datavorous/entrance-exam-dataset huggingface dataset:
What is ecological diversity?

Options:
A Diversity of genetic material within a species
B Diversity of species within an ecosystem
C Diversity of different ecosystems
D Diversity of macromolecules within cells

The correct answer is:
Diversity of different ecosystems

Solution:
Ecological diversity refers to the diversity of different ecosystems, for example, the diversity of ecosystems in India such as deserts, rainforests, mangroves, coral reefs, wetlands, estuaries, and alpine meadows.

Topic: Biology, Biodiversity and its Conservation, NEET
What is Ecological Sanitation?

Options:
A A sustainable system for handling human waste
B A system for the disposal of industrial waste
C A system for the disposal of agricultural waste
D A system for the disposal of chemical waste

The correct answer is:
A sustainable system for handling human waste

Solution:
Ecological Sanitation is a sustainable system for handling human excreta, using dry composting toilets.

Topic: Biology, Environmental Issues, NEET
What is electrode potential?

Options:
A Electrode potential is the difference in electric potential between two electrodes in an electrolytic cell.
B Electrode potential is the density difference between two electrodes in an electrolytic cell.
C Electrode potential is the resistance encountered by electrons as they move through an electrode.
D Electrode potential is the total charge accumulated on an electrode in an electrolytic cell.

The correct answer is:
Electrode potential is the difference in electric potential between two electrodes in an electrolytic cell.

Solution:
Correct Option is : (A)
Electrode potential is the difference in electric potential between two electrodes in an electrolytic cell.

Topic: Chemistry, Electrochemistry, NEET
What is electronegativity in the context of atoms in a chemical compound?

Options:
A The measure of the ability of an atom to attract shared electrons to itself.
B The measure of the energy required to remove an electron from an atom.
C The measure of the energy released when an electron is added to an atom.
D The measure of the size of an atom.

The correct answer is:
The measure of the ability of an atom to attract shared electrons to itself.

Solution:
Electronegativity is defined as the ability of an atom in a chemical compound to attract shared electrons to itself.

Topic: Chemistry, Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties, NEET
What is embryogenesis in the growth of plants?

Options:
A The process of developing an embryo from the zygote
B The process of forming a zygote
C The process of cell enlargement
D The process of releasing metabolic energy

The correct answer is:
The process of developing an embryo from the zygote

Solution:
Embryogenesis in the growth of plants refers to the process of developing an embryo from the zygote.

Topic: Biology, Plant - Growth and Development, NEET
What is Emphysema?

Options:
A Inflammation of bronchi and bronchioles
B Chronic Disorder
C Difficulty in breathing causing wheezing
D Decreased respiratory surface

The correct answer is:
Chronic Disorder

Solution:
Emphysema is a chronic disorder in which alveolar walls are damaged due to which respiratory surface is decreased.

Topic: Biology, Breathing and Exchange of Gases, NEET
What is entropy, and how does it relate to spontaneous processes?

Options:
A Entropy is a measure of the disorder or chaos in a system, and spontaneous processes tend to increase the system's entropy.
B Entropy is a measure of the energy change in a system, and spontaneous processes tend to decrease the system's entropy.
C Entropy is a measure of the temperature change in a system, and spontaneous processes tend to increase the system's temperature.
D Entropy is a measure of the pressure change in a system, and spontaneous processes tend to decrease the system's pressure.

The correct answer is:
Entropy is a measure of the disorder or chaos in a system, and spontaneous processes tend to increase the system's entropy.

Solution:
Entropy (denoted as S) is a thermodynamic function that measures the degree of disorder or chaos in a system. Spontaneous processes tend to increase the system's entropy, making it less predictable and more disordered.

Topic: Chemistry, Thermodynamics (C), NEET
What is Ernst Mayr credited with pioneering?

Options:
A The theory of evolution
B The theory of relativity
C The currently accepted definition of a biological species
D The theory of plate tectonics

The correct answer is:
The currently accepted definition of a biological species

Solution:
Ernst Mayr is credited with pioneering the currently accepted definition of a biological species.

Topic: Biology, The Living World, NEET
What is Ernst Mayr known as?

Options:
A The Darwin of the 19th century
B The Einstein of Biology
C The Darwin of the 20th century
D The Galileo of Ornithology

The correct answer is:
The Darwin of the 20th century

Solution:
Ernst Mayr is known as "The Darwin of the 20th century" due to his significant contributions to evolutionary biology.

