1551: With reference to the art and archaeological history of India, which one among the following was made earliest?
(a) Lingaraja Temple at Bhubneshwar
(b) Rock-cut Elephant at Dhauli
(c) Rock-cut Monuments at Mahabalipuram
(d) varaha Image at Udayagiri
1552: Guinea pigs used in medical research are:
(a) Rodents
(b) Black swine
(c) Stocky and brown in colour
(d) Found in Asia only
1553: Soft drinks such as colas contain significant quantities of
(a) caffeine
(b) nicotine
(c) tannin
(d) renin
1554: In the Union Budget 2011-12, a full exemption from the basic customs duty was extended to the bio-based asphalt (bioasphalt). What is the importance of this material?
1. Unlike traditional asphalt, bio-asphalt is not based on fossil fuels.
2. Bioasphalt can be made from non- renewable resources.
3. Bioasphalt can be made from organic waste materials.
4. It is eco-friendly to use bioasphalt for surfacing of the roads.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
1555: Vitamins do not act as a/an:
(a) Source of energy
(b) Stimulant in the growth of the body
(c) Agent in regulating the chemical processes in the body metabolism
(d) All of the above