1436: Sugarcane, sugarbeet, sweetpea, chickpea, pigeonpea and French bean belong to
(a) two plant families
(b) three plant families
(c) four plant families
(d) five plant families
1437: Regular intake of fresh fruits and vegetables is recommended in the diet since they are a good source of antioxidants. How do antioxidants help a person maintain health and promote longevity?
(a) They activate the enzymes necessary for vitamin synthesis in the body and help prevent vitamin deficiency.
(b) They prevent excessive oxidation of carbohydrates, fats and proteins in the body and help avoid unnecessary wastage of energy.
(c) They neutralize the free radicals produced in the body during metabolism.
(d) They activate certain genes in the cells of the body and help delay the ageing process.
1438: Match: List I (Famous person)
A. Amrita Sher-Gil
B. Bhimsen Joshi
C. Rukmini Devi Arundale
D. Suryakant Tripathi Nirala
List II (Well-known as)
1. Dancer
2. Painter
3. Poet
4. Singer
(A) 2 1 4 3
(B) 3 2 4 1
(C) 1 4 2 3
(D) 2 4 1 3
1439: Lichens is an association of two types of organisms. They are:
(a) Algae and fungi
(b) Algae and virus
(c) Fungi and virus
(d) Virus and bacteria
1440: The Pulitzer Prize is associated with which one of the following ?
(a) Civil Aviation
(b) Journalism
(c) Enviromental protection
(d) Olympic games