UPSC Prelims 2000 · General Studies
Question 120: Science and Technology
Match List I (Endocrine glands) with List II (Hormones secreted) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: List I I. Gonads II. Pituitary III. Pancreas IV. Adrenal List II A) Insulin B) Progesterone C) Growth hormones D) Cortisone Codes:
AnswerThe answer is (c).
The gonads (ovary and testis) secrete sex hormones, including progesterone from the ovary. The pituitary secretes growth hormone, among others, and is called the master gland. The pancreas secretes insulin from its islet cells. The adrenal cortex secretes cortisone and other steroid hormones. Learn the gland and its best-known hormone together.
- I. Gonads: progesterone (B).
- II. Pituitary: growth hormones (C).
- III. Pancreas: insulin (A).
- IV. Adrenal: cortisone (D).
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Gets all four wrong.
- (b) Puts the pancreas with cortisone and the adrenal with insulin, both wrong.
- (c) Right: gonads-progesterone, pituitary-growth hormone, pancreas-insulin, adrenal-cortisone.
- (d) Puts the gonads with growth hormone and the pituitary with progesterone, both wrong.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2000, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.