441: The non-permanent members of the Security Council of the UN elected by the General Assembly for a two years term at present include
(a) India, Austria, Ecuador, France
(b) Japan, India, Hungary, Venezuela
(c) Zimbabwe, Venezuela, India, France
(d) Morocco, Cape Verde, Belgium, Russia
442: In the context of the developments in Bioinformatics, the term 'transcriptome', sometimes seen in the news, refers to
(a) a range of enzymes used in genome editing
(b) the full range of mRNA molecules expressed by an organism
(c) the description of the mechanism of gene expression
(d) a mechanism of genetic mutations taking place in cells
443: It has been found recently that the acidity of the soil increases because of:
(a) Leaching away of bases
(b) Increased use of ammonia
(c) Increased use of urea
(d) Increased use of rock phosphate
444: According to the World Health Organisation, the disease which causes the death of the largest number of people today is
(a) AIDS
(b) Tuberculosis
(c) Malaria
(d) Ebola
445: In the area covered under the Panchayat (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996, what is the role/power of Gram Sabha?
1. Gram Sabha has the power to prevent alienation of land in the Scheduled Areas.
2. Gram Sabha has the ownership of minor forest produce.
3. Recommendation of Gram Sabha is required for granting prospecting licence or mining lease for any mineral in the Scheduled Area.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3