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Home/PYQs/General Science & Technology/Biology - Human Body

Biology - Human Body — UPSC Previous Year Questions

33 previous year questions • General Science & Technology • 1995–2024

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UPSC 2001

Consider the following hormones: 1. Adrenaline 2. Insulin 3. Thyroxine. Which of these hormones is/are released during stress conditions in humans?

Practice 33 UPSC previous year questions on Biology - Human Body from General Science & Technology. These questions span from 1995 to 2024, covering key concepts frequently tested in the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination. Each question includes a detailed explanation to help you understand the underlying concept.

Year-wise Distribution

2024: 1 Q2009: 1 Q2006: 4 Qs2005: 2 Qs2004: 3 Qs2003: 2 Qs2002: 3 Qs2001: 5 Qs2000: 4 Qs1998: 2 Qs1997: 3 Qs1996: 2 Qs1995: 1 Q

Sample Questions

  1. Consider the following hormones: 1. Adrenaline 2. Insulin 3. Thyroxine. Which of these hormones is/are released during stress conditions in humans?(UPSC 2001)
  2. Which one of the following is NOT a digestive enzyme in the human system?(UPSC 2003)
  3. Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?(UPSC 2002)
  4. Which one of the following is synthesised in human body that dilates blood vessels and increases blood flow?(UPSC 2024)
  5. Consider the following statements: 1. The smallest blood vessels which are one-cell thick, are called capillaries 2. All mammals have a four-chambered heart 3. Blood clotting involves conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(UPSC 2009)