Topic: Biology, The Living World, NEET
What is erythroblastosis foetalis?

Options:
A A condition where the foetus becomes Rh positive.
B A condition where the foetus becomes Rh negative.
C A condition where the foetal RBCs are destroyed.
D A condition where the mother does not form any antibodies.

The correct answer is:
A condition where the foetal RBCs are destroyed.

Solution:
In erythroblastosis foetalis, foetal RBCs are destroyed.

Topic: Biology, Body Fluids and Circulation, NEET
What is essential for maturation and motility of sperms?

Options:
A The middle piece
B The acrosome
C The secretion of epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicle and prostate
D The seminal plasma

The correct answer is:
The secretion of epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicle and prostate

Solution:
Secretions of epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicle and prostate are essential for maturation and motility of sperms.

Topic: Biology, Human Reproduction, NEET
What is essential for the normal rate of hormone synthesis in the thyroid?

Options:
A Iodine
B Sodium
C Potassium
D Chlorine

The correct answer is:
Iodine

Solution:
Iodine is essential for the normal rate of hormone synthesis in the thyroid.

Topic: Biology, Chemical Coordination and Integration, NEET
What is ethylene?

Options:
A A kind of gibberellin
B A simple gaseous plant growth regulator
C A cytokinin
D A kind of auxin

The correct answer is:
A simple gaseous plant growth regulator

Solution:
Ethylene is a simple gaseous plant growth regulator that influences various physiological processes in plants.

Topic: Biology, Plant - Growth and Development, NEET
What is eutrophication?

Options:
A The process of water purification
B The process of nutrient enrichment in water bodies leading to excessive plant growth
C The process of removing pollutants from water
D The process of oxygenation in water bodies

The correct answer is:
The process of nutrient enrichment in water bodies leading to excessive plant growth

Solution:
Eutrophication is the process in which nutrient-enriched water bodies support a dense plant population, which can lead to excessive plant growth, oxygen depletion, and a subsequent loss of biodiversity.

Topic: Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, NEET
What is Eutrophication?

Options:
A Natural aging of a lake caused by pollution from human activities
B Natural aging of a lake by nutrient enrichment
C Natural aging of a lake by chemical pollution
D Natural aging of a lake by physical pollution

The correct answer is:
Natural aging of a lake by nutrient enrichment

Solution:
Eutrophication refers to the natural aging of a lake by nutrient enrichment of its water.

Topic: Biology, Environmental Issues, NEET
What is exchanged between the blood and cells in the process described in the paragraph?

Options:
A Lymph
B Interstitial fluid
C Nutrients, gases, etc.
D Tissue fluid

The correct answer is:
Nutrients, gases, etc.

Solution:
The exchange of nutrients, gases, etc. between the blood and cells occurs through interstitial fluid.

Topic: Biology, Body Fluids and Circulation, NEET
What is exophthalmic goitre?

Options:
A A form of hypothyroidism
B A condition where the rate of synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormones is increased to abnormal high levels
C A form of hyperthyroidism, characterised by enlargement of the thyroid gland, protrusion of the eyeballs, increased basal metabolic rate, and weight loss
D A condition where the thyroid gland secretes a protein hormone called thyrocalcitonin

The correct answer is:
A form of hyperthyroidism, characterised by enlargement of the thyroid gland, protrusion of the eyeballs, increased basal metabolic rate, and weight loss

Solution:
Exophthalmic goitre is a form of hyperthyroidism, characterised by enlargement of the thyroid gland, protrusion of the eyeballs, increased basal metabolic rate, and weight loss, also called Graves’ disease. It is due to cancer of the thyroid gland or due to development of nodules of the thyroid glands.

Topic: Biology, Chemical Coordination and Integration, NEET
What is exophthalmic goitre?

Options:
A A form of hypothyroidism
B A form of hyperthyroidism
C Enlargement of the thyroid gland
D Protrusion of the eyeballs

The correct answer is:
A form of hyperthyroidism

Solution:
Exophthalmic goitre is a form of hyperthyroidism that is characterised by enlargement of the thyroid gland, protrusion of the eyeballs, increased basal metabolic rate, and weight loss, also called Graves’ disease.

Topic: Biology, Chemical Coordination and Integration, NEET
What is expected from materials like carbon nanotubes in the future?

