Prelims

Lathyrism is caused by excessive consumption of

Barium in a suitable form is administered to patients before an X-ray examination of the stomach, because

Endoscopy, a technique used to explore the stomach or other inner parts of the body is based on the phenomenon of

Consider the following statements : I. If a person looks at a coin which is in a bucket of water, the coin will appear to be closer than it really is. II. If a person under water looks at a coin above the water surface, the coin will appear to be at a higher level than it really it. Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

For which one of the following is capillarity not the only reason ?

Consider the following statements regarding a motor car battery : I. The voltage is usually 12 V. II. Electrolyte used is hydrochloric acid. III. Electrodes are lead and copper. IV. Capacity is expressed in ampere-hour. Which of the above statements are correct ?

Which one of the following genetic diseases is sex-linked ?

Match List I (Quantity) with List II (Units) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists

Indian farmers are unhappy over the introduction of “Terminator Seed Technology” because the seeds produced by this technology are expected to

Which one of the following scholars suggests the earth’s origin from gases and dust particles ?