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NEET Biology - Biological Classification

Duration: 150 minutesTotal Marks: 600Questions: 150Negative Marking: -1

Instructions:

  1. Each question has four options (1), (2), (3), (4). Choose the most correct answer.
  2. Each correct answer carries 4 marks.
  3. Each wrong answer will deduct 1 marks.
  4. Unanswered questions will not be penalised.
1.Which option correctly states all the NCERT/PDF line-points for Introduction?
(1)The uploaded chapter is Chapter 2: Biological Classification. ; Classification attempts began from practical needs such as food, shelter and clothing, not always from scientific criteria. ; Whittaker used simple morphological characters and classified plants into trees, shrubs and herbs.
(2)The uploaded chapter is Chapter 2: Morphology of Flowering Plants. ; Classification attempts began from practical needs such as food, shelter and clothing, not always from scientific criteria. ; Aristotle used simple morphological characters and classified plants into trees, shrubs and herbs.
(3)The uploaded chapter is Chapter 2: Biological Classification. ; Classification attempts began from practical needs such as food, shelter and clothing, not always from scientific criteria. ; Aristotle used simple morphological characters and classified plants into trees, shrubs and herbs.
(4)The uploaded chapter is Chapter 2: Biological Classification. ; Classification attempts began from practical needs such as food, shelter and clothing, only from strict scientific criteria. ; Aristotle used simple morphological characters and classified plants into trees, shrubs and herbs.
2.Which option correctly states all the NCERT/PDF line-points for Introduction?
(1)Aristotle divided animals into those with red blood and those without red blood. ; Linnaeus' two-kingdom system had Plantae and Animalia and included all plants and animals respectively. ; The two-kingdom system did not distinguish between eukaryotes and prokaryotes.
(2)Aristotle divided animals into those with red blood and those without red blood. ; Whittaker' two-kingdom system had Plantae and Animalia and included all plants and animals respectively. ; The two-kingdom system did not distinguish between eukaryotes and prokaryotes.
(3)Aristotle divided animals into those with red blood and those without red blood. ; Linnaeus' two-kingdom system had Plantae and Animalia and included all plants and animals respectively. ; The two-kingdom system did distinguish between eukaryotes and prokaryotes.
(4)Whittaker divided animals into those with red blood and those without red blood. ; Linnaeus' two-kingdom system had Plantae and Animalia and included all plants and animals respectively. ; The two-kingdom system did not distinguish between eukaryotes and prokaryotes.
3.Which option correctly states all the NCERT/PDF line-points for Introduction?
(1)The two-kingdom system did not distinguish between unicellular and multicellular organisms. ; The two-kingdom system did not distinguish between photosynthetic organisms such as green algae and non-photosynthetic fungi. ; Classification required criteria such as cell structure, nature of wall, mode of nutrition, habitat, methods of reproduction and evolutionary relationships.
(2)The two-kingdom system did not distinguish between unicellular and multicellular organisms. ; The two-kingdom system did not distinguish between photosynthetic organisms such as green algae and non-photosynthetic fungi. ; Classification required criteria such as colour, size and economic importance only.
(3)The two-kingdom system did not distinguish between unicellular and multicellular organisms. ; The two-kingdom system did not distinguish between only photosynthetic plants. ; Classification required criteria such as cell structure, nature of wall, mode of nutrition, habitat, methods of reproduction and evolutionary relationships.
(4)The two-kingdom system did not distinguish between only multicellular organisms. ; The two-kingdom system did not distinguish between photosynthetic organisms such as green algae and non-photosynthetic fungi. ; Classification required criteria such as cell structure, nature of wall, mode of nutrition, habitat, methods of reproduction and evolutionary relationships.
4.Which option correctly states all the NCERT/PDF line-points for Five Kingdom Classification?
(1)R.H. Whittaker proposed the five-kingdom classification in 1969. ; Linnaeus's kingdoms were Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae and Animalia. ; Whittaker used cell structure, body organisation, mode of nutrition, reproduction and phylogenetic relationships as main criteria.
(2)R.H. Whittaker proposed the five-kingdom classification in 1969. ; Whittaker's kingdoms were Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae and Animalia. ; Whittaker used cell structure, body organisation, mode of nutrition, reproduction and phylogenetic relationships as main criteria.
(3)R.H. Linnaeus proposed the five-kingdom classification in 1969. ; Whittaker's kingdoms were Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae and Animalia. ; Whittaker used cell structure, body organisation, mode of nutrition, reproduction and phylogenetic relationships as main criteria.
(4)R.H. Whittaker proposed the five-kingdom classification in 1969. ; Whittaker's kingdoms were Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae and Animalia. ; Whittaker used habitat, colour and economic use only as main criteria.
5.Which option correctly states all the NCERT/PDF line-points for Five Kingdom Classification?
(1)The three-domain system divides Kingdom Monera into two domains and leaves the remaining eukaryotic kingdoms in the third domain, giving a six-kingdom classification. ; Earlier systems placed bacteria, blue-green algae, fungi, mosses, ferns, gymnosperms and angiosperms under Plants because they had nuclear membranes. ; Fungi have chitin in their wall whereas green plants have cellulosic cell walls.
(2)The three-domain system divides Kingdom Monera into two domains and leaves the remaining eukaryotic kingdoms in the third domain, giving a six-kingdom classification. ; Earlier systems placed bacteria, blue-green algae, fungi, mosses, ferns, gymnosperms and angiosperms under Plants because they had cell walls. ; Plantae have chitin in their wall whereas green plants have cellulosic cell walls.
(3)The three-domain system divides Kingdom Animalia into two domains and leaves the remaining eukaryotic kingdoms in the third domain, giving a six-kingdom classification. ; Earlier systems placed bacteria, blue-green algae, fungi, mosses, ferns, gymnosperms and angiosperms under Plants because they had cell walls. ; Fungi have chitin in their wall whereas green plants have cellulosic cell walls.
(4)The three-domain system divides Kingdom Monera into two domains and leaves the remaining eukaryotic kingdoms in the third domain, giving a six-kingdom classification. ; Earlier systems placed bacteria, blue-green algae, fungi, mosses, ferns, gymnosperms and angiosperms under Plants because they had cell walls. ; Fungi have chitin in their wall whereas green plants have cellulosic cell walls.
6.Which option correctly states all the NCERT/PDF line-points for Five Kingdom Classification?
(1)All prokaryotic organisms were grouped together under Kingdom Animalia. ; Unicellular eukaryotic organisms were placed in Kingdom Protista. ; Protista brought Chlamydomonas and Chlorella together with Paramoecium and Amoeba despite earlier placement in different kingdoms.
(2)All prokaryotic organisms were grouped together under Kingdom Monera. ; Unicellular eukaryotic organisms were placed in Kingdom Protista. ; Monera brought Chlamydomonas and Chlorella together with Paramoecium and Amoeba despite earlier placement in different kingdoms.
(3)All prokaryotic organisms were grouped together under Kingdom Monera. ; Unicellular eukaryotic organisms were placed in Kingdom Monera. ; Protista brought Chlamydomonas and Chlorella together with Paramoecium and Amoeba despite earlier placement in different kingdoms.
(4)All prokaryotic organisms were grouped together under Kingdom Monera. ; Unicellular eukaryotic organisms were placed in Kingdom Protista. ; Protista brought Chlamydomonas and Chlorella together with Paramoecium and Amoeba despite earlier placement in different kingdoms.
7.Which option correctly states all the NCERT/PDF line-points for Mixed NCERT line-points?
(1)Modern classification aims to reflect morphological, physiological, reproductive and phylogenetic/evolutionary relationships. ; This chapter studies Monera, Protista and Fungi in detail; Plantae and Animalia are dealt with separately in later chapters. ; Animalia are prokaryotic, have noncellulosic walls of polysaccharide plus amino acid, lack nuclear membrane and may be autotrophic or heterotrophic.
(2)This line-point is absent from the uploaded chapter. ; This chapter studies Monera, Protista and Fungi in detail; Plantae and Animalia are dealt with separately in later chapters. ; Monera are prokaryotic, have noncellulosic walls of polysaccharide plus amino acid, lack nuclear membrane and may be autotrophic or heterotrophic.
(3)Modern classification aims to reflect morphological, physiological, reproductive and phylogenetic/evolutionary relationships. ; This chapter studies Monera, Protista and Fungi in detail; Plantae and Animalia are dealt with separately in later chapters. ; Monera are prokaryotic, have noncellulosic walls of polysaccharide plus amino acid, lack nuclear membrane and may be autotrophic or heterotrophic.
(4)Modern classification aims to reflect morphological, physiological, reproductive and phylogenetic/evolutionary relationships. ; This chapter studies Animalia, Protista and Fungi in detail; Plantae and Animalia are dealt with separately in later chapters. ; Monera are prokaryotic, have noncellulosic walls of polysaccharide plus amino acid, lack nuclear membrane and may be autotrophic or heterotrophic.
