In recombinant DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) technology, DNA is cut at specific location from the donor organism and inserted into carriers or vectors. The enzyme used for cutting of DNA is:
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26%
Restriction enzymes
32%
Ligase enzyme
38%
Polymerase enzyme
4%
Diving enzyme
When petroleum is refined it is subject to a number of processes including cracking. During the cracking process:
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18%
Lighter hydrocarbons are combined to form heavier ones.
50%
Heavy hydrocarbons are broken up into lighter ones.
25%
Lighter hydrocarbons are separated by distillation.
8%
Oxygen is used to burn the heavier hydrocarbons.
HCl is dissolved in solvent A, the solution is non- conducting towards an electric current. Solvent A can be:
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22%
Polar
53%
Non-Polar
15%
Organic
11%
More acidic than HCl
Which among the following was the basis for constituting the Constituent Assembly of India?
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15%
The Indian Independence Act, 1947
20%
The Resolution of the Indian National Congress
22%
The resolutions of the Provincial/State Legislatures of the Dominion of India
43%
The Cabinet Mission Plan, 1946
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Who was the President of the Republic of India who used the phrase "Sarva Dharma Samabhav" to define Indian secularism?
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15%
Gaini Zail Singh
27%
Dr. Zakir Hussain
40%
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
18%
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
With reference to the term ‘Fraternity’, which of the following correctly defines its meaning?
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5%
Fatherly treatment
21%
Unity and Integrity
13%
Elimination of Economic Justice
60%
Spirit of brotherhood
Which of the following statements is correct with regards to infrastructure?
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12%
Social infrastructure improves human productivity and efficiency.
26%
Infrastructure helps in generating employment.
38%
There exists a negative correlation between infrastructural growth and national income.
23%
Well-developed infrastructure leads to better quality of life.
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Ptolemy, a Greek writer, mentions many important ports in the Deccan. Among them, the greatest port of the Satavahanas in Western Deccan was:
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23%
Kalyani
45%
Satakarni
20%
Ganjam
12%
Pulamayi
Which of the following organizations publishes Desertification and Land Degradation Atlas of India?
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14%
Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD)
19%
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
51%
UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
16%
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
Barnadi Wildlife Sanctuary (BWS) is located in which of the following North-Eastern States of India?
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10%
Sikkim
50%
Arunachal Pradesh
25%
Mizoram
15%
Assam
Which of the following countries is NOT a part of Coral Triangle (CT)?
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31%
Australia
30%
Indonesia
19%
Malaysia
19%
Philippines
The renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet “Banabhatta”, was patronised by which of the following rulers?
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57%
Harshavardhana
24%
Pulakesin-II
16%
Rajendra Chola
3%
Kanishka
Arulmoli Varman the, “First Indian ruler to establish supremacy of Indian Navy in the Arabian Sea”, was also known as:
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29%
Rajaraja I
51%
Rajendra I
15%
Rajadhiraja I
5%
Kulottunga I
Who among the following Tirthankara is considered to be the First Tirthankara of the Jains?
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5%
Arishtanemi
28%
Parshvanath
13%
Ajitanath
53%
Rishabha
Which among the following texts is considered as sources of knowledge of Indian mathematics during the Vedic period?
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25%
Satapatha Brahmana
30%
Atharva Veda
23%
Sulva Sutras
22%
Chhandogya Upanishad
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Which among the following rulers were the first to issue gold coins in India?
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7%
Mauryans
43%
Indo-Greeks
32%
Guptas
18%
Kushans
The twin epics of Sangam literature ‘Silappathigaram and Manimegalai’ are related to which of the following religious/non-religious practices?
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20%
Jainism
38%
Buddhism
33%
Hinduism
10%
Atheism
The Brihadeshwar Temple dedicated to Lord shiva built by Raja Raja Cholan is situated in:
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1%
Tirupati
21%
Madurai
34%
Virupaksha
44%
Tanjore
Which of the following statements is correct about free trade agreements?
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15%
Free trade agreements only reduce tariffs on imported goods.
25%
Free trade agreements increase barriers to trade between countries.
50%
Free trade agreements reduce barriers to trade between countries.
10%
Free trade agreements only apply to goods, not services.