3606: With reference to the latest developments in stem cell research, consider the following statements:

1. The only source of human stem cells are the embryos at blastocyst stage
2. The stem cells can be derived a without causing destruction to blastocysts
3. The stem cells can regenerate themselves in vitro virtually forever
4. Indian research centres also created a few cell lines which can be developed into many types of tissues

Which of these statements are correct?

(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1, 2 and 4
(d) 3 and 4
3607: The real intention of the British to include the princely states in the Federal Union proposed by the India Act of 1935 was to

(a) exercise more and direct political and administrative control over the princely states

(b) involve the princes actively in the administration of the colony

(c) finally effect the complete political and administrative take-over of all the princely states by the British

(d) use the princes to counter-balance the anti-imperialist doctrines of the nationalist leaders
3608: Milk of the animals fed on grass contains large amounts of fat in:

(a) Summer

(b) Winter

(c) Spring

(d) Autumn
3609: Which of the following can be threats to the biodiversity of a geographical area?

1. Global warming

2. Fragmentation of habitat

3. Invasion of alien species

4. Promotion of vegetarianism

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
3610: Montague - Chelmsford Reforms relate to:

(a) Dyarchy

(b) Communalism

(c) Provincial autonomy

(d) None of the above