1856: Which one of the following statements regarding the office of the Speaker is correct ?

(a) He holds office during the pleasure of the President

(b) He need not be a member of the House at the time of his election but has to become a member of the House within six months from the date of his election

(c) He loses his office if the House is dissolved before the end of its normal tenure

(d) If he intends to resign, the letter of his resignation is to be addressed to the Deputy Speaker
1857: With reference to consumers' rights / privileges under the provisions of law in India, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Consumers are empowered to take samples for food testing.

2. When a consumer files a complaint in any consumer forum, no fee is required to be paid.

3. In case of death of a consumer, his/her legal heir can file a complaint in the consumer forum on his/her behalf.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1858: Assertion

Great Britain gave India her independence on August 15, 1947.

Reason :

Great Britain became weak after her involvement in World War II.

(a) both A and R are true but R is not the reason for A

(b) both A and R are true but R is the reason for A

(c) neither A nor R is correct

(d) A is correct but R is wrong
1859: Which one of the following is the correct sequence of decreasing order of the given currencies in terms of their value in Indian Rupees ?

(a) US dollar, Canadian dollar, New Zealand dollar, Hong Kong dollar
(b) US dollar, New Zealand dollar, Canadian dollar, Hong Kong dollar
(c) US dollar, Hong Kong dollar, New Zealand dollar, Canadian dollar
(d) US dollar, Hong Kong dollar, Canadian dollar, New Zealand dollar
1860: What does "Roaring Forties" refer to?

(a) The tract of stormy westerly winds between latitudes 20°-30°S

(b) Whirl winds caused in Atlantic Ocean

(c) The region between latitudes 40° and 50°S, where the prevailing westerly winds blow over the open oceans with great regularity and strength

(d) None of these