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Test: SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Biology (2023-20) - 5 - Question 1

Which type of liverworts form umbrella-shaped structures that raise gametangia above the main gametophyte body and sporophytes develop below these structures?
[SSC CGL 20/07/2023 (3rd shift)]

Detailed Solution: Question 1

Marchantia (Genus of liverworts). Polytrichum (Genus of mosses) - These mosses are commonly known as haircap mosses found in forest and humid environments. Sphagnum: A genus of mosses known as "peat mosses" found in wetlands and peat bogs. Funaria - It is a genus of mosses commonly known as cord mosses. They have tall, slender stalks that bear capsules at their tips.

Test: SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Biology (2023-20) - 5 - Question 2

Which group of Kingdom Animalia has unsegmented, bilaterally symmetrical, soft bodies, with a triploblastic construction (comprising three layers of cells) and a lacking coelom, skeleton, and anus?
[SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (3rd shift)]

Detailed Solution: Question 2

Platyhelminthes (Tapeworms, Turbellaria, Planaria, Liver fluke). Bilateral symmetry means when one organism is cut, it divides into two equal halves from a single plane only. Porifera (organisms with holes, Sycon, Spongilla, Euspongia): It is a phylum of aquatic invertebrate animals that comprises the sponges. Cnidaria phylum (corals, hydras, jellyfish, sea anemones): Kingdom Animalia, Soft-bodied stinging animals. Ctenophora (comb jellies, sea walnuts): A phylum of marine invertebrates.

Test: SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Biology (2023-20) - 5 - Question 3

Match the columns.

[Higher Secondary 27/06/2023 (Shift - 3)]

Detailed Solution: Question 3

- The correct match is option C: i-b, ii-a, iii-d, iv-c.
- This means:
- i corresponds to b
- ii corresponds to a
- iii corresponds to d
- iv corresponds to c
- Each element in column A matches with its respective element in column B based on the context or theme provided in the question, ensuring logical consistency and correct association.
- Understanding these associations correctly will lead to option C as the accurate answer.

Test: SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Biology (2023-20) - 5 - Question 4

Which of the following does NOT belong to class Insecta?
[SSC Stenographer 13/10/2023 (Morning)]

Detailed Solution: Question 4

Scorpion. They are arachnids and have eight legs like their cousins—spiders, mites, and ticks. Class insecta encompasses all insects and is also included in phylum arthropoda. Insects have three main body segments: the head, thorax, and abdomen. They have six legs, one or two pairs of wings and specialized mouthparts. Examples: Cockroach, Mosquito, Silversh.

Test: SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Biology (2023-20) - 5 - Question 5

Which among the following is an example of Phylum Mammalia of Animal Kingdom?
[SSC MTS 16/05/2023 (Afternoon)]

Detailed Solution: Question 5

Rat. Mammals are warm-blooded animals that have mammary glands and give birth to live young. Fishes, amphibians and reptiles are poikilothermous (cold-blooded).

Test: SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Biology (2023-20) - 5 - Question 6

Snails is an example of which of the phylum of the animal kingdom?
[SSC MTS 20/06/2023 (Afternoon)]

Detailed Solution: Question 6

Mollusca (Second-largest invertebrate animal phylum). Snails are invertebrates, belonging to the Eukaryota domain and Animalia kingdom. Protochordates - Group of primitive chordates that include tunicates, lancelets, and the extinct Pikaia.

Test: SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Biology (2023-20) - 5 - Question 7

Which of the following comes under the platyhelminthes classification under the animalia?
[SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Detailed Solution: Question 7

Tapeworm. Platyhelminthes belongs to Kingdom Animalia also known as Tapeworm or Flatworms (due to flattened Body), soft-bodied invertebrate, Hermaphrodites, triploblastic, acoelomate, and bilaterally symmetrical. Classified into 3 types - Turbellaria (Planaria, Otoplana), Trematoda (Fasciola hepatica, Diplozoon), Cestoda (Taenia, Convoluta).

Test: SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Biology (2023-20) - 5 - Question 8

Which of the following classifications do humans NOT fall under?
[SSC MTS 07/07/2022 (Evening)]

Detailed Solution: Question 8

Porifera (Sponges) are multicellular organisms that have bodies full of pores and channels allowing water to circulate through them. The scientific classification of human beings includes Kingdom - Animalia, Phylum - Chordata, Class - Mammalia, Order - Primates, Family - Hominidae, Subfamily - Homininae, and Genus - Homo.

Test: SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Biology (2023-20) - 5 - Question 9

Which of the following statements is/are correct?
I. Amoeba ingests its food with the help of pseudopodia.
II. Amoeba constantly changes its shape and position.
[SSC MTS 11/07/2022 (Afternoon)]

Detailed Solution: Question 9

Statement I: Amoeba ingests its food with the help of pseudopodia.
Correct. Amoeba uses pseudopodia to surround and engulf food particles, a process called phagocytosis.

