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1. With reference to the Genetically Modified mustard (GM mustard) developed in India, consider the following statements:
  1. GM mustard has the genes of a soil bacterium that give the plant the property of pest-resistance to a wide variety of pests.
  2. GM mustard has the genes that allow the plant cross-pollination and hybridization.
  3. GM mustard has been developed jointly by the IARI and Punjab Agricultural University.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2. 3D printing has applications in which of the following?
  1. Preparation of confectionery items
  2. Manufacture of bionic ears
  3. Automotive industry
  4. Reconstructive surgeries
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
3. Consider the following matches:
  1. Indian Astronomical observatory - Hanle
  2. Indian Institute of Astrophysics - Kavalur
Which of the above matching is correct?
4. GROWTH-India telescope recently seen in news. Which of the following is not a goal of GROWTH-India telescope?
5. Consider the following Statements:
  1. The GROWTH-India telescope has made its first science observation which is a follow-up study of nova explosion.
  2. Novae are explosive events involving violent eruptions on the surface of white dwarf stars, leading to temporary increase in brightness of the star.
  3. Unlike a supernova, the star does not go onto die but returns to its earlier state after the explosion.
Select the correct statement using codes given below:

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