Biology GK Quiz with Answers

Biology GK Quiz with Answers
Q :  

Which of the following substances has a pH value of about 14?

(A) Blood

(B) Sodium hydroxide

(C) Milk of magnesia

(D) Lemon Juice


Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

The correct answer is Sodium hydroxide. Sodium hydroxide is considered a strong base as all the available [OH] in NaOH is present in the solution as [OH−] and available to accept protons. Sodium hydroxide is the strongest base because it totally dissociates to form sodium ions and hydroxide ions.


Q :  

The size of the pupil of the eye is controlled by the ______.

(A) blind spot

(B) retina

(C) cornea

(D) iris


Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

1. The iris controls the amount of light entering the eye.

2. Iris is the colored part of the eye, which provides pigment to the eyes.

3. It is attached to the ciliary muscle, which contracts and expands to accommodate the required amount of light.


Q :  

Deficiency of which of the following vitamins causes excessive bleeding from wounds?

(A) Vitamin D

(B) Vitamin E

(C) Vitamin A

(D) Vitamin K


Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

1. Vitamin K deficiency causes excessive bleeding from wounds.

2. If there is deficiency of Vitamin K in your body then you can easily get injury marks on your body or skin.


Q :  

Which of the following options is correct regarding sexually transmitted disease (STD)?

Statement A: Sexually transmitted diseases (STD) are infections transmitted from an infected person to an uninfected person through sexual contact.
Statement B: HIV, HPV and Hepatitis B virus is responsible for STD.

(A) Both Statements A and B incorrect

(B) Only Statement B is correct

(C) Both Statements A and B correct

(D) Only Statement A is correct


Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

This is a correct statement regarding sexually transmitted diseases (STD).

Statement A: Sexually transmitted diseases (STD) are infections transmitted from an infected person to an uninfected person through sexual contact.

Statement B: HIV, HPV and Hepatitis B virus is responsible for STD.


Q :  

Sponges belong to phylum ______ of the animal kingdom.

(A) Echinodermata

(B) Porifera

(C) Aschelminthes

(D) Mollusca


Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

1. Sponge belongs to Porifera phylum of the animal kingdom.

2. These are primitive multicellular animals. The study of sponges is known as para zoology.

3. Sponges are mostly irregular in shape and have radial symmetry.

4. The body of a sponge has two layers-

- Epidermis: This is the outer layer that helps move water in and out.

- Mesohyl: This is the middle layer which contains the cells of the sponge.


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