Consider the given two statements:
I. Pasteurization of milk is a sterilization process.
II. It kills bacterial spores.

1. Both I and II are correct and II explains I
2. Both I and II are correct but II does not explain I
3. I is correct and II is incorrect
4. Both I and II are incorrect

Pasteurization of milk can increase the level of vitamin:
1. B₁₂
2. C
3. E
4. A

Consider the given two statements:
I. The presence of alkaline phosphatase in the cow milk is an ideal indicator of pasteurization efficacy.
II. Higher the enzyme level more efficient was the pasteurization.

1. Both I and II are correct and II explains I
2. Both I and II are correct but II does not explain I
3. I is correct and II is incorrect
4. Both I and II are incorrect

Which of the following causes epidemic dropsy in humans?
1. Eichhornia crassipes
2. Parthenium hysterophorus
3. Lantana camara
4. Argemone mexicana

A technique of micropropagation is  
1. Somatic hybridization  
2. Somatic embryogenesis
3. Protoplast fusion
4. Embryo rescue 

Consider the following statements (a-d) about organic farming 
a. Utilizes genetically modified crops like Bt cotton.
b. Uses only naturally produced inputs like compost.
c. Does not use pesticides and urea.
d. Produces vegetables rich in vitamins and minerals.

Which of the above statements are correct?

1. (a) and (b) only
2. (b), (c) and (d)
3. (c) and (d) only
4. (b) and (c) only 

The world’s highly prized wool yielding Pashmina breed is  
1. Kashmir sheep - Afgan sheep cross.
2. Goat
3. Sheep
4. Goat - sheep cross 

Consider the following four measures (a-d) that could be taken to successfully grow chick-pea in an area where bacterial blight disease is common                                       

a. Spray with Bordeaux mixture
b. Control of insect vector of the disease pathogen
c. Use of only disease-free seeds
d. Use of varieties resistant to the disease

Which two of the above measures can control the disease?
1. (a) and (d)
2. (b) and (c)
3. (a) and (b)
4. (c) and (d)

Surface sterilization of explants and their transfer to culture media must be done under:
1. Aseptic conditions
2. Antiseptic conditions
3. Aerobic conditions
4. Anaerobic conditions

Crop plants grown in monoculture are 

1. Low in yield.
2. Free from intraspecific competition.
3. Characterized by poor root system.
4. Highly prone to pests.