2056: The first Asian Games were held at:
(a) New Delhi in 1950
(b) Bangkok in 1952
(c) Singapore in 1952
(d) Kuala Lumpur in 1952
2057: Contour bunding is a method of conservation used in
(a) desert margins, liable to strong wind action
(b) low flat plains, close to stream courses, liable to flooding
(c) scrublands, liable to spread of weed growth
(d) None of the above
2058: Consider the following statements:
1. An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a bill in the Lok Sabha only.
2. If such an amendment seeks to make changes in the federal character of the Constitution, the amendment also requires to be ratified by the Legislature of all the States of India.
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
2059: Which one among the following South Asian countries has the highest population density?
(a) India
(b) Pakistan
(c) Nepal
(d) Sri Lanka
2060: Who of the following scientists proved that the stars with mass less than 1.44 times the mass of the Sun end up as White Dwarfs when they die?
(a) Edwin Hubble
(b) S. Chandrashekhar
(c) Steven Weinberg
(d) Stephen Hawking