2456: In the individual Satyagraha, Vinoba Bhave was chosen as the first Satyagrahi. Who was the second?

(a) C. Rajagopalachari
(b) Dr. Rajendra Pradesh
(c) Sardar Vallabhabhai Patel
(d) Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
2457: What is the correct sequence of the following in a heart attack ?

I. Narrowing of the inner orifice of the vessel

II. Plaque from fibrous tissue and high cholesterol

III. Inadequate supply of blood and oxygen

IV. Clots of blood carried into the coronary arteries.

Choose the answer from the codes given below :

Codes:

(a) I, II, III, IV

(b) II, IV, I, III

(c) II, III, I, IV

(d) IV, II, I, III
2458: Which of the following leaf modifications occur(s) in the desert areas to inhibit water loss?

1. Hard and waxy leaves
2. Tiny leaves
3. Thorns instead of leaves

Select the correct answer using the code given below :
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2459: What is a continental shelf?

(a) It is a part of the ocean which is really an extension of the land mass, but submerged.

(b) It is that part where the ocean commences.

(c) It is a land mass which is surrounded by water on all sides.

(d) It is a part of the continent that is submerged in relatively shallow sea.
2460: Which one of the following statements is correct?

(a) The first meeting of the Parties (MOP 1) to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafely was held in Philippines in the year 2004.

(b) India is not a signatory to the Biosafety Protocol/Convention on Biological Diversity.

(c) The Biosafety Protocol deals with genetically modified organisms.

(d) The United States of America is member of the Biosafety Protocol/ Convention on Biological Diversity.