556: The Function of heavy water in a nuclear reactor is to

(a) Stop the nuclear reaction

(b) Slow down the speed of neutrons

(c) Cool down the reactor

(d) Increase the speed of neutrons
557: The first session of Indian National Congress in 1885 was held at:

(a) Bombay

(b) Calcutta

(c) Lahore

(d) Lucknow
558: The Parliament of India exercises control over the functions of the Council of Ministers through

1. Adjournment motion
2. Question hour
3. Supplementary questions

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
559: The final product of photosynthesis is:

(a) Carbohydrates

(b) Carbon dioxide

(c) Oxygen

(d) Water
560: Which one of the following countries of South-West Asia does not open out to the Mediterranean Sea?

(a) Syria
(b) Jordan
(c) Lebanon
(d) lsrael