4251: The production of cultured pearls is an important cottage industry of

(a) Belgium

(b) West Indies

(c) New Zealand

(d) Japan
4252: Consider the following statements :

1. As per the Right to Education (RTE) Act, to be eligible for appointment as a teacher in a State, a person would be required to possess the minimum qualification laid down by the concerned State Council of Teacher Education.
2. As per the RTE Act, for teaching primary classes, a candidate is required to pass a Teacher Eligibility Test conducted in accordance with the National Council of Teacher Education guidelines.
3. In India, more than 90% of teacher -5 education institutions are directly under the State Governments.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 3 only
4253: For artificial insemination the semen of a bull should be stored in:

(a) Cold water

(b) Ice

(c) Liquid nitrogen

(d) Liquid oxygen
4254: Regarding the office of the Lok Sabha Speaker, consider the following statements:

1. He/She holds the office during the pleasure of the President.

2. He/She need not be a member of the House at the time of his/her election but has to become a member of the House within six months from the date of his/her election.

3. If he/she intends to resign, the letter of his/her resignation has to be addressed to the Deputy Speaker.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None
4255: Distribution of electric power from one place to another is done at high A.C. voltage because:

(a) Wastage of electricity is minimised

(b) Stealing of electric wires is prevented

(c) Electricity spreads in very short time

(d) It adds brightness