2576: Among the following Presidents of India, who was also the Secretary General of Non Aligned Movement for some period?
(a) Dr. Shanker Dayal Sharma
(b) Giani Zail Singh
(c) Dr. S Radhakrishnan
(d) Varahagiri Venkatagiri
2577: What was the objectives of Home Rule Movement?
(a) Self government at all levels
(b) Eradication of evils like Sati in the Indian community
(c) Participation in Indian National Movement
(d) Boycott of foreign goods
2578: Which one of the following is not a lagoon?
(a) Ashtamudi lake
(b) Chilka lake
(c) Periyar lake
(d) Pulicat lake
2579: According to ancient Indian cosmogonic ideas the sequential order of the cycle of four aeons (Yugas) is
(a) Dvapara, Krita, Treta and Kali
(b) Krita, Dvapara, Treta and Kali
(c) Krita, Treta, Dvapara and Kali
(d) Treta, Dvapara, Kali and Krita
2580: 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