Statement II: Amoeba constantly changes its shape and position. 
Correct. Amoeba has a flexible cell membrane and cytoplasm, allowing it to change shape and move via amoeboid movement.

Hence, the correct answer is Option C.

Test: SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Biology (2023-20) - 5 - Question 10

Which of the following is an example of Phylum Annelida of Animal Kingdom?
[SSC MTS 15/07/2022 (Evening)]

Detailed Solution: Question 10

Earthworm: Scientific name - Lumbricina; Phylum - Annelida; Order - Opisthopora; Kingdom - Animalia.
Honey Bee: Scientific name - Apis; Phylum - Arthropoda.
Squid: Scientific name - Decapodiformes; Phylum - Mollusca.
Kangaroo: Scientific name - Macropus; Phylum - Chordata.

Test: SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Biology (2023-20) - 5 - Question 11

To which of the following classes do parrots belong?
[SSC MTS 18/07/2022 (Afternoon)]

Detailed Solution: Question 11

Parrot: Scientific name - Psittaciformes; Class - Aves; Clade - Psittacopasserae; Kingdom - Animalia; Order - Psittaciformes; Phylum - Chordata.

Test: SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Biology (2023-20) - 5 - Question 12

Which of the following characters are correct about Phylum Echinodermata?
[SSC CHSL 03/06/2022 (Morning)]

Detailed Solution: Question 12

Coelom present, bilateral symmetry. Phylum Echinodermata organisms (multi-cellular) are exclusively marine. Characteristics - Triploblastic and have a coelomic cavity, star-like appearance and are spherical or elongated, respire through gills, their skeleton is made up of calcium carbonate. Examples - a starfish, a sand dollar, a brittle star, a sea urchin, and a sea cucumber.

Test: SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Biology (2023-20) - 5 - Question 13

What is a good way to measure the population density of fish found in lakes?
[SSC CHSL 09/06/2022 (Evening)]

Detailed Solution: Question 13

To measure the population density of fish in lakes effectively, the best method is to assess: The number of fish caught per trap
This approach allows researchers to estimate how many fish are present in a specific area. By using traps, they can calculate the density based on the number of fish captured over a set time period.
Other options, such as counting tadpoles, measuring oxygen density, or evaluating zooplankton growth, do not directly relate to fish population density.

Hence, the correct answer is Option A.

Test: SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Biology (2023-20) - 5 - Question 14

How many components do bacterial flagella have?
[SSC Stenographer 13/10/2023 (Evening)]

Detailed Solution: Question 14

The bacterial flagellum is a helical filamentous organelle responsible for motility. These are made up of the protein flagellin and are a coiled, thread-like structure with a sharp bend and a rotary motor at the base.

Test: SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Biology (2023-20) - 5 - Question 15

What is the full form of PPLO with respect to bacteria?
[SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (Morning)]

Detailed Solution: Question 15

Pleuro Pneumonia Like Organisms (PPLO) are a group of bacteria that belong to the class Mollicutes, which are characterised by their small size, lack of a cell wall, and ability to survive without oxygen. The prokaryotic cells are represented by bacteria, blue-green algae, mycoplasma and PPLO.

Test: SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Biology (2023-20) - 5 - Question 16

Which algae produces agar?
[SSC CHSL 06/06/2022 (Morning)]

Detailed Solution: Question 16

Agar, a gelatin-like product made primarily from the red algae Gelidium and Gracilaria (division Rhodophyta). It can be used as a laxative; a vegan substitute for gelatin; a thickener for soups; in fruit preserves, ice cream, and other desserts; as a clarifying agent in brewing; and for sizing paper and fabrics.

Test: SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Biology (2023-20) - 5 - Question 17

Tooth decay is caused by _____.
[SSC MTS 11/10/2021 (Afternoon)]

Detailed Solution: Question 17

It happens when bacteria in our mouth make acids that attack the enamel. The tooth decay starts in the mouth when the pH goes below 5.5.

Test: SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Biology (2023-20) - 5 - Question 18

Melatonin encodes proteins in cells to prevent ______ entry.
[SSC CGL 17/08/2021 (Afternoon)]

Detailed Solution: Question 18

Melatonin hormone: It is synthesized in the lungs and released by the Pineal gland. It influences metabolism, pigmentation, the menstrual cycle, as well as our defense capability.

Test: SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Biology (2023-20) - 5 - Question 19

Insufficient levels of parathyroid hormone and low amount of calcium in the blood causes which of the following conditions?
[SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Detailed Solution: Question 19

Calcium-rich foods: Curd, cheese, milk, dark green vegetables, eggs, fatty fish, and milk. Diabetes - When the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces.

Test: SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Biology (2023-20) - 5 - Question 20

 Match the columns.

