2056: Which one of the following statements correctly describes the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution of India?

(a) It contains the scheme of the distribution of powers between the Union and the States.

(b) It contains the languages listed in the Constitution.

(c) It contains the provisions regarding the administration of tribal areas.

(d) It allocates seats in the Council of States.
2057: EFGH : DEFG :: OPQR : ___?___

(a) PQRS

(b) NOPQ

(c) MNOP

(d) QRST
2058: With reference to Indian Public Finance, consider the following statements:

1. Disbursements from Public Accounts of India are subject to the Vote of Parliament.

2. The Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of a Consolidated Fund, a Public Account and a Contingency Fund for each State.

3. Appropriations and disbursements under the Railway Budget are subject to the same form of parliamentary control as other appropriations and disbursements.

Which of the statements given above are correct ?

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2059: Which of the following fertilisers leaves acidic residue?

(a) Ammonium phosphate

(b) Ammonium sulphate

(c) Urea

(d) Sulphate of potash
2060: Given below is a map of some countries which were parts of the erstwhile Soviet Union with water bodies shown by shaded areas :

The countries marked 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 are respectively

(a) Tajikistan, Turkmenia, Uzbekistan, Kirgizia, Kazakhstan
(b) Turkmnia, Kirgizia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan
(c) Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kirgizia, Turkmenia
(d) Kazakhstan, Turkmenia, Uzbekistan, Kirgizia, Tajikstan