Railway Science (Biology-Scientific Names)

Total Questions: 8

1. Botanical name of banyan tree is [RRB NTPC CBT - I (30/12/2020) Evening]

Correct Answer: (a) Ficus benghalensis
Solution:

Ficus benghalensis (Indian banyan) - It comes under the moraceae family and Rosales order. Ficus religiosa (Peepal tree) belongs to the moraceae family. Ocimum tenuiflomm (Tulsi plant) is used to treat bronchitis, the leaves and seeds are used to treat malaria, and extracts can be used for stomach ulcers and eye diseases. Azadirachta indica (Neem Tree) belongs to the meliaceae family and is used as a natural medicine, pesticide and fertilizer.

2. What is the botanical name of common wheat? [RRB NTPC CBT - I (20/01/2021) Morning]

Correct Answer: (c) Triticum Aestivum
Solution:

Brassica Campestris (Field Mustard). Hibiscus Rosa Sinensis (China Rose). Zea Mays (Corn). Some other Botanical Names - Curcuma longa (Turmeric), Solanum tuberosum (Potato), Mangifera indica (Mango), Citrus limon (Lemon), Gossypium herbaceum (Cotton), Musa paradisiaca (Banana), Malus domestica (Apple), Pisum sativum (Green pea), Syzygium aromaticum (Clove), Allium sativum (Garlic), Zingiber officinale (Ginger), Punica granatum (Pomegranate), Phyllanthus Emblica (Amla).

3. Who gave the term ‘homo sapiens'? [RRB NTPC CBT - I (20/01/2021) Morning]

Correct Answer: (a) C. Linnaeus
Solution:

Carl Linnaeus (The Father of Modern Taxonomy) - Introduced the system of binomial nomenclature. Darwin - The architect of the “Theory of evolution” by natural selection. G.J. Mendal (Father of Genetics) - Developed three principles of inheritance that described the transmission of genetic traits. Stanley Miller - An American chemist who made landmark experiments in the origin of life.

4. Rana Tigrina is the scientific name of which animal? [RRB NTPC CBT - I (27/01/2021) Evening]

Correct Answer: (d) Frog
Solution:

Scientific name : Leopard (Panthera pardus), Tiger (Panthera Tigris), Wolf (Canis Lupus), Ant (Formicidae), Cockroach (Blattodea), Cow (Bos taurus), Housefly (Musca domestica), Parrot (Psittaciformes).

5. Butea monosperma is the botanical name of which plant that is native to the Indian subcontinent? [RRB NTPC CBT - I ( 28/01/2021) Morning]

Correct Answer: (b) Palash
Solution:

Other Plants and their Botanical name : Ficus Religiosa - Peepal, Azadirachta indica - Neem, Albizia lebbeck - Shrish. Botanical Name (Started by Carolus Linnaeus) - It is a formal scientific name conforming to the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature.

6. What is the generic name given to members of the cat family? [RRB NTPC CBT - I (28/01/2021) Morning]

Correct Answer: (a) Feline
Solution:

The cat (Felis Catus) is a domestic species of small carnivorous mammal. Felidae Animal : Cat, Caracal, Lion, Serval, Leopard, Tiger, Lynxes, Jaguar, Cheetah, Panthera, Cougar. Caprine : Sheep, Ovis, Goat, Chamois, Caprini, Oreamnos, Pyrenean chamois, Serows, Nilgiri tahr.
Canine (Dog family): German Shepherd, Labrador Retriever, Siberian Husky, Bulldog, Golden Retriever, Pomeranian. Bovine (Cow family) : Cattle, Bison, Domestic yak, Domestic water buffalo, Bos, Bubalus.

7. What is the scientific name of India’s national bird, the Indian peacock? [RRB NTPC CBT - I (23/07/2021) Morning]

Correct Answer: (d) Pavo Cristatus
Solution:

Scientific Name : National Flower (Lotus) - Nelumbo nucifera, National Tree (Indian Banyan) - Ficus benghalensis, National Fruit (Mango) - Mangifera indica, National Aquatic Animal (Ganges River Dolphin) - Platanista gangetica, National Animal (Royal Bengal Tiger) - Panthera Tigris.

8. _______ is the common name for Ascaris. [RRB Group D 01/10/2018 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (c) Roundworm
Solution:

Ascaris, scientifically known as Ascaris lumbricoides, is a large parasitic roundworm that infects the small intestine of humans. Pinworm (Enterobius vermicularis) is a small, thin, white roundworm that resides in the human colon and rectum.