8.Which option correctly states all the NCERT/PDF line-points for Table 2.1?
(1)Protista are eukaryotic, cellular, have nuclear membrane, may have cell wall in some forms and may be autotrophic or heterotrophic. ; Plantae are eukaryotic, have chitinous cell walls, nuclear membrane, multicellular/loose tissue organisation and heterotrophic nutrition. ; Plantae are eukaryotic, have cellulose cell walls, nuclear membrane, tissue/organ organisation and photosynthetic autotrophic nutrition.
(2)Monera are eukaryotic, cellular, have nuclear membrane, may have cell wall in some forms and may be autotrophic or heterotrophic. ; Fungi are eukaryotic, have chitinous cell walls, nuclear membrane, multicellular/loose tissue organisation and heterotrophic nutrition. ; Plantae are eukaryotic, have cellulose cell walls, nuclear membrane, tissue/organ organisation and photosynthetic autotrophic nutrition.
(3)Protista are eukaryotic, cellular, have nuclear membrane, may have cell wall in some forms and may be autotrophic or heterotrophic. ; Fungi are eukaryotic, have chitinous cell walls, nuclear membrane, multicellular/loose tissue organisation and heterotrophic nutrition. ; Animalia are eukaryotic, have cellulose cell walls, nuclear membrane, tissue/organ organisation and photosynthetic autotrophic nutrition.
(4)Protista are eukaryotic, cellular, have nuclear membrane, may have cell wall in some forms and may be autotrophic or heterotrophic. ; Fungi are eukaryotic, have chitinous cell walls, nuclear membrane, multicellular/loose tissue organisation and heterotrophic nutrition. ; Plantae are eukaryotic, have cellulose cell walls, nuclear membrane, tissue/organ organisation and photosynthetic autotrophic nutrition.
9.Which option correctly states all the NCERT/PDF line-points for Mixed NCERT line-points?
(1)Animalia are eukaryotic, lack cell walls, have nuclear membrane, tissue/organ/organ system organisation and heterotrophic nutrition. ; Bacteria are the sole members of Kingdom Monera. ; Viruses are the most abundant microorganisms.
(2)Plantae are eukaryotic, lack cell walls, have nuclear membrane, tissue/organ/organ system organisation and heterotrophic nutrition. ; Bacteria are the sole members of Kingdom Monera. ; Bacteria are the most abundant microorganisms.
(3)Animalia are eukaryotic, lack cell walls, have nuclear membrane, tissue/organ/organ system organisation and heterotrophic nutrition. ; Bacteria are the sole members of Kingdom Monera. ; Bacteria are the most abundant microorganisms.
(4)Animalia are eukaryotic, lack cell walls, have nuclear membrane, tissue/organ/organ system organisation and heterotrophic nutrition. ; Bacteria are the sole members of Kingdom Animalia. ; Bacteria are the most abundant microorganisms.
10.Which option correctly states all the NCERT/PDF line-points for Kingdom Monera?
(1)Hundreds of viruses can be present in a handful of soil. ; Bacteria can live in extreme habitats such as hot springs, deserts, snow and deep oceans. ; Many bacteria live in or on other organisms as parasites.
(2)Hundreds of bacteria can be present in a handful of soil. ; Bacteria can live in extreme habitats such as hot springs, deserts, snow and deep oceans. ; Many bacteria live in or on other organisms as parasites.
(3)Hundreds of bacteria can be present in a handful of soil. ; Bacteria can live in extreme habitats such as hot springs, deserts, snow and deep oceans. ; Many viruses live in or on other organisms as parasites.
(4)Hundreds of bacteria can be present in a handful of soil. ; Viruses can live in extreme habitats such as hot springs, deserts, snow and deep oceans. ; Many bacteria live in or on other organisms as parasites.
11.Which option correctly states all the NCERT/PDF line-points for Kingdom Monera?
(1)Bacterial shapes include rod-shaped coccus, spherical bacillus, spiral vibrium and comma-shaped spirillum. ; Bacteria have simple structure but complex behaviour. ; Bacteria show the most extensive metabolic diversity as a group.
(2)Bacterial shapes include spherical coccus, rod-shaped bacillus, comma-shaped vibrium and spiral spirillum. ; Bacteria have simple structure but complex behaviour. ; Bacteria show the most extensive metabolic diversity as a group.
(3)Bacterial shapes include spherical coccus, rod-shaped bacillus, comma-shaped vibrium and spiral spirillum. ; Bacteria have simple structure but complex behaviour. ; Viruses show the most extensive metabolic diversity as a group.
(4)Bacterial shapes include spherical coccus, rod-shaped bacillus, comma-shaped vibrium and spiral spirillum. ; Viruses have simple structure but complex behaviour. ; Bacteria show the most extensive metabolic diversity as a group.
12.Which option correctly states all the NCERT/PDF line-points for Kingdom Monera?
(1)Autotrophic bacteria synthesise their own food from inorganic substrates. ; Autotrophic bacteria may be non-photosynthetic autotrophs or chemosynthetic autotrophs. ; The vast majority of bacteria are heterotrophs depending on other organisms or dead organic matter for food.
(2)Autotrophic bacteria synthesise their own food from inorganic substrates. ; Autotrophic bacteria may be photosynthetic autotrophs or chemosynthetic autotrophs. ; The vast majority of bacteria are heterotrophs depending on other organisms or dead organic matter for food.
(3)Autotrophic bacteria synthesise their own food from inorganic substrates. ; Autotrophic bacteria may be photosynthetic autotrophs or chemosynthetic autotrophs. ; The vast majority of viruses are heterotrophs depending on other organisms or dead organic matter for food.
(4)Autotrophic viruses synthesise their own food from inorganic substrates. ; Autotrophic bacteria may be photosynthetic autotrophs or chemosynthetic autotrophs. ; The vast majority of bacteria are heterotrophs depending on other organisms or dead organic matter for food.
13.Which option correctly states all the NCERT/PDF line-points for Archaebacteria?
(1)Archaebacteria live in harsh habitats such as freshwater ponds, cold deserts and open oceans only. ; Halophiles, thermoacidophiles and methanogens correspond to extreme salty areas, hot springs and marshy areas respectively. ; Archaebacteria differ from other bacteria in having a different cell wall structure.
(2)Archaebacteria live in harsh habitats such as extreme salty areas, hot springs and marshy areas. ; Halophiles, thermoacidophiles and methanogens correspond to extreme salty areas, hot springs and marshy areas respectively. ; Archaebacteria differ from other bacteria in having a different nuclear membrane structure.
(3)Archaebacteria live in harsh habitats such as extreme salty areas, hot springs and marshy areas. ; Halophiles, thermoacidophiles and methanogens correspond to freshwater ponds, cold deserts and open oceans only respectively. ; Archaebacteria differ from other bacteria in having a different cell wall structure.
(4)Archaebacteria live in harsh habitats such as extreme salty areas, hot springs and marshy areas. ; Halophiles, thermoacidophiles and methanogens correspond to extreme salty areas, hot springs and marshy areas respectively. ; Archaebacteria differ from other bacteria in having a different cell wall structure.
14.Which option correctly states all the NCERT/PDF line-points for Archaebacteria?
(1)The different cell wall of archaebacteria helps them survive in extreme conditions. ; Methanogens occur in the gut of ruminant animals such as cows and buffaloes. ; This line-point is absent from the uploaded chapter.
(2)The different cell wall of archaebacteria helps them survive in extreme conditions. ; Methanogens occur in the gut of ruminant animals such as cows and buffaloes. ; Methanogens produce methane or biogas from dung of ruminant animals.
(3)The different nuclear membrane of archaebacteria helps them survive in extreme conditions. ; Methanogens occur in the gut of ruminant animals such as cows and buffaloes. ; Methanogens produce methane or biogas from dung of ruminant animals.
(4)The different cell wall of archaebacteria helps them survive in extreme conditions. ; This line-point is absent from the uploaded chapter. ; Methanogens produce methane or biogas from dung of ruminant animals.
15.Which option correctly states all the NCERT/PDF line-points for Eubacteria?
(1)Eubacteria or true bacteria occur in thousands of different forms. ; Eubacteria are characterised by a rigid cell wall and, if motile, a flagellum. ; Cyanoviruses, also called blue-green algae, possess chlorophyll a similar to green plants.
(2)Euviruses or true bacteria occur in thousands of different forms. ; Eubacteria are characterised by a rigid cell wall and, if motile, a flagellum. ; Cyanobacteria, also called blue-green algae, possess chlorophyll a similar to green plants.
(3)Eubacteria or true bacteria occur in thousands of different forms. ; Eubacteria are characterised by a rigid cell wall and, if motile, a flagellum. ; Cyanobacteria, also called blue-green algae, possess chlorophyll a similar to green plants.
(4)Eubacteria or true bacteria occur in thousands of different forms. ; Eubacteria are characterised by a rigid nuclear membrane and, if motile, a flagellum. ; Cyanobacteria, also called blue-green algae, possess chlorophyll a similar to green plants.
16.Which option correctly states all the NCERT/PDF line-points for Eubacteria?
(1)Cyanobacteria are photosynthetic autotrophs. ; Cyanobacteria may be multicellular, colonial or filamentous and may be freshwater, marine or terrestrial. ; Cyanobacterial colonies are generally surrounded by a gelatinous sheath.
(2)Cyanobacteria are photosynthetic autotrophs. ; Cyanobacteria may be unicellular, colonial or filamentous and may be freshwater, marine or terrestrial. ; Cyanobacterial colonies are generally surrounded by a gelatinous sheath.
(3)Cyanobacteria are non-photosynthetic autotrophs. ; Cyanobacteria may be unicellular, colonial or filamentous and may be freshwater, marine or terrestrial. ; Cyanobacterial colonies are generally surrounded by a gelatinous sheath.
