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1 Living world TG: aChainaayaaa

What is ivin? A) digestion B) growth

c) locomotion D) none of these
1 8 Living organisms that do not reproduce
The characteristics of growth include
Pg-3, Easy are Pg-4, Easy
A) increase in mass A) mule
B) increase in number B) worker bees
C) increase in length C) infertile human couples
D) both A. andB. D) all of these
2 Unicellular organisms grow by
9 Match Column-l with Cotumn-I and
PE4, Easy choose the correct option from the codes
A) cell elongation given beclow.
Pg-4, Medium
B) cell division Column-I
C) accumulation of material on the Column-l (Method
surface (Organism) of reproduction)
D) none of these Planaria (1) Fragmentation
3 Mountains, boulders and sand mounds
Hydra Regeneration
also grow, but they are not considered as
living organisms because they grow by c Fungi (3) Binary fission
Pg4, Easy d Amoeba (4) Budding
A) Accumulation of material on their Codes
inner surface.
B) the division of their particles. bc D
C) accumulation of material on their outer A) 2 4 1 3
surface. B) 4 2 3 1
D) both A. and B. C) 3 1 4 2
Choose the correct statement about
growth in plants. D) 1 3 2 4
10. The sum total of all the chemical reactions
Pr4, Easy occurring in our body is
A) Growth occurs continuously
throughout their lifespan by cell Pg-5, Easy
division.
A) anabolism B) catabolism
C) metabolism D) none of these
B) The growth is seen only upto a certain 11. An isolated metabolic reaction outside the
age.
C) Growth occurs by the accumulation of body of an organism, performed in a test
tube is
material on the upper surface of their PE-5, Eaay
cells.
D) Growth occurs only in certain cells. A) living
B) non-living
5 In yeast and Hydra, reproduction occurs
by C) neither living nor non-living
Pg4, Easy D) sometimes living and sometimes non
A) conjugation B) sporulation living depending upon environmental
factors
C) budding D) none of these
12. Choose the incorrect statement from the
6 The organism(s) that can multiply by following
fragmentation is/are Pr-5, Easy
Pg4, Easy A) All living organisms exhibit
A) fungi metabolism.
B) filamentous algae B) Metabolism is the sum total of all
C) protonema of moss chemical reactions occurring in our
D) all of these
body.
7 In Amoeba, reproduction is synonymous c) Metabolism is a defining feature of all
with
Pg-4, asy living organisms.
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demonstrated outside the body in cell- 18. All living organisms are linked to each
free systems. other because
13. Isolated metabolic reactions occurring in Pg-5, Easy
vitro are not living things, but surely living A) they show a commnon cellular
reactions. It proves that 'A' of the body is organization.
the defining feature of life forms. Here 'A' B) they possess common genetic material
of the same type.
Pg-5, Easy C) they share common genetic material
A) reproduction but to varying degrees.
B) cellular organization D) all of these.
C) metabolic reactions 19. Assertion: Non-living objects also grow.
D) growth Reason: They grow by accumulation of
14. Identify the defining characteristics of material on the surface.
living organisms from the following. Pg-3, Medium
Pg-s, Easy A) Both assertion and reason are true and
A) Growth reason is the correct explanation of
B) Ability to make sound assertion.
C) Reproduction B) Both assertion and reason are true but
D) Response to external stimuli reason is not the correct explanation of
15. Photoperiod affects assertion.
Pg-5, Easy C) Assertion is true but reason is false.
A) reproduction D) Both assertion and reason are false.
B) metabolism 20. Assertion: Reproduction is not a defining
C) growth property of living organisms.
D) cellular organization Reason: Mules do not reproduce.
6. Living organisms respond to Pg4, Medium
environmental stimuli which could be A) Both assertion and reason are true and
Pg-5, Easy reason is the correct explanation of
A) physical B) chemical assertion.
C) biological D) all of these B) Both assertion and reason are true but
17. Match Column- with Column-l and reason is not the correct explanation of
choose the correct option from the codes assertion.
given below: C) Assertion is true but reason is false.
Pg- 3-5, Easy D) Both assertion and reason are false.
Column-I Column-Il 21. Assertion: Non-living objects also exhibit
Growth (1) Production of metabolism.
progeny Reason: Isolated metabolic reactions
b Reproduction (2) Sum of all chemical occurring. invitro are living things.
reactions occurring Pg-5, Medium
in body A) Both assertion and reason are true and
C Metabolism (3) Sense and respond reason is the correct explanation of
to environmental assertion.
stimuli B) Both assertion and reason are true but
d Consciousness (4) Increase in mass reason is not the correct explanation of
and number assertion.
