3576: Other than resistance to pests, what are the prospects for which genetically engineered plants have been created?

1. To enable them to withstand drought

2. To increase the nutritive value of the produce

3. To enable them to grow and do photosynthesis in spaceships and space stations

4. To increase their shelf life

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
3577: Consider the following statements made about the sedimentary rocks :

I. Sedimentary rocks are formed at Earth's surface by the hydrological system.

II. The formation of sedimentary rocks involves the weathering of pre-existing rocks.

III. Sedimentary rocks contain fossils.

IV. Sedimentary rocks typically occur in layers.

Which of these statements are correct ?

(a) I and II
(b) I and IV
(c) II, III and IV
(d) I, II, III and IV
3578: The SEZ Act, 2005 which came into effect in February 2006 has certain objectives. In this context, consider the following :

1. Development of infrastructure facilities.

2. Promotion of investment from foreign sources.

3. Promotion of exports of services only.

Which of the above are the objectives of this Act ?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3579: Which of the following crops helps in nitrogen fixation?

(a) Rice

(b) Wheat

(c) Maize

(d) Beans
3580: With reference to the famous Sattriya dance, consider the following statements:

1. Sattriya is a combination of music, dance and drama.
2. It is a centuries - old living tradition of Vaishnavites of Assam.
3. It is based on classical Ragas and Talas of devotional songs composed by Tulsidas, Kabir and Mirabai.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3