Q2. Which of the following leaf modifications occur(s) in the desert areas to inhibit water loss?
Hard and waxy leaves
Tiny leaves
Thorns instead of leaves
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Q1. Consider the following statements:
In the first Lok Sabha, the single largest party in the opposition was the Swatantra Party.
Q100. Which of the following statements is not correct?
(a) Hepatitis B virus is transmitted much like HIV.
(b) Hepatitis B, unlike Hepatitis C
Q99. What is the Cas9 protein that is often mentioned in the news?
(a) A molecular scissors used in targeted gene editing.
Q98. Which of the following are the reasons for the occurrence of multidrug resistance in microbial pathogens in India?
Genetic predisposition of some people.
Q97. Recently, scientists observed the merger of giant ‘blackholes’ billions of light-years away from the Earth. What is the significance of this observation?
Q96. RNA interference (RNAi) technology has gained popularity in the last few years. Why?
It is used in developing gene-silencing therapies.
Q95. In the context of wearable technology, which of the following tasks is/are accomplished by wearable devices?
Location identification of a person.
Q94. Consider the following statements about a digital signature:
An electronic record that identifies the certifying authority issuing it.
Q93. With reference to the recent developments in science which one of the following statements is not correct?
(a) Functional chromosomes can be created