1986: Government of India encourages the cultivation of 'sea buckthorn'. What is the importance of this plant?
1. It helps in controlling soil erosion and in preventing desertification.
2. It is a rich source of biodiesel.
3. It has nutritional value and is well-adapted to live in cold areas of high altitudes.
4. Its timber is of great commercial value.
Which of the statements given above is /are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
1987: Consider the following statements:
1. Robert Clive was the first Governor General of Bengal.
2. William Bentinck was the first Governor-General of 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
1988: The recent Land Mines Conference to sign the historic treaty was held in the Capital city of
(a) Canada
(b) Japan
(c) Sweden
(d) Zimbabwe
1989: With reference to the Union Government, consider the following statements :
1. The Department of Revenue is responsible for the preparation of Union Budget that is presented to the Parliament.
2. No amount can be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India without the authorization from the
Parliament of India.
3. All the disbursements made from Public Account also need the authorization from the Parliament of India.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1990: Assertion (A):
The amount of moisture in the atmosphere is related to latitude.
Reason (R):
The capacity to hold moisture in the form of water vapour is related to temperature.
(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true