2181: There is a concern over the increase in harmful algal blooms in the seawaters of India. What could be the causative factors for this phenomenon?

1. Discharge of nutrients from the estuaries.

2. Run-off from the land during the monsoon.

3. Upwelling in the seas.

Select the Correct answer from the codes given below:

(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2182: Consider the following statements:

1. The Constitution of the United States of America came into force in the year 1810.

2. All revenue bills must originate in the House of Representatives of the US Congress.

3. George W. Bush is the only President in the history of the Unites States of America whose father was also the President of the United States of America.

Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2
(d) 2 and 3
2183: Consider the following statements regarding a No-Confidence Motion in India :

1. There is no mention of a No-Confidence Motion in the Constitution of India.

2. A Motion of No-Confidence can be introduced in the Lok Sabha only.
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
2184: Consider the following companies:

1. Voltas
2. Titan Industries
3. Rallis India
4. Indian Hotels

Which of the above companies are in the Tata Group of Industries?

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
2185: Consider the following statements:

1. Some species of turtles are herbivores.
2. Some species of fish are herbivores.
3. Some species of marine mammals are herbivores.
4. Some species of snakes viviparous.

Which of the statements given above arc correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2, 3 and 4 only

(c) 2 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4