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2976
It is possible to produce seedless tomato fruits by
UPSC Prelims 1996 General Science
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2977
Ecologists have so far known, found and certified a large number of species in the plant and animal kingdom. In terms of members, the largest found and identified so far are from among the
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2978
Physico-chemical characteristics of water in water sources undergo changes due to
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2979
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List I (Biological Molecule)List II (Example)
I. VitaminA. Pepsin
II. EnzymeB. Carotene
III. HormoneC. Keratin
IV. ProteinD. Progesterone

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
UPSC Prelims 1996 General Science
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2980
Living organisms require at least 27 elements of which 15 are metals. Among these, those required in major quantities include
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2981
The nutritional deficiency condition that needs to be given top priority for remedial action in India today is
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2982
Of the four landmarks in medical history given below, which one was the first to take place ?
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2983
Which one of the following is not an essential micronutrient for plants ?
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2984
Which of the following professional(s) are more likely to run the risk of a permanent change in their cell's DNA ?
I. Researchers using carbon-14 isotope
II. X-ray technician
III. Coal miner
IV. Dyer and Painter

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UPSC Prelims 1996 General Science
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2985
Fat present below the skin surface in our body, acts as a barrier against
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2986
Which one of the following is a modified stem ?
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2987
Who among the following was the first European to initiate the policy of taking part in the quarrels of Indian princes with a view to acquire territories ?
UPSC Prelims 1996 Modern History
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2988
Consider the following rivers :
I. Kishenganga
II. Ganga
III. Wainganga
IV. Penganga

The correct sequence of these rivers when arranged in the north–south direction is
UPSC Prelims 1996 Indian Geography
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2989
Consider the following items imported by India :
I. Capital goods
II. Petroleum
III. Pearls and precious stones
IV. Chemicals
V. Iron and Steel

The correct sequence of the decreasing order of these items (as per 94–95 figures), in terms of value, is
UPSC Prelims 1996 Indian Economy
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2990
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appeared in the Times of India dated 7th August,
UPSC Prelims 1996 Modern History
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2991
Consider the following statements : Towards the close of 1995, the fortunes of Indian Hockey were believed to be on the upswing because
I. India had won the Azlan Shah Cup in '95'.
II. India beat Pakistan in the South Asian Federation games final.
III. India had by then qualified for the Atlanta Olympics.

Of these statements
UPSC Prelims 1996 Current Affairs
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2992
Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched ?
UPSC Prelims 1996 Medieval History
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2993
In the 1996 Cricket World Cup, the non-test playing countries which participated included
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2994
Which one of the following is a modern tank?
UPSC Prelims 1996 Science & Tech
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2995
Consider the following statements:
Most international agencies which fund development programmes in India on intergovernmental bilateral agreements, mainly provide
I. Technical assistance.
II. Soft loans which are required to be paid back with interest.
III. Grants, not required to be paid back.
IV. Food assistance to alleviate poverty.

Of these statements
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2996
Which one of the following satellites is to be launched from India in 1996?
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2997
Which one of the following sets of commodities are exported to India by arid and semi-arid countries in the Middle East?
UPSC Prelims 1996 World Geography
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2998
In medieval India, Mansabdari system was introduced mainly for
UPSC Prelims 1996 Medieval History
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2999
Which one of the following countries has more or less evolved a two-party system?
UPSC Prelims 1996 International Relations
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3000
The Palk Bay lies between
UPSC Prelims 1996 Physical Geography
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