1606: Which countries played in the Lawn Tennis Davis Cup Final in the year 2004?
(a) Switzerland and United States of America
(b) Australia and Argentina
(c) Spain and United States of America
(d) Sweden and Belgium
1607: Consider the following statements :
In a nuclear reactor, self-sustained chain reaction is possible, because
I. more neutrons are released in each of the fission reactions.
II. the neutrons immediately take part in the fission process.
III. the fast neutrons are slowed down by Graphite.
IV. every neutron realeased in the fission reaction initiates further fission.
Which of these statements are correct ?
(a) I, II and III
(b) I and III
(c) II and IV
(d) II, III and IV
1608: 'RNA interference (RNAi)' technology has gained popularity in the last few years. Why?
1. It is used in developing gene silencing therapies.
2. It can be used in developing therapies for the treatment of cancer.
3. It can be used to develop hormone replacement therapies.
3. It can be used to produce crop plants that are resistant to viral pathogens.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 4
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1 and 4 only
1609: Which reference to the Wholesale Price Index (WPI), consider the following statements:
1. The new WPI series with base 1993-94 = 100 became effective from April 1998
2. In the new WPI series, became effective from 1 April 2000. Statements 2 and 3 are correct
3. The weight for electricity has increased in the new WPI series
Which of these statements are correct ?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1 and 2
1610: Consider the following sites/monuments:
1. Champaner Paragadh Archaeological Park
2. Chatrapati Shivaji Railway Statioin, Mumbai.
3. Mumallapuram.
4. Sun Temple (Konark Temple).
Which of the above are included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 and 4
(c) 1, 2 and 4
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4