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Study of fishes is called

A) Amphiology B) Phylumology
C) Zoology D) Ichthyology
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Ichthyology

Explanation:

Ichthyology is the branch of biology devoted to the study of fish.

 

It is also known as Fish science which includes bony fishes (Osteichthyes), cartilaginous fish (Chondrichthyes), and jawless fish (Agnatha).

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In which of the following kind of organisms is the phenomenon found where in the female kills the male after copulation __________

A) Drgonfly B) Honey bee
C) Spider D) Pit viper
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Spider

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Which one of the following is an abiotic and renewable resource

A) Iron ore B) Livestock
C) Water D) Forests
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Water

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Enzymes are produced by

A) endocrine glands B) exocrine glands
C) liver D) spleen
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) exocrine glands

Explanation:

Glands are of two types. The exocrine glands have ducts to carry their secretions and these secretions contain enzymes. on the other hand, endocrine glands are ductless glands and they secrete mainly horomones.

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When is genetic drift a major factor in evolution?

A) When there is male competition B) When there is artificial selection
C) When there is no selective pressure D) When there is disruptiveselection
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) When there is no selective pressure

Explanation:

Genetic drift or allelic drift is the change in the relative frequency in which a gene variant (allele) occurs in a population due to random sampling and chance.

 

When is genetic drift a major factor in evolution is

* When there is low gene flow.

* When there is no selective pressure.

* When there is a bottleneck.

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.................was honored with the National Nritya Shiromani Award on January 7, 2014

A) Smt. Geeta B) Mr. N. Radhakrishnan
C) Ms. Pritika Kalra Gandhi D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Ms. Pritika Kalra Gandhi

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For which Novel Prominent Konkani writer Mahabaleshwar Sail will be awarded the Saraswati Samman for the year 2016 ?

A) Hawthan B) Mandra
C) Chitt-Chete D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Hawthan

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As per the data released by RBI, which bank witnessed the most number of frauds during April-December period of 2016 ?

A) HDFC Bank B) Standard Chartered Bank
C) SBI Bank D) ICICI Bank
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) ICICI Bank

Explanation:

ICICI Bank topped the list of banks that witnessed the most number of frauds during April-December period of 2016 with state-owned SBI taking the second spot, RBI data said.

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