596: With reference to bio-toilets used by the Indian Railways, consider the following statements:

1.The decomposition of human waste in the bio-toilets is initiated by a fungal inoculum.
2. Ammonia and water vapour are the only end products in this decomposition which are released into the atmosphere.

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
597: Which of the following is a dance - drama ?

(a) Kathakali

(b) Bharatnatyam

(c) Odissi

(d) Manipuri
598: Which one of the following processes in the bodies of living organisms is a digestive process ?

(a) Breakdown of proteins into amino acids

(b) Breakdown of glucose into CO2 and H2O

(c) Conversion of glucose into glycogen

(d) Conversion of amino acids into proteins
599: What is the correct order of the following

A. Fisrt Battle of Panipat

B. Second Battle of Tarain

C. Establishment of East India Company

(a) B, A, C

(b) A, B, C

(c) C, A, B

(d) C, B, A
600: Which one of the following is incorrect in respect of Local Government in India ?

(a) According to the Indian Constitution, local government is not an independent tier in the federal system

(b) 30% of the seats in local bodies are reserved for women

(c) Local government finances are to be provided by a Commission

(d) Elections to local bodies are to be determined by a Commission