Codes C) Assertion is true but reason is false.
D) Both assertion and reason are false.
a b c d
Diversity in the living World
A) 3 2 4 1
B) 4 1 2 3 22. The process of naming of living organisms
C) 1 3 2 4 is called
D) 2 4 3 1 TG GChalnaayaaar Pg-4, Easy
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A) systematics B) taxonomy Identifcation (3) A system of

C) nomnenclature D) none of these providing a namne
23. ldentification of an organism means with two
Pg4, Easy components
A) its correct description d Binomial (4) Naming of living
B) its correct classiication nomenclature organisms
C) its correct nomenclature Codes -
D) all of these
24. ICBN stands for bc d
Py-4, Easy A) 2 4 1 3
A) International Code for Biological B) 4 3 2 1
Naming C) 1 2 4 3
B) International Centre for Botanical D) 3 1 4 2
Nomenclature
C) Indian Code for Biological 29. Select correctly written scientific name of
Nomenclature mango which was first described by
D) International Code for Botanical Carolus Linnaeus.
Nomenclature Py-7, Eay
25. Choose the correct statement about A) Mangifera indica Car Linn.
scientific names. B) Mangifera indica Linn.
Py4, Easy ) Mangifera indica
A) They ensure that cach organism has D) Mangifera Indica
only one name. 30. In Mangifera indica Linn., the specific
B) Description of any organism should epithet is
enable the people to arrive at the same P-7, Easy
name.
A) Mangifera B) indica
C) They ensure that sucha name has not C) Linn. D) Both A. and B.
been used for any other organism. 31 Choose the incorrect statement about
D) All of these. rules of nomenclature.
26. The system of providing a name with two Pg-7, Easy
components is called A) Biological names are generally given in
Pg4, Easy Latin.
A) trinomial nomenciature B) The first word in biological name
B) binomial nomenclature represents the genus while the second
C) uninominal nomenclature conponent denotes the specific
D) none of these epithet.
27. The naming system, which is practised by C) When hand written, both words of
biologists all over the world, was given by biological names are separately
underlined.
Py4, Easy D) Both the words of biological name start
A) Carolus Linnacus with capital letter.
B) Whittaker 32. Which of the following is against the rules
C) Hacckel of ICBN?
D) Woese Pg-7, Easy
28. Match the Column-I with Column-ll and A) Handwritten scientific names should
choose the correct option from the codes be underlined.
given below. B) Every species should have a generic
Pg-6, DifMcult name and a speciic epithet.
Column-I Column-II C) Scientific names are in latin and
Biodiversity (1) Correct description should be italized.
of an organism D) Generic and specific names should be
b Nomenclature (2) The variety of written starting with small letters.
living organisms 33. Biological names are generally written in
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A) Greek language B) Latin language A) 3 4 1 2
C) English language D) Hindi language B) 2 1 3 4
34. The process by which organisms are C) 1 2 4 3
grouped into convenient categories based D) 4 3 2 1
on some easily observable characters, is 41. Assertion: Binomial nomenclature given
called by Linnaeus is being practiced by
Pg-7, Easy biologists all over the world.
A) taxonomy B) identification Reason: Each name of this system has two
C) classification D) nomenclature components, the generic name and the
35. The scientific term used for the categories specific epithet. Pg-8, Medium
of organisms to study them is A) Both Assertion and Reason are true
Pg-7, Easy and Reason is correct explanation of
A) taxa B) biological name Assertion.
C) systematics D) none of these B) Both Assertion and Reason are true,
36. The process of classification is caled but Reason is not the correct
Pg-7, Easy explanation of Assertion.
A) systematics B) taxonomy C) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
q nomenclature D) identification D) Assertion is alse, but Reason is true.
37. on
The modern taxonomic studies are based 42. Assertion: The process of classification of
organisms is taxonomy.
Pg-8, Eay Reason: It is merely based on the external
A) cell structures features of organisms.
B) external and internal structure Pr7, Medium
) development process A) Both Assertion and Reason are true
D) all of these and Reason is correct explanation of
8. Among the following process which one is Assertion.
not the basic to taxonomy? B) Both Assertion and Reason are true,
Pg-8, Easy but Reason is not the correct
A) ldentification explanation of Assertion.
