616: Out of all the Biosphere Reserves in India, four have recognized on the World Network by UNESCO. Which one of the following is not one of them?
(a) Kanchejunga
(b) Gulf of Mannar
(c) Nanda Devi
(d) Sunderbans
617: Mon 863 is a variety of maize. It was in the news for the following reason
(a) It is a genetically modified variety which is pest resistant
(b) It is a genetically modified dwarf variety which is resistant to drought
(c) It is a genetically modified variety with ten times higher protein content than regular maize crop
(d) It is a genetically modified variety used exclusively for bio-fuel production
618: At the time of India's Independence, Mahatma Gandhi was
(a) a member of Congress Working Committee
(b) not a member of the Congress
(c) the President of the Congress
(d) the General Secretary of the Congress
619: Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists :
List I List II
(Bone) (Name)
I. Breast-bone (A) Clavicle
II. Collar-bone (B) Patella
III. Knee-cap (C) Scapula
IV. Shoulder blade (D) Sternum
Codes:
(a) I-D, II-A, III-C, IV-B
(b) I-A, II-D, III-C, IV-B
(c) I-A, II-D, III-B, IV-C
(d) I-D, II-A, III-B, IV-C
620: Convertibility of the rupee implies
(a) being able to convert rupee notes into gold
(b) allowing the value of the rupee to be fixed by market forces
(c) freely permitting the conversion of rupee to other major currencies and vice versa
(d) developing an international market for currencies in India