Basic Science Questions for SSC Exam
Epiphytes are those plants which are dependent on other plants-
(A) for food
(B) for mechanical support
(C) shadow
(D) for water
Correct Answer : B
Zoology studies –
(A) living animals only
(B) only living vegetation
(C) both living and dead animals
(D) both living and dead vegetation
Correct Answer : C
Well adapted trees and plants for dry climate are called –
(A) epiphytes
(B) Marudbhid
(C) hydrocephalus
(D) mesophyte
Correct Answer : B
Known Viticulture
(A) production of oranges
(B) production of grapes
(C) production of apples
(D) production of saffron
Correct Answer : B
The scientific study of insects is called-
(A) Ichthyology
(B) Entomology
(C) Parasitology
(D) Mechanology
Correct Answer : B
In the context of Indian wildlife, aviation vulgul (flying .fox) is which of the following?
(A) Bat
(B) the eagle
(C) Balak
(D) Vulture
Correct Answer : A
Leaving which one of the following in ponds and wells helps in controlling mosquitoes?
(A) crab
(B) Dogfish
(C) Gambusia Fish
(D) snail
Correct Answer : C
Assertion (A) : Amoeba reproduces by fission. Reason (R) : All unicellular organisms reproduce by asexual methods
(A) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
(B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(C) A is correct but R is wrong
(D) A is wrong but R is correct
Correct Answer : A
Octopus—
(A) is an arthropod
(B) is eczematous
(C) is a hemichorda
(D) is a soft painter
Correct Answer : D
The following statement is not correct?
(A) All echinoderms are living progenitors
(B) There is no circulatory system in roundworm
(C) chyme is usually present in boneless fishes
(D) Fertilization is internal in cartilaginous fishes.
Correct Answer : A
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