(4)Cyanobacteria are photosynthetic autotrophs. ; Cyanobacteria may be unicellular, colonial or filamentous and may be freshwater, marine or terrestrial. ; Cyanovirusesl colonies are generally surrounded by a gelatinous sheath.
17.Which option correctly states all the NCERT/PDF line-points for Eubacteria?
(1)Cyanobacteria often form blooms in polluted water bodies. ; Some cyanobacteria fix atmospheric nitrogen in specialised cells called heterocysts; examples include Nostoc and Anabaena. ; Chemosynthetic autotrophic bacteria oxidise glucose, cellulose and starch and use released energy for ATP production.
(2)Cyanoviruses often form blooms in polluted water bodies. ; Some cyanobacteria fix atmospheric nitrogen in specialised cells called heterocysts; examples include Nostoc and Anabaena. ; Chemosynthetic autotrophic bacteria oxidise nitrates, nitrites and ammonia and use released energy for ATP production.
(3)Cyanobacteria often form blooms in polluted water bodies. ; Some cyanoviruses fix atmospheric nitrogen in specialised cells called heterocysts; examples include Nostoc and Anabaena. ; Chemosynthetic autotrophic bacteria oxidise nitrates, nitrites and ammonia and use released energy for ATP production.
(4)Cyanobacteria often form blooms in polluted water bodies. ; Some cyanobacteria fix atmospheric nitrogen in specialised cells called heterocysts; examples include Nostoc and Anabaena. ; Chemosynthetic autotrophic bacteria oxidise nitrates, nitrites and ammonia and use released energy for ATP production.
18.Which option correctly states all the NCERT/PDF line-points for Mixed NCERT line-points?
(1)Chemosynthetic autotrophic bacteria help recycle nutrients such as carbon dioxide, oxygen, water and glucose. ; Heterotrophic bacteria are most abundant in nature and the majority are important decomposers. ; Heterotrophic bacteria help make curd from milk, produce antibiotics and fix nitrogen in legume roots.
(2)Chemosynthetic autotrophic bacteria help recycle nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, iron and sulphur. ; Heterotrophic bacteria are most abundant in nature and the majority are important decomposers. ; Heterotrophic bacteria help make bread from flour, form red tides and cause malaria.
(3)Chemosynthetic autotrophic bacteria help recycle nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, iron and sulphur. ; Heterotrophic bacteria are most abundant in nature and the majority are important decomposers. ; Heterotrophic bacteria help make curd from milk, produce antibiotics and fix nitrogen in legume roots.
(4)Chemosynthetic autotrophic bacteria help recycle nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, iron and sulphur. ; Heterotrophic viruses are most abundant in nature and the majority are important decomposers. ; Heterotrophic bacteria help make curd from milk, produce antibiotics and fix nitrogen in legume roots.
19.Which option correctly states all the NCERT/PDF line-points for Mixed NCERT line-points?
(1)Some heterotrophic bacteria are pathogens of humans, crops, farm animals and pets. ; Cholera, typhoid, tetanus and citrus canker are diseases caused by different bacteria. ; Viruses reproduce mainly by fission.
(2)Some autotrophic bacteria are pathogens of humans, crops, farm animals and pets. ; Cholera, typhoid, tetanus and citrus canker are diseases caused by different bacteria. ; Bacteria reproduce mainly by fission.
(3)Some heterotrophic bacteria are pathogens of humans, crops, farm animals and pets. ; Cholera, typhoid, tetanus and citrus canker are diseases caused by different bacteria. ; Bacteria reproduce mainly by fission.
(4)Some heterotrophic bacteria are pathogens of humans, crops, farm animals and pets. ; Mumps, herpes, influenza and AIDS are diseases caused by different bacteria. ; Bacteria reproduce mainly by fission.
20.Which option correctly states all the NCERT/PDF line-points for Mixed NCERT line-points?
(1)Under unfavourable conditions bacteria may produce spores. ; Bacteria also show a primitive type of DNA transfer from one bacterium to another. ; Mycoplasma completely lack a cell wall.
(2)Under unfavourable conditions bacteria may produce spores. ; Bacteria also show a primitive type of DNA transfer from one bacterium to another. ; Mycoplasma completely lack a nuclear membrane.
(3)Under unfavourable conditions bacteria may produce spores. ; Viruses also show a primitive type of DNA transfer from one bacterium to another. ; Mycoplasma completely lack a cell wall.
(4)Under unfavourable conditions viruses may produce spores. ; Bacteria also show a primitive type of DNA transfer from one bacterium to another. ; Mycoplasma completely lack a cell wall.
21.Which option correctly states all the NCERT/PDF line-points for Mixed NCERT line-points?
(1)Mycoplasma are not the smallest living cells known and can survive without oxygen. ; Many mycoplasma are pathogenic in animals and plants. ; All single-celled eukaryotes are placed under Protista, though its boundaries are not well defined.
(2)Mycoplasma are the smallest living cells known and can survive without oxygen. ; Many mycoplasma are pathogenic in animals and plants. ; All single-celled eukaryotes are placed under Protista, though its boundaries are not well defined.
(3)Mycoplasma are the smallest living cells known and can survive without oxygen. ; Many mycoplasma are not pathogenic in animals and plants. ; All single-celled eukaryotes are placed under Protista, though its boundaries are not well defined.
(4)Mycoplasma are the smallest living cells known and can survive without oxygen. ; Many mycoplasma are pathogenic in animals and plants. ; All single-celled eukaryotes are placed under Monera, though its boundaries are not well defined.
22.Which option correctly states all the NCERT/PDF line-points for Kingdom Protista?
(1)A non-photosynthetic protistan to one biologist may be considered a plant by another. ; Protista in this chapter includes Chrysophytes, Dinoflagellates, Euglenoids, Slime moulds and Protozoans.
(2)A photosynthetic protistan to one biologist may be considered a plant by another. ; Protista in this chapter includes Archaebacteria, Eubacteria, Fungi, Plantae and Animalia.
(3)A non-photosynthetic protistan to one biologist may be considered a plant by another. ; Protista in this chapter includes Archaebacteria, Eubacteria, Fungi, Plantae and Animalia.
(4)A photosynthetic protistan to one biologist may be considered a plant by another. ; Protista in this chapter includes Chrysophytes, Dinoflagellates, Euglenoids, Slime moulds and Protozoans.
23.Which option correctly states all the NCERT/PDF line-points for Kingdom Protista?
(1)Protists are primarily aquatic and form a link with plants, animals and fungi. ; Moneran cells have a well-defined nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
(2)Protists are not primarily aquatic and form a link with plants, animals and fungi. ; Moneran cells have a well-defined nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
(3)Protists are not primarily aquatic and form a link with plants, animals and fungi. ; Protistan cells have a well-defined nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
(4)Protists are primarily aquatic and form a link with plants, animals and fungi. ; Protistan cells have a well-defined nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
24.Which option correctly states all the NCERT/PDF line-points for Kingdom Protista?
(1)Some protists possess flagella or pseudopodia. ; Protists reproduce asexually and sexually by a process involving cell fusion and zygote formation.
(2)Some protists possess flagella or cilia. ; This line-point is absent from the uploaded chapter.
(3)Some protists possess flagella or cilia. ; Protists reproduce asexually and sexually by a process involving cell fusion and zygote formation.
(4)Some protists possess flagella or pseudopodia. ; This line-point is absent from the uploaded chapter.
25.Which option correctly states all the NCERT/PDF line-points for Chrysophytes?
(1)Chrysophytes exclude diatoms and golden algae or desmids. ; Chrysophytes are found in freshwater as well as terrestrial environments.
(2)Chrysophytes include diatoms and golden algae or desmids. ; Chrysophytes are found in freshwater as well as marine environments.
(3)Chrysophytes exclude diatoms and golden algae or desmids. ; Chrysophytes are found in freshwater as well as marine environments.
(4)Chrysophytes include diatoms and golden algae or desmids. ; Chrysophytes are found in freshwater as well as terrestrial environments.
26.Which option correctly states all the NCERT/PDF line-points for Chrysophytes?
(1)Chrysophytes are microscopic nekton that float passively in water currents. ; Most chrysophytes are photosynthetic.
(2)Chrysophytes are microscopic nekton that float passively in water currents. ; Most chrysophytes are non-photosynthetic.
(3)Chrysophytes are microscopic plankton that float passively in water currents. ; Most chrysophytes are photosynthetic.
(4)Chrysophytes are microscopic plankton that float passively in water currents. ; Most chrysophytes are non-photosynthetic.
27.Which option correctly states all the NCERT/PDF line-points for Chrysophytes?
(1)Diatom cell walls form one flexible protein coat like a pellicle. ; Diatom walls are embedded with calcium carbonate and are indestructible.
(2)Diatom cell walls form two thin overlapping shells fitting together like a soap box. ; Diatom walls are embedded with calcium carbonate and are indestructible.
(3)Diatom cell walls form one flexible protein coat like a pellicle. ; Diatom walls are embedded with silica and are indestructible.
(4)Diatom cell walls form two thin overlapping shells fitting together like a soap box. ; Diatom walls are embedded with silica and are indestructible.
28.Which option correctly states all the NCERT/PDF line-points for Chrysophytes?