B) Classification C) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
) Collection of specimen D) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.
D) Nomenclature 43. Assertion: Systematics is the study of
39. Systematics refers to organisms, their diversities but not the
Pg-8, Basy relationships among them.
A) diversities of different kinds of Pg-7, Medium
organisms and their relationship. Reason: Systematics is derived from a
B) identification and study of organ English word 'systema'.
systems of organisms. A) Both Assertion and Reason are true
C) identification and preservation of and Reason is correct explanation of
organisms. Assertion.
D) study of habitat of organisms and their B) Both Assertion and Reason are true,
classification. but Reason not the correct
40. Match Column-I with Column-II and explanation of Assertion.
choose the correct option from the codes g Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
given below. D) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.
P8, DIMeult TaOnOmic Caterories
Column-! Column-II
Mammalia (1) Specific epithet 44. All the taxonomic categories together
b Mangifera (2) Branch of study
c indica (3) Taxa
constitute the Pg-8, Easay
A) taxon B) family
D Systematics (4) Generic name C) kingdom D) hierarchy
Codes - 45. The lowest taxonomic category is
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 Pg-8, Easy 52. Choose the incorrect statement from the
A) agenus B) species following
C) class D) famiy P-9, Basy
46. The basic requirement for placing an A) Each genus may have one or more than
organism in various categories is the one specific epithets representing
knowledge of different organisms.
Pr-9, Easy B) Potato and brinjal are two different
A) characters of an individual species but both belong to the genus
B) characters of group of organisms Solanum.
c binomial nomenclature C) Families' are characterized on the
D) both A and B basis of merely reproductive features of
47. Solanum includes species plant species.
Py-9, Easy D) Order' is a higher taxonomic category
A) nigrum B) melongena and is identified on the basis of
C) tuberosum D) all of these aggregates of characteristics.
48. The taxonomic category, genus 53. Fishes, amphibians, reptiles and birds
represents represent which taxonomic category?
Py-9, Easy Pg-9, Easy
A) an individual organism A) Class B) Phylum
B) a collection of organisms C) Order D) Kingdom
C) a group of closely related species of 54. The phylum' taxon of animal classification
organisms is equivalent to which taxon of plant
D) none of these classification? Pg-10, Easy
49. Match Column-l and Column-ll and A) Class B) Division
choose the correct option from the codes C) Order D) Family
given below. 55. Refer to the given figure showine
Pg-9, Medium hierarchical arrangement of taxonorr
categories in the ascending order. In th.
Column-! Column-I1 figure some taxa are labeled as A, B, C and
(Organism name) (Scientific name) D. Which taxon will show maximum
Lion (1) Panthera tigris similar characters among its members?
b Leopard (2) Panthera leo Identify it.
C Tiger (3) Solanum nigrum PE-10, Easy
d Potato (4) Panthera pardus Genus Order
Codes
Phyhum
Diion
a bc d
A) 2 4 1 3 a) B b) A
B) 4 2 1 3 (c) C (d) D
C) 1 2 4 3 A) B B) A
D) 3 4 2 1 C) C D) D
50. Suffix' used for a unit of classifcation in 56. The kingdom that comprises all plants
plants to indicate Yamily' taxonomic from various divisions is
category is Pg-10, Easy
Pg9, Easy A) Plantae B) Animalia
A) -ales B) -onae C) Chordata D) Mammal
C) -Aceae D) ae 57. Match the Column-I with Column-l and
51. The taxonomic category order' lies choose the correct option from the codes
between Pr-10, Easy given bclow:
A) Genus and specics Pr-9-10, DIMcult
B) Genus and family Column-I Column-I1
C Family and class Order (1) Solanum
D) Class and phylum b Kingdom (2) Solanaceae
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 Family (3) Plantae
Genus (4) tuberosum 61. Assertion: Genus may have one or mnore
Species (5) Polymoniales than one species epithets.
Codes Reason: Genus comprises a group of
related species. Pg-9, Medium
a b c d e A) Both Assertion and Reason are true
A) 5 3 2 1 4 and Reason is correct explanation of
B) 4 2 5 3 1 Assertion.
C) 1 5 3 4 2 B) Both Assertion and Reason are true,
D) 3 4 15 2 but Reason is not the correct
58. In a taxonomic hierarchy, on moving from explanation of Assertion.
species to kingdom, the number of C) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
common characteristics P-9-10, Medium D) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.
