2361: What is Cas9 protein that is often mentioned in news?
(a) A molecular scissors used in targeted gene editing
(b) A biosensor used in the accurate detection of pathogens in patients
(c) A gene that makes plants pest-resistant
(d) A herbicidal substance synthesized in genetically modified crops
2362: Assertion (A):
At first the Turkish administration in India was essentially military.
Reason (R):
The country was parcelled out as Iqtas among leading military leaders.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is NOT a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
2363: In a family, a couple has a son and a daughter. The age of the father is three times that of his daughter and the age of the son is half of his mother. The wife is nine years younger to her husband and the brother is seven years older than his sister. What is the age of the mother ?
(a) 40 years
(b) 45 years
(c) 50 years
(d) 60 years
2364: With reference to Union Budget, which of the following is/are covered under Non-Plan Expenditure?
1. Defence expenditure
2. Interest payments
3. Salaries and pensions
4. Subsidies
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) None
2365: Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists :
List I---------------List II
(Author)-----------(Text)
I. Varahamihira-----(A) Prabandha Chintamani
II. Visakhadatta----(B) Mrchchhakatikam
III. Sudraka--------(C) Brhat-Samhita
IV. Bilhana---------(D) Devi Chandraguptam
-------------------(E) Vikramankadevacharita
Codes:
(a) I-C, II-D, III-E, IV-B
(b) I-C, II-D, III-B, IV-E
(c) I-E, II-C, III-D, IV-A
(d) I-A, II-C, III-E, IV-B