1: Consider the following European missions during the Mughal period :
1. Thomas Roe
2. Tavernier
3. Rudolf Acquaviva
The correct chronological order of their visits is
(a) 1, 2, 3
(b) 2, 3, 1
(c) 2, 1, 3
(d) 3, 1, 2
2: Consider the following statements:
1. The common blue green algae Spirogyra and Ulothrix are found in both fresh water ponds and oceans.
2. The chameleon can look ahead with one eye, and at the same time look behind with another.
Which of these statements is/are correct?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
3: What is Cas9 protein that is often mentioned in news?
(a) A molecular scissors used in targeted gene editing
(b) A biosensor used in the accurate detection of pathogens in patients
(c) A gene that makes plants pest-resistant
(d) A herbicidal substance synthesized in genetically modified crops
4: The Sarabandi (no tax) campaign of 1922 was led by
(a) Bhagat Singh
(b) Chittaranjan Das
(c) Rajaguru
(d) Vallabhbhai Patel
5: Assertion (A):
For the first time, India had no trade deficit in the year 2002- 2003.
Reason (R):
For the first time, India's exports crossed worth $ 50 billion in the year 2002-03.
(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true