856: In which State of India is coconut grown extensively ?
(a) Karnataka
(b) Andhra Pradesh
(c) Kerala
(d) Assam
857: Seasonal migration of men and animals from lower to higher altitudes during the summer is known as
(a) Nomadism
(b) Migration
(c) Transhumance
(d) Pastoralism
858: Which one of the following is incorrect in respect of Local Government in India ?
(a) According to the Indian Constitution, local government is not an independent tier in the federal system
(b) 30% of the seats in local bodies are reserved for women
(c) Local government finances are to be provided by a Commission
(d) Elections to local bodies are to be determined by a Commission
859: Consider the following statements:
1. Appellate Tribunal for Electricity has been established by each State Government in India.
2. One of the components of the Accelerated Power Development and Reforms Programme (APDRP) is upgradation of sub-transmission and distribution system for electricity in India.
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
860: Assertion (A) :
Oral Rehydration Therapy (ORT) has been strongly recommended for reducing infant mortality
Reason (R) :
Gastrointestinal problems are very common among children especially in the developing countries
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true