorpion
(D) spider
Correct Answer : A
With reference to the mammal 'Dugong' found in India, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is a herbivorous marine animal.
2. It is found along the entire coastline of India.
3. It has been given legal protection under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(A) 1 and 2
(B) 2 only
(C) 1 and 3
(D) only 3
Correct Answer : C
Consider the following animals:
1. Sea cow 2. Sea horse 3. Sea lion Which of the above is/are mammals?
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer : B
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