1491: With reference to ionic compounds, consider the following statements:

1. Ionic compounds are insoluble in alcohol.
2. Ionic compounds in the solid state are good conductors of electricity.

Which of these statements is/are correct?

(a) Only 1

(b) Only 2

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1492: NAMA-11 (Nama-11) group of countries frequently appears in the news in the context of the affairs of which one of the following?

(A) World Economic forum
(B) World Bank
(C) World Trade Organization
(D) Nuclear Supplies Group
1493: What is the principle by which a cooling system (Radiator) in a motor car works ?

(a) Convection
(b) Conduction only
(c) Both conduction and radiation
(d) Radiation only
1494: Which one among the following as awarded the CSIR. Diamond Jubilee Technology Award 2004 in September, 2005 by the Prime Minister of India?
(a) Infosys Technologies Ltd.
(b) Midas Communication Technologies
(c) Tata Consultancy Services
(d) Biocon India Ltd.
1495: How many members can be nominated to the Lok Sabha by the President?

(a) 2

(b) 4

(c) 5

(d) 12