4376: Biomass gasification is considered to be one of the sustainable solutions to the power crisis in India. In this context, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Coconut shells, groundnut shells and rice husk can be used in biomass gasification.

2. The combustible gases generated from biomass gasification consist of hydrogen and carbon dioxide only.

3. The combustible gases generated from biomass gasification can be used for direct heat generation but not in internal combustion engines.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
4377: Consider the following statements :

1. In India, during the financial year 2004 - 2005 an increase of below 10% over the value of exports (in rupee terms) in the financial year 2003 - 2004 was reported.

2. According to the WTO, India's share in the world merchandise exports 2% in the year 2005.

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
4378: The Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains:

(a) States and Union Territories

(b) Salaries of the President, Governors of States, Judges of Supreme Court, etc.

(c) Union List, State List and Concurrent List

(d) Allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha
4379: Consider the following statements :

1. The council of Ministers in the Centre shall be collectively responsible to the Parliament.

2. The Union Ministers shall hold the office during the pleasure of the President of India.

3. The Prime Minister shall communicate to the President about the proposals for legislation.

Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
4380: Who were Jagirdars during the reign of Akbar?

(a) Large estate owners

(b) Officials of state who were given "jagir" in place of cash pay

(c) Revenue collectors

(d) Autonomous rulers under Akbar