(1)Diatomaceous earth is the accumulation of diatom nuclear membrane deposits over billions of years. ; Diatomaceous earth is not gritty and is used in polishing and filtration of oils and syrups.
(2)Diatomaceous earth is the accumulation of diatom cell wall deposits over billions of years. ; Diatomaceous earth is not gritty and is used in polishing and filtration of oils and syrups.
(3)Diatomaceous earth is the accumulation of diatom cell wall deposits over billions of years. ; Diatomaceous earth is gritty and is used in polishing and filtration of oils and syrups.
(4)Diatomaceous earth is the accumulation of diatom nuclear membrane deposits over billions of years. ; Diatomaceous earth is gritty and is used in polishing and filtration of oils and syrups.
29.Which option correctly states all the NCERT/PDF line-points for Mixed NCERT line-points?
(1)Diatoms are the chief producers in oceans. ; Dinoflagellates are mostly marine and non-photosynthetic.
(2)Diatoms are the chief producers in oceans. ; Dinoflagellates are mostly marine and photosynthetic.
(3)Diatoms are not the chief producers in oceans. ; Dinoflagellates are mostly marine and non-photosynthetic.
(4)Diatoms are not the chief producers in oceans. ; Dinoflagellates are mostly marine and photosynthetic.
30.Which option correctly states all the NCERT/PDF line-points for Dinoflagellates?
(1)Dinoflagellate colours such as yellow, green, brown, blue or red depend on the main pigments. ; Dinoflagellate cell walls have stiff cellulose plates on the outer surface.
(2)Dinoflagellate colours such as only green depend on the main pigments. ; Dinoflagellate nuclear membranes have stiff cellulose plates on the outer surface.
(3)Dinoflagellate colours such as yellow, green, brown, blue or red depend on the main pigments. ; Dinoflagellate nuclear membranes have stiff cellulose plates on the outer surface.
(4)Dinoflagellate colours such as only green depend on the main pigments. ; Dinoflagellate cell walls have stiff cellulose plates on the outer surface.
31.Identify the correct statements from the following:
A. Most dinoflagellates have two flagella, one longitudinal and one transverse in a furrow between wall plates.
B. Red dinoflagellates such as Gonyaulax can multiply rapidly and cause red tides.
C. Most dinoflagellates have two flagella, both longitudinal and outside the wall plates.
D. Red dinoflagellates such as Euglena can multiply rapidly and cause red tides.
(1)A and C only
(2)A and B only
(3)B and D only
(4)A, B and D only
32.Identify the correct statements from the following:
A. Toxins released by red tides may kill marine animals such as fishes.
B. Most euglenoids are freshwater organisms found in stagnant water.
C. Toxins released by red tides may kill terrestrial animals such as fishes.
D. Most euglenoids are marine organisms found in fast-flowing currents.
(1)A and C only
(2)A, B and D only
(3)A and B only
(4)B and D only
33.Identify the correct statements from the following:
A. Euglenoids lack a cell wall and instead have a protein-rich pellicle.
B. The pellicle makes the euglenoid body flexible.
C. Euglenoids lack a nuclear membrane and instead have a protein-rich pellicle.
D. The capsid makes the euglenoid body flexible.
(1)B and D only
(2)A and C only
(3)A and B only
(4)A, B and D only
34.Identify the correct statements from the following:
A. Euglenoids have two flagella: one short and one long.
B. Euglenoids are photosynthetic in sunlight but behave like heterotrophs when deprived of sunlight.
C. Euglenoids have two flagella: two equal flagella.
D. Euglenoids are heterotrophic in sunlight and photosynthetic in darkness.
(1)B and D only
(2)A, B and D only
(3)A and B only
(4)A and C only
35.Identify the correct statements from the following:
A. Euglenoid pigments are identical to those of higher plants; Euglena is the example.
B. Slime moulds are saprophytic protists.
C. Euglenoid pigments are identical to those of higher plants; Gonyaulax is the example.
D. Slime moulds are not saprophytic protists.
(1)A, B and D only
(2)A and B only
(3)A and C only
(4)B and D only
36.Identify the correct statements from the following:
A. Slime moulds move along decaying twigs and leaves while engulfing organic material.
B. Under suitable conditions slime moulds form a plasmodium that may spread over several feet.
C. This line-point is absent from the uploaded chapter.
D. Under suitable conditions slime moulds form a protonema that may spread over several feet.
(1)A, B and D only
(2)B and D only
(3)A and B only
(4)A and C only
37.Identify the correct statements from the following:
A. Under unfavourable conditions the plasmodium forms fruiting bodies bearing spores at their tips.
B. Slime mould spores possess true walls, are highly resistant, survive for many years and disperse by air currents.
C. Under unfavourable conditions the plasmodium forms fruiting bodies bearing gametes at their tips.
D. Slime mould spores possess no true walls, are short-lived and disperse only by water.
(1)A and B only
(2)B and D only
(3)A and C only
(4)A, B and D only
38.Identify the correct statements from the following:
A. All protozoans are heterotrophs and live as predators or parasites; they are primitive relatives of animals.
B. Amoeboid protozoans live in freshwater, seawater or moist soil and move/capture prey by pseudopodia as in Amoeba.
C. All protozoans are not heterotrophs and live as predators or parasites; they are primitive relatives of animals.
D. Amoeboid protozoans live in dry desert air only and move/capture prey by pseudopodia as in Amoeba.
(1)A, B and D only
(2)B and D only
(3)A and C only
(4)A and B only
39.Identify the correct statements from the following:
A. Marine amoeboid protozoans have silica shells and Entamoeba is a parasitic form.
B. Flagellated protozoans are free-living or parasitic, have flagella and include Trypanosoma causing sleeping sickness.
C. Marine amoeboid protozoans have chitin shells and Paramoecium is a parasitic form.
D. Flagellated protozoans are only free-living, have cilia and include Plasmodium causing malaria.
(1)A and B only
(2)A and C only
(3)B and D only
(4)A, B and D only
40.Identify the correct statements from the following:
A. Ciliated protozoans are aquatic active forms with thousands of cilia, a gullet and Paramoecium as example.
B. Coordinated ciliary movement steers food-laden water into the gullet in ciliated protozoans.
C. Ciliated protozoans are terrestrial inactive forms with pseudopodia and Amoeba as example.
D. Coordinated pseudopodiary movement steers food-laden water into the gullet in ciliated protozoans.
(1)B and D only
(2)A and C only
(3)A, B and D only
(4)A and B only
41.Identify the correct statements from the following:
A. Sporozoans include organisms with an infectious spore-like stage; Plasmodium causes malaria.
B. Fungi constitute a unique kingdom of heterotrophic organisms with great diversity in morphology and habitat.
C. Sporozoans include organisms with an cilia-bearing stage; Trypanosoma causes sleeping sickness.
D. Plantae constitute a unique kingdom of heterotrophic organisms with great diversity in morphology and habitat.
(1)A and B only
(2)A, B and D only
(3)B and D only
(4)A and C only
42.Identify the correct statements from the following:
A. Fungi include forms seen on moist bread and rotten fruits, mushrooms and toadstools.
B. White spots on mustard leaves are due to a parasitic fungus.
C. Fungi include forms seen on red tides, diatomaceous earth and cyanobacterial blooms.
D. White spots on mustard leaves are not due to a parasitic fungus.
(1)B and D only
(2)A and C only
(3)A, B and D only
(4)A and B only
43.Identify the correct statements from the following:
A. Yeast is a unicellular fungus used to make bread and beer.
B. Puccinia causes wheat rust and Penicillium is a source of antibiotics.
C. Yeast is a unicellular fungus used to make curd and methane.
D. Puccinia causes malaria and Puccinia is a source of antibiotics.
(1)A and B only
(2)A and C only
(3)A, B and D only
(4)B and D only
44.Identify the correct statements from the following:
A. Fungi are cosmopolitan and occur in air, water, soil, animals and plants; they prefer warm humid places.
B. Refrigeration prevents food from going bad due to bacterial or fungal infections.
C. Fungi are cosmopolitan and occur in only deep oceans; they prefer warm humid places.
D. Refrigeration prevents food from going bad due to virusesl or fungal infections.
(1)A and C only
(2)A and B only
(3)B and D only
(4)A, B and D only
45.Identify the correct statements from the following:
A. Except yeasts, fungi are filamentous.
B. Fungal bodies consist of long slender thread-like hyphae and the network of hyphae is mycelium.
C. Except yeasts, fungi are not filamentous.
D. Fungal bodies consist of long slender thread-like hyphae and the network of hyphae is not mycelium.
(1)A and C only
(2)A and B only
(3)B and D only
(4)A, B and D only
46.Identify the correct statements from the following:
A. Coenocytic hyphae are continuous tubes filled with multinucleated cytoplasm; other hyphae have septa/cross walls.
B. Fungal cell walls are composed of chitin and polysaccharides.
C. Coenocytic hyphae are not continuous tubes filled with multinucleated cytoplasm; other hyphae have septa/cross walls.
D. Fungal nuclear membranes are composed of chitin and polysaccharides.
(1)A, B and D only
(2)A and C only
(3)A and B only
(4)B and D only
47.Identify the correct statements from the following:
A. Most fungi are heterotrophic and absorb soluble organic matter from dead substrates, so they are saprophytes.
B. Fungi dependent on living plants and animals are parasites.
C. Most fungi are autotrophic and absorb soluble organic matter from dead substrates, so they are saprophytes.
D. Plantae dependent on living plants and animals are parasites.
(1)A and C only
(2)A, B and D only
(3)B and D only
(4)A and B only
48.Identify the correct statements from the following:
A. Fungi may be symbionts, forming lichens with algae and mycorrhiza with roots of higher plants.
