576: Assertion (A):
In the periodic table of chemical elements, electron affinity is always found to increase from top to bottom in a group.
Reason (R):
In a group, the atomic radial generally increase from top to bottom.
(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
577: Which one of the following statements is correct ?
(a) Only the Rajya Sabha and not the Lok Sabha can have nominated members
(b) There is a constitutional provision for nominating two members belonging to the Anglo-Indian community to the Rajya Sabha
(c) There is no constitutional bar for a nominated member to be appointed Union minister
(d) A nominated member can vote both in the Presidential
578: From the point of view of evolution of living organisms, which one of the following is the correct sequence of evolution ?
(a) Shark - Tortoise - Otter
(b) Tortoise - Shark - Otter
(c) Shark - Otter - Tortoise
(d) Otter -Tortoise - Shark
579: Match List-I wish List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists :
List-I (Writer) -- List-II(Book)
A. V.S. Naipau l-- 1.The Siege of Krishnapur
B. Salmman Rushdie -- 2. In a Free State
C. Paul Scott -- 3. Midnight's Children
D. J.G Farrell -- 4. Staying On
(A) 4 3 2 1
(B) 2 3 4 1
(C) 2 1 4 3
(D) 4 1 2 3
580: What are the benefits of implementing the Integrated Watershed Development Programme?
1. Prevention of soil runoff
2. Linking the countrys perennial rivers with seasonal rivers
3. Rainwater harvesting and recharge of groundwater table.
4. Regeneration of natural vegetation.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4