1476: Match List-I (Persons) with List-II (Positions) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists:
List-I List-II
(Persons) (Positions)
(A) B.P. Mishra 1. Executive Director, IMF
(B) Suresh Kalamadi 2. Chairman, Steel Authority of India Ltd.
(C) PrafulPatel 3. President, Indian Olympic Association
(D) V. S. Jain 4. Vice-President, South Asian Region, World Bank
Codes:
A B C D
(a) 4 2 1 3
(b) 1 3 4 2
(c) 4 3 1 2
(d) 1 2 4 3
1477: Which one of the following is NOT a principle of Panch-sheel ?
(a) Non-alignment
(b) Peaceful Co-existence
(c) Mutual respect for each other's territorial integrity and sovereignty
(d) Mutual non-interference in each other's internal affairs
1478: Brominated flame retardants are used in many household products like mattresses and upholstery. Why is there some concern about their use?
1. They are highly resistant to degradation in the environment.
2. They are able to accumulate in humans and animals.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1479: A private company is faced with the problem of setting up a cement plant. Which of the factors given below should be taken into consideration for this venture?
(1) Abundant electricity
(2) Abundant limestone/dolomite
(3) Abundant labour force
(4) Abundant gas
(5) Accessibility to transportation
(6) Abundant coal
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below :
(a) 1,2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 5 only
(d) 3, 4 and 6 only
1480: Which one of the following Acts of British India strengthened the Viceroy's authority over his executive council by substituting portfolio or departmental system for corporate functioning?
(a) Indian Council Act, 1861
(b) Government of India Act, 1858
(c) Indian Councils Act, 1892
(d) Indian Councils Act, 1909