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Economic Biology — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations

Practice high-yield Biology & Life Sciences MCQs on Economic Biology — Part 2 with worked academic solutions for MDCAT, PPSC, FPSC, NTS.

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Question 1 of 40
★ MDCAT ★ PPSC

The leaves used as wrappers for bidis are obtained from which one of the following?

Question 2 of 40
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The medicinal plant tised in preparations for skin care is

Question 3 of 40
★ MDCAT ★ PPSC

The colour of cow's milk is slightly yellow due to the presence of

Question 4 of 40
★ MDCAT ★ PPSC

Lac, which is used as sealing wax is produced by

Question 5 of 40
★ MDCAT ★ PPSC

Anglo Nubian is a breed of

Question 6 of 40
★ MDCAT ★ PPSC

Saffron is obtained from which part of plants?

Question 7 of 40
★ MDCAT ★ PPSC

Golden fibre refers to

Question 8 of 40
★ MDCAT ★ PPSC

Green manure is obtained from

Question 9 of 40
★ MDCAT ★ PPSC

Silk is produced by

Question 10 of 40
★ MDCAT ★ PPSC

The butter oil and milk powder was given as a gift from which of the following nation to India?

Question 11 of 40
★ MDCAT ★ PPSC

Which among the following statements about biofertilisers are correct? 1. Azotobacter is one of the nitrogen fixing bacteria used as biofertilisers. 2. They have to be applied to the leaves of the plants only. 3. They alter the chemical composition of the soil. 4. They can be used along with organic fertilisers.

Question 12 of 40
★ MDCAT ★ PPSC

The H 5 N 1 virus which causes bird flu was first discovered in

Question 13 of 40
★ MDCAT ★ PPSC

The Bordeaux paste (mixture) was one of the unbelievable and magnifine discovery which changed the world at diseases. Where was it discovered?

Question 14 of 40
★ MDCAT ★ PPSC

Eutrophication of a water body enhances

Question 15 of 40
★ MDCAT ★ PPSC

According to WHO, the bird flu virus cannot be transmitted through food cooked beyond

Question 16 of 40
★ MDCAT ★ PPSC

Which plant is called 'Herbal Indian Doctor'?

Question 17 of 40
★ MDCAT ★ PPSC

Where is National Agroforestry Institute centre located?

Question 18 of 40
★ MDCAT ★ PPSC

Some of the potatoes, we can see has a green spots on it. What is the symptom called as?

Question 19 of 40
★ MDCAT ★ PPSC

Which of the following food crops has the maximum content of proteins?

Question 20 of 40
★ MDCAT ★ PPSC

The plant dye henna imparts orange-red colour to skin and hairs due to its reaction with which of the following?

Question 21 of 40
★ MDCAT ★ PPSC

The part of India, where dry land farming is practised, rain occurs

Question 22 of 40
★ MDCAT ★ PPSC

The poison of honeybee is

Question 23 of 40
★ MDCAT ★ PPSC

Which one of the following vegetable oils is used in the manufacture of paints?

Question 24 of 40
★ MDCAT ★ PPSC

The specific type of sickle, which is used for basement harvesting of a crop, is a

Question 25 of 40
★ MDCAT ★ PPSC

White Bud disease in plant is caused by deficiency of

Question 26 of 40
★ MDCAT ★ PPSC

Which of the following bacterium causes crown gall disease in plants?

Question 27 of 40
★ MDCAT ★ PPSC

Which one of the following is commonly used as a flavouring agent during the preparation of noodles?

Question 28 of 40
★ MDCAT ★ PPSC

Match List-I (Sources) with List-II (Oil) and select the correct answer: List-I List-II a. Cotyledons of Arachis hypogea 1. Groundnut Oil b. Seeds of Sesamum indicum 2. Sesame Oil c. Seeds of Ricinus Communis 3. Castor Oil d. Seeds of Brassica compestris 4. Mustard Oil

Question 29 of 40
★ MDCAT ★ PPSC

Which of the following plant is used for 'bio-diesel'?

Question 30 of 40
★ MDCAT ★ PPSC

Match List-I (Disease) with List-II (Causal Organism) and select the correct answer: List-I List-II a. Bacterial blight 1. Pseudomonas b. Leaf spot 2. Fusarium c. Damping off 3. Pythium d. Wilt 4. Cercospora

Question 31 of 40
★ MDCAT ★ PPSC

Which animal may suffer from foot and mouth disease?

Question 32 of 40
★ MDCAT ★ PPSC

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List-I (Plant) List-II (Use) a. Brahmi 1. Anti-diabetic b. Sadabahar 2. Carnatic c. Pudina 3. Expectorant d. Tulsi 4. Brain Tonic

Question 33 of 40
★ MDCAT ★ PPSC

Which of the following is known as 'Regur soil'?

Question 34 of 40
★ MDCAT ★ PPSC

Which of the following crop enrich the soil with nitrogen?

Question 35 of 40
★ MDCAT ★ PPSC

Opium is a plant product obtained from

Question 36 of 40
★ MDCAT ★ PPSC

The edible part of an onion is

Question 37 of 40
★ MDCAT ★ PPSC

Which one of the following is not a nitrogen fixing bacteria?

Question 38 of 40
★ MDCAT ★ PPSC

Function of leghaemoglobin in nitrogen fixation is

Question 39 of 40
★ MDCAT ★ PPSC

Sucrose content in sugarcane decreases

Question 40 of 40
★ MDCAT ★ PPSC

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List-I (Plant) List-II (Use) a. Barley 1. Wine b. Sugarcane juice 2. Beer c. Grapes 3. Whisky d. Molasses 4. Rum

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