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G.S. PRE. (2025) MINI TEST – 5519

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Time Allowed: One Hour Maximum Marks: 100

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feel that there is more than one correct response with you consider the best. In any case, choose ONLY ONE
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1. Digestion of lipids takes place in the 4. Which of the following is/are Plant
presence of which of the following? hormones?
1. Pepsin 1. Auxins
2. Bile 2. Gibberellins
3. Lipases
3. Cytokinins
Select the correct answer using the code
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 1, 2 and 3

(d) 2 only

2. With reference to stem cells, consider the

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following statements. 5. Often seen in the news, Human

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1. They develop into different types of Papillomavirus Vaccines (HPV) provide
specialized cells in the human body. ns protection against which one of the
2. They are only found inside an embryo.
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following?
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(a) Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

correct?
(AIDS)
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(b) Cervical cancer
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(c) Chickenpox
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(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Measles and Rubella

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3. Which of the following is/are an example of 6. Which of the following are bacterial
zoonotic disease? diseases?
1. Anthrax 1. Diphtheria
2. Plague 2. Tetanus
3. Brucellosis
3. Leprosy
4. Salmonellosis
4. Pertussis (whooping cough)
5. West Nile fever
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Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only

(c) 1 and 5 only (c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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7. The scientific name for Human beings is 10. Consider the following statements:
Homo sapiens. Consider the following 1. Dissolved oxygen in water is low as
statements regarding Homosapiens: compared to the amount of oxygen in the
1. Homo indicates the class to which air.
human beings belong. 2. The rate of breathing in aquatic
2. Sapiens indicates the species to which organisms is slower than the terrestrial
human beings belong. organisms.
3. All human beings belong to the Which of the statements given above is/are
kingdom Animalia. correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 only
correct? (b) 2 only
(a) 1 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 2 and 3 only

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(d) 1, 2 and 3 11. Consider the following statements regarding

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an adult stem cell:
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1. Prokaryotic cells are generally smaller themselves for long periods of time.
than eukaryotic cells. 2. They are rare and their primary
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2. Unlike eukaryotic cells, prokaryotic cells functions are to maintain the steady-state
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do not have chromosomes. functioning of a cell called homeostasis.

3. Membrane-bound cell organelles are Which of the statements given above is/are
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present in prokaryotic cells. correct?

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Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 only

correct? (b) 2 only
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(a) 1 only (c) Both 1 and 2

(b) 2 and 3 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only 12. Which of the following are the constituents
of a cell nucleus?
9. They are infectious agents that contain no 1. DNA
RNA or DNA. They spread rapidly and even 2. RNA
survive very high-temperature conditions. 3. Protein
They are believed to be responsible for Select the correct answer using the code
causing mad cow disease. They are given below.
(a) Viroids (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) Prions (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Viruses (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Bacteria (d) 1, 2 and 3
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13. Consider the following pairs: 16. Which of the pairs given below is/are
Mineral deficiency Disease correctly matched?
1. Calcium : Goitre Disease Cause
2. Iodine : Bone and tooth 1. Albinism : absence of melanin
decay 2. Cri-du-chat : heavy metal
3. Iron : Anaemia syndrome poisoning
Which of the pairs given above is/are 3. Cystic Fibrosis : mutation of gene
correctly matched? Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 and 2 only given below.
(b) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(c) 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3 only
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14. A man with blood group A+ve marries a

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woman with O-ve. Which of the following
blood groups is not possible for their
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17. Which of the following parts of the brain is
responsible for controlling body temperature
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children to have?
and the release of hormones by the pitutary
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(a) A -ve
gland?
(b) O +ve
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(a) Frontal Lobe

(c) AB +ve
(b) Hypothalamus
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(d) O -ve
(c) Medulla Oblongata
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(d) Cerebellum
15. In the context of the process of respiration,
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consider the following statements:

18. The term ‘Founder effect’, in population
1. Fishes derive oxygen by taking in water
genetics, is used to indicate
through their mouths and forcing it past
the gills. (a) reduced genetic variation as compared to

2. The rate of breathing in aquatic the original population.

organisms is slower than that seen in (b) increased genetic variation as compared

terrestrial organisms. to the original population.