B. Vegetative reproduction in fungi occurs by fragmentation, fission and budding.
C. Plantae may be symbionts, forming lichens with algae and mycorrhiza with roots of higher plants.
D. Vegetative reproduction in fungi occurs by only conjugation.
(1)A, B and D only
(2)A and B only
(3)A and C only
(4)B and D only
49.Identify the correct statements from the following:
A. Asexual reproduction in fungi occurs by conidia, sporangiospores or zoospores.
B. Sexual reproduction in fungi occurs by oospores, ascospores and basidiospores.
C. Asexual reproduction in fungi occurs by oospores, ascospores and basidiospores only.
D. Sexual reproduction in fungi occurs by conidia, sporangiospores and zoospores only.
(1)A and B only
(2)A and C only
(3)A, B and D only
(4)B and D only
50.Identify the correct statements from the following:
A. Fungal spores are produced in distinct structures called fruiting bodies.
B. The fungal sexual cycle has three steps: plasmogamy, karyogamy and meiosis in zygote.
C. Fungal gametes are produced in distinct structures called fruiting bodies.
D. The fungal sexual cycle has three steps: karyogamy, plasmogamy and mitosis in zygote.
(1)A, B and D only
(2)A and C only
(3)B and D only
(4)A and B only
51.Identify the correct statements from the following:
A. Plasmogamy is fusion of protoplasms between two motile or non-motile gametes.
B. Karyogamy is fusion of two nuclei.
C. Plasmogamy is fusion of protoplasms between two only non-living spores.
D. Karyogamy is not fusion of two nuclei.
(1)A and B only
(2)A and C only
(3)A, B and D only
(4)B and D only
52.Identify the correct statements from the following:
A. Meiosis in zygote results in haploid spores.
B. In sexual reproduction two haploid hyphae of compatible mating types come together and fuse.
C. Meiosis in zygote results in haploid gametes.
D. In sexual reproduction two diploid hyphae of compatible mating types come together and fuse.
(1)A and B only
(2)A, B and D only
(3)A and C only
(4)B and D only
53.Identify the correct statements from the following:
A. In some fungi fusion of two haploid cells immediately gives diploid cells.
B. In ascomycetes and basidiomycetes an intervening dikaryotic stage n+n occurs.
C. This line-point is absent from the uploaded chapter.
D. In ascomycetes and basidiomycetes an intervening dikaryotic stage 2n+2n occurs.
(1)B and D only
(2)A, B and D only
(3)A and B only
(4)A and C only
54.Identify the correct statements from the following:
A. A dikaryon is a cell/condition with two nuclei per cell and the phase is called dikaryophase.
B. Later parental nuclei fuse and cells become diploid; reduction division in fruiting bodies forms haploid spores.
C. A dikaryon is not a cell/condition with two nuclei per cell and the phase is called dikaryophase.
D. Later parental nuclei fuse and cells become diploid; reduction division in fruiting bodies forms haploid gametes.
(1)A and C only
(2)A and B only
(3)B and D only
(4)A, B and D only
55.Identify the correct statements from the following:
A. Fungal classes are divided on the basis of mycelium morphology, mode of spore formation and fruiting bodies.
B. Phycomycetes occur in aquatic habitats, on decaying wood in moist/damp places or as obligate parasites on plants.
C. Fungal classes are divided on the basis of pigment colour and habitat only.
D. Basidiomycetes occur in aquatic habitats, on decaying wood in moist/damp places or as obligate parasites on plants.
(1)A, B and D only
(2)A and B only
(3)A and C only
(4)B and D only
56.Identify the correct statements from the following:
A. Phycomycetes have aseptate and coenocytic mycelium.
B. Phycomycete asexual reproduction occurs by motile zoospores or non-motile aplanospores.
C. Basidiomycetes have aseptate and coenocytic mycelium.
D. Phycomycete asexual reproduction occurs by motile zoogametes or non-motile aplanospores.
(1)A, B and D only
(2)A and B only
(3)A and C only
(4)B and D only
57.Identify the correct statements from the following:
A. Phycomycete spores are produced endogenously in sporangia.
B. Phycomycetes form zygospores by fusion of gametes.
C. Phycomycete gametes are produced endogenously in sporangia.
D. Phycomycetes form zygogametes by fusion of gametes.
(1)A and B only
(2)A and C only
(3)B and D only
(4)A, B and D only
58.Identify the correct statements from the following:
A. Phycomycete gametes may be isogamous, anisogamous or oogamous.
B. Examples of phycomycetes are Mucor, Rhizopus and Albugo.
C. Phycomycete gametes never be isogamous, anisogamous or oogamous.
D. Examples of phycomycetes are Aspergillus, Claviceps and Neurospora.
(1)A and B only
(2)B and D only
(3)A and C only
(4)A, B and D only
59.Identify the correct statements from the following:
A. Ascomycetes are sac-fungi, mostly multicellular such as Penicillium, or rarely unicellular such as yeast/Saccharomyces.
B. Ascomycetes may be saprophytic, decomposers, parasitic or coprophilous.
C. Ascomycetes are sac-fungi, mostly multicellular such as Agaricus, or rarely unicellular such as Nostoc.
D. Deuteromycetes may be saprophytic, decomposers, parasitic or coprophilous.
(1)A and B only
(2)A, B and D only
(3)B and D only
(4)A and C only
60.Identify the correct statements from the following:
A. Ascomycete mycelium is branched and septate.
B. Ascomycete asexual spores are conidia produced exogenously on conidiophores.
C. Ascomycete mycelium is not branched and septate.
D. Ascomycete asexual gametes are conidia produced exogenously on conidiophores.
(1)A, B and D only
(2)A and B only
(3)B and D only
(4)A and C only
61.Identify the correct statements from the following:
A. Conidia on germination produce mycelium.
B. Ascomycete sexual spores are ascospores produced endogenously in sac-like asci.
C. This line-point is absent from the uploaded chapter.
D. Ascomycete sexual gametes are ascospores produced endogenously in sac-like asci.
(1)A and B only
(2)A and C only
(3)A, B and D only
(4)B and D only
62.Identify the correct statements from the following:
A. Asci are arranged in fruiting bodies called ascocarps.
B. Ascomycete examples include Aspergillus, Claviceps and Neurospora.
C. Asci are not arranged in fruiting bodies called ascocarps.
D. Ascomycete examples include Mucor, Rhizopus and Albugo.
(1)B and D only
(2)A and C only
(3)A, B and D only
(4)A and B only
63.Identify the correct statements from the following:
A. Neurospora is used extensively in biochemical and genetic work; morels and truffles are edible delicacies.
B. Basidiomycetes include mushrooms, bracket fungi and puffballs.
C. Neurospora is used extensively in biochemical and genetic work; morels and truffles are not edible delicacies.
D. Basidiomycetes include morels, truffles and yeasts only.
(1)A, B and D only
(2)B and D only
(3)A and B only
(4)A and C only
64.Identify the correct statements from the following:
A. Basidiomycetes grow in soil, on logs and tree stumps and in living plant bodies as parasites such as rusts and smuts.
B. Basidiomycete mycelium is branched and septate.
C. Ascomycetes grow in soil, on logs and tree stumps and in living plant bodies as parasites such as rusts and smuts.
D. Basidiomycete mycelium is not branched and septate.
(1)A and C only
(2)B and D only
(3)A, B and D only
(4)A and B only
65.Identify the correct statements from the following:
A. Basidiomycete asexual spores are generally not found, but vegetative reproduction by fragmentation is common.
B. Basidiomycete sex organs are absent and plasmogamy occurs by fusion of vegetative or somatic cells of different strains/genotypes.
C. Basidiomycete asexual gametes are generally not found, but vegetative reproduction by fragmentation is common.
D. Basidiomycete sex organs are not absent and plasmogamy occurs by fusion of vegetative or somatic cells of different strains/genotypes.
(1)A and C only
(2)A and B only
(3)B and D only
(4)A, B and D only
66.Identify the correct statements from the following:
A. The dikaryotic structure in basidiomycetes gives rise to basidium.
B. Karyogamy and meiosis occur in the basidium producing four basidiospores.
C. The dikaryotic structure in deuteromycetes gives rise to basidium.
D. Karyogamy and meiosis occur in the basidium producing four basidiogametes.
(1)B and D only
(2)A and B only
(3)A and C only
(4)A, B and D only
67.Identify the correct statements from the following:
A. Basidiospores are produced exogenously on basidium; basidia are arranged in basidiocarps.
B. Basidiomycete examples are Agaricus, Ustilago and Puccinia.
C. Basidiogametes are produced exogenously on basidium; basidia are arranged in basidiocarps.
D. Basidiomycete examples are Alternaria, Colletotrichum and Trichoderma.
(1)A and B only
(2)B and D only
(3)A and C only
(4)A, B and D only
68.Identify the correct statements from the following:
A. Deuteromycetes are imperfect fungi because only their asexual or vegetative phases are known.
B. When sexual forms of deuteromycetes were discovered, they were moved into their proper classes.
C. Phycomycetes are imperfect fungi because only their asexual or vegetative phases are known.
D. This line-point is absent from the uploaded chapter.
(1)A, B and D only
(2)B and D only
(3)A and B only
(4)A and C only
69.Identify the correct statements from the following:
A. Sometimes asexual and sexual stages of the same fungus had different names and class placements before linkages were established.
B. After perfect sexual stages were discovered, deuteromycete members were often moved to ascomycetes or basidiomycetes.
C. This line-point is absent from the uploaded chapter.
D. After perfect sexual stages were discovered, deuteromycete members were often moved to phycomycetes or basidiomycetes.
(1)B and D only
(2)A, B and D only
(3)A and C only
(4)A and B only
70.Identify the correct statements from the following:
A. Deuteromycetes reproduce only by asexual spores called conidia.
B. Deuteromycete mycelium is septate and branched.
C. Deuteromycetes reproduce only by asexual gametes called conidia.
D. Deuteromycete mycelium is not septate and branched.
