341: 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
342: In which one of the following areas in the given map was there a recent discovery of copper deposits by the Atomic Minerals Division of Department of Atomic Energy ?


(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) 4
343: Consider the following statements:

1. Infant mortality rate takes into account the death of infants within a month after birth.

2. Infant mortality rate is the number of infant deaths in a particular year per 100 live births during that year.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
344: Consider the following statements:

1. Silent Valley national Park is in the Nallamalai range.

2. Pathrakkadavu Hydroelectric Project is proposed to be built near the Silent Valley national Park.

3. The Kunthi river originates in Silent Valley's rainforests.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
345: Which one of the following States of India does not have a Legislative Council so far even though the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956 provides for it ?

(a) Maharashtra
(b) Bihar
(c) Karnataka
(d) Madhya Pradesh