516: The largest share of Foreign Direct Investment (1997-2000) went to
(a) Food and food-product sector
(b) Engineering sector
(c) Electronics and electric equipment sector
(d) Service sector
517: What can be the impact of excessive / inappropriate use of nitrogenous fertilizers in agriculture?
1. Proliferation of nitrogen-fixing microorganisms in soil can occur.
2. Increase in the acidity of soil can take place.
3. Leaching of nitrate to the ground-water can occur.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
518: Which is not a parasite?
(a) Tick
(b) Housefly
(c) Bed bug
(d) Louse
519: Freedom of the Press in India
(a) is specifically provided in Article 19 (1)(a) of the Constitution
(b) is implied in the wider freedom of expression guaranteed by Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution
(c) is guaranteed under the provisions of Article 361 A of the Constitution
(d) emanates from the operation of the Rule of Law In the country
520: Parliament or a State Legislature can declare a seat vacant if a member abstains himself without permission from the sessions for atleast
(a) 30 days
(b) 60 days
(c) 90 days
(d) 120 days