56: Examine the map of Jammu and Kashmir given below :
The mountain ranges marked 1, 2, 3 and 4 are respectively :
(a) Ladakh, Zaskar, Karakoram and Pir Panjal
(b) Karakoram, Ladakh, Zaskar and Pir Panjal
(c) Karakoram, Zaskar, Pir Panjal and Ladakh
(d) Ladakh, Pir Panjal, Karakoram and Zaskar
57: Match List I (Article of Indian Constitution) with List II (Provisions) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List I (Article of Indian Constitution)
A. Article 16(2)
B. Article 29(2)
C. Article 30(1)
D. Article 31(1)
List II (Provisions)
1. No person shall be deprived of his property save by the authority of law
2. No person can be discriminated against in the matter of public appointment on the ground of race, religion or caste
3. All minorities whether based on religion or language shall have the fundamental right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice
4. No citizen shall be denied admission into any educational institution maintained by the State, or receiving State aid, on grounds of religion, race, caste, language or any of them.
Codes:
A B C D
(a) 2 4 3 1
(b) 3 1 2 4
(c) 2 1 3 4
(d) 3 4 2 1
58: The sensation of fatigue in the muscles after prolonged strenuous physical work is caused by
(a) a decrease in the supply of oxygen
(b) minor wear and tear of muscle fibres
(c) the depletion of glucose
(d) the accumulation of lactic acid
59: 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
60: The Employment Assurance Scheme envisages financial assistance to rural areas for guaranteeing employment to at least
(a) 50 per cent of the men and women seeking jobs in rural areas
(b) 50 per cent of the men seeking jobs in rural areas
(c) one man and one woman in a rural family living below the poverty line
(d) None of the above