In this Article, We would like to study about the Various Subdivision of Biology. Biology is a branch of science in which we study about living things. its scope is very vast and it has many specialized branches, these branches are called subdivisions of biology.
Aristotle
He was a Greek philosopher of a western philosophy. He was the teacher of world conqueror Alexander. Aristotle composed the treatise “Politics” describing the principles of state. In the book “History of Animals”, Aristotle described more than 500 animals, due to which Aristotle was called the father of Zoology. Plato’s disciple Aristotle composed subjects like physics, biology, drama, music, logic, political science, poetry, etc.
Relation with biology
Aristotle was the first to start making a list of different species of animals in the world. Currently, the concept of IUCN’s Red Data Book is taken from Aristotle’s “History of Animals”.
Sub division of Biology MCQs
Q1. The following facts are about which great personality?
- he was a Greek philosopher
- He is assumed to be the father of zoology
- He expressed his views about different aspects of the life of plants and animals.
i) Aristotle
ii) Theophrastus
iii) Patanjali
iv) Lamarck
Q2. The following facts are about which great personality?
- He wrote the book Historica Plantarum.
- He was a famous Greek philosopher
- He is assumed to be the father of botany
i) Aristotle
ii) Theophrastus
iii) Patanjali
iv) Lamarck
Q3. It is an essential component of our food and is called the fuel of our body.
i) Carbohydrates
ii) Protein
iii) Fat
iv) Vitamins
Q4. It is a natural sugar and it is found in milk.
i) Glucose
ii) Fructose
iii) Maltose
iv) Sucrose
Q5. It is a monosaccharide sugar and it provides quick energy to the body.
i) Glucose
ii) Fructose
iii) Maltose
iv) Sucrose
Q6. What should be given to an athlete who is tired due to excessive running?
i) Protein
ii) Carbohydrates
iii) Fat
iv) Vitamins
Q7. 20 amino acids are needed to make proteins. How many of the 20 amino acids are synthesized in the liver?
i) 18
ii) 15
iii) 12
iv)10
Q8. It acts as a catalyst in biological systems and is made up of proteins.
i) Lichens
ii) Mosses
iii) Enzymes
iv) Glucose
Q9. Animal horns and human nails are made of it, it is a hard protein.
i) Carotene
ii) Lichens
iii) Nicotine
iv) Vitamins
Q10. It protects our body from various types of diseases and does not give energy to our body?
i) Proteins
ii) Carbohydrates
iii) Fat
iv) Vitamins
Q11. The following facts are about which great personality?
- He wrote the book Historica Animalium
- He was a Greek philosopher
- He developed biology in the form of systematic knowledge
i) Aristotle
ii) Theophrastus
iii) Patanjali
iv) Lamarck
Q12. This vitamin is found in fat, it is stored in the liver and its deficiency causes night blindness.
i) Vitamin A
ii) Vitamin B
iii) Vitamin C
iv) Vitamin D
Q13. This vitamin is soluble in water and cobalt is found in it.
i) Vitamin B6
ii) Vitamin B1
iii) Vitamin B12
iv) Vitamin B4
Q14. It is a vitamin which is soluble in water, Amla is its best source and due to its deficiency the gums of the teeth bleed.
i) Vitamin A
ii) Vitamin D
iii) Vitamin B
iv) Vitamin C
Q15. Choose the correct option based on the facts given below?
- It is the simplest land plant
- It grows in moist place, cool place and shady place
- These are called amphibians of the plant world and they act as indicators of environmental pollution.
i) Lichens
ii) Mosses
iii) Lichens and Mosses both
iv) None of these
Q16. Choose the correct option based on the facts given below?
- he was a great doctor
- He is considered the originator of the Charaka Samhita.
- Yoga Sutras, the basic texts of Yoga Darshan was his main contribution.
i) Vedvyas
ii) Charak
iii) Patanjali
iv) Panini
Q17. Consider the following statements about the Asiatic wild Ass. Consider the following statements about the Asiatic wild Ass?
a. They are found in the Rann of Kutch in Gujarat.
b. They ar included in the near threatened group of the IUCN.
c. They can run at the speed of 70-80 km/h.
Correct statements are…?
i) a and b
ii) b and c
iii) c and a
iv) All statements are correct.
Q18. Consider the following statements about the Biosphere reserve in India.
a. There can be one or more than one National park inside a Biosphere reserve.
b. Largest Biosphere reserve of India is located in Gujarat.
c. Panchmarhi biosphere reserve is the smallest Biosphere reserve in India .
Correct statements are…?
i) a and b
ii) b and c
iii) c and a
iv) All statements are correct.
Q19. Consider the following statements
a. Fungi are saprotrophs.
b. The mode of Nutrition of Bacteria can be either Autotrophic or heterotrophic.
c. Plants used chlorophyll for photosynthesis.
Correct statements are…?
i) a and b
ii) b and c
iii) c and a
iv) All statements are correct.
Q20. Correct statements are…?
a. Adaptation is the process of natural selection that fits organism to their environment.
b. Adaptation is the main reason of large scale Biological diversity.
c. Botanical Garden is a site for in-situ method of conservation of flora.
i) a and b
ii) b and c
iii) c and a
iv) All statements are correct.
Q21. Lion-tailed macaque is the in which category in the Conservative list of IUCN?
i) Extinct
ii) Threatened
iii) Endangered
iv) Critically endangered
Q22. Which of the following is not true?
i) Yeast is a fungus
ii) It is a flowerless plant
iii) It cannot be divided into root stem and stem.
iv) It is a major source of Vitamin C.
Q23. Which of the following is not true about chlorophyll?
i) It is a waxy proteinaceous chemical substance
ii) It is compared to human haemoglobin and 90% iron is found in it.
iii) It helps in photosynthesis process by absorbing energy from sunlight
iv) Magnesium is found in it 2.6%
Q24. Which of the following is not true about Vitamin A?
i) It was discovered in 1913
ii) Its chemical name is retinol.
iii) it is fat soluble
iv) Its deficiency causes goitre.
Q25. Which of the following is not true about Coronavirus?
i) Corona means crown
ii) It causes disease in mammals and birds
iii) It affects the respiratory system
iv) WHO named it Wuhan virus
Q26. Identify the cold blooded animal from the options given below?
i) Vulture
ii) Fish
iii) Cow
iv) Pig
Q27. Identify the warm blooded animal from the options given below?
i) Cat
ii) Snakes
iii) Fish
iv) Alligators
Q28. Which of the following pollutants causing mental illness?
i) Lead in vehicle exhaust
ii) Carbon Mono Oxide in vehicle exhaust
iii) Nitrous Oxide in vehicle exhaust
iv) Mercury in vehicle exhaust
Q29. Carbon monoxide is the most dangerous air pollutant because…?
i) It causes mental illness
ii) It causes respiratory diseases
iii) It combines with haemoglobin to form Carboxyhemoglobin.
iv) It is an important greenhouse gas
Q30. Which of the following is not true about Vitamin B12?
i) Its chemical name is cobalamin.
ii) It is necessary for the formation of red blood cells
iii) It is also called anti stress vitamin.
iv) Its deficiency causes rickets