Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives. Genetic variation is the cornerstone of evolution, without which there can be no natural selection, and so a low genetic diversity decreases the ability of a species to survive and reproduce, explains lead author Yoshan Moodley, Professor at the Department of Zoology, University of Venda in South Africa. Two centuries ago, the black rhinoceros ? which roamed much of sub Saharan Africa ? had 64 different genetic lineages; but today only 20 of these lineages remain, says the paper. The species is now restricted to five countries, South Africa, Namibia, Kenya, Zimbabwe and Tanzania. Genetically unique populations that once existed in Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, Mozambique, Malawi and Angola have disappeared. The origins of the 'genetic erosion' coincided with colonial rule in Africa and the popularity of big game hunting. From the second half of the 20th century, however, poaching for horns has dramatically depleted their population and genetic diversity, especially in Kenya and Tanzania. Genetically unique black rhinoceros has been lost in all of the following countries, except?
Raman Lamba, Rambo to friends, had played for India in four Tests and 32 one-day internationals. While fielding, he was felled at silly mid-on by a shot from national player Mehrab Hussain Opee's willow. Lamba was admitted to a private clinic and later to the Dhaka Medical College. From there he was shifted to the postgraduate hospital where he died.
5. The members of the committees of Parliament are
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A. nominated by the leaders of the various parties in the Parliament
B. nominated by the prime minister
C. appointed by the speaker or elected by the House from amongst persons who are not members of Parliament
D. appointed by the speaker or elected by the House from amongst its own members