516: The release of which one of the following into ponds and wells helps in controlling the mosquitoes?
(a) Gambusia fish
(b) Snail
(c) Crab
(d) Dogfish
517: Which one of the following is INCORRECT in respect of Parliamentary Control over the Budget?
(a) Parliament has no say in the preparation of the budget
(b) Parliament has the power to increase expenditure charged on the Consolidated Fund
(c) Parliament has no power to impose a tax without the President's recommendation
(d) Parliament has no power to increase a tax without the President's recommendation
518: Consider the following statements:
1. The joint sitting of the two houses of the Parliament in India is sanctioned under Article 108 of the Constitution
2. The first joint sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha was held in the year 1961
3. The second joint sitting of the two Houses of Indian Parliament was held to pass the Banking Service Commission (Repeal) Bill
Which of these statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
519: 'Bio Carbon Fund Initiative for Sustainable Forest Landscapes' is managed by the
(a) Asian Development Bank
(b) International Monetary Fund
(c) United Nations Environment Programme
(d) World Bank
520: Through which one of the following Straits, does a tunnel connect the United Kingdom and France ?
(a) Strait of Gibraltar
(b) Denmark Strait
(c) Strait of Dover
(d) Davis Strait