Explore topic-wise MCQs in Graduate Aptitude Test (GATE).

This section includes 470 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Graduate Aptitude Test (GATE) knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

451.

 The Ozone layer saves from lethal UV. It mainly absorbs-

A. UV-A
B. UV-B
C. UV-A & B
D. UV-A & C
Answer» B. UV-B
452.

 The maximum water pollution is caused by-

A. Detergents
B. Pesticides
C. Industrial wastes
D. Ammonia
Answer» C. Industrial wastes
453.

Minimata disease is due to pollution by

A. Organic waste into drinking water
B. Oil spills in oceans
C. Industrial waste mercury into fishing water
D. Entry of Cadmium into drinking water
Answer» C. Industrial waste mercury into fishing water
454.

The toxicity of which of the heavy metals leads to liver cirrhosis?

A. Copper
B. Lead
C. Mercury
D. Zinc
Answer» B. Lead
455.

BCG immunisation is for

A. Measles
B. Tuberculosis
C. Diptheria
D. Leprosy
Answer» C. Diptheria
456.

Insufficient supply of blood in human body is referred as

A. Ischemia
B. Hyperemia
C. Hemostasis
D. Haemorrhage
Answer» B. Hyperemia
457.

Febries are what kind of cells ?

A. Chloroplast
B. Collenchymatous
C. Sclerenchymatous
D. Parenchymatous
Answer» D. Parenchymatous
458.

Which pollutant may lead to 'Black foot disease' ?

A. Cd
B. Hg
C. As
D. Cu
Answer» D. Cu
459.

Pollination is best defined as . . .

A. Trasfer of pollen from another to stigma
B. Germination of pollen grains
C. Growth of pollen tube in ovule
D. Visiting flowers by insects
Answer» B. Germination of pollen grains
460.

Oncogene is responsible for

A. Lung disease
B. Typhoid
C. Cancer
D. Malaria
Answer» D. Malaria
461.

MDT is used for disease :

A. Tuberculosis
B. Leprosy
C. Diptheria
D. Polio
Answer» C. Diptheria
462.

Fermentation takes place in which componenet of a cell ?

A. Cytoplasm
B. Mitochondria
C. Both A and B
D. Nucleus
Answer» B. Mitochondria
463.

Which tissue of plants conducts food to its body?

A. Xylem
B. Phloem
C. Parenchyma
D. Selerides
Answer» C. Parenchyma
464.

Leprosy bacillus was invented by :

A. Koch
B. Hansen
C. Fleming
D. Harvey
Answer» C. Fleming
465.

Which fungus is known as 'Green Mold' ?

A. Aspergillus
B. Saccharomyces
C. Mucus
D. Penicillium
Answer» E.
466.

Fresh Yeast cells are good source of :

A. Vitamin-B
B. Caffeine
C. Nicotine
D. Morphine
Answer» B. Caffeine
467.

Typhoid is caused by :

A. Pseudomonas sp.
B. Staphyoeoccus
C. Bacillus
D. Salmonella typhi
Answer» E.
468.

Main use of salt in diet is to :

A. ease the process of cooking
B. increase the taste
C. produce small amount of hydrochloric acid required for digestion
D. inclease solubility of food particles in water
Answer» D. inclease solubility of food particles in water
469.

Cell or tissue death within a living body is called as :

A. Neutrophillia
B. Nephrosis
C. Necrosis
D. Nepolasis
Answer» D. Nepolasis
470.

If the radius of blood vessels of a person decreases his/her blood pressure will

A. Decrease
B. Increase
C. Remain Same
D. Becomes zero
Answer» C. Remain Same