596: Consider the following :
1. Bats
2. Bears
3. Rodents
The phenomenon of hibernation can be observed in which of the above kinds of animals?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Hibernation cannot be observed in any of the above.
597: Which of the following features are associated with the architecture of Tughlaq period? Select the correct answer using the codes
given below the features.
1. Sloping walls.
2. Deliberate attempt to combine the principles of the arch, the lintel and the beam in the buildings.
3. Placing the buildings especially the tombs on a high platform.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 2
598: It has been observed that after-effects of low temperature treatment are helpful in promoting the flowering in certain plants. Through this the vegetative period of plant becomes short and early flowering takes place. This phenomenon is known as
(a) Photoperiodism
(b) Floreignation
(c) Vernalisation
(d) Heliotropism
599: With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following statements :
1. White marble was used in making Buland Darwaza and Khankah at Fatehpur Sikri.
2. Red sandstone and marble were used in making Bara Imambara and Rumi Darwaza at Lucknow.
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
600: Consider the following statements about the recent amendments to the Election Law by the Representation of the People (Amendment) Act, 1996 :
I. Any conviction for the offence of insulting the Indian National flag or the Constitution of India shall entail disqualification for contesting elections to Parliament and State Legislatures for six years from the date of conviction.
II. There is an increase in the security deposit which a candidate has to make to contest the election to the Lok Sabha.
III. A candidate cannot now stand for election from more than one Parliamentary constituency.
IV. No election will now be countermanded on the death of a contesting candidate.
Which of the above statements are correct ?
(a) II and III
(b) I, II and IV
(c) I and III
(d) I, II, III and IV