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Match the columns.

[SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (1st shift)]

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Divisions of Algae and their Main Characteristics:
-Chlorophyceae (Green algae): Major pigments - Chlorophyll, Stored Food - Starch, Example - Spirogyra.
-Phaeophyceae (Brown algae): Pigment - fucoxanthin, Stored food - Mannitol, Laminarin, Example - Sargassum, Laminaria.
-Rhodophyceae (Red algae): Pigment - Phycoerythrin, Stored Food - Floridean starch, Example - Gracilaria and Gelidium.

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What is the common term for Ancylostoma?
[SSC CGL 19/07/2023 (2nd shift)]

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Hookworm. Ancylostoma is a genus of parasitic nematodes (roundworms) that primarily infect mammals. These worms are intestinal parasites and are transmitted to humans through contact with contaminated soil or sand where the larvae are present.
-Tapeworm: genus - Taenia, Examples - Taenia solium (pork tapeworm) and Taenia saginata (beef tapeworm).
-Filaria worms belong to the family Filarioidea.
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What is the common name of Parthenium hysterophorus?
[SSC CHSL 01/06/2022 (Morning)]

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Carrot Grass. Lemon grass - Cymbopogon, Lawn Grass - Poaceae, Horsetails - Equisetum.
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Oleo gum resin (Asafoetida) can be obtained from:
[SSC CHSL 06/06/2022 (Morning)]
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Oleo-gum-resin (Asafoetida) can be obtained from the exudates of the roots of the Iranian endemic medicinal plant, Ferula asafoetida. It has cytotoxic, antiulcer, anti-neoplasm, anti-cancer, and anti-oxidative effects.
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What is the most important health benefit of Vitamin D?
[SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (Afternoon)]
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Vitamin D (Calciferol) : Source - Oily fish, egg yolks, red meat, etc. Deficiency diseases - Rickets. Symptoms - weak and painful bones, deformities in teeth, pain in the bones.
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Which of the following vitamins prevents major birth defects of the brain and spine of a newborn baby?
[SSC MTS 12/09/2023 (2nd Shift)]
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Folic Acid (Vitamin - B9) : It helps to prevent and cure low levels of folates. Folates play an important role in forming red blood cells and maintaining brain health. Sources - Dark green leafy vegetables, beans, peanuts, fruits, whole grains.
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What is the monomer unit of glycogen?
[SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (2nd shift)]
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Glucose (C6H12O6). Glycogen : The carbohydrates are stored in the animal body as glycogen. Also known as animal starch because its structure is similar to amylopectin and is rather more highly branched. It is present in the liver, muscles, and brain. When the body needs glucose, enzymes break the glycogen down to glucose. Found in yeast and fungi. Fructose - It is a natural monosaccharide found in fruits, honey, and vegetables.
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Which essential amino acid is necessary for the production of our brain’s chemical messengers including melatonin, dopamine, noradrenaline and thyroxine?
[SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (1st shift)]
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Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid to make proteins and other vital molecules such as neurotransmitters and hormones. Leucine amino acids can be used by skeletal muscle to give energy during exercise. Tryptophan is an amino acid needed for normal growth in infants and for the production and maintenance of the body's proteins, muscles, enzymes, and neurotransmitters.
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Which of the following is the correct match of column-A with column-B?


[SSC CGL 17/07/2023 (1st shift)]
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i-c, ii-d, iii-a, iv-b. Important Nutrients in Food and their functions: Carbohydrates - One of the main sources of energy for human beings. Three types of carbohydrates in food - Fiber, Sugar, and Starch. Iron - It is a constituent of our red blood cells whose function is to carry oxygen from our lungs to organs, muscles, and cells.

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Vitamins and minerals are helpful for which of the following?
[SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (1st shift)]
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Vitamins and their sources: Vitamin A - Milk, egg. Vitamin D - Cheese, butter, milk. Vitamin E - Vegetable oils, lettuce, turnip leaves. Vitamin K - spinach and soybeans. Vitamin B - Seafood, milk, meat, peas. Minerals and their sources: Iron - Meat, fish, liver, eggs, turnip, germinating wheat grains, and yeast. Calcium - Milk. Phosphorus - Meat, egg, fish, whole grains.
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Which among the following Vitamins is known as Niacin?
[SSC CHSL 15/03/2023 (1st Shift)]
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Niacin is the generic name for nicotinic acid (pyridine-3-carboxylic acid), nicotinamide (niacinamide or pyridin-3-carboxamide).
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Which among the following is a fat-soluble vitamin?
[SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (1st Shift)]
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Vitamin D promotes calcium absorption in the intestine and maintains adequate serum calcium and phosphate concentrations to enable normal bone mineralization and prevent hypocalcemic tetany (involuntary contraction of muscles, leading to cramps and spasms).
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[SSC CGL Tier II (07/03/2023)]
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Carbohydrate : It consists of sugar, starch, and ber.
Two types - Simple Carbohydrates (Monosaccharides, Disaccharides, Oligosaccharides) and Complex Carbohydrate.
Fat - It is a macronutrient essential for energy storage, insulation, and the absorption of certain vitamins.

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Nuts, vegetable oil, and fish are rich sources of _________.
[SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Morning)]
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Most common forms of carbohydrates are sugars, fibers, and starches. Minerals essential for health include iron, calcium, magnesium, zinc, potassium, etc.
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Which of the following vitamins is absent in eggs?
[Higher Secondary 01/08/2022 (Shift - 3)]
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Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is found in citrus fruits (oranges), peppers, strawberries, blackcurrants, broccoli, brussels sprouts, potatoes, etc.
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Match column A With column B.

