Biology SSC CHSL Questions

Biology MCQ Questions

13.
The deficiency of which of the following vitamins causes night blindness?
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A.
Vitamin B2
B.
Vitamin A
C.
Vitamin E
D.
Vitamin D
ANSWER :
B. Vitamin A
14.
Which of the following statements about blood pressure is correct?
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A.
The normal systolic pressure is about 80 mm of Hg and diastolic pressure is 120 mm of Hg.
B.
The normal systolic pressure is about 72 mm of Hg and diastolic pressure is 35 mm of Hg.
C.
The normal systolic pressure is about 160 mm of Hg and diastolic pressure is 80 mm of Hg.
D.
The normal systolic pressure is about 120 mm of Hg and diastolic pressure is 80 mm of Hg.
ANSWER :
D. The normal systolic pressure is about 120 mm of Hg and diastolic pressure is 80 mm of Hg.
15.
How many recognised essential vitamins are there as on March 2021?
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A.
15
B.
11
C.
13
D.
9
ANSWER :
C. 13
16.
From which of the following sources does the brain get energy?
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A.
Nucleic acids
B.
Fatty acids
C.
Amino acids
D.
Glucose
ANSWER :
D. Glucose
17.
Which of the following is a vector-borne disease?
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A.
Pneumonia
B.
Malaria
C.
Mumps
D.
Cholera
ANSWER :
B. Malaria
18.
Which one of the following is NOT a viral disease?
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A.
Leprosy
B.
Rabies
C.
Smallpox
D.
Measles
ANSWER :
A. Leprosy