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GS Biology questions with answers enhance your general science knowledge, especially for exams like SSC, Railways, and UPSC. Biology is an important branch of general science that deals with the study of life, organisms, and their vital processes. These general science questions and answers cover topics such as cells, human anatomy, genetics, and ecology — frequently asked in competitive exams. Practicing these questions helps you understand biological concepts clearly and boosts your score in the general awareness section. Strengthen your science fundamentals and prepare effectively for multiple-choice questions in upcoming tests.

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231. Epithelial tissue with thin flat cells appearing like packed tiles occur on

  • Inner lining of stomach
  • Inner lining of fallopian tube
  • Inner lining of cheek
  • Outer surface of ovary
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232. The actively dividing layer of columnar cells in the epidermis of man is called

  • Stratum granulosum
  • Stratum lucidum
  • Stratum malpighi
  • Stratum corneum
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233. Horns of most mammals are composed of

  • Bones
  • Cartilage
  • Keratin
  • Chitin
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234. Mammary glands are modified

  • Sebaceous gland
  • Sweat gland
  • Oil gland
  • Lymph gland
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235. Which of the following tissue has matrix, which is the source of its structural and functional performances?

  • Connective tissue
  • Muscular tissue
  • Nervous tissue
  • Epithelial tissue
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236. Ground substances and fibers in the connective tissue are secretory products of

  • Mast cells
  • Reticular cells
  • Plasma cells
  • Fibroblasts
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237. The camel’s hump is composed of a tissue that provides water when oxidized

  • Skeletal
  • Areolar
  • Muscular
  • Adipose
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238. The white fibrous tissue occurs in

  • Ligaments
  • Cartilage
  • Tendons
  • Bone
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239. Ligaments are made up of

  • White fibers and some yellow elastic fibers
  • White fibers only
  • Yellow fibers only
  • Yellow fibers and muscle fibers
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240. The major constituent of vertebrate bone is

  • Calcium phosphate
  • Potassium hydroxide
  • Sodium chloride
  • Calcium carbonate
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