[SSC CHSL 30/05/2022 ( Evening)]
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- Vitamin A: Found in sources like carrots, mangoes, and papayas. These foods are rich in beta-carotene, which the body converts to Vitamin A.
- Vitamin B: Present in whole grain bread and nuts. These foods contain various B vitamins necessary for energy and metabolism.
- Vitamin C: Commonly found in citrus fruits and red and green peppers. It is essential for the immune system and skin health.
- Vitamin D: Sourced from egg yolks and soya products. It helps maintain healthy bones and supports the immune system.
The correct answer is D: i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d.

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Which organism among the following breaks down the food material outside the body and then absorbs it?
[SSC MTS 27/10/2021 (Afternoon)]
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Mushrooms, Yeast, and Bread mold are saprophytic. They break down food outside the body and absorb the simpler digested particles.
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Which plant tissue is responsible for the transportation of water and minerals from the soil to the stems and leaves?
[SSC MTS 03/05/2023 (Afternoon)]
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Xylem and phloem are the two vascular tissues that are responsible for the transport of substances in plants. Phloem helps in the bidirectional transport of food.
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Which of the following is the ultimate source of energy for all living organisms?
[SSC MTS 11/05/2023 (Morning)]
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The Sun is the primary source of energy for all ecosystems. In terrestrial ecosystems, autotrophs (plants) get energy from sunlight and provide food → Herbivores (goat) → Carnivores (tiger). In aquatic ecosystems, phytoplankton get energy from sunlight and provide food → zooplankton → fishes.
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The green plants in a terrestrial ecosystem capture about _______ percent of the energy of sunlight that falls on their leaves and convert it into food energy.
[SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (4th Shift)]
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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants produce carbohydrates by absorbing carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight in the presence of chlorophyll and liberating chemical energy. This energy is converted into chemical energy as food.
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Starches found in breads, cereals and pasta are made up of long chains of _______.
[SSC CPO 09/11/2022 (Afternoon)]
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Carbohydrates are essential macronutrients that include sugars, fibers, and starches. Starch is a polymeric carbohydrate composed of numerous glucose monomers.
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Pneumatophores are specialized ______ in hydrophytes.
[SSC CGL 11/04/2022 (Morning)]
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Hydrophytes are aquatic plants that are especially suited for living in aquatic environments. Examples: Lotus (Nelumbo), Vallisneria, Potamogeton, Salvinia, hydrilla, water hyacinths, etc.
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The application of plant and soil science to crop production is known as _______.
[SSC CHSL 13/04/2021 (Morning)]
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Agrostology - It is the branch of botany concerned with grasses. Bryology - It is the branch of botany concerned with the scientific study of bryophytes. Anatomy - It is the science that studies the structure of the body and body parts.
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Among the choices listed, which one is NOT a form of cancer?
[SSC CGL Tier II 26/10/2023]
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Glaucoma - A group of eye diseases that can cause vision loss and blindness by damaging a nerve in the back of your eye called the optic nerve. Carcinoma - Cancer that starts in tissue lining your skin, organs, and internal passageways in your body. Lymphoma - Cancer that begins in cells of the lymph system. Sarcoma - Cancers that begin in the bones and in the soft (also called connective) tissues (soft tissue sarcoma).
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Which disease is caused by NOT having enough vitamin C in the diet for at least 3 months leading to weakness, anaemia, gum disease, and skin problems?
[SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (Evening)]
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Scurvy. Vitamins and deficiency diseases: B1 - Beriberi, B2 - Hair loss, anaemia, sore throat. B3 - Pellagra, B6 - Certain types of Eczema, B7 - Thinning hair and Scaly skin rashes around eyes, nose, mouth, B9 - Weakness, Fatigue, Neurological Issues, B12 - Macrocytic anaemia.
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Which is the most obvious symptom of infantile jaundice that usually appears between the second and fourth day after birth?
[SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (1st Shift)]
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Jaundice (Hyperbilirubinemia) is a non-infectious disease wherein the liver is affected resulting in a yellowish discoloration of the skin and the white part of the eyes. It is caused due to the accumulation of bilirubin in the blood and blood tissues. It is classified into three categories: Hepatocellular, Hemolytic, and Obstructive jaundice. Symptoms: Fever, Abdominal pain, Weight loss, Drowsiness, and Vomiting.
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Lack of functional small intestine can cause a malabsorption disorder leading to diarrhoea, malnutrition, weight loss, etc. This particular condition is known as:
[SSC MTS 12/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]
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Short bowel syndrome. Hypoglycaemia, or a "hypo", is an abnormally low level of glucose in blood. Hyperglycaemia, or a "hyper", can happen when blood glucose (sugar) levels are too high.
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Which type of surveillance is specifically aimed at identifying missing cases of disease?
[SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (1st shift)]
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Sentinel surveillance is conducted at specific sites or in specific populations and may be passive or active. It helps to identify missing cases of disease.
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Which Vitamin D analogue is used to treat hypoparathyroidism, refractory rickets, and familial hypophosphatemia?
[SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (3rd shift)]
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Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol - D3) - It is a fat-soluble vitamin (A, D, E, K) that helps our body to absorb calcium and phosphorus. Tacalcitol - It is a derivative of vitamin D3 belongs to a class of drugs called antipsoriatics

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Which of the following is the correct match of column-A with column-B?

[SSC CGL 20/07/2023 (1st shift)]
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Diphtheria is an infectious bacterial disease caused by a bacterium called Corynebacterium diphtheriae that produces toxins that can cause breathing diculties, heart rhythm problems, and even death. Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection disease. It most commonly affects the urethra, rectum or throat. Mumps is an infectious disease caused by a virus. This can cause painful inammation of our parotid salivary glands (parotitis).

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