1496: Assertion (A) :
The rate of growth of India's exports has shown an appreciable increase after 1991.

Reason (R) :
The Government of India has resorted to devaluation.

(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
1497: Consider the following statements regarding haemoglobin

1. It contains iron

2. It is a carrier of oxygen in the blood

3. It imparts red color to the blood

4. It provides immunity against certain diseases.

Of these statements

(a) 1, 2 and 4 are correct

(b) 1, 2 and 3 are correct

(c) 1, 3 and 4 are correct

(d) 2, 3 and 4 are correct
1498: With reference to the use of nano-technology in health sector, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Targeted drug delivery is made possible by nanotechnology.
2. Nanotechnology can largely contribute to gene therapy.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1499: Tarun Bharat Sangh, an organization based in a village near Alwar (Rajasthan), has become famous because of:

(a) Cultivation of genetically modified cotton

(b) Rehabilitation of women victims of AIDS

(c) Livelihood projects for destitute rural women

(d) Rain-water harvesting
1500: The Ryotwari Settlement was introduced by the British in the

(a) Bengal Presidency

(b) Madras Presidency

(c) Bombay Presidency

(d) Madras and Bombay Presidencies