1686: If a mouse of over eight times its normal size has been produced by introducing human growth hormone gene, the technique involved is called
(a) Hybridisation
(b) Genetic engineering
(c) Mutation Breeding
(d) Hormonal feeding
1687: Consider the geographical details given in the following figure :
The point marked by A in the figure indicates a country in
(a) North America
(b) South America
(c) Europe
(d) Asia
1688: Why is a plant called Prosopis juliflora often mentioned in news ?
(a) Its extract is widely used in cosmetics.
(b) It tends to reduce the biodiversity in the area in which it grows.
(c) Its extract is used in the synthesis of pesticides.
(d) None of the above
1689: Recently, there was a growing awareness in our country about the importance of Himalayan nettle (Girardinia diversifolia) because it is found to be a sustainable source of
(a) anti-malarial drug
(b) biodiesel
(c) pulp for paper industry
(d) textile fibre
1690: Consider the following sessions of the Indian National Congress :
The session in which
1. The Muslim League and the Indian National Congress met jointly.
2. The Indian National Congress divided into two groups.
3. The resolution for Complete Independence was passed.
4. The Non-cooperation resolution was passed.
The correct chronological sequence of these sessions is
(a) 3, 4, 1, 2
(b) 2, 1 , 4, 3
(c) 1, 2 , 4 , 3
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4