Biology GK Questions Quiz-60

1181.The fleshy thalamus is edible in (1) Apple  (2) Tomato (3) Orange  (4) Mango Answer: 1181.(1) Apple is a pome, a simple, fleshy but false fruit as it is surrounded by a fleshy thalamus which is edible while actual fruit lies within. Other examples are pear, loquat, etc. 1182.The sense of balance is achieved by : (1) Cerebrum equilibrium (2) Thalamus equilibrium (3) Cerebellum equilibrium (4) Spinal chord equilibrium Answer: 1182.(3) The cerebellum equilibrium controls the aspects of balance, equilibrium, and muscle tone, which are factors that provide for smooth movement and activity. Electrical impulses from the cerebellum stimulate muscles that are responsible for voluntary movement, and it works in coordination with the motor cortices of the cerebrum for this overall function. 1183.Which of the following fuels causes minimum environmental pollution ? (1) Kerosene  (2) Diesel (3) Coal  (4) Hydrogen Answer: 1183.(4) Most of environmental (air) pollution results from the burning of fossil fuels, suc…