41: The climate of India is of which of the following types?
(a) Monsoonal
(b) Mediterranean
(c) Tropical
(d) Savanna
42: With reference to 'Red Sanders', sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements:
1. It is a tree species found in a part of South India.
2. It is one of the most important trees in the tropical rain forest areas of South India.
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
43: With reference to the latest developments in stem cell research, consider the following statements:
1. The only source of human stem cells are the embryos at blastocyst stage
2. The stem cells can be derived a without causing destruction to blastocysts
3. The stem cells can regenerate themselves in vitro virtually forever
4. Indian research centres also created a few cell lines which can be developed into many types of tissues
Which of these statements are correct?
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1, 2 and 4
(d) 3 and 4
44: Which one of the following was used as a chemical weapon in the First World War?
(a) Carbon monoxide
(b) Hydrogen cyanide
(c) Mustard gas
(d) Water gas
45: Consider the following fauna of India :
1. Gharial
2. Leatherback turtle
3. Swamp deer
Which of the above is / are endangered?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 3 only
(d) None