1441: Assertion (A):
A diamond sparkles more than a glass imitation cut to the same shape.

Reason (R):
The refractive index of diamond is less than that of glass.

In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct ?

(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
1442: Consider the following statements :

1. Hepatitis B is several times more infectious than HIV/AIDS

2. Hepatitis B can cause liver cancer

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
1443: Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists :

List I List II

(Dancer) (Dance)

I. Kalamandalam Kshemavaty (A) Kathakali
II. Kottakkal Sivaraman (B) Manipuri
III. Lakshmi Viswanathan (C) Mohiniyattam
IV. N. Madhabi Devi (D) Bharata Natyam

Codes:

(a) I-A, II-C, III-B, IV-D
(b) I-C, II-A, III-D, IV-B
(c) I-A, II-C, III-D, IV-B
(d) I-C, II-A, III-B, IV-D
1444: A Parliamentary bill passed by the Lok Sabha is sent to the President for assent. The President sends it back to Lok Sabha for reconsideration. If the Lok Sabha again sends it back to the President without making any changes, the President:

(a) Must give his assent to it

(b) Can again send the bill for reconsideration

(c) Can take help of the Supreme Court

(d) Can arrange referendum
1445: Article 156 of the Constitution of India provides that a Governor shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office. Which of the following can be deduced from this ?

I. No Governor can be removed from office till completion of his term.

II. No Governor can continue in office beyond a period of five years.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below :

Codes:

(a) I only

(b) II only

(c) Both I and II

(d) Neither I nor II