1786: What is the provision to safeguard the autonomy of the Supreme Court of India?

1. While appointing the Supreme Court Judges, the President of India has to consult the Chief Justice of India.

2. The Supreme Court Judges can be removed by the Chief Justice of India only.

3. The salaries of the Judges are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India to which the legislature does not have to vote.

4. All appointments of officers and staffs of the Supreme Court of India are made by the Government only after consulting the Chief Justice of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
1787: With reference to the blood in a normal person, which one of the following statements is correct?

(a) Compared to arteries, veins are less numerous and hold less of the body's blood at any given time

(b) Blood cells constitute about 70 per cent of the total volume of the blood

(c) White Blood Cells (WBC) are made by lymph nodes only

(d) The blood has more platelets than WBC
1788: The growth of seedling plants after transplantation will not always be proper because:

(a) New soil may not contain the required minerals

(b) During transplantation root hairs get damaged

(c) Roots cannot penetrate deep into the soil

(d) Of all factors stated above
1789: International Labour Organization's Conventions 138 and 182 are related to

(a) Child labour
(b) Adaptation of agricultural practices to global climate change
(c) Regulation of food prices and food security
(d) Gender parity at the workplace
1790: The initial design and construction of which massive temple took place during the reign of Suryavarman II?

(a) Kamakhya Temple
(b) Sri Mariamman Temple
(c) Batu Caves Temple
(d) Angkor Vat