2126: In India people migrate from the countryside to the towns while in the U.S.A. it is just the other way. What is the reason for this?
(a) In U.S.A. people like the countryside more than the cities
(b) Use of urban land for purposes other than that of residence
(c) Lack of security of life and property in cities
(d) Lack of employment opportunities in cities
2127: Lothal is
(a) A closed water system
(b) A poisonous gas
(c) A place in Gujarat where excavations have established a link with the Indus Valley civilisation
(d) Legal action taken against defectors
2128: What is the provision to safeguard the autonomy of the Supreme Court of India?
1. While appointing the Supreme Court Judges, the President of India has to consult the Chief Justice of India.
2. The Supreme Court Judges can be removed by the Chief Justice of India only.
3. The salaries of the Judges are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India to which the legislature does not have to vote.
4. All appointments of officers and staffs of the Supreme Court of India are made by the Government only after consulting the Chief Justice of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
2129: Consider the following events :
1. Hunter Commission
2. Charles Wood's Despatch
3. Sadler Commission
4. Raleigh Commission
Their correct chronological sequence is
(a) 3 - 2 - 1 - 4
(b) 2 - 1 - 4 - 3
(c) 1 - 4 - 3 - 2
(d) 4 - 3 - 2 - 1
2130: The chemical used as a 'fixer' in photography is
(a) sodium sulphate
(b) sodium thiosulphate
(c) ammonium persulphate
(d) borax