1321: Athlete's Foot is a disease caused by
(a) Bacteria
(b) Fungus
(c) Protozoan
(d) Nematode
1322: Natural rubber is a plant product which is chemically known as
(a) Mucilage
(b) Gum
(c) Latex
(d) Resin
1323: Other than Jatropha curcas, why is Pongamia pinnata also considered a good option for the production of bio-diesel in India ?
1. Pongamia pinnata grows naturally in most of the arid regions of India.
2. The seeds of Pongamia pinnata are rich in lipid content of which nearly half is oleic acid.
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
1324: Consider the following statements:
1. The maximum limit of shareholding of Indian promoters in private sector banks in India is 49 per cent of the paid up capital.
2. Foreign Direct Investment up to 49 per cent from all sources is permitted in private sector banks in India under the automatic route.
Which to these statements is/are correct?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1325: 'Water flows through a pipeline at a steady rate. At a point on the pipeline, water is withdrawn continuously through a branch line'.
Consider the following statements in this regard.
1. Pipe line beyond the branch line will not be full.
2. Flow velocity in the main line will be less after the branch line than before it.
3. Flow velocity in the main line beyond the branch line will become unsteady.
Of these statements
(a) 1 is true
(b) 2 is true
(c) 3 is true
(d) None is true