Question
A genetically modified variation of eggplant, named
BT-brinjal, has been created. What is the primary objective behind this development?Solution
The genetically modified brinjal in India has been developed for insect resistance. Bt Brinjal is a GM crop created by inserting Cry 1Ac gene from the soil bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis into Brinjal.
Choose the correct synonym of the word highlighted in each sentence from the alternatives given below it:
  A dozen gentlemen were engage...
Autocracy
A) Maverick B) Genuine C) Ostensive D) Consign
...A) Torment B) Help C) Lament D) Regret
...A) Obnoxious B) Juvenile C)Hopeful D) Youthful
...Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word.
They drank some spurious drink and fainted.
The detective was known for his astute observations.
disperse
In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
FOMENT
The fear of dogs/rabies