Acharya Nagarjuna lived during the period of
(1) Hala
(2) Gantamiputra Yagnasri
(3) Satakarni
(4) Pulamavi
The process by which vapour is converted to liquid is called: (a) condensation (b) dew point (c) condensation nuclei
Which of the following statements(s) is/are true about the Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) ?A) The scheme was introduced in the year 1977.B) Under the scheme, every MP can spend Rs. 2 crore every year on some developmental activity in his/her area.C) Around 6.8 lakh works were recommended by the MPs during the past years out of which about 4.5 lakh were completed by the year 2002. (1) Only A (2) Only A & B (3) Only B (4) Only B & C (5) None of these
The architecture of the Ashokan period gained in magnificence as for the first time: (a) stone was employed instead of wood (b) wood was used instead of stone (c) burnt bricks were used for the first time (d) None of the above
What is the main function of insulin in the human body? 1 To maintain blood pressure 2 To help in digestion of food 3 To control the level of sugar in the body 4 To check the level of iodine in the body
Temparature of liquid helium is about (1) ? 2690C (2) ? 770C (3) ?1960C (4) ?40C
Electrical characteristics of connections between PCs and external peripherals are governed by (A) RS-212 (B) Intel 8088 standard (C) ISO standard (D) RS-232 C
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh recently in a meeting expressed his desire that an early and smooth Value Added Tax (VAT) is very much needed in the country. How the introduction of VAT will be helpful for a country like India?A) VAT will avoid cascading of taxes.B) VAT is expected to enhance revenues in the medium term.C) Some State Governments may have to lose a substantial amount of Sales Tax as the Centre will have a greater share in taxes, but the same will be compensated later on by providing subsidies on certain items.Which of these statements is/are true? (1) Only A (2) Only B (3) Only A & B (4) Only C (5) A, B and C
As per the figures published in the print media, how many children below three years of age are severely malnourished in India? (approximately in percent) 1 10% 2 15% 3 18% 4 28%
Article 370 of the Constitution relates to: (a) Jammu and Kashmir (b) Emergency provision (c) Transfer of judges (d) None of the above
The most commonly used metal in the pure form or as an alloy in domestic appliances is (A) Aluminium (B) Iron (C) Copper (D) Zinc
In which country do conventions play a dominant role in the governance of the country? (1) England (2) Canada (3) India (4) Switzerland
What are soaps? 1 Salts of silicates 2 Esters of heavy fatty acids 3 Sodium or potassium salts of heavier fatty acids 4 Mixture of glycerol and alcohols