What are the reasons for the people’s resistance to the introduction of BT brinjal in India? 1. Bt brinjal has been created by inserting a gene from a soil fungus into its genome. 2. The seeds of Bt brinjal are terminator seeds and therefore, the farmers have to buy the seeds before every season from the seed companies. 3. There is an apprehension that the consumption of Bt brinjal may have adverse impact on health. 4. There is some concern that the introduction of BT brinjal may have adverse effect on the biodiversity. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Exam Year: 2012
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Correct Answer:
(c)
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Consider the following agricultural practices:
1. Contour bunding
2. Relay cropping
3. Zero tillage
In the context of global climate change, which of the above helps/help in carbon sequestration/storage in the soil?Correct Answer:
(b)
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Consider the following statements: If there were no phenomenon of capillarity 1. it would be difficult to use a kerosene lamp 2. one would not be able to use a straw to consume a soft drink 3. the blotting paper would paper would fail to function 4. the big trees that we see around would not have grown on the earth Which of the following statements given above are correct?
Correct Answer:
(b)
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The increasing amount of carbon dioxide in the air is slowly raising the temperature of the atmosphere, because it absorbs
Correct Answer:
(d)
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The endeavour of Janani Suraksha yojana programme is 1. to promote institutional deliveries 2. to provide monetary assistance to the mother to meet the cost of delivery 3. to provide for wage loss due to pregnancy and confinements Which of the statements given above is/are correct
Correct Answer:
(a)
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What would happen if phytoplankton of an ocean is completely destroyed for some reason?
1. The ocean as a carbon sink would be adversely affected.
2. The food chains in the ocean would be adversely affected.
3. The density of ocean water would drastically decrease.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:Correct Answer:
(a)
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To meet its rapidly growing energy demand, some opine that India should pursue research and development on thorium as the future fuel of nuclear energy. In this context, what advantage does thorium hold over uranium?
1. Thorium is far more abundant in nature than uranium.
2. On the basis of per unit mass of mined mineral, thorium can generate more energy compared to natural uranium.
3. Thorium produces less harmful waste compared to uranium.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct Answer:
(d)
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With reference to consumer’s rights/privileges under the provision of law in India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Consumers are empowered to take samples for food testing 2. When a consumer files a complaint in any consumer forum, no fee is required to be paid. 3. In case of death of a consumer, his/her legal heir can file a complaint in the consumer forum on his/her behalf.
Correct Answer:
(c)
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Lead, ingested or inhaled, is a health hazard. After the addition of lead to petrol has been banned, what still are the sources of lead poisoning? 1. Smelting units 2. Pens and pencils 3. Paints 4. Hair oils and cosmetics Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct Answer:
(b)
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Consider the following specific stages of demographic transition associated with economic development:
1. Low birth rate with low death rate
2. High birth rate with high death rate
3. High birth rate with low death rateSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct Answer:
(c)