STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCEMENT IN FOOD PRODUCTION Quiz-15
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NEET is the most famous and important medical entrance examination held in our country. This exam is an objective type, an offline test which includes 4 sections namely– Physics, Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology. The maximum marks that can be scored are 720 marks and have 180 questions.
About half of the paper consists of questions from Biology, as the NEET exam essentially focuses on capacitating students to go for seats in medical courses. One of the most significant and crucial sections in the NEET exam is of Biology. It comprises of theories, descriptions, discoveries, diagrams, definitions, explanations of differences, and relations. The majority of the topics covered in the NEET syllabus are from the NCERT syllabus of Class 11 & 12 and other related sources become part of the rest of the syllabus.
Clear Exam curates a list of articles selected by professionals who recommend the highly vital topics for NEET exams. The table below takes you directly to the respective topic where the in-depth article and the MCQs are available for an easy and productive learning experience. Prior to solving NEET question papers or practicing mock tests, you must ensure to study the basic concepts in NEET and practice a few sample questions related to this exam. Students will be covered for all their studies as the topics are available from basics to even the most advanced.
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Q1. India’s wheat yield revolution in the 1960s was possible primarily due to
Solution
In 1963, ICAR introduced dwarf selections from CIMMYT, including those developed by Norman Borlaug using Norin-10 as the source of dwarfing genes
In 1963, ICAR introduced dwarf selections from CIMMYT, including those developed by Norman Borlaug using Norin-10 as the source of dwarfing genes
Q2. Best source for dietary protein for a vegetarian is:
Solution
milk products are a great choice because milk is a good source of high-quality protein.
milk products are a great choice because milk is a good source of high-quality protein.
Q3. Which one of the following is not a fungal disease?
Solution
Black rot of crucifer-Bacterial disease
Black rot of crucifer-Bacterial disease
Q4. Central Sugarcane Breeding Research Institute is situated at:
Solution
The Institute is located at Coimbatore (77°E longitude and 11°N latitude) in Southern India.
The Institute is located at Coimbatore (77°E longitude and 11°N latitude) in Southern India.
Q5. Hybrid breed of cattle is:
Solution
Sunandini is a composite breed of cattle developed in India by crossing nondescript cattle with Brown swiss, Jersey cattle and Holstein Frisian cattle.
Sunandini is a composite breed of cattle developed in India by crossing nondescript cattle with Brown swiss, Jersey cattle and Holstein Frisian cattle.
Q6. Gambusia is a:
Solution
Gambusia affinis which is also known as mosquitofish is a species of freshwater fish. The name "mosquitofish" was given because the diet of this fish sometimes consists of large numbers of mosquito larvae.
Gambusia affinis which is also known as mosquitofish is a species of freshwater fish. The name "mosquitofish" was given because the diet of this fish sometimes consists of large numbers of mosquito larvae.
Q7. Largest silk producing state of India is:
Solution
The state of Karnataka is the largest producer of silk in India. It produces an average of around 8200 metric tonnes of silk every year,
The state of Karnataka is the largest producer of silk in India. It produces an average of around 8200 metric tonnes of silk every year,
Q8. 250 g of Methylophilus methylotrophus bacterium has been used to produce
Solution
A 250 kg cow produces 200g of protein per day. In the same period, 250 g of a microorganism like Methylophilus methylotrophus, because of its high rate of biomass production and growth, can be expected to produce 25 tonnes of protein
A 250 kg cow produces 200g of protein per day. In the same period, 250 g of a microorganism like Methylophilus methylotrophus, because of its high rate of biomass production and growth, can be expected to produce 25 tonnes of protein
Q9. The nutrient medium for tissue culture should have
I. sucrose
II. inorganic salts
III. growth regulators
IV. vitamins
V. amino acids
Choose the correct option
Solution
The nutrient medium for tissue culture should have sucrose, inorganic salts, growth regulators, vitamins and amino acids
The nutrient medium for tissue culture should have sucrose, inorganic salts, growth regulators, vitamins and amino acids
Q10. The International Rice-8 (IR-8) has been introduced in India from:
Solution
IR8 is a high-yielding semi-dwarf rice variety developed by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in the early 1960s. In November 1966,the variety was first introduced in the Philippines and India.
IR8 is a high-yielding semi-dwarf rice variety developed by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in the early 1960s. In November 1966,the variety was first introduced in the Philippines and India.
