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In its achievements in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Kerala was ranked first by
NITI Aayog. Which among the following is/are the main reasons for this rank ?

() பவம்‌

(i) Education

(1) Gender equality

Select the correct answer from below :

(A) Oy (i) and (1) (® ೦೫ 0) ೫4 ()
(ಲ) Only (i) ೩೧4 (1) (D) All the above

Which of the following statements is/are true in relation to science and technology ?
() Today’s science is tomorrow’s technology.

(i) The border between science and technology is well defined today.

ஸ்‌ S & T developments of social/economic relevance are potential innovations.

வ டண்‌ இ மண்‌
(ಲ) 0 ಹಾಡೆ (11) ೦/7 (2) 0, (0) ಜಾರೆ (1)

Which of the following indicates the best system of public health in India ?

() National Health Mission

(i) Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

(1) Primary Health Centers, Community Health Centers and Government Hospitals

வ டண்‌ രദ (i) and हु only
(ಲ) () and (i) only (2) 0, (0) ಜಾರೆ (1)

The following refers to a recent development in technology. “It makes it possible to easily
alter DNA sequences and modify Gene function. It can therefore correct genetic defects and
improve crops, but with associated ethical problems.”

Which of the following is the recent development referred to above ?
(ಹಿ) DNA Bar-coding (B) CRISPR
(C) P53 (D) Terminator

A famous book titled 10% Human’ argues that human cells are just 10% of body. The rest
90% cells are now considered key to our health. These 90% cells are mainly :

(ಹ) (लाः with Junk DNA

(8) Cells of Gut microbes

(C) Cells with CRISPR modified DNA
(D) Stem Cells

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