2086: Assertion (A):
A diamond sparkles more than a glass imitation cut to the same shape.
Reason (R):
The refractive index of diamond is less than that of glass.
In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct ?
(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
2087: Which one of the following is a purpose of 'UDAY', a scheme of the Government?
(a) Providing technical and financial assistance to start-up entrepreneurs in the field of renewable sources of energy
(b) Providing electricity to every household in the country by 2018
(c) Replacing the coal-based power plants with natural gas, nuclear, solar, wind and tidal power plants over a period of time
(d) Providing for financial turnaround and revival of power distribution companies
2088: Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists :
List I-------------------------------------------------------List II
(Climatic Conditions)------------------------------------(Reasons)
I. Chennai is warmer than Calcutta------------------(A) North-East Monsoon
II. Snowfall in Himalayas-------------------------------(B) Altitude
III. Rainfall decreases from Depressions------------(C) Western West Bengal to Punjab
IV. Sutlej-Ganga Plain gets some rain in water----(D) Distance from sea
--------(E) Latitude
Codes:
(a) I-A, II-B, III-D, IV-E
(b) I-D, II-E, III-A, IV-C
(c) I-E, II-B, III-D, IV-C
(d) I-E, II-A, III-C, IV-D
2089: A rectangular water tank measures 15 m x 6 m at top and is 10 m deep. It is full of water. If water is drawn out lowering the level by 1 metre, how much of water has been drawn out ?
(a) 45,000 litres
(b) 90,000 litres
(c) 4,500 litres
(d) 900 litres
2090: Consider the following statements :
Regional disparities in India are high and have been rising in recent years because
I. there is persistent investment over time only in select locales.
II. some areas are agro-climatically less conducive to development.
III. some areas continue to face little or no agrarian transformation and the consequent lack of social and economic opportunities.
IV. some areas have faced continuous political instability.
Which of the above statements are correct ?
(a) I, II and III
(b) I, II and IV
(c) I, III and IV
(d) II, III and IV