2. Assertion [A] : In humans, individuals inherit Mitochondrial DNA strictly from their mothers. Reason [R] Therefore, the mtDNA sequences obtained from maternally related individuals such as a brother and a sister (or) a mother and a daughter exactly match each other when there is no mutation in either of cases. (A) [A] is true but [R] is false (B) Both [A] and [R] are true and [R] is the correct explanation of [A] (C) [A] is false, [R] is true (D) Both [A] and [R] are true, but [R] is not the correct explanation of [A] (E) Answer not known
3. In IVF technique, fusion of sperm and ovum takes place in (A) Vagina (B) Fallopian tube (C) Culture medium (D) Uterus (E) Answer not known
4. Choose the right matches among type The methods employed in micro propagation and improvement of tree species are (1) Clonal multiplication – Prosopis cineraria (2) Protoplast culture and genetic engineering -Dalbergia sisso (3) By somatic embryogenesis – Cupressus arizonica (4) Germplasm conservation – Tectona grandis
(A) (1) and (3) correct (B) (1) and (4) correct (C) (2) and (3) correct (D) (3) and (4) correct (E) Answer not known
5. Which of the following is incorrectly paired? (i) Atal Tinkering Lab – Nurtures an innovative mindset towards research amongst high school students (ii) Krishi Neev – Platform to promote technology interventions in agriculture (iii) Palna – Provides support service like safe accommodation and Medical assistance to working women (iv) Unnati -Technology platform integrated with artificial intelligence to match job providers with seekers
(A) (iv) only (B) (i) and (ii) only (C) (iii) only (D) (i) and (iv) only (E) Answer not known
6. Match the following : (a) Hydrogen bomb 1. Uncontrolled nuclear fission reaction (b) Power reactor 2. Controlled fusion reaction (c) Magnetic confinement of plasma 3. Controlled fission reaction (d) Atom bomb 4. Fission – Fusion reaction (a) (b) (c) (d)
7. Which of the following is/are correct about Dip-Pen Nano Lithography (DPN)? (i) It is a direct method (ii) It works on diffusion through water molecules (iii) It patterns a variety of materials (iv) It is a fast scanning process
(A) (i) only (B) (ii) only (C) (i), (ii) and (iii) only (D) all of the above (E) Answer not known
8. The primary objective of Global One-Stop Centres (OSCs) established by Ministry of external affairs is (A) Promote student and faculty exchange programme (B) Facilitate research and development among Higher Education Institutions (C) Provide comprehensive assistance to women in vulnerable situations (D) Support Indian students studying abroad during crisis (E) Answer not known
9. Arranging chronological order/event type Arrange the following poverty alleviation programmes in chronological order (1) Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana (2) Swarnajayanthi Gram Swarozgar Yojana (3) Integrated Rural Development Project (4) Food for Work Program
10. Assertion [A] : The lack of alternate employment, skill training (or) credit facilities for women, is another factor that keeps them in poverty. Reason [R] : Poverty is increasingly becoming a feminine identity. (A) [A] is true but [R] is false Both [A] and [R] are true and [R] is the correct explanation of [A] (C) [A] is false but [R] is true (D) Both [A] and [R] are true, but [R] is not correct explanation of [A] (E) Answer not known
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