Q: Which of the following is a source of non-conventional energy?

A: Firewood

B: Diesel

C: Petrol

D: Biogas



Correct Option: D  [ Biogas ]

Remark:

Biogas is a source of non-conventional (renewable) energy. It is produced through the anaerobic decomposition of organic waste materials such as animal dung, crop residues, and kitchen waste. Biogas mainly contains methane (CH₄) and is used as a clean fuel for cooking, lighting, and even power generation. It helps reduce dependence on fossil fuels and minimizes environmental pollution.

Other options (for context)

  • Firewood: A traditional biomass fuel, not classified as a modern non-conventional source.
  • Diesel: A conventional fossil fuel derived from crude oil.
  • Petrol: Another conventional fossil fuel obtained from petroleum refining.


Q: The exit of food from the stomach is regulated by which muscle

A: cardiac

B: sphincter

C: skeletal

D: None of these



Correct Option: B  [ sphincter ]

Remark:

Explanation: The pyloric sphincter is a circular band of smooth muscle located at the junction of the stomach and the duodenum (first part of the small intestine). It regulates the passage of partially digested food (chyme) from the stomach into the small intestine and prevents backflow. The cardiac sphincter, by contrast, controls food entry into the stomach from the esophagus.


Q: Which one of the following sets of Elements was primarily responsible for the origin of life on the earth?

A: Hydrogen, Oxygen, Carbon, Sodium

B: Oxygen, Carbon, Calcium, Phosphorus

C: Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen

D: Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Potassium



Correct Option: C  [ Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen ]

Remark:

Explanation: The elements Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H), Oxygen (O), and Nitrogen (N) — collectively known as CHON — were primarily responsible for the origin of life on Earth. These elements are the basic building blocks of all biological molecules such as proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids. Early Earth's atmosphere contained these elements in gaseous forms (like CH₄, NH₃, H₂, and H₂O), which combined under lightning and UV radiation to form simple organic compounds — a process explained by the Miller–Urey experiment.


Q: Onion is a modified form of

A: leaf

B: stem

C: root

D: None of these



Correct Option: B  [ stem ]

Remark:

Explanation: The onion is a modified underground stem called a bulb. It consists of a short, disc-like stem (the basal plate) surrounded by concentric fleshy leaf bases that store food. The roots emerge from the underside of the basal plate, and new shoots grow from the center. Thus, the onion bulb serves as a storage organ for nutrients and helps in vegetative propagation.


Q: The element common to all acids is :

A: Oxygen

B: Hydrogen

C: Nitrogen

D: Sulphur



Correct Option: B  [ Hydrogen ]

Remark:

Explanation: The element hydrogen is common to all acids. Acids are substances that produce hydrogen ions (H⁺) or hydronium ions (H₃O⁺) when dissolved in water. This property gives acids their characteristic sour taste, the ability to turn blue litmus paper red, and to react with bases to form salts and water. Examples include hydrochloric acid (HCl), sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄), and nitric acid (HNO₃)—all of which release hydrogen ions in aqueous solution.


Q: Every computer connected to the internet is identified by a unique four-part strings known as:

A: IP Address

B: Domain name

C: Host Address

D: None of these



Correct Option: A  [ IP Address ]

Remark:

Explanation: Every computer connected to the Internet is identified by a unique numerical label called an IP Address (Internet Protocol Address). It consists of four numeric parts separated by dots (e.g., 192.168.1.1) and is used to locate and communicate with devices over the network.


Q: Animals living in the tree trunks are known as:

A: arboreal

B: Volant

C: Amphibious

D: Aquatic



Correct Option: A  [ arboreal ]

Remark:

Explanation: Animals that live in or on trees are called arboreal animals. They are adapted to climbing and moving about among branches. Examples include monkeys, squirrels, chameleons, and tree frogs. Their adaptations may include grasping limbs, prehensile tails, claws, or adhesive pads that help them cling to tree surfaces and move efficiently among branches.


Q: Which of the following is not a property of heavy water ?

A: Boiling point of heavy water is lower than that of ordinary water

B: density of heavy water is higher than that of ordinary water

C: freezing point of heavy water is higher than that ordinary water

D: it produces corrosion



Correct Option: A  [ Boiling point of heavy water is lower than that of ordinary water ]

Remark:


Q: All enzymes are actually

A: Protein

B: Carbohydrates

C: Fatty acids

D: Steroids



Correct Option: A  [ Protein ]

Remark:

Explanation: All enzymes are proteins (except a few RNA-based enzymes called ribozymes). Enzymes act as biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in living organisms without being consumed in the process. They work by lowering the activation energy of reactions, ensuring that metabolic processes occur efficiently at normal body temperatures. Each enzyme is specific to a particular substrate, forming an enzyme-substrate complex to carry out its function effectively.


Q: Which of the following is not a viral disease ?

A: Tuberculosis

B: Polio

C: Swine flu

D: Hepatitis



Correct Option: A  [ Tuberculosis ]

Remark:

Explanation: Tuberculosis (TB) is not a viral disease; it is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. In contrast, Polio, Swine flu, and Hepatitis are viral diseases caused by different types of viruses.

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