Options:
A To become biodegradable polymers
B To become magnetic materials
C To play an expanding role in future development of science and society
D To become high-temperature superconductors

The correct answer is:
To play an expanding role in future development of science and society

Solution:
Materials like carbon nanotubes are expected to play an expanding role in future development of science and society, as stated in the paragraph.

Topic: Chemistry, Solid State, NEET
What is Fₒ component of ATP synthase (complex V)?

Options:
A A peripheral membrane protein complex that contains the site for oxidation of NADH
B A peripheral membrane protein complex that contains the site for synthesis of ATP from ADP and inorganic phosphate
C An integral membrane protein complex that forms the channel through which protons cross the inner membrane
D An integral membrane protein complex that forms the channel for transport of electrons from one carrier to another

The correct answer is:
An integral membrane protein complex that forms the channel through which protons cross the inner membrane

Solution:
The Fₒ component of ATP synthase (complex V) is an integral membrane protein complex that forms the channel through which protons cross the inner membrane.

Topic: Biology, Respiration in Plants, NEET
What is F₁ component of ATP synthase (complex V)?

Options:
A A peripheral membrane protein complex that contains the site for oxidation of NADH
B A peripheral membrane protein complex that contains the site for synthesis of ATP from ADP and inorganic phosphate
C An integral membrane protein complex that forms the channel for removal of hydrogen from the system
D An integral membrane protein complex that forms the channel for transport of electrons from one carrier to another

The correct answer is:
A peripheral membrane protein complex that contains the site for synthesis of ATP from ADP and inorganic phosphate

Solution:
The F₁ component of ATP synthase (complex V) is a peripheral membrane protein complex and contains the site for synthesis of ATP from ADP and inorganic phosphate.

Topic: Biology, Respiration in Plants, NEET
What is facilitated by the ciliary movement in the human body?

Options:
A Removal of dust particles and foreign substances inhaled
B Passage of ova through the female reproductive tract
C Movement of limbs, jaws, tongue, etc.
D Both A) and B)

The correct answer is:
Both A) and B)

Solution:
The coordinated movements of cilia in the trachea help in removing dust particles and some of the foreign substances inhaled along with the atmospheric air, and the passage of ova through the female reproductive tract is also facilitated by the ciliary movement.

Topic: Biology, Locomotion and Movement, NEET
What is FALSE?

Options:
A Menarche is the beginning of menstruation.
B Menstruation is the shedding of the endometrial lining.
C Menopause occurs at the beginning of puberty.
D Ovulation occurs under a high titre of LH.

The correct answer is:
Menopause occurs at the beginning of puberty.

Solution:
The regular natural change occurring in the female reproductive system in a cyclical manner is called the menstrual cycle. This cycle helps in getting a female pregnant. Onsent of the menstrual cycle during puberty in a female is referred to as menarche. Menopause marks the end of the menstrual cycle phase in the life of the female. It usually occurs around the age of 43-45. Menstruation is the phase of menstrual cycle where the woman discharges blood and other material from the lining of the uterus. The endometrial lining is shed off. Ovulation is the phase of menstrual cycle where the mature ovum is released from one of the ovaries triggered by high surge of luteinizing hormone.

Topic: Biology, Human Reproduction, NEET
What is female heterogamety?

Options:
A When females produce only one type of gamete
B When females produce two different types of gametes with the same sex chromosomes
C When females produce two different types of gametes with different sex chromosomes
D When females do not produce any gametes

The correct answer is:
When females produce two different types of gametes with different sex chromosomes

Solution:
In female heterogamety, the female produces two different types of gametes with different sex chromosomes. For example, in birds, the female produces eggs with either a Z:chromosome or a W:chromosome.

Topic: Biology, Principles of Inheritance and Variation, NEET
What is fertilisation?

Options:
A The release of semen by the penis into the vagina
B The fusion of a sperm with an ovum
C The process of insemination
D The formation of a diploid zygote

The correct answer is:
The fusion of a sperm with an ovum

Solution:
The process of fusion of a sperm with an ovum is called fertilisation.

Topic: Biology, Human Reproduction, NEET
What is formed in addition to dihydrogen when zinc reacts with aqueous alkali?

Options:
A Water vapor
B Sodium zincate
C Sodium hydroxide
D Oxygen gas

The correct answer is:
Sodium zincate

Solution:
In addition to dihydrogen, sodium zincate is formed when zinc reacts with aqueous alkali.

Topic: Chemistry, Hydrogen, NEET
What is formed in step I of the reaction between tert-butyl bromide and hydroxide ion?

