The Rajasthan Pre Medical Test is conducting National Program of Fellowships in Basic Sciences, initiated and funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India

Some questions for biology in RPMT:

1. Glucose and amino acids are reabsorbed in the
A. proximal tubule B. distal tubule C. collecting duct D. loop of Henle
[Ans. (A)]

2. The amount of CSF in the cranial cavity
A. 500 ml B. 140 ml C. 1 litre D. 1.5 ml
[Ans. (B)]

3. Which one is imino acid?
A. Pepsin B. Proline C. Cysteine D. Renin
[Ans. (B)]

4. The main difference between Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria is
A. Cell membrane B. Cell Wall C. Ribosome D. Mitochondria
[Ans. (B)]

5. ACTH is secreted from
A. Adrenal cortex B. Pituitary C. Adrenal Medulla D. Thyroid
[Ans. (B)]

6. Which of the following is the correct pathway for propagation of cardiac impulse ?
A. SA node  AV node  Bundle of His  Purkinje fibers
B. AV node  Bundle of His  SA node  Purkinje fibers
C. SA node  Purkinje fibers  AV node  Bundle of His
D. Purkinje fibers  AV node  SA node  Bundle of His
[Ans. (A)]

7. Inner surface of the bronchi, bronchioles and fallopian tubes are line by
A. cubical epithelium B. columnar epithelium C. squamous epithelium D. ciliated epithelium
[Ans. (D)]

8. Electric potential of the brain is recorded by
A. CT Scan B. Sphygmomanometer C. ECG D. EEG
[Ans. (D)]

9. Which of the following is related to humoral immunity ?
A. T-lymphocyte B. B-lymphocyte C. I-lymphocyte D. P-lymphocyte
[Ans. (B)]

10. Fertilization occur in
A. Uterus B. Ureter C. Vagina D. Fallopian tube
[Ans. (D)]

11. The Gastrin is secreted from
A. Intestine B. Stomach C. Pancreas D. Rectum
[Ans. (B)]
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12. The cause of cretinism is
A. Hypothyroidism B. Hypoparathyroidism C. Hyperthyroidism D. Hyperparathyroidism
[Ans. (A)]

13. Which of the following is a minerelocorticoid ?
A. Testosterone B. Progesterone C. Adrenalin D. Aldosterone
[Ans. (D)]

14. The part of the brain where the centre for hunge and thirst is located is
A. Cerebrum B. Hypothalamus C. Cerebellum D. Medulla Oblongata
[Ans. (B)]

15. The reflex arc, which is made of two neurons is known as
A. Monosynsptic reflex arc B. Disynaptic reflex arc
C. Polysynaptic reflex arc D. Asynaptic reflex arc
[Ans. (A)]

16. The lactase hydrolyzes lactose into
A. Glucose B. Glucose and galactose C. Fructose D. Glucose and fructose
[Ans. (B)]

17. In 24 hours, total glomerular filtrate formed in human kidney is
A. 1.7 litres B. 7 litres C. 17 litres D. 170 litres
[Ans. (D)]

18. When the oxygen supply to the tissue is inadequate, the condition is
A. Dyspnea B. Hypoxia C. Asphyxia D. Apnea
[Ans. (B)]

19. Which one of the following is not a second messenger in hormone action ?
A. Calcium B. Sodium C. cAMP D. cGMP
[Ans. (B)]

20. The name of the pace maker of the heart is
A. Lymph node B. S.A. node
C. Juxtaglumerular apparatus D. Semilunar valve
[Ans. (B)]


Current Affairs Question Answers (MCQ) May 2015:

Q.2) Who was sworn-in as the eighth President of Guyana on 16 May 2015?

A. David Granger
B. David Ramotar
C. Moses Nagamootoo
D. Alexandra Ulmer

Correct Answer: A

Q.3) Name the nurse of KEM Hospital, Mumbai whose story became a cornerstone for euthanasia debate in India. She died on 18 May 2015 after being in vegetative state for 42 years.

A. P Rathinam
B. Pinki Virani
C. Gian Kaur
D. Aruna Shanbaug
Correct Answer: D

Q.4) Consider the following Memorandum of Undrestandings (MoU) that were signed during the
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to South Korea on 18 May 2015:
I. MoU on Cooperation in the Fields of Maritime Transport and Logistics
II. MoU for Cooperation in the field of Electric Power Development and New Energy Industries
III. MoU on Cooperation in Youth Matters
IV. Agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with
Respect to Taxes on Income
Which is/are correct?
A. I, II and III
B. II, III and IV
C. I, III and IV
D. I, II, III and IV
Correct Answer: D

Q.5) Which country assumed the Presidency of 68th World Health Assembly on 18 May 2015?
A. India (Correct Answer)
B. Cuba
C. China
D. Pakistan
Correct Answer: A

Q.6) Himachal Pradesh will host the Paragliding World Cup from 23 October to 31 October 2015
under the aegis of Para-gliding World Cup Association, France in
A. Kangra Valley (Correct Answer)
B. Chamba Valley
C. Spiti Valley
D. Kullu Valley
Correct Answer: A

Q.7) How many cold storage chains were sanctioned to be set up by the Union Ministry of Food
Processing Ministry on 18 May 2015 as part of Integrated Cold Storage Chain project?
A. 40
B. 17
C. 30
D. 27
Correct Answer: C

Q.8) Which incident in the US led to US President Barack Obama announcing the ban on certain
kinds of military-style equipment to local police forces on 18 May 2015?
A. Baltimore killing of black man in police custody in April 2015
B. Ferguson killing of black man by a white police officer in 2014
C. Local police forces killing a black man in Washington in April 2015
D. Both (a) and (b) statements are correct
Correct Answer: D

Q.9) Which cricketer was named as the England Women Cricketer of the Year 2014-15 on 18 May
2015?
A. Rebecca Grundy
B. Charlotte Edwards
C. Kate Cross
D. Georgia Elwiss
Correct Answer: B

Q.10) Name the freshwater fish that was discovered by scientists from Zoological Survey of India
(ZSI) and was published in March 2015 issue of Journal Ichthyological Exploration of Freshwaters.
A. Opah
B. Ngapang
C. Peninsular Hill Trout
D. Periyar Stone Sucker
Correct Answer: B