1021: The "Red Data Books" published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) contain lists of

1. Endemic plant and animal species present in the biodiversity hotspots.
2. Threatened plant and animal species.
3. Protected sites for conservation of nature and natural resources in various countries.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

(a) 1 and 3
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 3 only
1022: A rectangular sump of dimensions 6 m x 5 m x 4 m is to be built by using bricks to make the outer dimension 6.2 m x 5.2 x 4.2 m. Approximately how many bricks of size 20 cm x 10 cm x 5 cm are required to build the sump for storing water ?

(a) 1500

(b) 3000

(c) 15000

(d) 30000
1023: Which one of the following statements regarding starch and cellulose is not correct ?

(a) Both of them are of plant origin

(b) Both of them are polymers

(c) Both of them give colour with iodine

(d) Both of them are made up of glucose molecules
1024: In the year 2001, in which one of the following events of Women's Singles did Venus Williams defeat Serena Williams to win the title?

(a) Australian Open 2001

(b) French Open 2001

(c) Wimbledon 2001

(d) US Open 2001
1025: Grenada is situated in:

(a) Pacific Ocean

(b) Indian Ocean

(c) Caribbean Sea

(d) Mediterranean Sea