1411: Consider the following names:
1. Ike
2. Kate
3. Gustav
Which of the above are the names of hurricanes that had occurred very recently?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1412: Which one of the following is an active component of oil of clove ?
(a) Menthol
(b) Eugenol
(c) Methanol
(d) Benzaldehyde
1413: The most important strategy for the conservation of biodiversity together with traditional human life is the establishment of
(a) biosphere reserves
(b) botanical gardens
(c) national parks
(d) wildlife sanctuaries
1414: The production of cultured pearls is an important cottage industry of
(a) Belgium
(b) West Indies
(c) New Zealand
(d) Japan
1415: Regular intake of fresh fruits and vegetables is recommended in the diet since they are a good source of antioxidants. How do antioxidants help a person maintain health and promote longevity?
(a) They activate the enzymes necessary for vitamin synthesis in the body and help prevent vitamin deficiency.
(b) They prevent excessive oxidation of carbohydrates, fats and proteins in the body and help avoid unnecessary wastage of energy.
(c) They neutralize the free radicals produced in the body during metabolism.
(d) They activate certain genes in the cells of the body and help delay the ageing process.