196: If Rs. 1000 is invested at 12% interest and interest is compounded half yearly, what will be the total amount at the end of one year ?
(a) Rs. 1120.00
(b) Rs. 1123.60
(c) Rs. 1126.20
(d) Rs. 1134.40
197: Which one of the areas marked as A, B, C and D in the given figure of the cyclone, witnesses heavy torrential short-duration rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms ?
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
198: If X + 2Y = 2X + Y, then X2 / Y2 is equal to
(a) 0
(b) 1
(c) 2
(d) 4
199: A bag contains 20 balls, 8 balls are green, 7 are white and 5 are red. What is the minimum number of balls that must be picked up from the bag blind folded (without replacing any of it) to be assured of picking at least one ball of each colour ?
(a) 4
(b) 7
(c) 11
(d) 16
200: Regular intake of fresh fruits and vegetables is recommended in the diet since they are a good source of antioxidants. How do antioxidants help a person maintain health and promote longevity?
(a) They activate the enzymes necessary for vitamin synthesis in the body and help prevent vitamin deficiency.
(b) They prevent excessive oxidation of carbohydrates, fats and proteins in the body and help avoid unnecessary wastage of energy.
(c) They neutralize the free radicals produced in the body during metabolism.
(d) They activate certain genes in the cells of the body and help delay the ageing process.