1041: Which one of the following organisms can serve as a bio-fertilizer for rice crop?

(a) Blue green algae
(b) Rhizobium sp
(c) Mycorrhizal fungi
(d) Azotobacter sp
1042: Which of the following pairs are correctly matched ?

I. Increase in foreign exchange reserves : Monetary expansion

II. Low import growth rate in India : Recession in Indian Industry

III. Euro-issues : Shares held by Indian companies in European countries

IV. Portfolio investment : Foreign institutional investors

Select the correct answer by using the following codes :

Codes :

(a) I, II and IV

(b) III and IV

(c) I, II and III

(d) I, II, III and IV
1043: Consider the following conditions of sick human body

1. Swollen lymph nodes
2. Sweating at night
3. Loss of memory
4. Loss of weight

Which of these are the symptoms of AIDS?

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
1044: With reference to the evolution of living organisms, which one of the following sequences is correct?

(a) Salamander - Python - Kangaroo
(b) Octopus - Dolphin - Shark
(c) Pangolin - Tortoise - Hawk
(d) Frog - Crab - Prawn
1045: Consider the following statements:

1. Non-function of lachrymal gland is an important symptom of deficiency of Vitamin A.

2. Deficiency of Vitamin B1 can lead to indigestion and heart enlargement.

3. Vitamin C deficiency can lead to pain in the muscles.

4. Deficiency of Vitamin D causes increased loss of Ca++ in urine.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4