4386: A geographic region has the following distinct characteristics:

1. Warm and dry climate

2. Mild and wet winter

3. Evergreen oak trees

The above features are the distinct characteristics of which one of the following regions ?

(a) Eastern China
(b) Mediterranean
(c) Central Asia
(d) Atlantic coast of North America
4387: In a question paper, there are four multiple choice questions. Each question has five choices with only one choice for its correct answer. What is the total number of ways in which a candidate will not get all the four answers correct?

(A) 19
(B) 120
(C) 1024
(D) 624
4388: Which of the following fertilisers leaves acidic residue?

(a) Ammonium phosphate

(b) Ammonium sulphate

(c) Urea

(d) Sulphate of potash
4389: Match items in the List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List I (Lawn Tennis Tournament)

(A)French Open 2004
(B)Wimbledon 2004
(C)US Open 2004
(D)Australian Open 2004

List II (Winner of woman single)

1. Svetlana Kuznetsova
2. Anastasia Myskina
3. Maria Sharapova
4. Serena Williams
5. Jastine Henin Hardene

(A) 2 3 1 5
(B) 5 1 4 2
(C) 5 3 1 2
(D) 2 1 4 5

4390: With reference to the Genetically Modified mustard (GM mustard) developed in India, consider the following statements :

1. GM mustard has the genes of a soil bacterium that give the plant the property of pest-resistance to a wide variety of pests.
2. GM mustard has the genes that allow the plant cross-pollination and hybridization.
3. GM mustard has been developed jointly by the IARI and Punjab Agricultural University.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

(a)1 and 3 only
(b)2 only
(c)2 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3