4286: With reference to the Genetically Modified mustard (GM mustard) developed in India, consider the following statements :

1. GM mustard has the genes of a soil bacterium that give the plant the property of pest-resistance to a wide variety of pests.
2. GM mustard has the genes that allow the plant cross-pollination and hybridization.
3. GM mustard has been developed jointly by the IARI and Punjab Agricultural University.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

(a)1 and 3 only
(b)2 only
(c)2 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3
4287: The Vice-President of India is elected by:

(a) The people directly

(b) The members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

(c) The members of Rajya Sabha only

(d) The members of Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and State Legislatures
4288: Consider the following statements:

1. The Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme was launched during 1996-97 to provide loan assistance to poor farmers.
2. The Command Area Development Programme was launched in 1974-75 for the development of water-use efficiency.

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
4289: Consider the following organisms:

1. Agaricus

2. Nostoc

3. spirogyra

Which of the above is/are used as biofertilizer/biofertilizers?

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 3 only
4290: What is the old name of Zimbabwe?

(a) Rhodesia

(b) Zambia

(c) Namibia

(d) Kampuchea