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Q21. Match the List-I with List-II.
| List-I (Rasadravya) | List-II (Modern Chemical Symbols) |
| A. Tamra | III. Cu |
| B. Vanga | IV. Sn |
| C. Yashada | I. Zn |
| D. Naga | II. Pb |
Correct Ans – Option 2 (A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II)
Explanation –
- Tamra = Cu
- Vanga = Sn
- Yashada = Zn
- Naga = Pb
Q22. Which of the following are the three Sutras in Trisutra Ayurveda?
Option A. Satva, Atma, Sharir
Option B. Dravya, Guna, Karma
Option C. Koshta, Shakha, Marma
Option D. Hetu, Linga, Aushadha
Correct Ans – Option B (Dravya, Guna, Karma)
Explanation –
In Ayurveda, Trisutra are the foundational triads—Dravya (substance), Guna (quality), and Karma (action)—used to understand pathology and treatment.
Q23. Which of the following are Manasika Dosha?
Option A. Chintyam, Vicharyam, Uhyam
Option B. Raja, Tama
Option C. Vata, Pitta, Kapha
Option D. Raga, Dvesha, Sukha-Dukha
Correct Ans – Option B (Raja, Tama)
Explanation –
Ayurveda recognizes two mental doshas: Rajas (activity/agitation) and Tamas (inertia/darkness), which affect mental states. Sattva is the balanced state.
Q24. When a bacteriophage binds to the host bacterial cell and transfers the genetic material, it is termed as:
Option A. Recombination
Option B. Transformation
Option C. Conjugation
Option D. Transduction
Correct Ans – Option D (Transduction)
Explanation –
Transduction is a process where bacteriophages (viruses that infect bacteria) transfer DNA from one bacterium to another.
Q26. Match the List-I with List-II (Herbs vs Phytoconstituents):
| List-I (Herbs) | List-II (Phytoconstituents) |
| A. Vacha | I. Asarone |
| B. Hritpatri | II. Aconitine |
| C. Khadir | III. Digitoxin |
| D. Vatsanabha | IV. Catechin |
Correct Ans – Option 3 (A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II)
Explanation –
- Vacha = Asarone
- Hritpatri = Digitoxin
- Khadir = Catechin
- Vatsanabha = Aconitine (a known toxic alkaloid)
Q27. Which among the following is NOT a lifestyle disorder?
Option A. Coronary artery disease
Option B. Stroke
Option C. Type 1 diabetes
Option D. Type 2 diabetes
Correct Ans – Option C (Type 1 diabetes)
Explanation –
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition, not caused by lifestyle. Others are influenced by lifestyle factors such as diet, stress, and physical activity.
Q28. Down’s Syndrome occurs because of:
Option A. Trisomy of the 18th chromosome
Option B. Trisomy of the 21st chromosome
Option C. Monosomy of the sex chromosome
Option D. Nullisomy of the 21st chromosome
Correct Ans – Option B (Trisomy of the 21st chromosome)
Explanation –
Down’s syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra copy (three instead of two) of chromosome 21—hence called Trisomy 21.
Q29. A phenotype in a population moves away from the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium if the population is subjected to which condition?
Option A. Random mating
Option B. A stable gene pool
Option C. Genetic drift
Option D. Geographical isolation
Correct Ans – Option C (Genetic drift)
Explanation –
Genetic drift leads to random fluctuations in allele frequencies, causing deviation from Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium especially in small populations.
Q30. Causes of biodiversity losses are:
A. Herbivorous wild animals
B. Alien species invasion
C. Habitat loss and fragmentation
D. Creation of wildlife sanctuaries
E. Over exploitation
Options:
- C, D, E Only
- B, C, E Only
- A, C, E Only
- A, B, C Only
Correct Ans – Option 2 (B, C, E Only)
Explanation –
- Alien species invasion,
- Habitat destruction, and
- Over-exploitation are well-known causes.
Creation of sanctuaries (D) helps conservation, not loss.