(1)A and B only
(2)A, B and D only
(3)B and D only
(4)A and C only
71.Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to Deuteromycetes?
(1)Deuteromycete examples include Alternaria, Colletotrichum and Trichoderma.
(2)Some deuteromycetes are not saprophytes or parasites while many are litter decomposers helping mineral cycling.
(3)Deuteromycetes are imperfect fungi because only their asexual or vegetative phases are known.
(4)Some deuteromycetes are saprophytes or parasites while many are litter decomposers helping mineral cycling.
72.Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to Kingdom Plantae?
(1)Bladderwort and Venus fly trap are insectivorous plants; Cuscuta is a parasite.
(2)Kingdom Animalia includes eukaryotic chlorophyll-containing organisms commonly called plants.
(3)Some plants are partially heterotrophic such as insectivorous plants or parasites.
(4)Kingdom Plantae includes eukaryotic chlorophyll-containing organisms commonly called plants.
73.Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to Kingdom Plantae?
(1)Bladderwort and Venus fly trap are insectivorous plants; Cuscuta is a parasite.
(2)Plant cells have eukaryotic structure with prominent chloroplasts and cell walls mainly made of cellulose.
(3)Kingdom Plantae includes eukaryotic chlorophyll-containing organisms commonly called plants.
(4)Nostoc and Anabaena are insectivorous plants; Cuscuta is a parasite.
74.Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to Kingdom Plantae?
(1)Plantae includes algae, bryophytes, pteridophytes, gymnosperms and angiosperms.
(2)Plant life cycle has diploid sporophytic and haploid gametophytic phases alternating with each other.
(3)Kingdom Plantae includes eukaryotic chlorophyll-containing organisms commonly called plants.
(4)Plantae includes protozoans, slime moulds, fungi and viruses.
75.Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to Mixed NCERT line-points?
(1)The uploaded chapter is Chapter 2: Biological Classification.
(2)Animalia consists of heterotrophic eukaryotic multicellular organisms lacking cell walls.
(3)The lengths and independence/dependence of haploid and diploid phases vary among plant groups; this is alternation of generations.
(4)The lengths and independence/dependence of haploid and diploid phases vary among plant groups; this is not alternation of generations.
76.Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to Kingdom Animalia?
(1)Animalia consists of heterotrophic eukaryotic multicellular organisms lacking cell walls.
(2)Animals depend directly or indirectly on plants for food.
(3)Animals digest food in an internal cavity and store reserves as glycogen or fat.
(4)This line-point is absent from the uploaded chapter.
77.Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to Kingdom Animalia?
(1)Animal nutrition is holozoic, by ingestion of food.
(2)Animals follow a definite growth pattern and adults have definite shape and size.
(3)Animal nutrition is saprophytic, by ingestion of food.
(4)Animalia consists of heterotrophic eukaryotic multicellular organisms lacking cell walls.
78.Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to Kingdom Animalia?
(1)Higher animal forms show elaborate sensory and neuromotor mechanisms and most animals can locomote.
(2)Animalia consists of heterotrophic eukaryotic multicellular organisms lacking cell walls.
(3)Higher animal forms show elaborate sensory and neuromotor mechanisms and most animals cannot locomote.
(4)Animal sexual reproduction occurs by copulation of male and female followed by embryological development.
79.Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to Mixed NCERT line-points?
(1)Linnaeus's five-kingdom classification does not mention lichens or acellular organisms such as viruses, viroids and prions.
(2)Viruses are not considered truly living when living is defined as having a cell structure.
(3)The uploaded chapter is Chapter 2: Biological Classification.
(4)Whittaker's five-kingdom classification does not mention lichens or acellular organisms such as viruses, viroids and prions.
80.Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to Viruses?
(1)Viruses are non-cellular and have an inert crystalline structure outside the living cell.
(2)Viruses are not considered truly living when living is defined as having a cell structure.
(3)Viruses are cellular and have an inert crystalline structure outside the living cell.
(4)After infecting a cell, viruses take over host machinery to replicate and kill the host.
81.Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to Viruses?
(1)Dmitri Ivanowsky in 1892 identified microbes causing tobacco mosaic disease that passed through bacteria-proof filters.
(2)Virus means venom or poisonous fluid.
(3)Virus means protective wall.
(4)Viruses are not considered truly living when living is defined as having a cell structure.
82.Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to Viruses?
(1)T.O. Diener in 1898 showed infected tobacco extract could infect healthy plants and called the agent virus/Contagium vivum fluidum.
(2)Viruses are not considered truly living when living is defined as having a cell structure.
(3)M.W. Beijerinck in 1898 showed infected tobacco extract could infect healthy plants and called the agent virus/Contagium vivum fluidum.
(4)W.M. Stanley in 1935 crystallised viruses and showed the crystals consist largely of proteins.
83.Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to Viruses?
(1)Viruses contain protein and either RNA or DNA; no virus contains both RNA and DNA.
(2)Viruses are inert outside their specific host cell and are obligate parasites.
(3)Viruses are not considered truly living when living is defined as having a cell structure.
(4)Viruses are inert outside their specific host cell and are free-living decomposers.
84.Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to Viruses?
(1)Viruses are not considered truly living when living is defined as having a cell structure.
(2)A virus is not a nucleoprotein and its genetic material is infectious.
(3)A virus is a nucleoprotein and its genetic material is infectious.
(4)Plant-infecting viruses generally have single-stranded RNA.
85.Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to Viruses?
(1)Animal-infecting viruses have either single- or double-stranded RNA or double-stranded DNA.
(2)Viruses are not considered truly living when living is defined as having a cell structure.
(3)Bacteriophages are bacterial viruses and are usually double-stranded DNA viruses.
(4)Animal-infecting viruses have either only single-stranded DNA.
86.Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to Viruses?
(1)Capsomeres are arranged in helical or polyhedral geometric forms.
(2)Viruses are not considered truly living when living is defined as having a cell structure.
(3)The capsid is a protein coat made of capsomeres that protects the nucleic acid.
(4)The pellicle is a protein coat made of capsomeres that protects the nucleic acid.
87.Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to Viruses?
(1)Viruses are not considered truly living when living is defined as having a cell structure.
(2)Viral diseases include mumps, smallpox, herpes, influenza and AIDS.
(3)Plant viral symptoms include mosaic formation, leaf rolling/curling, yellowing/vein clearing, dwarfing and stunted growth.
(4)Viral diseases include cholera, typhoid, tetanus and citrus canker.
88.Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to Viroids?
(1)The uploaded chapter is Chapter 2: Biological Classification.
(2)T.O. Diener discovered viroids in 1971 as agents smaller than viruses causing potato spindle tuber disease.
(3)Viroids are free RNA, lack the protein coat found in viruses and have low molecular weight RNA.
(4)M.W. Beijerinck discovered viroids in 1971 as agents smaller than viruses causing potato spindle tuber disease.
89.Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to Prions?
(1)Prions are infectious agents consisting of abnormally folded protein and are similar in size to viruses.
(2)Prions are infectious agents consisting of low molecular weight RNA and are similar in size to viruses.
(3)Prions cause diseases such as BSE/mad cow disease in cattle and CJD in humans.
(4)The uploaded chapter is Chapter 2: Biological Classification.
90.Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to Lichens?
(1)The algal component of a lichen is the phycobiont and the fungal component is the mycobiont.
(2)Lichens are symbiotic mutually useful associations between algae and fungi.
(3)The phycobiont is autotrophic and the mycobiont is heterotrophic.
(4)Lichens are symbiotic mutually useful associations between bacteria and viruses.
91.Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to Lichens?
(1)Lichens are symbiotic mutually useful associations between algae and fungi.
(2)Algae prepare food for fungi, while fungi provide shelter and absorb mineral nutrients and water for algae.
(3)The phycobiont is autotrophic and the mycobiont is heterotrophic.
(4)The phycobiont is heterotrophic and the mycobiont is autotrophic.
92.Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to Lichens?
(1)Lichens are symbiotic mutually useful associations between algae and fungi.
(2)Lichens appear as one organism despite having two different organisms within them.
(3)Lichens are good pollution indicators because they do not grow in polluted areas.
(4)This line-point is absent from the uploaded chapter.
93.Match List-I with List-II.
List-I: A. Monera B. Fungi C. Plantae D. Animalia
List-II: I. Cell wall absent II. Noncellulosic wall of polysaccharide + amino acid III. Cell wall with chitin IV. Cell wall mainly cellulose
(1)A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
(2)A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
(3)A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
(4)A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
94.Match bacterial shape with description.
A. Coccus B. Bacillus C. Vibrium D. Spirillum

