586: The water in an open pond remains cool even in hot summer because:
(a) Of continuous evaporation of water
(b) Water radiates heat more rapidly than the atmosphere
(c) Water absorbs heat less rapidly than the atmosphere
(d) Water absorbs heat more rapidly than the atmosphere
587: Consider the following organisations :
I. Atomic Minerals Directorate for Research and Exploration
II. Heavy Water Board
III. Indian Rare Earths Limited
IV. Uranium Corporation of India
Which of these is/are under the Department of Atomic Energy ?
(a) I only
(b) I and IV
(c) II, III and IV
(d) I, II, III and IV
588: With reference to Union Government, consider the following statements:
1. The number of Ministries at the centre on 15th August 1947 was 18.
2. The number of Ministries at the centre at present is 36.
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
589: A man proceeding to the north turns to the right. After some time he takes a turn to the left and again to the left. Then he goes to his right and after some distance again turns towards his right. The direction in which he is now moving is
(a) West
(b) South
(c) North
(d) East
590: Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists :
List I : List II
(Centre of Handicrafts : (State)
A. Mon : 1. Arunachal Pradesh
B. Nalbari : 2. Assam
C. Pasighat : 3. Meghalaya
D. Tura : 4. Nagaland
(A) 1 2 4 3
(B) 1 3 4 2
(C) 4 3 2 1
(D) 4 2 1 3