4091: In the context of bilateral trade negotiations between India and European Union, what is the difference between European Commission and European Council ?

1. European Commission represents the EU in trade negotiations whereas European Council participates in the legislation of matters pertaining to economic policies of the European Union.

2. European Commission comprises the Heads of State or government of member countries whereas the European Council comprises of the persons nominated by European Parliament.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
4092: Mixture of which one of the following pairs of gases is the cause of occurrence of most of the explosions in mines?

(a) Hydrogen and oxygen

(b) Oxygen and acetylene

(c) Methane and air

(d) Carbon dioxide and methane
4093: When a ship enters a sea from a river, its portion under water will:

(a) Increase

(b) Decrease

(c) Show no change

(d) Increase and decrease alternately
4094: The first to start a joint stock company to trade with India were the

(a) Portuguese

(b) Dutch

(c) French

(d) Danish
4095: India has Parliamentary democracy system because:

(a) Members of the Lok Sabha are elected by the public

(b) Council of Ministers is responsible to the Legislature

(c) Of distribution of power between the Centre and the States

(d) Of a single constitutional framework