26: Assertion (A):
A piece of copper and a piece of glass are heated to the same temperature. When touched, thereafter, the copper piece appears hotter than the glass piece.
Reason (R):
The density of copper is more than that of glass.
(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is NOT a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true
27: Consider the following actions which the Governnient can take:
1. Devaluing the domestic currency.
2. Reduction in the export subsidy.
3. Adopting suitable policies which attract greater FDI and more funds from FIIs.
Which of the above action/actions can help in reducing the current account deficit?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 3 only
28: 44th Amendment of the Constitution speaks of:
(a) Right to property as no longer a Fundamental Right
(b) Suspension of individual liberty during emergency
(c) Barring the courts from interfering in the disputes regarding the election of Prime Minister
(d) Giving more importance to Directive Principles over Fundamental Rights
29: Which one of the following is the most important reason for the establishment of the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre at Thumba?
(a) The sea is near to the place in the East, West and South directions
(b) It is a place near to a city in India, which is nearest to the Geographic Equator
(c) It is situated on the Geomagnetic Equator
(d) Outer space near Thumba exhibits queer atmospheric phenomena
30: Consider the following statement :
1.The nation-wide scheme of the National Child Labour Projects (NCLP) is run Union Ministry of Social Justice amd Empowerment.
2.Gurupadswamy Committee dealt with the issue of child labour.
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