I. Spiral II. Spherical III. Rod-shaped IV. Comma-shaped
(1)A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
(2)A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
(3)A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
(4)A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
95.Match archaebacterial forms with their NCERT/PDF association.
A. Halophiles B. Thermoacidophiles C. Methanogens D. Ruminants

I. Hot springs II. Cows and buffaloes III. Extreme salty areas IV. Methane/biogas production
(1)A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
(2)A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
(3)A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
(4)A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
96.Match Protista groups with the correct feature/example.
A. Chrysophytes B. Dinoflagellates C. Euglenoids D. Slime moulds

I. Pellicle and Euglena II. Diatoms/desmids III. Plasmodium stage in favourable conditions IV. Gonyaulax and red tides
(1)A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
(2)A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
(3)A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
(4)A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
97.Match protozoan groups with features.
A. Amoeboid B. Flagellated C. Ciliated D. Sporozoan

I. Infectious spore-like stage II. Pseudopodia III. Trypanosoma IV. Gullet and thousands of cilia
(1)A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
(2)A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
(3)A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
(4)A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
98.Match fungal class with a diagnostic feature.
A. Phycomycetes B. Ascomycetes C. Basidiomycetes D. Deuteromycetes

I. Asexual/vegetative phases only known II. Asci and ascocarps III. Aseptate coenocytic mycelium IV. Basidium and basidiocarps
(1)A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
(2)A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
(3)A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
(4)A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
99.Match fungal spores/structures with origin or site.
A. Phycomycete zoospores/aplanospores B. Ascomycete conidia C. Ascospores D. Basidiospores

I. Exogenous on basidium II. Endogenous in asci III. Endogenous in sporangium IV. Exogenous on conidiophores
(1)A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
(2)A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
(3)A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
(4)A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III
100.Match fungal examples with the correct class.
A. Rhizopus B. Neurospora C. Ustilago D. Trichoderma

I. Deuteromycetes II. Ascomycetes III. Basidiomycetes IV. Phycomycetes
(1)A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
(2)A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
(3)A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
(4)A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
101.Match scientist with contribution.
A. Dmitri Ivanowsky B. M.W. Beijerinck C. W.M. Stanley D. T.O. Diener

I. Crystallised viruses II. Viroid discovery III. Tobacco mosaic disease agent passed filters IV. Contagium vivum fluidum
(1)A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
(2)A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
(3)A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
(4)A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
102.Match virus type/statement with its genetic material.
A. Plant viruses B. Animal viruses C. Bacteriophages D. Any virus

I. Usually double-stranded DNA II. Generally single-stranded RNA III. Never both RNA and DNA together IV. Single/double RNA or double DNA
(1)A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
(2)A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III
(3)A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
(4)A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
103.Match lichen component/function.
A. Phycobiont B. Mycobiont C. Algal partner D. Lichen as a whole

I. Pollution indicator II. Prepares food III. Fungal component IV. Algal component
(1)A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
(2)A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
(3)A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
(4)A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
104.Match kingdom/phase with feature.
A. Plantae B. Animalia C. Sporophyte D. Gametophyte

I. Haploid phase II. Cellulose wall with chloroplasts III. Diploid phase IV. Holozoic nutrition
(1)A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
(2)A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
(3)A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
(4)A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
105.Match fungal sexual-cycle term with definition.
A. Plasmogamy B. Karyogamy C. Dikaryon D. Meiosis in zygote

I. Two nuclei per cell condition II. Haploid spores III. Fusion of protoplasms IV. Fusion of nuclei
(1)A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
(2)A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
(3)A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
(4)A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
106.Match diatom/chrysophyte feature with statement.
A. Shell arrangement B. Wall material C. Deposit D. Ocean role

I. Diatomaceous earth II. Chief producers III. Soap-box-like overlap IV. Silica
(1)A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
(2)A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
(3)A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
(4)A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
107.Match feature with protist group.
A. Stiff cellulose plates B. Protein-rich pellicle C. True-walled resistant spores D. Food-laden water steered into gullet

I. Slime moulds II. Euglenoids III. Ciliated protozoans IV. Dinoflagellates
(1)A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
(2)A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
(3)A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
(4)A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
108.Match cyanobacterial feature with the correct NCERT/PDF statement.
A. Chlorophyll a B. Gelatinous sheath C. Heterocysts D. Nostoc/Anabaena

I. Examples for nitrogen fixation II. Similar to green plants III. Surrounds colonies IV. Specialised cells for nitrogen fixation
(1)A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
(2)A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
(3)A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
(4)A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
109.Match organism/disease with category.
A. Mycoplasma B. Methanogen C. Mumps D. BSE

I. Prion disease II. Virus disease III. Smallest living cell lacking wall IV. Archaebacterium in ruminant gut
(1)A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
(2)A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
(3)A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
(4)A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
110.Match disease/symptom with correct agent/group.
A. Cholera B. Malaria C. Leaf rolling/yellowing D. Potato spindle tuber disease

