1096: Very small-time intervals are accurately measured by the:
(a) Pulsars
(b) White dwarfs
(c) Atomic clocks
(d) Quartz clocks
1097: The first geostationary satellite launched by India is:
(a) Aryabhata
(b) Bhaskara
(c) APPLE
(d) INSAT 1B
1098: In India, if a religious sect/community is given the status of a national minority, what special advantages it is entitled to ?
1. It can establish and administer exclusive educational institutions.
2. The President of India automatically nominates a representative of the community to Lok Sabha.
3. It can derive benefits from the Prime Minister's 15-Point Programme.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1099: Which of the following is correct about the Chief Election Commissioner?
He holds the office till he attains the age of
(a) 62 years
(b) 65 years
(c) 62 years or completes 3 years of service, whichever is earlier
(d) 65 years of age or completes 5 years of service, whichever is earlier
1100: Scratching eases itching because
(a) it removes the outer dust in the skin
(b) it kills the germs
(c) it stimulates certain nerves which direct the brain to increase the production of antihistaminic chemicals
(d) it suppresses the production of enzymes which cause itching