
Consider the following statements:
1. Maize can be used for the production of starch.
2. Oil extracted from maize can be a feedstock for biodiesel.
3. Alcoholic beverages can be produced by using maize.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?


Important Questions on Previous Year's Questions
There is some concern regarding the nanoparticles of some chemical elements that are used by the industry in the manufacturing of various products. Why?
1, They can accumulate in the environment and contaminate water and soil.
2. They can enter food chains.
3. They can trigger the production of free radicals.
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Which of the following can be found as pollutants in the drinking water in some parts of India?
. Arsenic
. Sorbitol
. Fluoride
. Formaldehyde
. Uranium
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Consider the following animals:
1. Sea cow
2. Seahorse
3. Sea lion
Which of the above is/are mammal/mammals?

Concerning the usefulness of the by-products of the sugar industry, which of the following statements is/are correct?
. Bagasse can be used as biomass fuel for energy generation.
. Molasses can be used as a source of feedstocks to produce synthetic chemical fertilizers.
. Molasses can be used for the production of ethanol.
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Consider the following:
. Electromagnetic radiation
. Geothermal energy
. Gravitational force
. Plate movements
. Rotation of the earth
. Revolution of the earth
Which of the above are responsible for bringing dynamic changes in the surface of the earth?


Improper handling and storage of cereal grains and oilseeds result in the production of toxins known as aflatoxins, which are not generally destroyed by the normal cooking process. Aflatoxins are produced by:

Which of the following diseases can be transmitted from one person to another through tattooing?
. Chikungunya
. Hepatitis-B
. HIV-AIDS
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
