Q. Which pigment is primarily responsible for photosynthesis in green plants? (A) Carotene (B) Xanthophyll (C) Chlorophyll (D) Anthocyanin ๐๏ธ Show Answer ๐ Notes ๐ Share โกMenu โ Correct Answer: (C) Chlorophyll Explanation: Chlorophyll absorbs light energy and plays a central role in photosynthesis.
Q. Which part of the human brain controls balance and coordination of muscular activities? (A) Cerebrum (B) Cerebellum (C) Medulla oblongata (D) Hypothalamus ๐๏ธ Show Answer ๐ Notes ๐ Share โกMenu โ Correct Answer: (B) Cerebellum Explanation: The cerebellum coordinates voluntary movements and helps maintain balance and posture.
Q. Which blood cells are primarily responsible for fighting infections? (A) Red blood cells (B) Platelets (C) White blood cells (D) Plasma cells ๐๏ธ Show Answer ๐ Notes ๐ Share โกMenu โ Correct Answer: (C) White blood cells Explanation: White blood cells, or leukocytes, protect the body against pathogens and other foreign substances.
Q. Which vitamin is mainly synthesized in the skin when exposed to sunlight? (A) Vitamin A (B) Vitamin B12 (C) Vitamin C (D) Vitamin D ๐๏ธ Show Answer ๐ Notes ๐ Share โกMenu โ Correct Answer: (D) Vitamin D Explanation: Exposure to ultraviolet B radiation helps the skin synthesize vitamin D.
Q. Which enzyme present in saliva begins the digestion of starch? (A) Pepsin (B) Trypsin (C) Salivary amylase (D) Lipase ๐๏ธ Show Answer ๐ Notes ๐ Share โกMenu โ Correct Answer: (C) Salivary amylase Explanation: Salivary amylase, also called ptyalin, breaks down starch into simpler carbohydrates.
Q. Which structure controls the entry and exit of substances into a cell? (A) Cell wall (B) Cell membrane (C) Nucleus (D) Cytoplasm ๐๏ธ Show Answer ๐ Notes ๐ Share โกMenu โ Correct Answer: (B) Cell membrane Explanation: The cell membrane is selectively permeable and regulates the movement of substances into and out of the cell.
Q. Which hormone regulates blood glucose levels by promoting the uptake of glucose by cells? (A) Insulin (B) Thyroxine (C) Adrenaline (D) Growth hormone ๐๏ธ Show Answer ๐ Notes ๐ Share โกMenu โ Correct Answer: (A) Insulin Explanation: Insulin is secreted by the beta cells of the pancreas and helps lower blood glucose levels.
Q. Which type of cell division produces four genetically different haploid cells? (A) Mitosis (B) Binary fission (C) Meiosis (D) Budding ๐๏ธ Show Answer ๐ Notes ๐ Share โกMenu โ Correct Answer: (C) Meiosis Explanation: Meiosis involves two successive divisions and produces four haploid cells, each with half the chromosome number of the parent cell.
Q. A man and his wife have three sons. Each son has two daughters. How many persons are there in the family? (A) 9 (B) 10 (C) 11 (D) 12 ๐๏ธ Show Answer ๐ Notes ๐ Share โกMenu โ Correct Answer: (C) 11 Explanation: The man and wife = 2, three sons = 3, and daughters = 3 × 2 = 6. Total = 2 + 3 + 6 = 11.
Q. A group consists of 7 men, 5 women, and 8 children. How many persons are there altogether? (A) 18 (B) 19 (C) 20 (D) 21 ๐๏ธ Show Answer ๐ Notes ๐ Share โกMenu โ Correct Answer: (C) 20 Explanation: Total = 7 + 5 + 8 = 20 persons.