3871: Assertion (A):

The thickness of the atmosphere is maximum over the Equator.

Reason (R):

High insolation and strong convection currents occur over the Equator.

(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true
3872: White paper is a:

(a) Paper of good quality

(b) Paper having white colour

(c) Document published by the government on matters of national importance

(d) Paper used for bearer bonds
3873: Consider the following statements regarding bones in the human body :

1. They consist of 80% solid matter and 20% water.

2. Solid matter in the bones is made mainly of cartilage.

3. Impregnation of salts including carbonates and phosphates of lime imparts hardness to the bones.

4. In old age, the proportion of lime decreases and bones become brittle and break easily.

Of these statements :

(a) 1, 2 and 3 are correct

(b) 2 and 4 are correct

(c) 2 and 3 are correct

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct
3874: Consider the following statemtns:

1. The Charter of the United Nations Organization was adopted at Geneva, Switzerland in June, 1945.

2. India was admitted to the United Nations Organization in the year 1945.

3. The Trusteeship Council of the United Nations Organization was established to manage the affairs of territories detached from Japan and Italy after the Second World War or such territories not under the control of country at that time.

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

(a) 2 and 3
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3875: Which of the following have coral reefs?

1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
2. Gulf of Kachchh
3. Gulf of Mannar
4. Sunderbans

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4