I. Viroid II. Plant virus symptom III. Plasmodium IV. Bacteria
(1)A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
(2)A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
(3)A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
(4)A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
111.Assertion A: The two-kingdom classification became inadequate.
Reason R: It failed to distinguish prokaryotes from eukaryotes and unicellular from multicellular organisms.
(1)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(2)Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(3)A is true but R is false.
(4)A is false but R is true.
112.Assertion A: Fungi were placed in a separate kingdom.
Reason R: Fungi have chitinous walls, unlike green plants that have cellulosic walls.
(1)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(2)Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(3)A is true but R is false.
(4)A is false but R is true.
113.Assertion A: Bacteria show the most extensive metabolic diversity as a group.
Reason R: All bacteria are photosynthetic autotrophs.
(1)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(2)Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(3)A is true but R is false.
(4)A is false but R is true.
114.Assertion A: Archaebacteria can survive extreme conditions.
Reason R: They have a different cell wall structure from other bacteria.
(1)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(2)Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(3)A is true but R is false.
(4)A is false but R is true.
115.Assertion A: Some cyanobacteria can fix atmospheric nitrogen.
Reason R: They possess specialised cells called heterocysts.
(1)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(2)Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(3)A is true but R is false.
(4)A is false but R is true.
116.Assertion A: Diatom walls are nearly indestructible.
Reason R: Their walls are embedded with silica.
(1)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(2)Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(3)A is true but R is false.
(4)A is false but R is true.
117.Assertion A: Red tides may kill fishes.
Reason R: Rapidly multiplying red dinoflagellates can release toxins.
(1)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(2)Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(3)A is true but R is false.
(4)A is false but R is true.
118.Assertion A: Euglenoids can behave like heterotrophs when deprived of sunlight.
Reason R: Euglenoids lack photosynthetic pigments identical to higher plants.
(1)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(2)Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(3)A is true but R is false.
(4)A is false but R is true.
119.Assertion A: Slime mould spores may survive for many years.
Reason R: They possess true walls and are extremely resistant.
(1)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(2)Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(3)A is true but R is false.
(4)A is false but R is true.
120.Assertion A: In ciliated protozoans, food-laden water is steered into the gullet.
Reason R: Rows of cilia move in a coordinated manner.
(1)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(2)Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(3)A is true but R is false.
(4)A is false but R is true.
121.Assertion A: Refrigeration slows food spoilage due to bacteria or fungi.
Reason R: Fungi prefer warm and humid places.
(1)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(2)Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(3)A is true but R is false.
(4)A is false but R is true.
122.Assertion A: An intervening dikaryotic stage occurs in ascomycetes and basidiomycetes.
Reason R: In all fungi, karyogamy immediately follows plasmogamy.
(1)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(2)Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(3)A is true but R is false.
(4)A is false but R is true.
123.Assertion A: In basidiomycetes, sex organs are absent.
Reason R: Plasmogamy occurs by fusion of vegetative or somatic cells of different strains.
(1)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(2)Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(3)A is true but R is false.
(4)A is false but R is true.
124.Assertion A: Deuteromycetes are called imperfect fungi.
Reason R: Only their sexual phases are known.
(1)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(2)Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(3)A is true but R is false.
(4)A is false but R is true.
125.Assertion A: Lichens are good pollution indicators.
Reason R: Lichens grow luxuriantly in polluted areas.
(1)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(2)Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(3)A is true but R is false.
(4)A is false but R is true.
126.Based on Figure 2.1 style labels, which arrangement is correct?
(1)Coccus—spherical; Bacillus—rod-shaped; Vibrium—comma-shaped; Spirillum—spiral
(2)Coccus—rod-shaped; Bacillus—spherical; Vibrium—spiral; Spirillum—comma-shaped
(3)Coccus—comma-shaped; Bacillus—rod-shaped; Vibrium—spherical; Spirillum—spiral
(4)Coccus—spiral; Bacillus—comma-shaped; Vibrium—rod-shaped; Spirillum—spherical
127.Figure 2.4 includes four protistan forms. Which set correctly identifies the labels?
(1)(a) Dinoflagellates, (b) Euglena, (c) Slime mould, (d) Paramoecium
(2)(a) Euglena, (b) Dinoflagellates, (c) Paramoecium, (d) Slime mould
(3)(a) Slime mould, (b) Euglena, (c) Dinoflagellates, (d) Paramoecium
(4)(a) Dinoflagellates, (b) Paramoecium, (c) Slime mould, (d) Euglena
128.Figure 2.5 shows fungi labelled (a), (b) and (c). Which class-wise pairing is correct?
(1)Mucor—Phycomycetes; Aspergillus—Ascomycetes; Agaricus—Basidiomycetes
(2)Mucor—Ascomycetes; Aspergillus—Phycomycetes; Agaricus—Deuteromycetes
(3)Mucor—Basidiomycetes; Aspergillus—Ascomycetes; Agaricus—Phycomycetes
(4)Mucor—Deuteromycetes; Aspergillus—Basidiomycetes; Agaricus—Ascomycetes
129.From Figure 2.6, choose the correct statement.
(1)TMV is shown with RNA and capsid; bacteriophage is shown with head, collar, sheath and tail fibres.
(2)TMV is shown with head, collar and sheath; bacteriophage is shown with RNA and capsid only.
(3)TMV is a bacteriophage and the bacteriophage label represents a viroid.
(4)Both TMV and bacteriophage lack protein coats in the figure.
130.Which sequence correctly represents the fungal sexual cycle described in the chapter?
(1)Plasmogamy → Karyogamy → Meiosis in zygote → Haploid spores
(2)Karyogamy → Plasmogamy → Mitosis in zygote → Diploid spores
(3)Meiosis in zygote → Plasmogamy → Karyogamy → Dikaryon only
(4)Plasmogamy → Meiosis in gamete → Karyogamy → Diploid spores
131.Which sequence is correct for basidiomycetes?
(1)Fusion of somatic cells → dikaryotic structure → basidium → karyogamy and meiosis → four basidiospores
(2)Sex organ formation → zoospore formation → sporangium → zygospore → basidiocarp
(3)Conidiophore → exogenous conidia → asci → ascospores → ascocarp
(4)Plasmodium → fruiting body at tips → spores with true walls → air dispersal
132.Using Table 2.1, choose the correct Monera character set.
(1)Prokaryotic; noncellulosic wall; nuclear membrane absent; autotrophic and heterotrophic modes possible
(2)Eukaryotic; chitin wall; nuclear membrane present; saprophytic/parasitic only
(3)Eukaryotic; cellulose wall; tissue/organ organisation; photosynthetic only
(4)Prokaryotic; cell wall absent; nuclear membrane present; holozoic nutrition
133.Using Table 2.1, identify the incorrectly matched pair.
(1)Fungi—cell wall with chitin
(2)Plantae—cell wall with cellulose
(3)Animalia—cell wall present with chitin
(4)Protista—cell wall present in some forms
134.In slime moulds, what is the correct response to changing conditions?
(1)Suitable conditions—plasmodium spreads; unfavourable conditions—fruiting bodies with spores at tips
(2)Suitable conditions—spores with true walls form; unfavourable conditions—plasmodium spreads over feet
(3)Suitable conditions—red tide forms; unfavourable conditions—pellicle develops
(4)Suitable conditions—gullet opens; unfavourable conditions—cilia steer food
135.Choose the correct diatom sequence.
(1)Silica-embedded walls → indestructible deposits → diatomaceous earth → polishing/filtering use
(2)Protein-rich pellicle → flexible body → red tide → fish death
(3)Cellulose plates → plasmodium → fruiting bodies → air-dispersed spores
(4)Capsid → capsomeres → potato spindle tuber disease → low molecular weight RNA
136.Which chronological order of discoveries is correct?
(1)Ivanowsky 1892 → Beijerinck 1898 → Stanley 1935 → Diener 1971
(2)Beijerinck 1892 → Ivanowsky 1898 → Diener 1935 → Stanley 1971
(3)Stanley 1892 → Ivanowsky 1898 → Beijerinck 1935 → Diener 1971
(4)Diener 1892 → Stanley 1898 → Beijerinck 1935 → Ivanowsky 1971
137.Which comparison between Plantae and Animalia is correct?
(1)Plantae—cellulose wall and chlorophyll; Animalia—no cell wall, holozoic nutrition and glycogen/fat storage
(2)Plantae—no cell wall and holozoic nutrition; Animalia—cellulose wall and chlorophyll
(3)Plantae—protein capsid and RNA; Animalia—chitin wall and saprophytic nutrition
(4)Plantae—heterocysts and nitrogen fixation; Animalia—diatomaceous earth and silica shells
138.Identify the correct statements about Protista.
A. All single-celled eukaryotes are placed under Protista.
B. Protists are primarily aquatic.
C. All protists lack nuclei.
D. Protists reproduce only asexually.
E. Some protists have flagella or cilia.
(1)A, B and E only
(2)A, C and D only
(3)B, C and E only
(4)A, B, D and E only
139.Select the option with correct fungal class pairs only.
A. Phycomycetes—aseptate coenocytic mycelium
B. Ascomycetes—conidia produced exogenously on conidiophores
C. Basidiomycetes—four basidiospores produced after karyogamy and meiosis in basidium
D. Deuteromycetes—sexual phase always known
E. Phycomycetes—zoospores/aplanospores produced endogenously in sporangium
(1)A, B, C and E only
(2)A, C and D only
(3)B, D and E only
(4)A, B and D only
140.Which statements are incorrect?
A. Viroids have low molecular weight free RNA.
B. Prions are abnormally folded proteins.
C. Viroids possess capsids made of capsomeres.
D. Prions cause BSE and CJD.
E. Viruses always contain both RNA and DNA.
(1)C and E only
(2)A and B only
(3)B and D only
(4)A, C and E only
141.Choose the correctly matched economic/ecological roles.
A. Diatomaceous earth—polishing and filtration
B. Heterotrophic bacteria—curd production and antibiotics
C. Chemosynthetic bacteria—nutrient recycling
D. Lichens—pollution indicators
E. Gonyaulax—nitrogen fixation in heterocysts
(1)A, B, C and D only
(2)A, C and E only
(3)B, D and E only
(4)A, B, C, D and E
142.Select the correct example set.
A. Nostoc—cyanobacterium with heterocysts
B. Euglena—euglenoid
C. Entamoeba—parasitic amoeboid protozoan
D. Puccinia—wheat rust fungus
E. Trichoderma—basidiomycete mushroom
(1)A, B, C and D only
(2)A, C and E only
(3)B, D and E only
(4)A, B, C, D and E
143.Which pairs are correctly matched?
A. Euglenoid—pellicle
B. Diatom—silica wall
C. Dinoflagellate—stiff cellulose plates
D. Mycoplasma—complete cell wall
E. Animalia—cell wall absent
(1)A, B, C and E only
(2)A, C and D only
(3)B, D and E only
(4)A, B, C, D and E
144.Which criteria/features are linked correctly to classification logic?
A. Whittaker used cell structure and body organisation.
B. Classification should reflect evolutionary relationships.
C. Earlier plant grouping over-relied on cell wall.
D. Three-domain system keeps Monera undivided.
E. Kingdom Protista includes unicellular eukaryotes.
(1)A, B, C and E only
(2)A, C and D only
(3)B, D and E only
(4)A, B, C, D and E
145.An unknown organism has no nuclear membrane, a noncellulosic wall containing polysaccharide plus amino acid, and may be autotrophic or heterotrophic. Which kingdom is most appropriate?
(1)Monera
(2)Protista
(3)Fungi
(4)Animalia
146.A freshwater organism from stagnant water has a protein-rich pellicle, two unequal flagella and behaves heterotrophically in darkness. The best identification is:
(1)Euglenoid
(2)Dinoflagellate
(3)Slime mould
(4)Ciliated protozoan
147.A marine bloom turns the sea red and releases toxins that kill fish. Which organism/group fits the chapter best?
(1)Red dinoflagellate such as Gonyaulax
(2)Diatom producing diatomaceous earth
(3)Slime mould forming plasmodium
(4)Cyanobacterium forming heterocysts
148.A fungus is known only by asexual conidia, while its sexual stage has not been identified. Which class-like placement is most appropriate from the chapter?
(1)Deuteromycetes
(2)Phycomycetes
(3)Ascomycetes
(4)Basidiomycetes
149.An infectious agent causing potato spindle tuber disease is smaller than viruses, is free RNA and lacks a protein coat. It is:
(1)Viroid
(2)Prion
(3)Bacteriophage
(4)Mycoplasma
150.In a polluted industrial region, lichens are absent from tree bark. Which chapter-based inference is best?
(1)The absence supports use of lichens as pollution indicators because they do not grow in polluted areas.
(2)Lichens are absent because they require bacteriophages as hosts.
(3)Lichens are absent because they grow only as aquatic plankton.
(4)Lichens are absent because phycobiont and mycobiont are both heterotrophic.
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