2236: With reference to 'Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)', consider the following statements:
1. It is an organization of European Union in working relation with NATO and WHO.
2. It monitors chemical industry to prevent new weapons from emerging.
3. It provides assistance and protection to States (Parties) against chemical weapons threats.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2237: Reading of the barometer going down is an indication of:
(a) Storm
(b) Rainfall
(c) Snow
(d) Intense heat
2238: Assertion (A):
Unlike temperate forests, the tropical rain forests, if cleared, can yield productive farm-land that can support intensive agriculture for several years even without chemical fertilizers.
Reason (R):
The primary productivity of the tropical rain forest is very high when compared to that of the temperate forests.
(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true
2239: Consider the following high yielding varieties of crops in India :
1. Arjun
2. Jaya
3. Padma
4. Sonalika
Which of these are wheat ?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 4
(d) 3 and 4
2240: "To uphold and protect the Sovereignty, Unity and Integrity of India" is a provision made in the
(a) Preamble of the Constitution
(b) Directive Principles of State Policy
(c) Fundamental Rights
(d) Fundamental Duties