Biology GK Questions Quiz-65

1281.The tree popularly known as ‘Green Gold’, but which is an ecological disaster, is (1) Banyan (2) Peepal (3) Eucalyptus (4) None of these Answer: 1281.(3) Several trees such as Neem, bamboo, eucalyptus, etc., are known as ‘green gold.’ Eucalyptus is called green gold because of its widespread use in the international wood products and pulp industry. However, the eucalyptus tree has been accused of being an environmental disaster with its thirst for water and propensity towards soil depletion. Besides, it is host to Cryptococcus’s, a fungus that attacks the human nervous system. 1282.Which one of the following is not an artificial sweetener ? (1) Fructose  (2) Saccharin (3) Sucralose  (4) Aspartame Answer: 1282.(1) Some of the examples of artificial sweeteners include: acesulfame K, aspartame, neotame, saccharin, sucralose, etc. Fructose is a natural simple sugar found in fruits, honey, and vegetables. It is one of the three dietary monosaccharides, along with glucose and galactose. 1283.Which one …