1476: Assertion (A) :
To dilute sulphuric acid, acid is added to water and not water to acid.

Reason (R) :
Specific heat of water is quite large.

(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
1477: In his works, Kalidasa exhibits a particular leaning towards the worship of

(a) Vishnu

(b) Shiva

(c) Durga

(d) Ganesha
1478: Which of the following can be inferred from the statement that "Either John is stupid or John is lazy" ?

I. John is lazy / therefore, John is not stupid.

II. John is not lazy / therefore, John is stupid.

III. John is not stupid / therefore, John is lazy.

IV. John is stupid / therefore, John is not lazy.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below :

Codes :

(a) I and II

(b) II and III

(c) III and IV

(d) I and IV
1479: WiMAX is related to which one of the following?

(a) Missile technology
(b) Communication technology
(c) Space technology
(d) Biotechnology
1480: Heavy rainfall affects soil by:

(a) Increasing its acidity

(b) Increasing its alkalinity

(c) Reducing its fertility

(d) None of these