3451: Which of the following chemicals in automobile-exhaust can cause cancer?

(a) Carbon monoxide

(b) Polycyclic hydrocarbons

(c) Lead

(d) Oxides of nitrogen
3452: Which of the following can be threats to the biodiversity of a geographical area?

1. Global warming

2. Fragmentation of habitat

3. Invasion of alien species

4. Promotion of vegetarianism

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
3453: With reference to India's decision to levy an equalization tax of 6% on online advertisement services offered by non-resident entities, which of the following statements is/are correct?


1. It is introduced as a part of the Income Tax Act.
2. Non-resident entities that offer advertisement services in India can claim a tax credit in their home country under the "Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements".
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
3454: Which one of the following statements is true ?

(a) Union Territories are not represented in the Rajya Sabha

(b) Jurisdiction regarding election disputes rests with the Chief Election Commissioner

(c) The Speaker continues in his post even after the state council is dissolved till a new speaker is elected by the succeeding state council

(d) According to the Indian Constitution Parliament consists of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha only
3455: On which one of the following rivers is the Tehri Hydropower Complex located?

(a) Mandakini

(b) Bhagirathi

(c) Alaknanda

(d) Dhauliganga