551: Assertions (A) :
A mixture of salt and ice gives temperature below 0°C.
Reason (R) :
The salt raises the freezing point of ice.
In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct?
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and Rare true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true
552: With reference to the Constitution of India, prohibitions or limitations or provisions contained in ordinary laws cannot act as prohibitions or limitations on the constitutional powers under Article 142. It could mean which one of the following?
(a) The decisions taken by the. Election Commission of India while discharging its duties cannot be challenged in any court of law.
(b) The Supreme Court of India is not constrained in the exercise of its powers by the laws made by Parliament.
(c) In the event of grave financial crisis in the country, the President of India can declare Financial Emergency without the counsel from the Cabinet.
(d) State Legislatures cannot make laws on certain matters without the concurrence of Union Legislature.
553: Consider the following statements about the Attorney General of India :
I. He is appointed by the President of India.
II. He must have the same qualifications as are required for a Judge of the Supreme Court.
III. He must be a member of either House of Parliament.
IV. He can be removed by impeachment by Parliament.
Which of these statements are correct ?
(a) I and II
(b) I and III
(c) II, III and IV
(d) III and IV
554: Which one of the following statements is correct?
(a) The first meeting of the Parties (MOP 1) to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafely was held in Philippines in the year 2004.
(b) India is not a signatory to the Biosafety Protocol/Convention on Biological Diversity.
(c) The Biosafety Protocol deals with genetically modified organisms.
(d) The United States of America is member of the Biosafety Protocol/ Convention on Biological Diversity.
555: The song "Amar Sonar Bangla" written during the Swadeshi Movement of India inspired the liberation struggle of Bangladesh. Who wrote this song ?
(a) Rabindranath Tagore
(b) Mukunda Das
(c) Dwijendralal Ray
(d) Rajni Kanta Sen