4581: If the stars are seen to rise perpendicular to the horizon by an observer, he is located on the

(a) Equator
(b) Tropic of Cancer
(c) South Pole
(d) North Pole
4582: Consider the following :

1. Bats
2. Bears
3. Rodents

The phenomenon of hibernation can be observed in which of the above kinds of animals?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Hibernation cannot be observed in any of the above.
4583: Assertion (A) :

Oral Rehydration Therapy (ORT) has been strongly recommended for reducing infant mortality

Reason (R) :

Gastrointestinal problems are very common among children especially in the developing countries

(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

(b) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A

(c) A is true but R is false

(d) A is false but R is true
4584: Consider the following statements:

1. The Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme was launched during 1996-97 to provide loan assistance to poor farmers.
2. The Command Area Development Programme was launched in 1974-75 for the development of water-use efficiency.

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
4585: Which of the following political parties is / are national political parties?

1. Muslim league

2. Revolutionary socialist party

3. All India forward block

4. Peasants and workers party of India

(a) 2 and 4
(b) 3 only
(c) 1, 2, 3
(d) None