1016: An artificial satellite orbiting around the Earth does not fall down. This is so because the attraction of Earth

(a) Does not exist at such distance.

(b) Is neutralized by the attraction of the moon.

(c) Provides the necessary speed for its steady motion.

(d) Provides the necessary acceleration for its motion.
1017: Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists :

List I---------------------------------------List II


(Libraries)---------------------------------- (Locations)

I. Saraswati Mahal Library------------------- (A) Patna
II. Library of Tibetan Work and Archives------ (B) Dharamsala
III. Raza Library-------------------------------(C) Thanjavur
IV. Khuda Baksh Oriental Public Library--------- (D) Rampur

Codes :

(a) I-C, II-B, III-D, IV-A
(b) I-C, II-B, III-A, IV-D
(c) I-B, II-C, III-A, IV-D
(d) I-B, II-C, III-D, IV-A
1018: Match: List I (Book)

A. In Custody

B. Sea of Poppies

C. The Argumentative Indian

D. Unaccustomed Earth


List II (Author)

1. Amartya Sen

2. Amitav Ghosh

3. Anita Desai

4. Jhumpa Lahiri

(a) 4 2 1 3
(b) 4 1 2 3
(c) 3 2 1 4
(d) 3 1 2 4
1019: Who / Which of the following is the custodian of the Constitution of India?

(a) The President of India
(b) The Prime Minister of India
(c) The Lok Sabha Secretariat
(d) The Supreme court of India
1020: The surface of the water in a lake is frozen and its temperature is -15°C. The maximum possible temperature of the water inside the lake in contact with the ice layer will be:

(a) 0°C

(b) 4°C

(c) 15°C

(d) Insufficient data to predict