2051: Which one of the following Himalayan passes was reopened around in the middle of the year 2006 to facilitate trade between India and China ?
(a) Shipki La
(b) Jara La
(c) Chang La
(d) Nathu La
2052: The process of retting in jute is
(a) Purely physical
(b) Purely chemical
(c) Microbiological
(d) Physico-chemical
2053: Article 156 of the Constitution of India provides that a Governor shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office. Which of the following can be deduced from this ?
I. No Governor can be removed from office till completion of his term.
II. No Governor can continue in office beyond a period of five years.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below :
Codes:
(a) I only
(b) II only
(c) Both I and II
(d) Neither I nor II
2054: Acid rain is caused by the pollution of environment by
(a) carbon dioxide and nitrogen
(b) carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
(c) ozone and carbon dioxide
(d) nitrous oxide and sulphur dioxide
2055: Open stunted forests with bushes and small trees having long roots and sharp thorns or spines are commonly found in
(a) Eastern Orissa
(b) North-Eastern Tamil Nadu
(c) Siwaliks an Terai region
(d) Western Andhra Pradesh