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Why is Golden Rice pale yellow in color?

A) Rich in Beta-Carotene B) Rich in Phycobilins
C) Rich in Chlorophyll D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rich in Beta-Carotene

Explanation:

Golden Rice (Oryza sativa) denotes a genetically modified rice capable of biosynthesizing and accumulating β-carotene (provitamin A) in the endosperm, yielding a characteristic yellow color in the polished grains. Golden rice was developed to help cope with vitamin A deficiency, a problem that prevails in developing countries, affecting millions (Underwood, 2000; UNICEF, 2000). Vitamin A deficiency causes mortality and growth retardation in children and frequently impairs vision, leading to blindness. It also contributes indirectly to anemia by interfering with iron bioavailability.

 

The endosperm of Golden Rice (Oryza sativa) is yellow due to the accumulation of β-carotene (provitamin A) and xanthophylls. The product of the two carotenoid biosynthesis transgenes used in Golden Rice results in Pale Yellow color.

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The Narmada river originates in _______

A) Vindhyan Range B) Maikal Range
C) Satpura Range D) Mahadeo Range
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Maikal Range

Explanation:

It rises on the Amarkantak plateau in the in the Maikal Range from a spring at a height of 1060m

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Of the following, the town does not come within the National Capital Region(NCR) is

A) Panipat B) Rohtak
C) Khurja D) Mathura
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Mathura

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Which statement best describes an O3 molecule?

A) The double bond in ozone switches back and forth between the two outer oxygen atoms B) An ozone molecule contains one single bond and one double bond
C) Each atom in ozone is connected to another atom by 1.5 bonds. D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) An ozone molecule contains one single bond and one double bond

Explanation:

Ozone molecule has one single bond and one double bond.

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Which of the following is NOT correct?

 

A) Tenth Plan : 2002-07 B) Third Plan : 1966-71
C) First Plan : 1951-56 D) Sixth Plan : 1980-85
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Third Plan : 1966-71

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The Sunga ruler Bhaga erected a monolithic 'Garuda' at  

A) Varanasi B) Besnagar
C) Rajagriha D) Pataliputra
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Besnagar

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The Administrative council os shivaji was known as 

A) Parishad B) Mantri Parishad
C) Ashta Pradhan D) Rajya Parishad
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Ashta Pradhan

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Mohammed Azharuddin, former Indian Cricket Team Captain, represents ...........Constituency of Uttar Pradesh in the Lok Sabha,

A) Mirzapur B) Moradabad
C) Meerut D) Mathura
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Moradabad

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