451: Even though an animal is fed with carbohydrate-rich diet, its blood sugar concentration tends to remain constant. This is on account of the fact that in the case of an animal

(a) hormones of pituitary glands control metabolic process

(b) hormones of pancreas cause such a condition

(c) blood sugar is readily absorbed by liver

(d) glucose undergoes autolysis
452: The following are the events in national movement:

I. Champaran Satyagraha

II. Non-Cooperation Movement

III. Quit India Movement

IV. Dandi March

The correct chronological order is

(a) I, II, IV, III

(b) II, I, III, IV

(c) III, II, I, IV

(d) II, III, I, IV
453: Which of the following adds/add carbon dioxide to the carbon cycle on the planet Earth?

1. Volcanic action
2. Respiration
3. Photosynthesis
4. Decay of organic matter

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
454: State Funding of elections takes place in

(a) USA and Canada
(b) Britain and Switzerland
(c) France and Italy
(d) Germany and Austria
455: Which of the Following is a "cognizable offence"?

(a) First offence committed by any person

(b) Offence committed by a minor

(c) Offence other than murder

(d) Offence which can be dealt with by the court