INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

 With reference to heterotrophic eukaryotic organisms, Fungi, consider the following statements:

1. All fungus are parasites as they use host organism for food.

2. Lichens have a symbiotic relationship of blue-green algae and fungus.

3. Yeasts and mushrooms are varities of fungus.

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In context of cells in the human body, consider the following statements:

1. The shape and size of cells are related to the specific function they perform.

2. A cell is able to live and perform all its functions because of its components known as organelles.

3. All cells present in human body have the same organelles.

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The ‘Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary’, recently seen in news, is situated in which of the following Indian states?

Read the following statements carefully in the context of ‘particulate pollutants’?

1. Smoke particulates consist of gaseous or mixture of gaseous and liquid particles formed during combustion of organic matter.

2. Dust is composed of fine solid particles produced during crushing, grinding and attribution of solid materials.

3. Mists are produced by particles of spray liquids and by condensation of vapours in air.

4. Fumes are generally obtained by the condensation of vapours during sublimation, and boiling.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to ‘blood’ present in the human body, consider the following statements:

1. It carries oxygen and food to all the cells in human body. 

2. It collects wastes from the cells for disposal. 

3. It is a type of connective tissue. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements: 

1. Cold-blooded animals do not have the capacity to regulate their body temperature. 

2. Amphibians are cold-blooded animals and reptiles are warm-blooded animals.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

 With reference to ‘Magnetic Field’, consider the following statements:

1. The magnetic field produced by a current-carrying wire at a given point depends directly on the current passing through it.

2. The magnetic field inside a long straight solenoid-carrying current is zero.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

 In the context of nature of light, read the following statements carefully: 

1. Light does not travel in the same direction in all mediums. 

2. Light propagates with different speeds in different mediums. 

3. Light travels fastest in air with speed of 3×10⁸ m/s. 

4. Speed of light reduces considerably in glass or water.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

When light enter the human eye, it passes through the different parts of the eye. In this context arrange the following in the correct sequence:

Consider the following statements:

1. The direction of current is taken opposite to the direction of flow of electrons.

2. Resistance is a property of a conductor that generates heat in the electrical circuit.

3. The SI unit of electric current is Amperes. 

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