1041: Assertion (A)

The revolt of 1857 failed

Reason (R)

It lacked adequate organisation and military power

(a) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A

(b) A is correct but R is incorrect

(c) A is incorrect but R is correct

(d) Both A and R are correct and R is correct explanation of A
1042: Consider the following statements:

1. The Standard Mark of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is mandatory for automotive tyres and tubes.

2. AGMARK is a quality Certification Mark issued by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).

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
1043: Genetic code is made up by the four-letter alphabet forming the pairs:

(a) A--C, C--A, T--G, G--T

(b) A--G, G--A, C--A, T--C

(c) T--G, G--T, A--C, C--A

(d) A--T, T--A, C--G, G--C
1044: Who among the following rejected the title of Knighthood and refused to accept a position in the Council of the Secretary of State for India ?

(a) G. K. Gokhale

(b) B. G. Tilak

(c) Motilal Nehru

(d) M. G. Ranade
1045: It is possible to produce algae based biofuels, but what is/are the likely limitation(s) of developing countries in promoting this industry?

1. Production of algae based biofuels is possible in seas only and not on continents.

2. Setting up and engineering the algae based biofuel production requires high level of expertise/technology until the construction is completed.

3. Economically viable production necessitates the setting up of large scale facilities which may raise ecological and social concerns.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3