In Arabidopsis thaliana, the transition to flowering involves multiple factors, pathways and meristem identity genes. Following statements regarding to the mechanism and function of meristem identity genes.

 A. FT mRNA is expressed in companion cells of the leaf vein in response to multiple signals, including day length, light quality, and temperature.

 B. The FT–FD complex activates AP1 in the inflorescence meristem and SOC1 in the floral meristem, which triggers LFY gene expression.

 C. LFY and AP1 trigger expression of the floral homeotic genes.

 D. FLC acts as a negative regulator of SOC1 in the meristem and as a negative regulator of FT in the leaves.

 Which of the following is incorrect?

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If in the examination hall, you find that the question paper is too tough to be answered satisfactorily by you, the best thing to do for you is to:

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Your bathroom tap is leaking and is a constant source of irritating noise. You would:

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You find a lady’s purse dropped on the road and on pocking it up, find a thousand rupees inside. You would:

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Statement— Should India encourage exports, when most things are insufficient for internal use itself?

Arguments—

I) Yes. We have to earn foreign exchange to pay for our imports

II) No. Even selective encouragement would lead to shortages.

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Statement— Should all the drugs patented and manufactured in Western countries be first tried out on sample basis before giving license for sale to general public in India?

Arguments—

I) Yes. Many such drugs require different doses and duration for Indian population and hence it is necessary.

II) No. This is just not feasible and hence cannot be implemented

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Statement— Should India make efforts to harness solar energy to fulfil its energy requirements?

Arguments— I)Yes, Most of the energy sources used at present is exhaustible.

II) No. Harnessing solar energy requires a lot of capital, which India lacks in.