Seismology is the science of :

• Atmosphere
• Earthquake
• Fossil
• Silkworm breeding
Correct Option: B  [ Earthquake ]

Remark:

The process in which living organisms are used to remove contaminants, pollution or other unwanted substances from soil or water is known as:

• Biotechnology
• bioremediation
• Biodegradation
• Biomagnification
Correct Option: B  [ bioremediation ]

Remark:

"Seahorse" is a:

• Mammal
• Plant
• Fish
• None of the above
Correct Option: C  [ Fish ]

Remark: Seahorse (Hippocampus) is a tiny fish that named for the shape of its head, which looks like the head of a tiny horse. There are at least 50 species of seahorses.

Which part is modified as the tusk of elephant?

• canine
• premolar
• second incisor
• molar
Correct Option: C  [ second incisor ]

Remark:

Xylem helps in transportation of which of the following?

• food
• water
• nutrient
• both food and water
Correct Option: B  [ water ]

Remark:

Penicillin was invented by:

• Christian Bernard
• Alexander Fleming
• Mc Collum
• William Harvey
Correct Option: B  [ Alexander Fleming ]

Remark:

When a sound wave goes from one medium to another, the quantity that remains unchanged is:

• Frequency
• Amplitude
• Wavelength
• Speed
Correct Option: A  [ Frequency ]

Remark:

In organic farming:

• intercropping is not used
• manures are not used
• biofertilizers are not used
• chemical fertilizers are not used
Correct Option: D  [ chemical fertilizers are not used ]

Remark:

SA-node of mammalian heart is known as :

• Autoregulator
• Pace-maker
• Time controller
• Beat regulator
Correct Option: B  [ Pace-maker ]

Remark:

What is the meaning of the word 'Tsunami' in Japanese?

• High waves
• Destructive waves
• Harbour waves
• none of these
Correct Option: C  [ Harbour wave ]

Remark: Indian Ocean Tsunami occurred on 26 December, 2004 with an epicentre off the west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia.