2131: The human body is immune to which of the following diseases?
(a) Smallpox
(b) Diabetes
(c) Tuberculosis
(d) jaundice
2132: Near the end of the year 2006, which one of the following countries was suspended from the Commonwealth after a military coup ?
(a) Tanzania
(b) Fiji
(c) Myanmar
(d) Kenya
2133: Regular intake of fresh fruits and vegetables is recommended in the diet since they are a good source of antioxidants. How do antioxidants help a person maintain health and promote longevity?
(a) They activate the enzymes necessary for vitamin synthesis in the body and help prevent vitamin deficiency.
(b) They prevent excessive oxidation of carbohydrates, fats and proteins in the body and help avoid unnecessary wastage of energy.
(c) They neutralize the free radicals produced in the body during metabolism.
(d) They activate certain genes in the cells of the body and help delay the ageing process.
2134: What is the approximate mean velocity with which the Earth moves round the Sun in its orbit ?
(a) 20 km/s
(b) 30 km/s
(c) 40 km/s
(d) 50 km/s
2135: There are three cans A, B, and C. The capacities of A, B and C are 6 liters, 10 liters and 16 liters respectively. The can C contains 16 liters of milk. The milk has to be divided in them using these three cans only.
Consider the following statements:
1. It is possible to have 6 liters of milk each in can A and can B.
2. It is possible to have 8 liters of milk each in can B and can C.
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