491: Which of the following leaf modifications occur(s) in the desert areas to inhibit water loss?
1. Hard and waxy leaves
2. Tiny leaves
3. Thorns instead of leaves
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
492: The authorization for the withdrawal of funds from the Consolidated Fund of India must come from
(a) The Prime Minister of India
(b) The Parliament of India
(c) The Union Finance Minister
(d) The President of India
493: The Archaeological Survey of India is an attached office of the Department / Ministry of :
(a) Culture
(b) Tourism
(c) Science and Technology
(d) Human Resource Development
494: Consider the following:
1. Hotels and restaurants
2. Motor transport undertakings
3. Newspaper establishments
4. Private medical institutions
The employees of which of the above can have the 'Social Security' coverage under Employees' State Insurance Scheme?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
495: The hormone insulin is a:
(a) Glycolipid
(b) Fatty acid
(c) Peptide
(d) Sterol