1416: A and B are two fixed points in a field. A cyclist C moves such that ACB is always a right angle. In this context, which one of the following statements is correct?
(a) The path followed by the cyclist is an ellipse
(b) The path followed by the cyclist is a circle
(c) The path followed by the cyclist is an exponential curve
(d) This type of motion is not possible
1417: Contour bunding is a method of conservation used in
(a) desert margins, liable to strong wind action
(b) low flat plains, close to stream courses, liable to flooding
(c) scrublands, liable to spread of weed growth
(d) None of the above
1418: Which one of the following is correct in respect of Indian football team's performance in the Olympic Games ?
(a) India has never participated in the Olympic Football Tournament
(b) India entered the Semi Finals
(c) India played only in the First Round
(d) India entered only up to the Quarter Finals
1419: Assertion (A) :
Ali Brothers founded the Swaraj Party
Reason (R) :
The Swarajists were in favour of council entry and obstruction from within
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true.
1420: Who among the following can join the National Pension System (NPS)?
(a) Resident Indian citizens only
(b) Persons of age from 21 to 55 only
(c) All State Government employees joining the services after the date of notification by the respective State Governments
(d) All Central Government employees including those of Armed Forces joining the services on or after 1st April, 2004