2136: Consider the following statements:
1. Area wise, Chhattishgarh is larger than West Bengal.
2. According to the Population 2001 Census, Population of West Bengal is larger than that of Chhattisgarh.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2137: With reference to an organization known as Birdlife International, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is a Global Partnership of Conservation Organizations.
2. The concept of biodiversity hotspots originated from this organization.
3. It identifies the sites known/referred to as Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2138: The basic structure theory of the Constitution of India implies that
(a) certain features of the Constitution are so essential to it that they cannot be abrogated
(b) fundamental rights cannot be abridged or taken away
(c) the Constitution cannot be amended except in accordance with the procedure prescribed in Art, 368
(d) the Preamble of the Constitution cannot be amended for it is not a part of the Constitution and at the same time represents its real spirit
2139: Biomass gasification is considered to be one of the sustainable solutions to the power crisis in India. In this context, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Coconut shells, groundnut shells and rice husk can be used in biomass gasification.
2. The combustible gases generated from biomass gasification consist of hydrogen and carbon dioxide only.
3. The combustible gases generated from biomass gasification can be used for direct heat generation but not in internal combustion engines.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2140: Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists :
List I--------------------List II
(Person)---------------(Achievement)
I. Deep Sen Gupta---(A) India's youngest International Master in the Sangli International Chess Tournament, 2000
II. P. Hari krishna----(B) The first Indian ever to win a gold in discuss in the World Athletic Championship in Santiago, 2000
III. Seema Antil------ (C) Won the title in the Asian Junior Chess Tournament in Mumbai, 2000
IV. Tejas Bakre ------ (D) Won the Under-12 title in the World Youth Chess Festival in Oropesa, 2000
Codes:
(a) I-D, II-C, III-B, IV-A
(b) I-B, II-D, III-A, IV-C
(c) I-D, II-A, III-B, IV-C
(d) I-B, II-A, III-C, IV-D