3251: Which one of the following is NOT an astronomical object?
(a) Pulsar
(b) Brittle Star
(c) Black hole
(d) Quasar
3252: Mon 863 is a variety of maize. It was in the news for the following reason
(a) It is a genetically modified variety which is pest resistant
(b) It is a genetically modified dwarf variety which is resistant to drought
(c) It is a genetically modified variety with ten times higher protein content than regular maize crop
(d) It is a genetically modified variety used exclusively for bio-fuel production
3253: Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists :
List I---------------------------------------List II
(Libraries)---------------------------------- (Locations)
I. Saraswati Mahal Library------------------- (A) Patna
II. Library of Tibetan Work and Archives------ (B) Dharamsala
III. Raza Library-------------------------------(C) Thanjavur
IV. Khuda Baksh Oriental Public Library--------- (D) Rampur
Codes :
(a) I-C, II-B, III-D, IV-A
(b) I-C, II-B, III-A, IV-D
(c) I-B, II-C, III-A, IV-D
(d) I-B, II-C, III-D, IV-A
3254: Consider the following agricultural practices :
1. Contour bunding
2. Relay cropping
3. Zero tillage
In the context of global climate change, which of the above helps/help in carbon sequestration / storage in the soil?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None of them
3255: The Rowlatt Act aimed at
(a) compulsory economic support to war efforts
(b) imprisonment without trial and summary procedures for trial
(c) suppression of the Khilafat Movement
(d) imposition of restrictions on freedom of the press