General Knowledge 208

1. A resolution by which among the following established the Planning commission in 1950 as an extra constitutional body?

2. On which of the planets is located Olympus Mons ?

3. Who among the following has written “Coolie”?

4. Which of the following Monsoons account for most of the rainfall in India?

5. Consider the following statements regarding the GMO (Genetically Modified Organisms) and LMO (Living Modified Organism): 1. GMO are essentially dead , while the LMO are alive and can grow2. GMO are patentable, while LMO are not patentable 3. GMO are modified using Genetic Engineering, while LMO are modified by other technologies. Which among the above statements is / are correct?

6. The term “Mint Road” refers to which among the following?

7. At present , scientists can determine the arrangement or relative positions of genes or DNA sequences on a chromosome. How does this knowledge benefit us ?
1. It is possible to know the pedigree of livestock.
2. It is possible to understand the causes of all human diseases.
3. It is possible to develop disease-resistant animal breeds.
Which of the statements give above is/are correct ?

8. What is the number of Federal Reserve districts in United States of America?

9. The pH of Human Blood is ___?

10. With which of the following dance forms the name of Lata Pada is associated with ?