1. Consider the following pairs: Commonly used consumed materials Unwanted or controversial chemicals likely to be found in them 1. Lipstick: Lead 2. Soft drinks: Brominated vegetable oils 3. Chinese fast food: Monosodium glutamate
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
1 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
2. Consider the following statements: 1. In tropical regions, Zika virus disease is transmitted by the same mosquito that transmits dengue. 2. Sexual transmission of Zika virus disease is possible.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
3. The terms 'Event Horizon', 'Singularity', `String Theory' and 'Standard Model' are sometimes seen in the news in the context of
Observation and understanding of the Universe
Study of the solar and the lunar eclipses
Placing satellites in the orbit of the Earth
Origin and evolution of living organisms on the Earth
4. What is the application of Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer (SCNT) Technology?
Production of biolarvicides
Manufacture of biodegradable plastics
Reproductive cloning of animals
Production of organisms free of diseases
5. What is the purpose of 'evolved Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (eLISA)' project?
To detect neutrinos
To detect gravitational waves
To detect the effectiveness of missile defence system
To study the effect of solar flares on our communication systems