571: In the South Atlantic and South-Eastern Pacific regions in tropical latitudes, cyclone does not originate. What is the reason?
(a) Sea surface temperatures are low
(b) Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone seldom occurs
(c) Coriolis force is too weak
(d) Absence of land in those regions
572: In a political party of 36 members, the minimum number of members needed to split for disqualifying the original political party as per Anti-Defection Law should be:
(a) 9
(b) 12
(c) 18
(d) 24
573: Stripes on the back of the animals are the indication of:
(a) Mating habit
(b) Food habit
(c) Cave dwelling
(d) Matching of skin colour with surroundings
574: Consider the following statements regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy:
1. The Principles spell out the socio-economic democracy in the country.
2. The provisions contained in these Principles are not enforceable by any court.
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
575: The characteristic feature of virus is that
(a) It is made of fats.
(b) It multiplies only on dead animals.
(c) It multiplies only on hosts.
(d) It lacks chlorophyll.