Options:
A Tert-butyl bromide
B Carbocation and bromide ion
C Hydroxide ion
D Tert-butyl alcohol

The correct answer is:
Carbocation and bromide ion

Solution:
In step I, the polarized C—Br bond undergoes slow cleavage to produce a carbocation and a bromide ion.

Topic: Chemistry, Haloalkanes and Haloarenes, NEET
What is formed when a nucleoside is linked to phosphoric acid at the 5¢-position of the sugar moiety?

Options:
A A protein
B An enzyme
C A nucleotide
D A lipid

The correct answer is:
A nucleotide

Solution:
When a nucleoside is linked to phosphoric acid at the 5¢-position of the sugar moiety, it forms a nucleotide.

Topic: Chemistry, Biomolecules, NEET
What is formed when a phosphate group is linked to OH of 5'C of a nucleoside?

Options:
A Dinucleotide
B Polynucleotide chain
C Nucleoside
D Nucleotide (or deoxynucleotide)

The correct answer is:
Nucleotide (or deoxynucleotide)

Solution:
When a phosphate group is linked to OH of 5'C of a nucleoside through a phosphoester linkage, a corresponding nucleotide (or deoxynucleotide depending upon the type of sugar present) is formed.

Topic: Biology, Molecular Basis of Inheritance, NEET
What is formed when a primary aromatic amine is treated with sodium nitrite?

Options:
A Cuprous chloride
B A diazonium salt
C Cuprous bromide
D An organic solvent

The correct answer is:
A diazonium salt

Solution:
When a primary aromatic amine is treated with sodium nitrite, a diazonium salt is formed.

Topic: Chemistry, Haloalkanes and Haloarenes, NEET
What is formed when acids and bases are mixed in the right proportion?

Options:
A Gases
B Water
C Salts
D Acids

The correct answer is:
Salts

Solution:
The paragraph states that when acids and bases are mixed in the right proportion, they react with each other to give salts.

Topic: Chemistry, Ionic Equilibrium, NEET
What is formed when both nitrogen and sulfur are present in an organic compound?

Options:
A Sodium acetate
B Sodium nitroprusside
C Sodium thiocyanate
D Sodium cyanide

The correct answer is:
Sodium thiocyanate

Solution:
If both nitrogen and sulfur are present in an organic compound, sodium thiocyanate is formed.

Topic: Chemistry, General Organic Chemistry, NEET
What is formed when excess carbon dioxide is passed through lime water?

Options:
A Calcium carbonate
B Calcium hydroxide
C Calcium bicarbonate
D Calcium chloride

The correct answer is:
Calcium bicarbonate

Solution:
Excess carbon dioxide reacts with calcium carbonate to form calcium bicarbonate.

Topic: Chemistry, s Block Elements, NEET
What is formed when iron(II) ions are oxidized to iron(III) ions in the test for nitrogen?

Options:
A Sodium sulfate
B Sodium cyanide
C Iron(III) hexacyanidoferrate(II)
D Sodium hexacyanidoferrate(II)

The correct answer is:
Iron(III) hexacyanidoferrate(II)

Solution:
When iron(II) ions are oxidized to iron(III) ions, they react with sodium hexacyanidoferrate(II) to produce iron(III) hexacyanidoferrate(II), which is Prussian blue in color.

Topic: Chemistry, General Organic Chemistry, NEET
What is formed when PH3reacts with an acid?

Options:
A PH4+
B PH2+
C PH
D PH3+

The correct answer is:
PH3+

Solution:
Correct Option is : (D)
PH3+

Topic: Chemistry, p Block Elements (Group 13 & 14), NEET
What is formed when SO3is passed through water?

Options:
A H2SO4
B H2SO3
C H2S2O7
D H2S

The correct answer is:
H2SO4

Solution:
Correct Option is : (A)
H2SO4

Topic: Chemistry, p Block Elements (Group 13 & 14), NEET
What is formed when sulphur dioxide reacts with water?

Options:
A Sulphuric acid
B Sulphurous acid
C Hydrochloric acid
D Nitric acid

The correct answer is:
Sulphurous acid

Solution:
Sulphurous acid

Topic: Chemistry, p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18), NEET
What is found in the capsule of the moss sporophyte?

Options:
A Spores
B Antheridia
C Archegonia
D Rhizoids

The correct answer is:
Spores

Solution:
The capsule of the moss sporophyte contains spores.

