46: Which one of the following Union Ministries is implementing the Biodiesel Mission (as Nodal Ministry) ?
(a) Ministry of Agriculture
(b) Ministry of Science and Technology
(c) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
(d) Ministry of Rural Development
47: Antigen is a substance which
(a) lowers body temperature
(b) destroys harmful bacteria
(c) triggers the immune system
(d) is used as an antidote to poison
48: Which one of the following sculptures invariably used green schist as the medium ?
(a) Maurya sculptures
(b) Mathura sculptures
(c) Bharhut sculptures
(d) Gandhara sculptures.
49: During a flight from Delhi to Tokyo the following are the landing airports :
I. Hong Kong
II. Hanoi
III. Taipei
IV Bangkok
The correct sequence of the landing at these airports during an onward journey is
(a) I, II, III, IV
(b) IV, II, I, III
(c) III, IV, I, II
(d) IV, I, II , III
50: The Chinese traveler Yuan Chwang (Hiuen Tsang) who visited India recorded the general conditions and culture of India at that time. In this context, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The roads and river-routes were completely immune from robbery.
2. As regards punishment for offences, ordeals by fire, water and poison were the instruments for determining the innocence or guilt of a person.
3. The tradesmen had to pay duties at ferries and barrier stations.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3