Q. Which of the following best describes the concept of 'survival of the fittest'?
A.
Only the strongest survive
B.
The most adaptable survive
C.
The fastest survive
D.
The largest survive
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Solution
'Survival of the fittest' refers to the idea that those individuals best adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.
Correct Answer: B — The most adaptable survive
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Q. Which of the following best describes the process of adaptive radiation? (1959)
A.
Rapid evolution of many species from a common ancestor
B.
Evolution of similar traits in unrelated species
C.
Gradual change in a species over time
D.
Extinction of species due to environmental changes
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Solution
Adaptive radiation refers to the rapid evolution of many species from a common ancestor, often in response to new environmental opportunities.
Correct Answer: A — Rapid evolution of many species from a common ancestor
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Q. Which of the following best describes the term 'carrying capacity'? (2020)
A.
The maximum population size that an environment can sustain
B.
The minimum population size for survival
C.
The average population size over time
D.
The population size at which birth rates equal death rates
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Solution
Carrying capacity refers to the maximum population size that an environment can sustainably support.
Correct Answer: A — The maximum population size that an environment can sustain
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Q. Which of the following best describes the term 'fitness' in an evolutionary context? (2005)
A.
Physical strength
B.
Reproductive success
C.
Survival rate
D.
Adaptability to change
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Solution
In an evolutionary context, 'fitness' refers to an organism's reproductive success and its ability to pass on its genes to the next generation.
Correct Answer: B — Reproductive success
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Q. Which of the following biomolecules is primarily responsible for genetic information? (2021)
A.
Proteins
B.
Carbohydrates
C.
Nucleic acids
D.
Lipids
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Solution
Nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA, carry genetic information.
Correct Answer: C — Nucleic acids
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Q. Which of the following biotechnological applications is used for the production of insulin? (2022)
A.
Fermentation
B.
Gene cloning
C.
Hybridoma technology
D.
PCR
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Solution
Gene cloning is used to produce insulin by inserting the human insulin gene into bacteria, which then produce insulin.
Correct Answer: B — Gene cloning
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Q. Which of the following biotechnological applications is used in the production of biofuels? (2023)
A.
Gene therapy
B.
Microbial fermentation
C.
Cloning
D.
Tissue culture
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Solution
Microbial fermentation is a key process in the production of biofuels, utilizing microorganisms to convert biomass into energy.
Correct Answer: B — Microbial fermentation
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Q. Which of the following biotechnological applications is used in the treatment of genetic disorders? (2021)
A.
Gene therapy
B.
Bioremediation
C.
Fermentation
D.
Tissue culture
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Solution
Gene therapy involves the introduction of normal genes into cells to correct genetic disorders.
Correct Answer: A — Gene therapy
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Q. Which of the following carboxylic acids has a pungent odor? (2022)
A.
Acetic acid
B.
Butanoic acid
C.
Formic acid
D.
Propanoic acid
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Solution
Butanoic acid has a pungent odor, often described as rancid butter.
Correct Answer: B — Butanoic acid
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Q. Which of the following carboxylic acids has the highest boiling point? (2020)
A.
Formic acid
B.
Acetic acid
C.
Propanoic acid
D.
Butanoic acid
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Butanoic acid has the highest boiling point due to its longer carbon chain and greater molecular weight.
Correct Answer: D — Butanoic acid
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Q. Which of the following changes will increase the yield of products in an endothermic reaction at equilibrium? (2023)
A.
Increase temperature
B.
Decrease pressure
C.
Increase concentration of products
D.
Add a catalyst
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Increasing the temperature for an endothermic reaction shifts the equilibrium to the right, favoring the formation of products.
Correct Answer: A — Increase temperature
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Q. Which of the following changes will shift the equilibrium to the right for the reaction: 2SO2(g) + O2(g) ⇌ 2SO3(g)? (2022)
A.
Increase in SO2
B.
Increase in temperature
C.
Decrease in pressure
D.
Increase in O2
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Solution
According to Le Chatelier's principle, increasing the concentration of a reactant (O2 in this case) will shift the equilibrium to the right, favoring the formation of products.
Correct Answer: D — Increase in O2
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Q. Which of the following classes of animals is known for having scales? (2023)
A.
Amphibia
B.
Reptilia
C.
Mammalia
D.
Aves
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Solution
Reptiles are known for having scales that protect their bodies and reduce water loss.
Correct Answer: B — Reptilia
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Q. Which of the following classifications is the most inclusive? (2019)
A.
Species
B.
Genus
C.
Family
D.
Kingdom
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Kingdom is the most inclusive classification among the options provided, encompassing a large group of related organisms.