Which of the statements given above is/are (c) confinement of successive generations in

correct? the geographical area that is the original

(a) 1 only habitat of the founders.

(b) 2 only (d) retreat of successive generations from

(c) Both 1 and 2 the geographical area that is the original
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 habitat of the founders.
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19. With reference to Germline gene therapy 22. Consider the following statements regarding
(GGT), consider the following statements: human digestive system :
1. In GGT germ cells are modified by the 1. Inner lining of stomach secretes
introduction of functional genes into Hydrochloric acid.
their genomes. 2. Small intestine is longer than the large
2. This type of therapy allows for the intestine.
correction of disease-causing gene 3. Large intestine absorbs water and salts
variants that passed down from from undigested food.
generation to generation. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
correct? (a) 1 only
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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23. With reference to the Genetically Modified
20. Which of the following are the uses of DNA

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Golden rice, consider the following
fingerprinting?
statements:
1. For criminal identification ns 1. It is produced by using the genes from
2. To resolve disputes of
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the mustard plant and soil bacterium.
maternity/paternity
2. It is a rich source of the Vitamin A.
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3. To identify mutilated remains

3. Indian government allowed its
4. In cases of exchange of babies in
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distribution in selective aspirational

hospital ward
districts recently.
5. In forensic wildlife
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given below.
(a) 1 only
(a) 1, 2 and 5 only
(b) 2 only
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(b) 2, 3 and 4 only

(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

24. Which of the following organisms have the

21. Which of the following is/are correct with
reference to Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)? chemoheterotrophic nature of nutrition?
1. It is produced during the process of 1. Bread moulds
cellular respiration. 2. Yeast
2. It provides the energy needed to drive 3. Mushrooms
the endothermic reactions in the cell. 4. Cyanobacteria
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given below. given below.
(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 and 4 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3
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25. Which of the following bones are matched 28. It is the principal organ for the absorption of
correctly with their respective body part? nutrients. The digestion is completed here
Bone Body Part and the final products of digestion such as
1. Femur : Thigh glucose, fructose, fatty acids, glycerol, and

2. Sternum : Skull amino acids are absorbed through the

mucosa into the bloodstream and lymph.
3. Patella : Shoulder
Which of the following parts of the
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Digestive System is being described in the
given below.
above passage?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) Small Intestine
(b) 1 only (b) Esophagus
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) Stomach
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Large Intestine

26. Consider the following statements: 29. With reference to the Lassa fever, consider

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1. A cloned animal is not the same as a the following statements:

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genetically modified animal. 1. Lassa fever is one of the hemorrhagic
fever viruses.
2. A cloned animal shares the same DNA
as another animal, while a genetically
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contagious from person to person.
modified animal has had a change made
3. Lassa virus is typically transmitted by
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to its DNA.
the urine or feces of Mastomys rats to
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humans.
correct?
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(a) 1 only correct?

(b) 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only
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(c) Both 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 1 and 3 only
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(d) 1, 2 and 3
27. Consider the following statements regarding
plants tissue: 30. Consider the following statements:

1. Phloem moves water and minerals 1. Pneumatophores are the roots that
facilitate a gas exchange under anaerobic
obtained from the soil.
soil conditions.
2. Xylem transports products of
2. Haustorial roots are the roots of parasitic
photosynthesis from the leaves to other
plants that can absorb water and
parts of the plant.
nutrients from another plant.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the given statements given above
correct? is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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31. Which of the following is not correct 35. Consider the following statements:
1. A virus is a small parasite that cannot
regarding Fungi?
reproduce without a host.
(a) These are eukaryotes responsible for 2. It is difficult to kill a virus because they
decomposition of organic matter. lack cellular structure.
Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) They thrive in moist and slightly acidic
not correct?
environment. (a) 1 only
(c) They cannot grow without sunlight. (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Fungi can reproduce asexually.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

32. Which among the following is/ are present 36. Consider the following statements:
1. Chloroplasts are green-colored plastids,
only in plant cells?
which comprise pigments called
1. Plastids chlorophyll.

