2386: What are the significances of apractical approach to sugarcane production known as Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative ?
1. Seed cost is very low in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation.
2. Drip irrigation can be practiced very effectively in this.
3. There is no application of chemical/inorganic fertilizers at all in this.
4. The scope for intercropping is more in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
2387: Match List-I with List-II and Select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:
List-I(Persoan) List-II(Position/Organization)
A. Nancy Pelosi 1. WTO
B. Margaret Chan 2. Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives
C. Pascal Lasmy 3. WHO
D. Steve Ballmer 4. Microsoft
(A) 2 1 3 4
(B) 4 3 1 2
(C) 4 1 3 2
(D) 2 3 1 4
2388: Which of the following is not related to the Gandhara School of Art?
(a) Ellora
(b) Ajanta
(c) Khajuraho
(d) Elephanta
2389: Brominated flame retardants are used in many household products like mattresses and upholstery. Why is there some concern about their use?
1. They are highly resistant to degradation in the environment.
2. They are able to accumulate in humans and animals.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2390: Where it the volcanic mountain, Mount St. Helens located?
(a) United States of America
(b) Japan
(c) Philippines
(d) Chile