461: Genetic code is made up by the four-letter alphabet forming the pairs:
(a) A--C, C--A, T--G, G--T
(b) A--G, G--A, C--A, T--C
(c) T--G, G--T, A--C, C--A
(d) A--T, T--A, C--G, G--C
462: Which are the materials generally employed as solder in soldering operation in elections.
(a) Iron and tin
(b) Lead and tin
(c) Aluminum and lead
(d) Aluminum and iron
Explanation:
Lead and Tin are generally employed as solder in soldering operation in electronics.
463: The endeavour of 'Janani Suraksha Yojana' Programme is
1. to promote institutional deliveries
2. to provide monetary assistance to the mother to meet the cost of delivery
3. to provide for wage loss due to pregnancy and confinement
Which of the statements given above is /are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
Janani Suraksha Yojana is an Indian Government scheme proposed by the Government of India.
It was launched on 12 April 2005 by the Prime Minister of India.
It aim to decrease the neo-natal and maternal deaths happening in the country by promoting institutional delivery of babies.
It is a 100% centrally sponsored scheme it integrates cash assistance with delivery and post-delivery care.
So correct answer is (A).
464: Consider the following statements :
The functions of commercial banks in India include
1. Purchase and sale of shares and securities on behalf of customers.
2. Acting as executors and trustees of wills.
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
465: In a given year in India, official poverty lines are higher in some States than in others because
(a) poverty rates vary from State to State
(b) price levels vary from State to State
(c) Gross State Product varies from State to State
(d) quality of public distribution varies from State to State
Explanation:
These poverty lines would vary from State to State because of inter-state price differentials
Source: http://planningcommission.nic.in/news/pre_pov2307.pdf