Match List-l with List-II

List-l (Product)	List-II (Producer)
(A) Citric Acid	(I) Trichoderma polysporum
(B) Ethanol	(II) Monascus purpureus
(C) Statins	(III) Saccharomyces cerevisiae
(D) Cyclosporin A	(IV) Aspergillus niger

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In Antirrhinum (Snapdragon), a red flower was crossed with a white flower and in F\(_1\) generation all pink flowers were obtained. When pink flowers were self crossed, F\(_2\) generation showed white, red and pink flowers.
Choose the correct statements for this case:
(A) This experiment does not follow the Principle of Dominance.
(B) Pink colour in F\(_1\) is due to incomplete dominance.
(C) Ratio of F\(_2\) is 1 (red): 2 (pink): 1 (white).
(D) Law of segregation does not apply in this case.
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Which of the following biofertilisers are free living in the soil?
(A) Anabaena
(B) Azospirillum
(C) Rhizobium
(D) Azotobacter
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Read the following passage carefully and answer the given questions.
Theory of Evolution
The evolution of life is a gradual process through which simple organisms are transformed into complex life forms over billions of years. It involves genetic changes, adaptation to the environment, and the emergence of diversity in species. Fossil records provide evidence of extinct life forms and transitional stages. Evolution is influenced by factors such as mutation, genetic recombination, and environmental pressure, shaping the biodiversity we see today. Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace were pioneering naturalists who developed the theory of evolution by natural selection.
Alfred Russel Wallace, a naturalist, arrived at conclusions similar to Darwin while working in:

Which layer of microsporangium nourishes the developing pollen grains?

The decomposition rate is slower if detritus is rich in-

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Some strains of `Bacillus thuringiensis` produce proteins that kill certain insects such as lepidopterans (tobacco budworm, armyworm), coleopterans (beetles) and dipterans (flies, mosquitoes). In `Bacillus thuringiensis` the toxin is coded by a gene `crylAc` named cry. There are a number of them, for example, the proteins encoded by the genes `crylAc` and `cryllAb` control the cotton bollworms, that of `crylAb` controls corn borer. Using conventional methods of diagnosis (serum and urine analysis, etc.) early detection is not possible. Recombinant DNA technology, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and Enzyme Linked Immuno-sorbent Assay (ELISA) are some of the techniques that serve the purpose of early diagnosis. The first clinical gene therapy was given in 1990 to a 4-year old girl with adenosine deaminase (ADA) deficiency. This enzyme is crucial for the immune system to function. The disorder is caused due to the deletion of the gene for adenosine deaminase. `RNAi` takes place in all eukaryotic organisms as a method of cellular defense. This method involves silencing of a specific `mRNA` due to a complementary `dsRNA` molecule that binds to and prevents translation of the `mRNA`.
Which of the following technique is not used for early diagnosis of diseases?

Let \(A=\left[\begin{array}{ccc}1 & -2 & 3 \\ 1 & 2 & 1 \\ \lambda & 2 & -3\end{array}\right]\). If \(A^{-1}\) does not exist, then \(\lambda=\)

Read the passage and answer the question : There are thousands of varieties of rice in India alone. The diversity of rice in India is one of the richest in the world. Basmati rice is distinct for its unique aroma and flavour and 27 documented varieties of Basmati are grown in India. There is reference to Basmati in ancient texts, folklore and poetry, as it has been grown for centuries. Several attempts have also been made to patent uses, products and processes based on Indian traditional herbal medicine, e.g. turmeric, neem. There has been growing realisation of the injustice, inadequate compensation and benefit sharing between developed and developing countries. The Indian Parliament has recently cleared a Bill that takes such issues into consideration, including patent terms emergency provisions and research and development initiative.
How many varieties of rice India has?

A pipe can fill a tank in 2 hours. Because of a leak in the tank, the pipe takes 2 hours 40 minutes to fill the tank. The time the leakage takes to empty the full tank is :

Pollen grains in majority of angiosperms are shed at:

The core of a transformer is laminated, so as to

Mercury cell used in hearing aid devices contains anode comprising of