Biology MCQs – Set 17: High-Level Questions for UPSC/PSC/SSC CGL Prep

  1. Which part of the human skeleton protects the brain?
    (A) Spine
    (B) Ribs
    (C) Skull
    (D) Pelvis
    Answer: (C)
  2. Which of the following is the functional unit of the lungs?
    (A) Bronchi
    (B) Bronchioles
    (C) Alveoli
    (D) Trachea
    Answer: (C)
  3. Which hormone helps regulate blood calcium levels?
    (A) Thyroxine
    (B) Insulin
    (C) Parathormone
    (D) Adrenaline
    Answer: (C)
  4. Which cell organelle is involved in the synthesis of lipids?
    (A) Golgi apparatus
    (B) Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
    (C) Rough endoplasmic reticulum
    (D) Lysosomes
    Answer: (B)
  5. Which vitamin is primarily stored in the liver?
    (A) Vitamin C
    (B) Vitamin B1
    (C) Vitamin A
    (D) Vitamin B12
    Answer: (C)
  6. Which type of blood vessel has the thinnest walls?
    (A) Artery
    (B) Vein
    (C) Capillary
    (D) Arteriole
    Answer: (C)
  7. Which part of the flower develops into the seed?
    (A) Anther
    (B) Ovary
    (C) Ovule
    (D) Petal
    Answer: (C)
  8. Which blood group is called the universal donor?
    (A) A
    (B) B
    (C) AB
    (D) O
    Answer: (D)
  9. The part of the brain that helps in maintaining posture is –
    (A) Cerebellum
    (B) Cerebrum
    (C) Medulla
    (D) Hypothalamus
    Answer: (A)
  10. Which structure in the female reproductive system receives the fertilized egg?
    (A) Ovary
    (B) Fallopian tube
    (C) Uterus
    (D) Vagina
    Answer: (C)
  11. Which gland controls the activity of all other endocrine glands?
    (A) Pancreas
    (B) Thyroid
    (C) Adrenal
    (D) Pituitary
    Answer: (D)
  12. Which part of a neuron carries impulses away from the cell body?
    (A) Axon
    (B) Dendrite
    (C) Nucleus
    (D) Synapse
    Answer: (A)
  13. Which of the following is a disease caused by a deficiency of niacin (Vitamin B3)?
    (A) Scurvy
    (B) Rickets
    (C) Pellagra
    (D) Beriberi
    Answer: (C)
  14. Which of the following helps in emulsification of fats?
    (A) Pepsin
    (B) Bile
    (C) Amylase
    (D) Trypsin
    Answer: (B)
  15. Which of the following is a function of the pancreas?
    (A) Excrete urine
    (B) Produce bile
    (C) Regulate blood sugar
    (D) Store glucose
    Answer: (C)
  16. The large surface area in the small intestine is due to –
    (A) Rugae
    (B) Cilia
    (C) Microvilli
    (D) Glands
    Answer: (C)
  17. Which plant tissue conducts water and minerals?
    (A) Phloem
    (B) Xylem
    (C) Parenchyma
    (D) Collenchyma
    Answer: (B)
  18. Which disease is characterized by uncontrolled cell division?
    (A) Malaria
    (B) Diabetes
    (C) Cancer
    (D) Tuberculosis
    Answer: (C)
  19. The part of the brain responsible for speech is –
    (A) Occipital lobe
    (B) Temporal lobe
    (C) Broca’s area
    (D) Cerebellum
    Answer: (C)
  20. Which part of the blood helps in clotting?
    (A) RBC
    (B) WBC
    (C) Plasma
    (D) Platelets
    Answer: (D)
  21. The valve between the left atrium and left ventricle is called –
    (A) Tricuspid valve
    (B) Bicuspid valve
    (C) Pulmonary valve
    (D) Aortic valve
    Answer: (B)
  22. The main excretory product in birds is –
    (A) Urea
    (B) Ammonia
    (C) Uric acid
    (D) Creatinine
    Answer: (C)
  23. Which of the following organisms performs both respiration and photosynthesis?
    (A) Bacteria
    (B) Algae
    (C) Amoeba
    (D) Fungi
    Answer: (B)
  24. Which organ maintains the internal environment of the body?
    (A) Brain
    (B) Skin
    (C) Endocrine system
    (D) Digestive system
    Answer: (C)
  25. The contraction of the heart is known as –
    (A) Diastole
    (B) Systole
    (C) Pulse
    (D) Stroke
    Answer: (B)
