101. Which of the following is correct about cold-blooded animals?
1. Their blood remains cold all the time
2. Their body temperature changes in accordance with atmosphere
3. Their body temperature remains constant all the time
4. They kill all the animals they came across
Option “2” is correct. Cold-blooded creatures take on the temperature of their surroundings. They are hot when their environment is hot and cold when their environment is cold. In hot environments, cold-blooded animals can have blood that is much warmer than warm-blooded animals so thier body temperature changes in accordance to temperature of atmosphere.
102. Anthophobia is fear of the following:
1. Boss
2. Fire
3. Flowers
4. Dogs
Option “3” is correct. Anthophobia is an abnormal and persistent fear of flowers. The term comes from the Greek roots Anthos means flower and Phobos means fear.
103. The disease caused by swelling of the membrane over spinal cord and brain is-
Option “4” is correct. Meningitis is a disease caused by the inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord known as meninges.
Option “2” is correct. Webbed neck is a characteristic of Turner’s syndrome.
105. Leptospirosis is a disease caused by-
1. Virus
2. Fungus
3. Protozoa
4. None
Option “4” is correct. Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that affects humans and animals. It is caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira.
106. Hepatitis affects which organ of the human body?
1. Liver
2. Pancreas
3. Spleen
4. Small intestine
Option “1” is correct. Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver. An inflamed liver can affect people in different ways, causing a loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting and fatigue.
107. Cod liver oil from fish is rich in which vitamin?
1. Vitamin C
2. Vitamin D
3. Vitamin B
4. Vitamin K
Option “2” is correct. Cod Liver Oil is high in omega 3 fatty acids and also provide an excellent source of vitamins A & D.
108. Which is the largest organ in human beings?
1. Skin
2. Large Intestine
3. Small Intestine
4. Liver
Option “1” is correct. The skin is the largest organ of the body, with a total area of about 20 square feet. The skin protects us from microbes and the elements, helps regulate body temperature, and permits the sensations of touch, heat, and cold.
109. Delonix regia Rafin is the scientific name of –
1. Banyan
2. Gulmohar
3. Tamarind
4. Chiku
Option “2” is correct. Delonix regia Rafin is the scientific name of Gulmohar.
Option “2” is correct. Chickenpox, also known as varicella, is a highly contagious disease caused by the initial infection with varicella zoster virus (VZV).
