2736: When one gene controls two or more different characters simultaneously, the phenomenon is called
(a) Apomixis
(b) Pleiotropy
(c) Polyploidy
(d) Polyteny
2737: With reference to the wetlands of India, consider the following statements :
1. The country's total geographical area under the category of wetlands is recorded more in Gujarat as compared to other States.
2. In India, the total geographical area of coastal wetlands is larger than that of inland wetlands.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2738: Eskers and Drumlins are features, formed by
(a) Running water
(b) Underground water
(c) The action of wind
(d) Glacial action
2739: Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists:
List I-------------------------------------------List II
(Industrial Unit)---------------------------------(Centre)
I. Atlas Cycle Company Ltd.----------------------(A) Bangalore
II. Bharat Earth Movers Ltd.----------------------(B) Bhubaneswar
III. Indian Farmers Fertilisers Cooperative Ltd.-----(C) Kalol
IV. National Aluminium Company Ltd.--------------(D) Sonepat
Codes:
(a) I-A, II-D, III-B, IV-C
(b) I-A, II-D, III-C, IV-B
(c) I-D, II-A, III-B, IV-C
(d) I-D, II-A, III-C, IV-B
2740: Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched ?
(a) Battle of Buxar : Mir Jafar vs. Clive
(b) Battle of Wandiwash : French vs. East India Company
(c) Battle of Chilianwala : Dalhousie vs. Marathas
(d) Battle of Kharda : Nizam vs. East India Company