2031: When the rice is boiled, it expands because:
(a) The starch gelatinises and swells
(b) The starch gets polymerised
(c) The grains absorb moisture and swell
(d) Sugars break down in the grains
2032: With reference to 'Agenda 21', sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements:
1. It is a global action plan for sustainable development.
2. It originated in the World Summit on Sustainable Development held in Johannesburg in 2002.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2033: When three coins are tossed together the probability that all coins have the same face up is
(a) 1/3
(b) 1/6
(c) 1/8
(d) None of these
2034: Who among the following won six gold medals in the 9th FINA - World Swimming Championship held in Fukuoka, Japan in the year 2001?
(a) Grant Hackett
(b) Ian Thorpe
(c) Michael Phelps
(d) Roman Sloudnov
2035: The colour of an opaque object is due to the colour it
(a) absorbs
(b) refracts
(c) reflects
(d) scatters