CDS 2015 (2) (held on 01.11.2015)
31. Genetic screening is
- analysis of DNA to check the presence of a particular gene in a person
- analysis of gene in a population
- pedigree analysis
- screening of infertility in parents
32. Which of the following are the major factors responsible for the monsoon type of climate in India?
- Location
- Thermal contrast
- Upper air circulation
- The Himalayan Mountains
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- 1 and 4 only
- 1, 2, 3 and 4
- 2, 3 and 4 only
- 1, 2 and 3 only
33. Consider the following Indian States :
- Chhattisgarh
- Telangana
- Andhra Pradesh
- Uttarakhand
- Tamil Nadu
Which among the States given above are the largest and smallest respectively (in terms of geographical area)?
- 3 and 4
- 3 and 2
- 1 and 4
- 2 and 5
34. Who among the following is considered as the father of genetic engineering?
- Philip Drinker
- Paul Berg
- Thomas Addison
- Alpheus S. Packard’ Jr.
35. Which of the following cause (s) variation in the genetic material of progeny?
- Sexual reproduction
- Asexual reproduction
- Mutations
- Epigenetic changes
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- 2 only
- 1, 2 and 3
- 1, 3 and 4
- 1 and 3 only
36. Match List- I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :
List-I (Plant) | List-II (Natural vegetation type) |
---|---|
A. Ebony | 1. Moist deciduous |
B. Shisham | 2. Himalayan moist |
C. Walnut | 3. Alpine |
D. Birch | 4. Tropical evergreen |
Code :
- A - 4; B - 1; C - 2; D - 3
- A - 4; B - 2; C - 1; D - 3
- A - 3; B - 2; C - 1; D - 4
- B - 3; C - 1; C - 2; D - 4
37. Cobalt is associated with
- growth hormone
- vitamin B12
- hemoglobin
- intestinal enzymes
38. Absorption of water in the human body can be found in
- renal tubule in kidney
- hepatic cells in liver
- large intestine
- pancreatic duct
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- 1, 2 and 3
- 1 and 3 only
- 2 and 4
- 3 only
39. Match List- I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :
List-I (Geological time scale) | List-II (Life-form) |
---|---|
A. Pleistocene | 1. Mammals |
B. Paleocene | 2. Human genus |
C. Permian | 3. Invertebrates |
D. Cambrian | 4. Frogs |
Code :
- A - 2; B - 1; C - 4; D - 3
- A - 2; B - 4; C - 1; D - 3
- A - 3; B - 4; C - 1; D - 2
- B - 3; C - 1; C - 4; D - 2
40. Measles is a disease caused by
- bacteria
- virus
- protozoa
- worm
41. Neutrophils and lymphocytes originate from
- kidney tubule
- spleen
- bone marrow
- lymph node
42. Match List- I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :
List-I (Climate) | List-II (Characteristic) |
---|---|
A. Mediterranean | 1. Temperature cycle is moderated by marine influence |
B. Marine west coast | 2. Warm summers and cold winters with three months below freezing. Very large annual temperature range |
C. Dry mid-latitude | 3. Strong temperature cycle with large annual range. Warm summers to hot and cold winters to very cold |
D. Moist continental | 4. Temperature range is moderate with warm to hot summers and mild winters |
Code :
- A - 2; B - 1; C - 3; D - 4
- A - 2; B - 3; C - 1; D - 4
- A - 4; B - 3; C - 1; D - 2
- A - 4; B - 1; C - 3; D - 2
43. Match List- I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :
List-I (Weathering type) | List-II (Landform/ Process) |
---|---|
A. Chemical weathering | 1. Till |
B. Mechanical weathering | 2. Oxidation |
C. Glacial deposits | 3. Plant roots |
D. Deposition by ground water | 4. Stalactite |
Code :
- A – 2; B – 3; C – 1; D - 4
- A – 2; B – 1; C – 3; D - 4
- A – 4; B – 1; C – 3; D - 2
- A – 4; B – 3; C – 1; D - 2
44. The mandate of the scheme entitled ‘Directly Observed Treatment, Short-Course (DOTS)’ launched by WHO is to ensure that
- doctors treat patients with medicine for a short duration
- doctors do not start treatment without a trial
- patients complete their course of drug
- patients voluntarily take vaccines
45. If a ship has to go from Chennai to Kochi, it has to go around Sri Lanka rather than crossing through the Palk Strait. Why?
- The Palk Strait has disputed islands and the Sri Lankan Navy does not allow the ships to cross through
- It is too shallow for ships to cross
- Shipping is prohibited through the Strait due to its religious significance connected with the epic Ramayana
- The around Sri Lanka route is actually shorter than crossing through the Palk Strait