Topic: Biology, Plant Kingdom, NEET
What is fragmentation in asexual reproduction?

Options:
A The process of dividing into two halves
B The process of dividing into distinct pieces that grow into adults
C The process of dividing by mitosis
D None of the above

The correct answer is:
The process of dividing into distinct pieces that grow into adults

Solution:
In some organisms, if the body breaks into distinct pieces, each fragment grows into an adult capable of producing offspring. This is known as fragmentation, a mode of asexual reproduction.

Topic: Biology, Reproduction in Organisms, NEET
What is fragmentation?

Options:
A The process of breaking down detritus into smaller particles
B The process of breaking down detritus into inorganic substances
C The process of breaking down detritus into nitrogen
D The process of breaking down detritus into humus

The correct answer is:
The process of breaking down detritus into smaller particles

Solution:
Fragmentation refers to the process in which detritivores break down detritus into smaller particles.

Topic: Biology, Ecosystem, NEET
What is Friends of the Arcata Marsh (FOAM)?

Options:
A A group of citizens responsible for the upkeep and safeguarding of the waste treatment project in ArcatA)
B A group of scientists responsible for the development of the waste treatment project in ArcatA)
C A group of environmentalists responsible for the protection of the marshes in Arcata.
D A group of politicians responsible for the funding of the waste treatment project in Arcata.

The correct answer is:
A group of citizens responsible for the upkeep and safeguarding of the waste treatment project in ArcatA)

Solution:
Friends of the Arcata Marsh (FOAM) is a citizens group responsible for the upkeep and safeguarding of the waste treatment project in Arcata.

Topic: Biology, Environmental Issues, NEET
What is gametogenesis?

Options:
A Process of death
B Process of formation of the two types of gametes
C Process of formation of the male gamete
D None of the above

The correct answer is:
Process of formation of the two types of gametes

Solution:
Gametogenesis refers to the process of formation of the two types of gametes – male and female.

Topic: Biology, Reproduction in Organisms, NEET
What is geitonogamy?

Options:
A Transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma of the same flower
B Transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma of another flower of the same plant
C Transfer of pollen grains from anther to the stigma of a different plant
D Transfer of pollen grains from anther to the stigma of a plant of a different species

The correct answer is:
Transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma of another flower of the same plant

Solution:
Geitonogamy refers to the transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma of another flower of the same plant. Although it is functionally cross-pollination involving a pollinator, genetically it is similar to autogamy because the pollen grains come from the same plant.

Topic: Biology, Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants, NEET
What is gene therapy?

Options:
A A therapy that involves delivery of a normal gene into an individual or embryo to treat a disease
B A therapy that involves removal of a defective gene from an individual or embryo to treat a disease
C A therapy that involves correction of a disease by introducing drugs in a person's body
D A therapy that involves correction of a disease by increasing the immunity of a person

The correct answer is:
A therapy that involves delivery of a normal gene into an individual or embryo to treat a disease

Solution:
Gene therapy involves delivery of a normal gene into an individual or embryo to take over the function of and compensate for the non-functional gene.

Topic: Biology, Biotechnology and Its Applications, NEET
What is Gene therapy used for?

Options:
A To treat hereditary diseases
B To increase crop yields
C To serve as models for human diseases
D To reduce post-harvest losses

The correct answer is:
To treat hereditary diseases

Solution:
Gene therapy is used to treat diseases, especially hereditary diseases, by inserting genes into an individual's cells and tissues.

Topic: Biology, Biotechnology and Its Applications, NEET
What is gene therapy?

Options:
A A treatment method for cancer
B A collection of methods for correction of a gene defect
C A vaccine for genetic diseases
D A surgical procedure for genetic diseases

The correct answer is:
A collection of methods for correction of a gene defect

Solution:
Gene therapy is a collection of methods that allows correction of a gene defect that has been diagnosed in a child/embryo.

Topic: Biology, Biotechnology and Its Applications, NEET
What is Genetic Diversity?

Options:
A The diversity of a single species at the genetic level over its distributional range.
B The diversity of species at the genetic level.
C The combined diversity of macromolecules within cells.
D The combined diversity of biomes.

The correct answer is:
The diversity of a single species at the genetic level over its distributional range.

Solution:
Genetic diversity refers to the diversity of a single species at the genetic level over its distributional range.

Topic: Biology, Biodiversity and its Conservation, NEET