1691: Which one of the following is cultivated by transplanting seedlings ?

(a) Maize
(b) Sorghum
(c) Onion
(d) Soyabean
1692: In the context of ecosystem productivity, marine upwelling zones are important as they increase the marine productivity by bringing the

1. decomposer microorganisms to the surface.

2. nutrients to the surface.

3. bottom-dwelling organisms to the surface.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 3 only
1693: Consider the following States :

I. Gujarat

II. Karnataka

III. Maharashtra

IV. Tamil Nadu.

The descending order of these States with reference to their level of Per Capita Net State Domestic Product is

(a) I, III, IV, II
(b) III, I, II, IV
(c) I, III, II, IV
(d) III, I, IV, II
1694: Which one of the following scripts of ancient India was written from right to left?

(a) Brahmi

(b) Nandnagari

(c) Sharada

(d) Kharoshti
1695: Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Viruses lack enzymes necessary for the generation of energy.

2. Viruses can be cultured in any synthetic medium.

3. Viruses are transmitted from one organism to another by biological vectors only.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

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