81. An improved variety of transgenic basmati rice

A does not require chemical fertilizers and growth hormones
B gives high yield and is rich in vitamin $$A$$
C is completely resistant to all insect pests and diseases of paddy
D gives high yield but has no characteristic aroma
Answer :   gives high yield and is rich in vitamin $$A$$
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82. In Lederberg's replica experiment what shall be used to obtain streptomycin-resistant strain?

A minimal medium and streptomycin
B complete medium and streptomycin
C only minimal medium
D only complete medium
Answer :   complete medium and streptomycin
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83. Commercial lac is produced form

A The nest of a type of bird
B The exudation of a type of insent
C The scale of a type of fish
D The root of a plant
Answer :   The exudation of a type of insent
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84. Parthenocarpic tomato fruits can be produced by

A treating the plants with low concentrations of gibberellic acid and auxins
B raising the plants from vernalized seeds
C treating the plants with phenylmercuric acetate
D removing androecium of flowers before pollen grains are released
Answer :   treating the plants with low concentrations of gibberellic acid and auxins
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85. A milk preparation is prepared from

A Grapes
B Gram
C Barley
D Soyabean
Answer :   Soyabean
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86. The reason why vegetatively reproducing crop plants are best suited for maintaining hybrid vigour is that

A once a desired hybrid has been produced there are few chances of losing it
B they have a longer life span
C they are more resistant to diseases
D they can be easily propagated
Answer :   once a desired hybrid has been produced there are few chances of losing it
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87. Outbreeding is an important strategy of animal husbandry because it :

A is useful in producing purelines of animals
B is useful in overcoming inbreeding depression
C exposes harmful recessive genes that are eliminated by selection
D helps in accumulation of superior genes
Answer :   is useful in overcoming inbreeding depression
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88. Haploid plant cultures are got from

A leaves
B root tip
C pollen grain
D buds
Answer :   pollen grain
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89. Sunflower is mainly cultivated for

A Protein
B Starch
C Oil
D Alkaloid
Answer :   Oil
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90. Which of the following statements is incorrect

A Biofertilizers are used to maintain and improve soil fertility
B Chemical fertilizers pollute soil and water resources
C Chemical fertilizers are expensive
D Most pesticide used these days are specific in nature
Answer :   Most pesticide used these days are specific in nature
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