1341: A genetically engineered form of brinjal Known as the Bt-brinjal has been developed. The objective of this is
(a) To make it drought-resistant
(b) To make its shelf-life longer
(c) To improve its taste and nutritive qualities
(d) To make it pest-resistant
1342: Seen through a mirror, the arms of a clock show 9.30. What is the actual time ?
(a) 2.30
(b) 3.30
(c) 6.30
(d) 6.10
1343: Consider the following statements :
AIDS is transmitted
I. by sexual intercourse.
II. by blood transfusion.
III. by mosquitoes and other blood sucking insects.
IV. across the placenta.
Of these statements
(a) I, II and III are correct
(b) I, II and IV are correct
(c) I, II and IV are correct
(d) I and III are correct
1344: A rainy day, as defined by the Indian Meteorological department, is a day when the rainfall at a point received is
(a) 0.5 mm to 1 mm in 24 hours
(b) 1.1 mm to 1.5 mm in 24 hours
(c) 1.6 mm to 2 mm in 24 hours
(d) above 2.5 mm in 24 hours
1345: In a single throw of a pair of dice, what is the probability of getting a sum of 8 ?
(a) 8/12
(b) 1/36
(c) 4/36
(d) 5/36