81: Influence of genes in controlling the activity of living organisms is through:

(a) Photosynthesis

(b) Protein synthesis

(c) Vitamins

(d) Hormones
82: A fan makes a hot noon to feel cool by:

(a) Blowing out hot air

(b) Increasing the rate of evaporation

(c) Letting in cool air

(d) Regulating the air flow
83: The Dinesh Goswami Committee was concerned with

(a) de-nationalisation of banks

(b) electoral reforms

(c) steps to put down insurgency in the North-East

(d) the problem of the Chakmas
84: The word 'secular' denotes:

(a) Keeping away from all religions

(b) Belief in one God

(c) Freedom of religion and worship to all citizens

(d) Practising different religions
85: Sun's halo is produced by the refraction of light in

(a) Water vapour, in Stratus clouds

(b) Ice crystals in Cirro-Cumulus clouds

(c) Ice crystals in Cirrus clouds

(d) Dust particles in Stratus clouds