1606: "Sufi Sect" originated and developed in:

(a) Christianity

(b) Islam

(c) Hinduism

(d) Zoroastrianism
1607: With reference to Swadeshi Movement, consider the following statements:

1. It contributed to the revival of the indigenous artisan crafts and industries.
2. The National Council of Education was established as a part of Swadeshi Movement.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1608: Consider the following:

1. Electromagnetic radiation
2. Geothermal energy
3. Gravitational force
4. Plate movements
5. Rotation of the earth
6. Revolution of the earth

Which of the above are responsible for bringing dynamic changes in the surface of the earth?

(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) 1, 3, 5 and 6 only
(c) 2, 4, 5 and 6 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
1609: To check the expansion of Thar desert which of the following measures should be used?

(a) Construction of dams

(b) Afforestation

(c) Construction of canals

(d) Artificial rain
1610: Match List I (Scientists) with List II (Achievement) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List I (Scientists)
A. Arber and Smith
B. Feldman
C. Mullis
D. Temin and Baltimore

List II (Achievement)
1. Developed transgenic plants with Agrobacterium T-DNA
2. Discovered endonucleares
3. Discovered reverse transcriptase
4. Discovered polymerase chain reaction

Codes:
A B C D
(a) 2 1 4 3
(b) 1 2 4 3
(c) 2 1 3 4
(d) 1 2 3 4