Botany and Branches


  1. A typical human ribcage consists of how many ribs ?









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    Human ribcage consists of 12 pairs of ribs. The upper seven pairs of ribs are attached infront directly to the sternum by hyaline cartilage. These are called true ribs. The next three pairs of ribs attach indirectly to sternum. They are termed false ribs. The ribs protect the heart, large blood vessels and lungs. They bear respiratory muscle.

    Correct Option: A

    Human ribcage consists of 12 pairs of ribs. The upper seven pairs of ribs are attached infront directly to the sternum by hyaline cartilage. These are called true ribs. The next three pairs of ribs attach indirectly to sternum. They are termed false ribs. The ribs protect the heart, large blood vessels and lungs. They bear respiratory muscle.


  1. Among the given nutrients, milk is a poor source of









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    Milk is a poor source of Vitamin C. Citrus, amla, etc are rich source of vitamin C.

    Correct Option: D

    Milk is a poor source of Vitamin C. Citrus, amla, etc are rich source of vitamin C.



  1. Crocodiles store fats in









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    Crocodiles store fats in their tail, because of which they can survive for a long time without food.

    Correct Option: C

    Crocodiles store fats in their tail, because of which they can survive for a long time without food.


  1. Jaundice in human beings is the result of









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    Jaundice in human beings is the result of incomplete metabolism of bilirubin. Bilirubin is a bile pigment that is metabolised and excreted out as sterco-bilinogen in faeces. However when a pathological process interferes with its normal functioning, it leads to jaundice. The symptoms of jaundice is yellowing of skin and eyes due to deposition of bile pigments.

    Correct Option: C

    Jaundice in human beings is the result of incomplete metabolism of bilirubin. Bilirubin is a bile pigment that is metabolised and excreted out as sterco-bilinogen in faeces. However when a pathological process interferes with its normal functioning, it leads to jaundice. The symptoms of jaundice is yellowing of skin and eyes due to deposition of bile pigments.



  1. Which part of brain controls fine movement, maintains balance and equilibrium of the body and muscle tone in a human being ?









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    Cerebellum, a part of hindbrain, controls fine movement, maintains balance and equilibrium of the body and muscle tone in human beings.

    Correct Option: C

    Cerebellum, a part of hindbrain, controls fine movement, maintains balance and equilibrium of the body and muscle tone in human beings.