The blueness of the sky is due to
(1) Reflection of light
(2) Refraction of light
(3) Differaction of light
(4) Scattering of light
After the formation of the new Union government, NDA has set a National agenda. Which among the following is NOT true as per this agenda? 1 Private Sector participation in second generation reforms will not be encouraged 2 Campaign against corruption and electoral reforms shall be done 3 Create 10 crore additional jobs in ten years 4 None of these
Which Parliamentary Committee in India is normally chaired by a prominent member of the opposition? (a) Committee on Government Assurances (b) Estimates Committee (c) Privileges Committee (d) Public Accounts Committee
Which of the following rays of the sunlight help the solar cooker in its heating process? (A) Infrared rays (B) Cosmic rays (C) Ultraviolet rays (D) None of the above
As per the Election and Other Related Laws (Amendment 2003) Bill, it is proposed that corporates can fund political parties up to – percent of their net profit? 1 7% 2 6% 3 5% 4 4%
Under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi, Indians fighting for independence learnt fighting for independence learnt that their conflict was with the British government and not with the: (a) British imperialism (b) British system (c) British people (d) British policy of subjugation
Which of the following represents the Forex Assets of the Government of India as on November ?97? (approximately in U.S.$ billion) 1 24.25 2 30 3 32.75 4 19
I.D.F. is an acronym for: (A) India Development Fund (B) India Development Forum (C) International Development Fund (D) International Development Forum
Which of the following States won the final match of the ?Ranji Trophy Cricket? held in April 1999? 1 Madhya Pradesh 2 Maharashtra 3 Karnataka 4 Gujarat
Gandhiji went to England in 1931 to attend the: (a) First Round Table Conference (b) Second Round Table Conference (c) Session of the ?League of Oppressed Peoples? (d) Third Round Table conference
Which of the following are the powers of the President with regard to the Parliament? (a) Summon or prorogue the session of Parliament (b) Address the joint session of the two Houses (c) Can call a joint sitting of the two Houses (d) All of these
The United Nations Organisation had sent an arms inspection team to Iraq. Which country had the maximum members in the team? 1 Russia 2 Britain 3 America 4 France
Ashoka sent his son and daughter for preaching of Buddhism to: (a) Sumatra (b) Cambodia (c) Javadvipa (d) Ceylon