A) will increase 62. Assertion: Order is the assemblage of
B) remain same families which exhibit a few similar
C) will decrease characters.
D) may increase or decrease Reason: Plant family polymoniales is
59. Choose the correct statements from the included in the order solanaceae based on
following: the floral characters. Pg-9, Medium
P-9-10, Easy A) Both Assertion and Reason are true
I. In case of plants, classes with a few and Reason is correct explanation of
similar characters are aligned to a Assertion.
higher category called phylum. B) Both Assertion and Reason are true,
u. Sub-categories have also been but Reason is not the corr
developed in the taxonomic hierarchy explanation of Assertion.
to facilitate more sound and scientific C) Assertion is true, but Reason is fals
placemernt of various taxa. D) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.
II. Class includes related orders. 63. Assertion: Wheat belongs to the family
IV. Convolvulaceae family is included in poaceae.
polymoniales order on the basis of its Reason: Wheat is a member of order
loral characters. poales. Pg-9, Medium
Select the correct option. A) Both Assertion and Reason are true
and Reason is correct explanation of
A) Iand IV B) IIand II Assertion.
C) II, IIl and IV D) All of these B) Both Assertion and Reason are true,
60. Match Column-I with Column-II for but Reason is not the correct
housefly classification and select the explanation of Assertion.
correct option using the codes given C) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
below. D) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.
Pg-9-10, Medium 64. Which of the following options represents
the correct classification for the given
Coumn-l Column-1 animal? Pg-11, DiMcult
Family (1) Diptera
Order (2) Arthropoda
Class (3) Muscidae
d Phylum (4) Insecta
Codes

a bc d
A) 4 3 2 1
B) 4 2 1 Phtu a Order Baml
 B Chord Mammn Carniv Felida Panth Tigri D) 2 1 3 4
ata alia ora era
71. National Botanical Research Institute is
C) Verte Mamm Carniv Febda Panth Tigri situated at
brata alia era Pg-12, Easy
D Mam Felidae Carniv Feliac Panth A) Howrah B) Lucknow
malia ora cae era C) Dehradun D) Delhi
Taxonomical Aids 72. Choose the incorrect statement from the
following Pg-12, Easy
65. Taxonomic studies of various organisms A) Herbarium is a storehouseof collected
are useful in PE-11, Easy plant specimens that are dried, pressed
A) agriculture B) forestry and preserved on sheets.
C) industry D) all of these B) Herbaria serve as quick referral
systems in taxonomical studies.
66. Taxonomic studies require ) Botanical gardens have collection of
Pg-11, Easy preserved plant materials also.
A) correct classification
B) correct identification of organisms D) Indian Botanical Garden is situated at
Howrah, India.
C) intensive laboratory and field studies 73. Biological museums have collection of
D) all of these
67. Astore house of collected plant specimens Pg-12, Easy
that are dried, pressed and preserved on A) preserved plant specimens
sheets is a PE-11, Easy B) preserved animal specimens
A) herbarium B) botanical garden C) live plants and animals
D) both A and B
C) zoological park D) catalogue
68. Among the following, which information is 74. Insects are preserved in insect boxes
not provided by the herbarium sheet about PE-12, Easy
a plant? A) in preservative solutions
Pg-12, Easy B) after stuffing
A) Collector's name ) after collecting. killing and pinning
B) Place of collection D) as skeletons
75. Match Column-I with Column-II and
C) Economic importance of plant species
D) Botanical name of the plant choose the correct option from the codes
given below:
69. The specialized gardens having collections PE 11-12, DiMcult
of living plants for reference are
Pg-12, Easy Column-l Column-M (Method
A) Herbarium
B) Botanical gardens (Organism) of preservation)
Birds (1) Skeleton
C) Zoological parks b Human (2) Preservative solution
D) Museum
70. Match the Column-l and Column-ll and Insects
(3) Stuffing
choose the correct option from the codes d Small animals (4) In boxes after killing
given below: Pg-12, Easy and pinning
Codes -
Column-I Column-I
Kew Botanical Garden (1) Dehradun ab c d
B Indian Botanical Garden (2) Lucknow A) 3 1 4 2
C National Botanical (3) England B) 4 3 2 1
Research Institute
C) 1 2 34
d Forest Research (4) Howrah D) 2 4 1 3
Institute
Codes 76. The place where wild animals are kept in
protected environment is
a b c d PE-13, Easy
A) botanical garden B) zoological park