Biology SSC GD Questions

Biology MCQ Questions

13.
The term 'ecology' is derived from the ______ word 'Oekologie'.
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A.
Greek
B.
French
C.
Spanish
D.
Latin
ANSWER :
A. Greek
14.
A newly discovered bright green viper snake species found in the forests of ______ has been named after Salazar Slytherin.
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A.
Tamil Nadu
B.
Himachal Pradesh
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Kerala
ANSWER :
C. Andhra Pradesh
15.
HIV is a virus that attacks the body's immune system. What is the full form of HIV?
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A.
Human immunity deficiency virus
B.
Herpes immunodeficiency virus
C.
Human immunodeficiency virus
D.
Human infectious virus
ANSWER :
C. Human immunodeficiency virus
16.
Which of the following female mosquitoes acts as a carrier of dengue virus?
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A.
Anopheles
B.
Culex
C.
Mansonides
D.
Aedes
ANSWER :
D. Aedes
17.
Which of the following forms the seed coat of a seed?
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A.
Zygote
B.
Integument
C.
Embryo
D.
Hilum
ANSWER :
B. Integument
18.
The scientific study of different aspects of plants is called _______.
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A.
bryology
B.
biotechnology
C.
zoology
D.
botany
ANSWER :
D. botany