1701: To check the expansion of Thar desert which of the following measures should be used?

(a) Construction of dams

(b) Afforestation

(c) Construction of canals

(d) Artificial rain
1702: Which of the following statements regarding the advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court are correct ?

I. It is binding on the Supreme Court to give its opinion on any matter referred to it by the President.

II. The full bench of the Supreme Court hears any reference made to it under its power of advisory jurisdiction.

III. The opinion given by the Supreme Court on a reference under advisory jurisdiction is not binding on the government.

IV. Not more than one reference at a time can be made to the Supreme Court under its power of advisory jurisdiction.

Select the answer from the codes given below:

Codes :

(a) I and II

(b) I and III

(c) II and III

(d) II and IV
1703: The Vitamin responsible for anti-sterile activity is:

(a) Vitamin A

(b) Vitamin B

(c) Vitamin E

(d) Vitamin D
1704: With reference to Union Government, consider the following statements:

1. The Ministries/Departments of the Government of India are created by the prime minister on the advice of the cabinet secretary.

2. Each of the ministries is assigned to a minister by the president of India in the advice of the prime minister

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
1705: Which of the following are associated with diabetes mellitus, a common disease in adults ?

I. Higher sugar level in blood
II. Lower sugar level in blood
III. Lower insulin level in blood
IV. Higher insulin level in blood

Select the correct answer by using the codes given below :
Codes :

(a) II and IV
(b) I and II
(c) II and III
(d) I and III