976: The canal-carrying capacity of Farakka is
(a) 75,000 cusecs
(b) 70,000 cusecs
(c) 40,000 cusecs
(d) 35,000 cusecs
977: Which one of the following is the correct sequence in increasing order of molecular weights of the hydrocarbons ?
(a) Methane, ethane, propane and butane
(b) Propane, butane, ethane and methane
(c) Butane, ethane, propane and methane
(d) Butane, propane, ethane and methane
978: Consider the following statements with reference to India:
1. The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners enjoy equal powers but receive unequal salaries
2. The Chief Election Commissioner is entitled to the same salary as in provided to a judge of the Supreme Court
3. The Chief Election Commissioner shall not be removed from his office except in like manner and on like grounds as a judge of the Supreme Court
4. The term of office of the Election Commissioner is five years from the date he assumes his office or till the day he attains the age of 62 years, whichever is earlier
Which of these statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 4
(d) 2 and 4
979: In terms of economy, the visit by foreign nationals to witness the XIX Common Wealth Games in India amounted to
(a) Imports
(b) Exports
(c) Consumption
(d) Production
980: Which one of the following statements regarding "Exit Poll" is correct ?
(a) "Exit Poll" is a term used to denote a post-election survey of voters regarding the candidate in whose favour they had exercised their franchise
(b) "Exit Poll" and "Opinion Poll" are one and the same
(c) "Exit Poll" is a device through which results of voting can be most exactly predicted
(d) "Exit Poll" is an administrative device made recently by the Chief Election Commissioner to prevent impersonation