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CBSE Class 12 Biology Quiz | CBSE Class 12 Biology Objective Type Questions & Answers

(21) External fertilisation occurs in majority of
[A] algae
[B] mosses
[C] fungi
[D] liverworts
Answer: algae
(22) In animals, juvenile phase is followed by,
[A] reproductive phase
[B] senescent phase
[C] old age
[D] vegetative phase.
Answer: reproductive phase

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(23) The most significant feature of vegetative propagation is that
[A] it is a method of producing a large number of individuals genetically identical to the parent.
[B] it is a method of producing a large number of individuals genetically different from the parent.
[C] it ensures that the progeny individuals are resistant to diseases and pests.
[D] it is an age old practice.
Answer: it is a method of producing a large number of individuals genetically identical to the parent.
(24) The terms homothallic and monoecious are used to denote
[A] unisexual condition
[B] bisexual condition
[C] staminate flowers
[D] pistillate flowers.
Answer: bisexual condition
(25) Which one of the following impurities is easiest to remove from wastewater? [NCERT Exemplar]
[A] Suspended solids
[B] Dissolved solids
[C] Bacteria
[D] Colloids
Answer: Suspended solids
(26) Nuisance growth of aquatic plants and bloom-forming algae in natural waters is generally due to high concentrations of [NCERT Exemplar]
[A] phosphorus
[B] calcium
[C] carbon
[D] sulphur
Answer: phosphorus
(27) Catalytic converters are fitted into automobiles to reduce emission of harmful gases. Catalytic converters change unbumt hydrocarbons into [NCERT Exemplar]
[A] carbon dioxide and water
[B] methane
[C] carbon mono oxide
[D] carbon dioxide and methane.
Answer: carbon dioxide and water
(28) Phosphate pollution in a waterbody is brought about by
[A] fertilizers and sewage.
[B] phosphate rocks and sewage
[C] phosphate rock weathering
[D] fertilizers
Answer: fertilizers and sewage.
(29) Ozone hole is the largest over
[A] Antarctica
[B] Europe
[C] Africa
[D] America
Answer: Antarctica
(30) Increase in the concentration of pollutants/chemicals in higher trophic levels, is known as
[A] biomagnification
[B] greenhouse effect
[C] biodegradation
[D] eutrophication
Answer: biomagnification
31 Increase in cases of skin cancer and high mutation rate are the result of
[A] ozone depletion
[B] CO pollution
[C] acid rain ,
[D] CO2 pollution
Answer: ozone depletion
32 Eutrophication causes a/an
[A] decrease in organic matter
[B] increase in inorganic nutrients
[C] decrease in dissolved oxygen
[D] increase in dissolved oxygen.
Answer: decrease in dissolved oxygen
33 Good ozone is found in the
[A] ionosphere.
[B] stratosphere
[C] troposphere
[D] mesosphere
Answer: stratosphere
34 Polyblend was first developed by
[A] Ahmed Khan
[B] Indian Institute of Biology.
[C] Ramesh Chandra Dagar
[D] KhadiandVillagelndustriesCommission
Answer: Ahmed Khan
35 The thickness of ozone is measured as
[A] parts per billion
[B] Dobson units
[C] parts per million
[D] decibel.
Answer: Dobson units
36 The extinction of passenger pigeon was due to [NCERT Exemplar]
[A] increased number of predatory birds.
[B] over exploitation by humans.
[C] non-availability of the food.
[D] bird flu virus infection.
Answer: over exploitation by humans.
37 Which of the following is not a cause for loss of biodiversity? [NCERT Exemplar]
[A] Keeping animals in zoological parks
[B] Over-exploitation of natural resources
[C] Destruction of habitat
[D] Invasion by alien species
Answer: Keeping animals in zoological parks
38 The enormous number of varieties of mango in India represents
[A] genetic diversity
[B] species diversity 1
[C] ecological diversity
[D] hybridisation programmes
Answer: genetic diversity
39 The World Summit on Sustainable Development (2002) was held in
[A] Brazil
[B] South Africa
[C] Sweden
[D] Argentina
Answer: South Africa
40 Which among the following is not a method of in-situ conservation?
[A] Botanical garden
[B] Ramsar sites
[C] National Park
[D] None of these
Answer: Botanical garden

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