831: Antigen is a substance which
(a) destroys harmful bacteria
(b) is used to treat poisoning
(c) lowers body-temperature
(d) stimulates formation of antibody
832: The 45th Amendment to the Indian Constitution relates to:
(a) Minorities Commission
(b) Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
(c) Extension of reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
(d) None of the above
833: The Government enacted the Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act in 1996. Which one of the following is not identified as its objective?
(a) To provide self-governance
(b) To recognize traditional rights
(c) To create autonomous regions in tribal areas
(d) To free tribal people from exploitation
834: The world's fastest computer has been able to perform (as of Dec. 1996)
(a) 10'6 operations per second
(b) 10'9 operations per second
(c) 10'12 operations per second
(d) 10'15 operations per second
835: Which one of the following Union Ministries implements the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety?
(a) Ministries of Health and Family Welfare
(b) Ministries of science and technology
(c) Ministry of Environment and Forests
(d) Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers