2376: Assertion (A):
The United States of America has threatened to ask the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to apply sanctions against the developing countries for the non-observance of I.L.O conventions.
Reason (R):
The United States of America itself has adopted and implemented those I.L.O conventions.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is NOT a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
2377: Which feature of some, species of blue-green algae helps promote them as bio-fertilizers?
(a) They convert atmospheric methane into ammonia which the crop plants can absorb readily
(b) The induce the crop plants to produce the enzymes which help convert atmospheric nitrogen to nitrates
(c) They have the mechanism to convert atmospheric nitrogen into a form that crop can absorb readily
(d) The induce the roots of the crop plants to absorb the soil nitrates in larger quantities
2378: What is the pH level of blood of normal person?
(a) 4.5-4.5
(b) 6.45-6.55
(c) 7.35-7.45
(d) 8.25-8.35
2379: Government of India encourages the cultivation of 'sea buckthorn'. What is the importance of this plant?
1. It helps in controlling soil erosion and in preventing desertification.
2. It is a rich source of biodiesel.
3. It has nutritional value and is well-adapted to live in cold areas of high altitudes.
4. Its timber is of great commercial value.
Which of the statements given above is /are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
2380: Which one of the following is caused by the expression of a recessive gene present on sex chromosome ?
(a) Rheumatism
(b) Nervous shock
(c) Muscular dystrophy
(d) Cerebral hemorrhage