11. For retting of jute the fermenting microbe used is

A Methophilic bacteria
B Butyric acid bacteria
C Helicobactor pylori
D Streptococcus lactin
Answer :   Butyric acid bacteria
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12. A biocontrol agent to be a part of an integrated pest management should be

A Species-specific and inactive on nontarget organisms
B Species-specific and symbiotic
C Free living and broad spectrum
D Narrow spectrum and symbiotic
Answer :   Species-specific and inactive on nontarget organisms
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13. An organism used as a biofertilizer for raising soyabean crops is

A Azotobacter
B Azospirillum
C Rhizobium
D Nostoc
Answer :   Rhizobium
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14. Which one thing is not true about antibiotics?

A The term "antibiotic" was coined by Selman Waksman in 1942
B First antibiotic was discovered by Alexander Flemming
C Each antibiotic is effective only against one particular kind of germ
D Some persons can be allergic to a particular antibiotic
Answer :   Each antibiotic is effective only against one particular kind of germ
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15. Farmers have reported over 50% higher yields of rice by using the biofertilizer

A Azolla pinnata
B Cyanobacteria
C Legume-Rhizobium symbiosis
D Mycorrhiza
Answer :   Azolla pinnata
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16. A patient brought to a hospital with myocardial infarction is normally immediately given:

A Penicillin
B Streptokinase
C Cyclosporin-$$A$$
D Statins
Answer :   Streptokinase
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17. Match the following organisms with the products they produce:
a. Lactobacillus 1. Cheese
b. Saccharomyces cerevisiae 2. Curd
c. Aspergillus niger 3. Citric acid
d. Acetobacter aceti 4. Bread
5. Acetic acid

Select the correct option.

A a-2, b-4, c-5, d-3
B a-2, b-4, c-3, d-5
C a-3, b-4, c-5, d-1
D a-2, b-1, c-3, d-5
Answer :   a-2, b-4, c-3, d-5
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18. What gases are produced in anaerobic sludge digesters?

A Methane and $$CO_2$$  only
B Methane, Hydrogen Sulphide and $$CO_2$$
C Methane, Hydrogen Sulphide and $$O_2$$
D Hydrogen Sulphide and $$CO_2$$
Answer :   Methane, Hydrogen Sulphide and $$CO_2$$
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19. Which of the following is correctly matched for the product produced by them ?

A Methanobacterium : Lactic acid
B Penicillium notatum : Acetic acid
C Sacchromyces cerevisiae : Ethanol
D Acetobacter aceti : Antibiotics
Answer :   Sacchromyces cerevisiae : Ethanol
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20. Yeast is used in the production of

A Citric acid and lactic acid
B Lipase and pectinase
C Bread and beer
D Cheese and butter
Answer :   Bread and beer
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