481: Haemoglobin is dissolved in the plasma of
(a) frog
(b) fish
(c) man
(d) earthworm
482: The International Development Association, a lending agency, is administered by the
(a) International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
(b) International Fund for Agricultural Development
(c) United Nations Development Programme
(d) United Nations Industrial Development Organization
Explanation:
The International Development Association (IDA), is the part of the World Bank that helps the world's poorest countries. It complements the World Bank's ether lending arm - the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) - which serves middle-income countries with capital investment and advisory services.
IDA was created on September 24, 1960 and responsible for providing long-term, interest-free loans to the world's 80 poorest countries, 39 of which are in Africa. IDA provides grants and credits with repayment periods of 35 to 40 years.
483: Consider the following statements:
1. Sensex is based on 50 of the most important stocks available on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).
2. For calculating the Sensex, all the Sensex stocks are assigned proportional weightage.
3. New York Stock Exchange is the oldest stock exchange in the world.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 2 only
(d) None
Explanation:
Sensex is based on 30 most important stocks available on the BSE. Senex is calculated by assigning proportional weightage to all the stocks using "Market Capitalisation-Weighted" methodology. The 'Amsterdam Stock Exchange (ASE) began in 17th century, is the oldest continuing stock market. The New York Stock Exchange started in 1792.
484: Which of the following fish are bred exclusively in the cold regions of India ?
I. Catla.
II. Tinca.
III. Bhekti.
IV. Trout.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below.
Codes:
(a) I and lV
(b) I and IV
(c) II and IV
(d) III and IV
485: What are the reasons for the people's resistance to the introduction of Bt brinjal in India?
1. Bt brinjal has been created by inserting a gene from a soil fungus into its genome.
2. The seeds of Bt brinjal are terminator seeds and therefore, the farmers have to buy the seeds before every season from the seed companies.
3. There is an apprehension that the consumption of Bt brinjal may have adverse impact on health.
4. There is some concern that the introduction of Bt brinjal may have adverse effect on the biodiversity.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation:
1st & 2nd is not correct
3rd & 4th is correct.