881: Which of the following statements is true?
(a) Both salinity and density of sea increase with depth
(b) Both salinity and density of sea decrease with depth
(c) Salinity increases but density of sea decreases with depth
(d) Salinity decreases but density of sea increases with depth
882: The population growth rate in Kerala is the lowest among major Indian states. Which one of the following is the most widely accepted reason for this ?
(a) Kerala has made the highest investment in family planning
(b) Kerala has the highest literacy rate in India
(c) Kerala has invested heavily in promoting literacy and public health and placed high priority on social policies
(d) The population pyramid in Kerala has relatively fewer women in the reproductive age-group
883: 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
884: Centre-State financial relations are looked after by the:
(a) Finance Commission
(b) Sarkaria Commission
(c) Ministry of Finance
(d) Planning Commission
885: Ten per cent of twenty plus twenty per cent of ten equals
(a) 10 per cent of 20
(b) 20 per cent of 20
(c) 1 per cent of 200
(d) 2 per cent of 200