2966: 'RNA interference (RNAi)' technology has gained popularity in the last few years. Why?
1. It is used in developing gene silencing therapies.
2. It can be used in developing therapies for the treatment of cancer.
3. It can be used to develop hormone replacement therapies.
3. It can be used to produce crop plants that are resistant to viral pathogens.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 4
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1 and 4 only
2967: Consider the following statements:
1. The Reserve Bank of India manages and services Government of India Securities but not any State Government Securities.
2. Treasury bills are issued by the Government of India and there are no treasury bills issued by the State Governments.
3. Treasury bills offer are issued at a discount from the par value. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 Only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2968: Caldera is a feature associated with
(a) Volcanoes
(b) Earthquakes
(c) Folding of rocks
(d) Faulting of mountains
2969: India is regarded as a country With "Demographic Dividend" This is due to
(a) Its high population in the age group of 15-64 years
(b) Its high population in the age group below 15 years
(c) Its high population in the age group above 65 years
(d) Its high total population
2970: Assertion :
The word minority is not defined in the Constitution of India.
Reason :
The Minorities Commission is not a constitutional body.
In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct ?
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true