2946: The ideal climatic conditions for the cultivation of rice are

(a) rainfall above 100 cm, temperature above 25°C

(b) cool and moist climate for the entire crop period

(c) rainfall below 100 cm, temperature below 25°C

(d) warm and dry climate during the entire crop period
2947: With reference to Global Climate Change Alliance, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It is an initiative of the European Union.

2. It provides technical and financial support to targeted developing countries to integrate climate change into their development policies and budgets.

3. It is coordinated by World Resources Institute (WRI) and World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2948: Assertion (A)

The form of government in Rigvedic period was monarchy

Reason (R)

Priest enjoyed both social and political status and influenced administration

(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 the correct explanation of A

(c) A is true but R is false

(d) A is false but R is true
2949: Assertion (A):
A diamond sparkles more than a glass imitation cut to the same shape.

Reason (R):
The refractive index of diamond is less than that of glass.

In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct ?

(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
2950: The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee is constituted under the

(a) Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
(b) Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999
(c) Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
(d) Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972