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2. Vacuoles 2. Chloroplasts are found in all green

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plants and algae.
3. Mitochondria

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given below. (a) 1 only
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(c) Both 1 and 2
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(b) 1 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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37. Bowman’s capsule and glomerulus are

(d) 1, 2 and 3
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associated with which organ of the human

body?
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33. “Athlete’s Foot” is a disease caused by (a) Liver

(b) Kidney
(a) Bacteria
(c) Heart
(b) Fungus (d) Lung
(c) Protozoan
38. 'Totipotency' is best described as the ability
(d) Nematode
of a
(a) single cell to divide and produce all of
34. Which of the following is known as the differentiated cells in an organism.
(b) virus to replicate inside the body of its
functional units of heredity?
host.
(a) Genes (c) dying cell to regain life by slowing down
(b) Chromosomes the process of oxidation.
(d) new organism to develop from an
(c) Nucleus
outgrowth or bud due to cell division at
(d) Ribosomes one particular site.
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39. Which among the following best describe 42. Which of the following organs help in
the significance of cell division/mitosis? eliminating excretory elements in the human
body?
1. Healing of injuries
1. Kidneys
2. Growth of the body 2. Lungs
3. Determination of sex of unborn foetus 3. Liver
Select the correct answer using the code 4. Skin
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
given below.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only (c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2 and 3

43. Where is DNA contained in the Human

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body?

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Hormone Source of secretion 1. Blood
2. Urine
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2. Melatonin : Pineal gland
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4. Saliva
3. Insulin : Pancreas 5. Feces
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given below.
matched?
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
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(d) 1, 2 and 3
44. Consider the following statements:
1. Active immunity refers to the protection
41. Consider the following statements with that is produced by the person’s own
reference to Arteries and Veins? immune system.
1. Arteries carry blood away from the heart 2. Unlike passive immunity, active
immunity usually is temporary.
and Veins bring it back to the heart.
3. The immunity received by an infant
2. Veins have thicker walls than arteries. from mother is a form of active
Which of the statements given above is/are immunity.
correct? Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 3 only
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45. Consider the following statements with 48. Consider the following statements:
reference to Epigenetic changes: 1. It is a critical structural component of
1. These are heritable changes in the the chlorophyll molecule.
genotype of an organism that does not
2. It is used for fruit and nut formation and
lead to any phenotypic changes.
2. These changes are irreversible in nature. essential for the germination of seeds.
Which of the statements given above is/are 3. Its deficiency shows yellowing between
correct? veins of older leaves and leaves may
(a) 1 only drop.
(b) 2 only Which of the following essential plant
(c) Both 1 and 2
macro-nutrients do the above statements
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
refers to?
46. Which among the following is/are disorders (a) Magnesium
of the circulatory system? (b) Sulphur
1. High blood pressure (c) Calcium
2. Parkinson’s disease (d) Iron

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49. With reference to White Blood Cells in the
given below.
(a) 1 only
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statements:
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(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only 1. White Blood Cells are white in color due
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(d) 1, 2 and 3 to lack of hemoglobin.

2. White Blood cells are the first line of
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47. Arrange the following processes of the

defense against pathogens.
digestive system in the correct order of their
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occurrence. Which of the statement given above is/are

1. Salivary amylase breaks down starch. correct?
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2. Sphincter muscle releases small amounts (a) 1 only

of food into the small intestine. (b) 2 only
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3. Hydrochloric acid facilitates the action

(c) Both 1 and 2
of the enzyme pepsin.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
4. Villi, the inner lining of the small
intestine increases the surface area for
absorption. 50. Which of the following enzymes of digestive
Select the correct answer using the code system breaks down starch into sugar?
given below. (a) Pepsin
(a) 2-1-3-4
(b) Protease
(b) 1-3-2-4
(c) Salivary amylase
(c) 3-1-2-4
(d) 1-4-3-2 (d) Lipase

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