2856: If CALCUTTA is 7, 3, 9, 7, 23, 14, 14, 3, BANGALORE will be

(a) 6, 3, 18, 13, 3, 9, 12, 11, 2

(b) 6, 5, 18, 13, 3, 14, 12, 11, 2

(c) 6, 5, 18, 13, 5, 14, 12, 11, 2

(d) 6, 3, 18, 13, 5, 14, 12, 11, 2
2857: Assertion (A) :
The temperature of a metal wire rises when an electric current is passed through it.

Reason (R):
Collision of metal atoms with each other releases heat energy.

(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A

(b) Both A and R are true, but R is NOT a correct explanation of A

(c) A is true, but R is false

(d) A is false, but R is true
2858: What is 'Greased Lightning-10 (GL-10)', recently in the news?

(a) Electric plane tested by NASA
(b) Solar-powered two-seater aircraft designed by Japan
(c) Space observatory launched by China
(d) Reusable rocket designed by ISRO
2859: Which one of the following parts of human brain is the regulating centre for swallowing and vomiting?

(a) Pons
(b) Medulla oblongata
(c) Cerebrum
(d) Cerebellum
2860: Who among the following directed the film chosen as India's offical entry for the year 2006 Academy Awards?

(a) Adodor Gopalakrishnan
(b) Amol Palekar
(c) Sanjay Leela Bhansali
(d) Kunal Kohli