351: In India, the use of carbofuran, methyl parathion, phorate and triazophos is viewed with apprehension. These chemicals are used as
(a) pesticides in agriculture
(b) preservatives in processed foods
(c) fruit-ripening agents
(d) moisturising agents in cosmetics
352: In a wooden box there are 3 red and 4 black balls. If two balls are taken out Simultaneously (without looking at them), then the probability of both the balls being red is
(a) Zero
(b) 1/7
(c) 2/7
(d) 3/7
353: A city has a population of 3,00,000 out of which 1,80,000 are males. 50% of the population is literate. If 70% of the males are literate, the number of literate females is
(a) 24,000
(b) 30,000
(c) 54,000
(d) 60,000
354: Which one among the following as awarded the CSIR. Diamond Jubilee Technology Award 2004 in September, 2005 by the Prime Minister of India?
(a) Infosys Technologies Ltd.
(b) Midas Communication Technologies
(c) Tata Consultancy Services
(d) Biocon India Ltd.
355: Why the countries are scared to import fruits?
(a) Because they become rotton easily and spread diseases
(b) Because they are not easily adjustable to new climate
(c) Because insects carried through fruits are dangerous
(d) All of the above