[SSC CGL 21/07/2023 (2nd shift)]

Detailed Solution: Question 20

The correct answer is C: i-d, ii-c, iii-b, iv-a.
- i-d: Match the first item in the left column to the fourth item in the right column.
- ii-c: Match the second item in the left column to the third item in the right column.
- iii-b: Match the third item in the left column to the second item in the right column.
- iv-a: Match the fourth item in the left column to the first item in the right column.

This alignment ensures each item is paired correctly based on the logical connection or category between the columns.

Test: SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Biology (2023-20) - 5 - Question 21

Peeling, cutting or crushing onion tissue releases which enzyme that makes our eyes water?
[Higher Secondary 30/06/2023 (Shift - 2)]

Detailed Solution: Question 21

Eating part of an onion is a stem and fleshy leaves. Enzymes found in others: Chili - Capsaicin, Turmeric - Curcumin, Garlic - Alliinase. Xylanases are mainly produced by microorganisms. Examples: bacteria, fungi. Bordelaises is a sauce consisting of stock thickened with roux and flavored typically with red wine and shallots. Pectinases are used to break down this pectin polymer into monomer sugars i.e. galacturonic acid.

Test: SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Biology (2023-20) - 5 - Question 22

Steapsin, the enzyme which converts fats into fatty acids and glycerol, is secreted by ________.
[SSC MTS 10/05/2023 (Morning)]

Detailed Solution: Question 22

Digestive enzymes: Pepsin - Released in the stomach's gastric juice along with HCI (Hydrochloric acid) and Mucus. HCI provides an acidic pH to activate the enzyme and breaks down proteins present in food to smaller molecules.

Test: SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Biology (2023-20) - 5 - Question 23

Which among the following mineral is essential for the synthesis of thyroid hormones (thyroxine)?
[SSC MTS 13/06/2023 (Afternoon)]

Detailed Solution: Question 23

The thyroid hormone is well known for controlling metabolism, growth, and many other bodily functions.

Test: SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Biology (2023-20) - 5 - Question 24

Which of the following can degrade detritus into simpler inorganic substances?
[SSC CGL Tier II (03/03/2023)]

Detailed Solution: Question 24

Detritus: Dead and decaying organic debris. Lichens: A symbiosis of fungus and algae. Phytoplankton (microalgae): They are microscopic, photosynthetic organisms that float in aquatic ecosystems, serving as the foundation of marine food chains.

Test: SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Biology (2023-20) - 5 - Question 25

Identify the function of the enzyme trypsin.
[SSC CGL 07/12/2022 (2nd Shift)]

Detailed Solution: Question 25

Trypsin is secreted into the small intestine for the digestion of protein. It is a proteolytic enzyme produced in the pancreas in the precursor form of inactive trypsinogen.

Test: SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Biology (2023-20) - 5 - Question 26

Glucagon, a peptide hormone, is produced by the ______.
[SSC CGL 20/08/2021 (Afternoon)]

Detailed Solution: Question 26

Glucagon is a 29-amino acid peptide hormone predominantly secreted from the alpha cells of the pancreas.

Test: SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Biology (2023-20) - 5 - Question 27

Which of the following hormone is secreted by the brain that helps to regulate sleep-wake cycles?
[SSC CHSL 05/08/2021 (Morning)]

Detailed Solution: Question 27

It is produced from serotonin (made from tryptophan), through a cascade of enzymatic reactions. Its production increases with evening darkness, promoting healthy sleep and helping to orient our circadian rhythm.

Test: SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Biology (2023-20) - 5 - Question 28

Who coined the word 'cell' in the 1600s, from the Latin word 'cellula', meaning 'small room'?
[SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Detailed Solution: Question 28

Cell : The smallest, structural, functional, and biological unit of life that is responsible for all of life's processes.

Test: SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Biology (2023-20) - 5 - Question 29

Which cytologist demonstrated the role of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) in protein processing and sorting in a variety of cells in the 1960s?
[SSC CHSL 08/08/2023 (4th shift)]

Detailed Solution: Question 29

George E Palade won the 1974 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his work on the endoplasmic reticulum (ER). Ralph M. Steinman was a physician and immunologist who won the 2011 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his discovery of dendritic cells in 1973. Nettie Stevens was an American biologist who discovered the sex chromosomes in 1905.

Test: SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Biology (2023-20) - 5 - Question 30

Which of the following personalities is a well-known Indian plant physiologist and physicist?
[SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (3rd shift)]

Detailed Solution: Question 30

JC Bose (Father of Indian Plant Physiology) invented the ‘crescograph’ for measuring plant growth. CV Raman was awarded the 1930 Nobel Prize in Physics for his discovery of the ‘Raman Effect’. CNR Rao - An Indian chemist who was awarded Bharat Ratna in 2014. JRD Tata (Father of Indian Civil Aviation) - The first person in India to own a flying licence.

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