GK INFOPEDIA

[1] Scientific study of birds is known as – A. Limnology B. Herpetology C. Malacology D. Ornithology Ans: Ornithology Explanation : Ornithology is a branch of zoology that concerns the study of birds. The science of ornithology has a long history and studies on birds have helped develop several key concepts in evolution, behaviour and […]

[1] Which one of the following is related to Silviculture? A. Culture of Hilsa B. Culture of silver carp C. Culture of oil-producing plants D. Forest crops Ans: Forest crops Explanation : Silviculture is the practice of controlling the establishment, growth, composition, health, and quality of forests to meet diverse needs and values. The name […]

[1] Blood does not clot in the blood vessels due to the presence of – A. Thrombin B. Fibrinogen C. Heparin D. Prothrombin Ans: Heparin Explanation : There are two major facets of the clotting mechanism — the platelets, and the thrombin system. The thrombin system consists of several blood proteins that, when bleeding occurs, […]

[1] Vitamin C is also known as – A. Amino acid B. Ascorbic acid C. Acetic acid D. Azelaic acid Ans: Ascorbic acid Explanation : Ascorbic acid is a naturally occurring organic compound with antioxidant properties which is one form of Vitamin C. It dissolves well in water to give mildly acidic solutions. It is […]

[1] Which of the following organisms is most likely to produce green-house gases such as nitrous oxide and methane? A. Fungi B. Earthworm C. Bacteria D. Green plants Ans: Green plants Explanation : When it comes to greenhouse gases many of us think first of CO2. But a large proportion of global greenhouse gas emissions […]

[1] The hormone used as an oral contraceptive is – A. Cortisone B. Progesterone C. Testosterone D. Aldesterone Ans: Progesterone Explanation : It was discovered relatively long ago (1930’s) that injections of progesterone were effective as a contraceptive in preventing pregnancies. Progesterone is used as a Contraceptive for creating a hostile environment for fertilization and […]

[1] From which part of the Omit is clove, the commonly used spice, obtained – A. Fruit B. Flower bud C. Stern D. Root Ans: Flower bud Explanation : Cloves are the aromatic dried flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, Syzygium aromaticum. The clove tree is an evergreen that grows to a […]

[1] Chocolates can be bad for health because of a high content of – A. cobalt B. nickel C. zinc D. lead Ans: lead Explanation : Chocolate absorbs lead from the environment during production. Recently there has been concern of mild lead poisoning for some types of chocolate. [2] Tuberculosis infection is by means of […]

[1] Insects responsible for transmitting diseases are called – A. Vector B. Transmitter C. Drones D. Conductor Ans: Vector Explanation : A vector-borne disease is one in which the pathogenic microorganism is transmitted from an infected individual to another individual by an arthropod or other agent, sometimes with other animals serving as intermediary hosts. The […]

[1] Which of the following is an endemic species? A. Horn bill B. Indian Rhino C. Pink head duck D. Nicobar pigeon Ans: Horn bill Explanation : The Malabar Grey Hornbill is a hornbill that is endemic to the Western Ghats and associated hills of southern India. They are found mainly in dense forest and […]