1026: Regarding the Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements:

1. It was predominantly a secular civilization and the religious element, though present, did not dominate the scene.

2. During this period, cotton was used for manufacturing textiles in India.

Which of the statements given above isl are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1027: Which of the following pairs are correctly matched ?

I. Lothal : Ancient dockyard
II. Sarnath : First Sermon of Buddha
III. Rajgir : Lion capital of Asoka
IV. Nalanda : Great seat of Buddhist learning

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Codes :

(a) I, II, III and IV
(b) III and IV
(c) I, II and IV
(d) I and II
1028: A genetically engineered form of brinjal Known as the Bt-brinjal has been developed. The objective of this is

(a) To make it drought-resistant

(b) To make its shelf-life longer

(c) To improve its taste and nutritive qualities

(d) To make it pest-resistant
1029: With reference to pre-packaged items in India, it is mandatory to the manufacturer to put which of the following information on the main label, as per the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labelling) Regulations, 2011?

1. List of ingredients including additives
2. Nutrition information
3. Recommendations, if any, made by the medical profession about the possibility of any allergic reactions
4. Vegetarian/non-vegetarian

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 2 and 4
(d) 1 and 4 only
1030: In how many different ways can six players be arranged in a line such that two of them, Ajit and Mukherjee, are never together?

(a) 120
(b) 240
(c) 360
(d) 480