31: On the planet earth, most of the freshwater exists as ice caps and glaciers. Out of the remaining freshwater, the largest proportion
(a) is found in atmosphere as moisture and clouds
(b) is found in freshwater lakes and rivers
(c) exists as groundwater
(d) exists as soil moisture
32: Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists :
List I List II
I. Potassium bromide (A) Fertiliser
II. Potassium nitrate (B) Photography
III. Potassium sulphate (C) Bakery
IV. Mono-potassium tartarate (D) Gunpowder
Codes:
(a) I-B, II-D, III-A, IV-C
(b) I-B, II-D, III-C, IV-A
(c) I-D, II-B, III-C, IV-A
(d) I-D, II-B, III-A, IV-C
33: 12 constellations referred to as zodiac are:
(a) Imaginary region that encompass the path of the planets.
(b) Signs of Roman gods.
(c) A group of stars.
(d) None of the above
34: At present, scientists can determine the arrangement or relative positions of genes or DNA sequences on a chromosome. How does this knowledge benefit us?
1. It is possible to know the pedigree of livestock.
2. It is possible to understand the causes of all human diseases.
3. It is possible to develop disease-resistant animal breeds,
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 Only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
35: Which of the following committees examined and suggested Financial Sector Reforms ?
(a) Abid Hussain Committee
(b) Bhagwati Committee
(c) Chelliah Committee
(d) Narasimham Committee