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1. Antibiotics are mostly obtained from -Asked in Assistant Engineer (AE) Exam 2013
2. Typhoid disease is caused byAsked in law officier 2025
3. Typhoid is caused by which vector?Asked in J.E (Electrical 2020) 2020 · RO ARO Mains 2021
4. The antibiotic penicillin is produced byAsked in Government Polytechnic Lecturer Group B Exam 2015 16 2015
5. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Mucormycosis? 1. It is an invasive systemic, immune- metabolic infection. 2. This is a very common human infection also earlier called zygomycosis. 3. Mucormycosis is caused by multiple different fungal species including Mucor, Rhizopus and Rhizomucor. 4. All humans are exposed to their spores on almost daily basis.Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2022
6. Consider the following statements about Yeast: 1. 2. Yeast can make pseudomycelium. 3. Yeast reproduces asexually by budding. 4. Yeast is a facultative anaerobe. 5. All yeasts are dimorphic. 6. All yeasts are pathogenic. Which of the above statements are correct?Asked in HAS Prelims 2021
7. 46 Consider the following statements about Yeast : 1. Yeast are fungi. 2. Yeast can form pseudomycelium. 3. Yeast reproduce asexually by budding. 4. Yeasts are facultative anaerobes. 5. All Yeasts are dimorphic. 6. All Yeasts are pathogenic. Which of the above are correct ?Asked in HAS Prelims 2021
8. An endobiotic fungus isAsked in WBCS Main Paper 4 2022
9. “Clamp connection” is found in which genera of plant pathogen ?Asked in Agri. Officer 2020
10. In which of the following fungi zoospore are formed inside vesicles ?Asked in Agri. Officer 2020
11. Chinese Caterpillar Fungus (also known as Himalayan Viagra) has been included in the Red List of 'International Union for Conservation of Nature'. What is its scientific name?Asked in acf 2019
12. Lichens are formed due to the symbiotic association of A) moss and fungi B) bacteria and fungi C) algae and fungi D) None of theseAsked in ASSISTANT AUDIT OFFICER 2017 18 2017
13. Which fungus grows on a bread?Asked in Assistant Engineer (AE) Exam 2013
14. The reaction involved in baking bread and brewing alcohol is facilitated by :Asked in lower devision clerk 2025
15. The method of reproduction in Rhizopus (a fungus) is :Asked in lower devision clerk 2025
16. Mode of nutrition in fungi:Asked in lower devision clerk 2025
17. Mucormycosis disease is caused by the :Asked in Forest Range Officer Exam 2021
18. Fungus growth on organic object taken place in the presence of - - (A) High humidity - (B) High temperature above 60°C - (C) Moderate temperature (30°C - 40°C) - (D) Stagnant air Code -Asked in Department Recruitment 2024 (Chemist) 2024
19. Two common gungal diseases of wheat are:Asked in RPSC RAS Prelims 1996
20. Captafol is a/anAsked in Food Safety Officer 2019
21. Karnal bunt disease of wheat gives foul smell in the field due to presence of volatile compoundAsked in Food Safety Officer 2022
22. The Black rust disease of wheat is caused byAsked in Assistant Prosecuting Officer (APO) Exam 2009
23. Kamal Bunt is a disease ofAsked in RO ARO pre 2016
24. "Athlete's foot" is a skin disease caused byAsked in UPSC Geoscientist 2023
25. “Athlete’s Foot” is a disease caused byAsked in UPPCS Prelims 2001