2686: The Directive Principles of State Policy have been given precedence over Fundamental Rights in the ___ Constitutional Amendment.

(a) 41st

(b) 42nd

(c) 43rd

(d) 45th
2687: Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists:

List I List II

(Functionaries) --------------------- (Oaths or affirmations)

I. President of India ----------------- (A) Secrecy of Information
II. Judges of the Supreme Court ---- (B) Faithful Discharge of Duties
III. Members of Parliament ---------- (C) Faith and Allegiance to the Constitution of India
IV. Ministers for the Union ---------- (D) Upholding the Constitution and the Law

Codes:

(a) I-C, II-D, III-A, IV-B
(b) I-D, II-C, III-B, IV-A
(c) I-C, II-D, III-B, IV-A
(d) I-D, II-C, III-A, IV-B
2688: Which one of the following describes best the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism?

(a) The extinction of the flame of desire

(b) The complete annihilation of self

(c) A state of bliss and rest

(d) A mental stage beyond all comprehension
2689: Fiscal deficit in the Union Budget means

(a)the sum of budgetary deficit and net increase in internal and external borrowings

(b) the difference between current expenditure and current revenue

(c) the sum of monetized deficit and budgetary deficit

(d) net increase in Union Government's borrowing from the Reserve Bank of India
2690: Which of the following has the highest calories per gram?

(a) Proteins

(b) Fats

(c) Sugar

(d) Glucose