  26. Which protein helps transport oxygen in muscles?
    (A) Hemoglobin
    (B) Myoglobin
    (C) Albumin
    (D) Globulin
    Answer: (B)
  27. The longest part of the human digestive system is –
    (A) Esophagus
    (B) Stomach
    (C) Small intestine
    (D) Large intestine
    Answer: (C)
  28. The fluid-filled sac that cushions joints is called –
    (A) Synovial membrane
    (B) Ligament
    (C) Bursa
    (D) Cartilage
    Answer: (C)
  29. Which blood component contains antibodies?
    (A) RBC
    (B) Platelets
    (C) WBC
    (D) Plasma
    Answer: (D)
  30. Which vitamin is essential for preventing night blindness?
    (A) Vitamin A
    (B) Vitamin B
    (C) Vitamin D
    (D) Vitamin K
    Answer: (A)
  31. The primary function of ribosomes is –
    (A) DNA replication
    (B) Protein synthesis
    (C) Energy production
    (D) Cell division
    Answer: (B)
  32. Which of the following structures prevents food from entering the windpipe?
    (A) Larynx
    (B) Pharynx
    (C) Epiglottis
    (D) Esophagus
    Answer: (C)
  33. The skin pigment that provides protection from UV radiation is –
    (A) Keratin
    (B) Melanin
    (C) Collagen
    (D) Carotene
    Answer: (B)
  34. Which part of the brain regulates body temperature?
    (A) Hypothalamus
    (B) Medulla
    (C) Cerebellum
    (D) Cerebrum
    Answer: (A)
  35. The part of the flower that attracts insects for pollination is –
    (A) Sepal
    (B) Petal
    (C) Ovary
    (D) Anther
    Answer: (B)
  36. Which of the following hormones is released during fear or stress?
    (A) Estrogen
    (B) Glucagon
    (C) Adrenaline
    (D) Insulin
    Answer: (C)
  37. Which of these is not a part of the respiratory system?
    (A) Trachea
    (B) Bronchi
    (C) Alveoli
    (D) Esophagus
    Answer: (D)
  38. Which chamber of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the lungs?
    (A) Right atrium
    (B) Right ventricle
    (C) Left atrium
    (D) Left ventricle
    Answer: (C)
  39. The process of removing metabolic waste from the body is –
    (A) Respiration
    (B) Excretion
    (C) Digestion
    (D) Absorption
    Answer: (B)
  40. Which part of the plant is responsible for reproduction?
    (A) Leaf
    (B) Stem
    (C) Flower
    (D) Root
    Answer: (C)
  41. Which blood cells are involved in phagocytosis?
    (A) Platelets
    (B) Lymphocytes
    (C) Monocytes
    (D) RBC
    Answer: (C)
  42. The disease caused by deficiency of iron is –
    (A) Goitre
    (B) Anemia
    (C) Scurvy
    (D) Rickets
    Answer: (B)
  43. The tube that connects the kidney to the bladder is –
    (A) Ureter
    (B) Urethra
    (C) Nephron
    (D) Vas deferens
    Answer: (A)
  44. Which of the following is a structural protein in hair and nails?
    (A) Melanin
    (B) Hemoglobin
    (C) Keratin
    (D) Collagen
    Answer: (C)
  45. Which enzyme is secreted by the stomach for protein digestion?
    (A) Pepsin
    (B) Amylase
    (C) Lipase
    (D) Trypsin
    Answer: (A)
  46. Which blood vessels supply oxygenated blood to the heart muscle itself?
    (A) Pulmonary arteries
    (B) Coronary arteries
    (C) Jugular veins
    (D) Hepatic veins
    Answer: (B)
  47. What is the term for inflammation of joints?
    (A) Arthritis
    (B) Asthma
    (C) Bronchitis
    (D) Hepatitis
    Answer: (A)
  48. Which part of the nephron reabsorbs most of the filtered water?
    (A) Loop of Henle
    (B) Glomerulus
    (C) Proximal tubule
    (D) Collecting duct
    Answer: (C)
  49. Which of the following is responsible for plant growth at the tips?
    (A) Xylem
    (B) Phloem
    (C) Apical meristem
    (D) Cambium
    Answer: (C)
  50. Which protein transports oxygen in red blood cells?
    (A) Myosin
    (B) Actin
    (C) Hemoglobin
    (D) Albumin
    Answer: (C)

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