2886: For developing inbred lines in farm animals, following factors are taken into consideration :

1. The crossbreds should be of outstanding type.

2. They should not carry any detrimental genes.

3. Progeney tested animals.

4. Herd size should be large.

Of the statements given above, which one of the following combinations of factors is most essential ?

(a) 1 and 3

(b) 2 and 3

(c) 1 and 4

(d) 2 and 4
2887: The following States were created after 1960. Arrange them in chronological order

A. Haryana

B. Sikkim

C. Meghalaya

D. Nagaland

(a) D, A, C, B

(b) A, B, C, D

(c) B, A, C, D

(d) A, B, D, C
2888: With reference to Need tree, consider the following statements :

1. Neem oil can be used as a pesticide to control the proliferation of some species of insects and mites.
2. Neem seeds are used in the manufacture of biofuels and hospital detergents.
3. Neem oil has applications in pharmaceutical industry.

Which of the statements given above is / are correct ?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2889: Which one of the following is not a site for in-situ method of conservation of flora?

(a) Wildlife Sanctuary
(b) Botanical Garden
(c) National Park
(d) Biosphere Reserve
2890: The parent script of the Indo-Aryan and Dravidian language is

(a) Indus

(b) Brahmi

(c) Kharosti

(d) Aramic