Which of the following statements about ‘dry ice’ are correct ?
1. It is useful refrigerant
2. On heating, it turns into a liquid
3. It has acidic properties
4. It causes burns when pressed against the skin
(a) 1 and 3
(b) 1,2 and 3
(c) 2 and 4
(d) 1,3 and 4
. Warm air surrounded by cold air causes (a) Cyclone (b) Anti-cyclone (c) Heavy speedy winds (d) Cold winds
. The Swaran Singh Committee considered the question of (a) More autonomy to Punjab on the model of Jammu and Kashmir (b) The suitability of the Presidential form of government of India (c) The precedence of the Directive Principles over Fundamental Rights (d) Administrative reforms
Which of the following erected the nine storeyed Tower of Victory (Jaya Stambh) to commemorate his victory over Mohammed Khilji of Malwa in 1440? (a) Rana Pratap (b) Rana Sanga (c) Rana Kumbha (d) Rana Udai Singh
. Which one of the following governmental steps has proved relatively effective in controlling the double digit rate of inflation in the Indian economy during recent years? (a) Enhanced rate of production of all consumer goods (b) Streamlined public distribution system (c) Pursuing an export-oriented strategy (d) Containing budgetary deficits and unproductive expenditure
Case in is the protein present in (1) blood (2) plasma (3) urine (4) milk
The name of India?s first aircraft carrier is: (a) INS Kukri (b) INS Nilgiri (c) INS Vikrant (d) INS Himgiri
The famous Trimurti sculpture is at (1) Mahabalipuram (2) Elephanta (3) Badami (4) Vijayawada
. Why do short sighted persons use concave lenses in spectacles? (a) Concave lens can focus the image of the far off object on the retina (b) Concave lens gives a clear vision (c) Concave lens gives erect image (d) None of these
The main masses of land above sea level are called: (a) continents (b) islands (c) nations (d) countries
The Chairman of the Estimates Committee of the Lok Sabha is appointed from amongst the members by the (a) Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha (b) Speaker of the Lok Sabha (c) Minister for Parliamentary Affairs (d) Prime Minister
India?s principal foreign exchange earning commodity is (1) Coffee (2) Tea (3) Cotton (4) Rubber and Sandal wood
When there is no majority party in the State Legislative Assembly, the principal consideration governing the choice of the Chief Minister by the Governor of the state is the (1) ability of the person who is most likely to command a stable majority (2) Largest political party in the Legislative Assembly (3) The combination of several parties as a unit (4) The loyalty and support of the party members to their respective party programmers.