Q1DNA profiling is a scientific technique used for
- disaster victim identification
- investigation of crimes,
- identification of missing persons and human remains
Which of the above-mentioned statements is are correct?
- 1, 2 and 3 only
- 2 and 4 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
Q2Use of stem cells has the potential for improving
- human health by restoring the function of cells and tissues damaged due to degeneration and/or injury
- disease modelling and
- drug development.
Which of the above-mentioned statements is are correct?
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
Q3National Energy Policy aims to
- universal electrification and 24×7 electricity by 2022,
- reducing oil imports by 10% from 2014-15 levels by 2022,
- reducing carbon emissions by 33%-35% by 2030 from 2005 levels
- achieving a 175 GW renewable capacity by 2022, and
- increasing the share of renewable capacity in the electricity mix to 40% by 2030
Which of the above-mentioned statements is are correct?
- 1,2,3,4 and 5
- 2,3,4 only
- 1, 3 ,4 and 5 only
- 1, 2 and 3
Q4Consider following fact about energy policy
- India has a heavy dependence on oil and gas imports despite low level of energy consumption.
- In India, the share of oil and gas in energy consumption in 2015-16 was 26% and 6.5%,
- The share of coal in India’s commercial primary energy supply was 55% in 2015-16 and is expected to remain high at 48-54% in 2040.
Which of the above-mentioned statements is are correct?
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
- Q5Consider the following statements:
- Crop insurance schemes aim to provide insurance cover to farmers against yield losses.
- The Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers’ Welfare is responsible for implementation of these schemes.
- The Agriculture Insurance Company of India (AIC) and private insurance companies are the implementing agencies of the schemes.
Which of the above-mentioned statements is are correct?
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3