Correct Answer: D — Kingdom
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Q. Which of the following compounds can be classified as a secondary amine? (2022)
A.
Methylamine
B.
Dimethylamine
C.
Ethylamine
D.
Aniline
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Dimethylamine is a secondary amine as it has two alkyl groups attached to the nitrogen atom.
Correct Answer: B — Dimethylamine
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Q. Which of the following compounds can be oxidized to form a ketone? (2022)
A.
2-Propanol
B.
Ethanol
C.
Methanol
D.
Butanoic acid
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Solution
2-Propanol can be oxidized to form acetone, which is a ketone.
Correct Answer: A — 2-Propanol
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Q. Which of the following compounds can be prepared by the reduction of nitrobenzene? (2022)
A.
Aniline
B.
Benzylamine
C.
Ethylamine
D.
Methylamine
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Solution
Nitrobenzene can be reduced to aniline using reducing agents like Sn/HCl.
Correct Answer: A — Aniline
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Q. Which of the following compounds can be used to distinguish between primary, secondary, and tertiary amines? (2023)
A.
Bromine water
B.
Nitrous acid
C.
Sodium hydroxide
D.
Hydrochloric acid
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Solution
Nitrous acid can be used to distinguish between primary, secondary, and tertiary amines, as it reacts differently with each type.
Correct Answer: B — Nitrous acid
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Q. Which of the following compounds contains a carboxylic acid functional group? (2021)
A.
C2H5OH
B.
C3H6O
C.
C2H4COOH
D.
C4H10
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Solution
C2H4COOH (acetic acid) contains the carboxylic acid functional group (-COOH).
Correct Answer: C — C2H4COOH
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Q. Which of the following compounds contains a coordinate bond? (2023)
A.
NH3
B.
H2O
C.
CO
D.
NaCl
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Carbon monoxide (CO) contains a coordinate bond between carbon and oxygen.
Correct Answer: C — CO
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Q. Which of the following compounds contains a p-block element in its highest oxidation state? (2023)
A.
SO2
B.
PCl5
C.
Na2O
D.
MgCl2
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In PCl5, phosphorus is in its highest oxidation state of +5.
Correct Answer: B — PCl5
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Q. Which of the following compounds contains hydrogen in a negative oxidation state? (2021)
A.
HCl
B.
NaH
C.
H2O
D.
NH3
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In sodium hydride (NaH), hydrogen has an oxidation state of -1.
Correct Answer: B — NaH
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Q. Which of the following compounds has a triple bond? (2022)
A.
Ethylene
B.
Acetylene
C.
Propylene
D.
Butane
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Acetylene (C2H2) contains a triple bond between the two carbon atoms.
Correct Answer: B — Acetylene
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Q. Which of the following compounds is a branched alkane? (2022)
A.
C5H12
B.
C4H10
C.
C3H8
D.
C2H6
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Solution
C5H12 can exist as both straight-chain (pentane) and branched (isopentane) forms.
Correct Answer: A — C5H12
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Q. Which of the following compounds is a common oxidation state of vanadium? (2022)
A.
V2O5
B.
VO
C.
V2O3
D.
All of the above
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Solution
All the listed compounds represent common oxidation states of vanadium: +5 in V2O5, +2 in VO, and +3 in V2O3.
Correct Answer: D — All of the above
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Q. Which of the following compounds is a common oxidizing agent? (2019)
A.
HCl
B.
KMnO4
C.
NaCl
D.
CaO
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Solution
Potassium permanganate (KMnO4) is a well-known oxidizing agent used in various chemical reactions.
Correct Answer: B — KMnO4
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Q. Which of the following compounds is a cyclic alkane? (2022)
A.
Cyclopropane
B.
Butene
C.
Hexane
D.
Pentene
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Solution
Cyclopropane is a cyclic alkane with three carbon atoms in a ring.
Correct Answer: A — Cyclopropane
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Q. Which of the following compounds is a hydrogen halide? (2022)
A.
H2O
B.
NH3
C.
HCl
D.
CH4
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Solution
Hydrogen chloride (HCl) is a hydrogen halide, which is a binary compound of hydrogen and a halogen.
Correct Answer: C — HCl
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Q. Which of the following compounds is a strong acid that contains hydrogen? (2022)
A.
HCl
B.
NaOH
C.
NH3
D.
H2O
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Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is a strong acid that contains hydrogen.
Correct Answer: A — HCl
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Q. Which of the following compounds is a tertiary amine? (2022)
A.
Methylamine
B.
Ethylamine
C.
Trimethylamine
D.
Aniline
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Trimethylamine is a tertiary amine as it has three alkyl groups attached to the nitrogen atom.
Correct Answer: C — Trimethylamine
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