2196: Consider the following statements
1. The Executive Power of the Union of India is vested in the Prime Minister.
2. The Prime Minister is the ex officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2197: In the context of Indian news in recent times, what is MCX-SX?
(a) A kind of supercomputer
(b) Stock exchange
(c) Title of Moon Impact Probe
(d) Nuclear-powered submarine
2198: Which of the following statements regarding 'Green Climate Fund' is/are correct?
1. It is intended to assist the developing countries in adaptation and mitigation practices to counter climate change.
2. It is founded under the aegis of UNEP, OECD, Asian Development Bank and World Bank.
Select the correct answer using the code given beiow.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 OnlY
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2199: A thief steals a case and 5 persons witness that they have seen him stealing. The thief says that he will bring 50 persons who will say that they have not seen him stealing. Which of the following statements is correct?
(a) The thief cannot be believed without proper witness
(b) The witness given by 50 persons is invalid as they have not seen him stealing
(c) The witness given by 5 persons must be believed as they have given the witness first
(d) The witness given by 50 persons is more correct as they are more in number
2200: With reference to the circumstances in Indian agriculture, the concept of "Conservation Agriculture" assumes significance. Which of the following fall under the Conservation Agriculture?
1. Avoiding the monoculture practices
2. Adopting minimum tillage
3. Avoiding the cultivation of plantation crops
4. Using crop residues to cover soil surface
5. Adopting spatial and temporal crop sequencing/crop rotations
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 3 and 4
(b) 2, 3, 4 and 5
(c) 2, 4 and 5
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 5