MP Higher Secondary Biology Teacher Selection Exam

Date: 29th September 2025

1. Asexual spores are produced in:
   A. Cleistothecia
   B. Perithecia
   C. Apothecia
   D. Pycnidia
   Correct Answer: D. Pycnidia
2. Fungi having only an asexual stage are classified under:
   A. Deuteromycotina
   B. Zygomycotina
   C. Ascomycotina
   D. Basidiomycotina
   Correct Answer: A. Deuteromycotina
3. DNA replication occurs during:
   A. Mitosis
   B. Meiosis
   C. Gametogenesis
   D. None of these
   Correct Answer: A. Mitosis
4. Which of the following is considered the smallest microorganism?
   A. Fungi
   B. Bacteria
   C. Algae
   D. Mycoplasma
   Correct Answer: D. Mycoplasma
5. Gene exchange (crossing over) occurs during:
   A. Leptotene
   B. Zygotene
   C. Pachytene
   D. Diplotene
   Correct Answer: C. Pachytene