1466: The medicines which are used to treat diseases caused by allergy are known as
(a) Analgesics
(b) Antihistamines
(c) Antipyretics
(d) Allergens
1467: A company manufacturing air-conditioners has set a monthly target. The target and realised values are shown in the bar chart.
Consider the following statements based on the chart:
I. The targeted sales on a monthly basis have been achieved.
II. The overall target value has been exceeded by 7.5%.
III. The Sales Department deserves a pat on the back.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
(a) I alone
(b) II alone
(c) I and II
(d) II and III
1468: With reference to Dhrupad, one of the major traditions of India that has been kept alive for centuries, which of the following statements are correct?
1. Dhrupad originated and developed in the Rajput kingdoms during the Mughal period.
2. Dhrupad is primarily a devotional and spiritual music.
3. Dhrupad Alap uses Sanskrit syllables from Mantras.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None of the above is correct
1469: With reference to Indian Parliament, which one of the following is not correct?
(a) The Appropriation Bill must be passed by both Houses of Parliament before it can be enacted into law.
(b) No money shall be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India except under the appropriation made by the Appropriation Act.
(c) Finance Bill is required for proposing new taxes but no another Bill/ Act is required for making changes in the rates of taxes which are already under operation.
(d) No Money Bill can be introduced except on the recommendation of the President.
1470: In the shaded area of the above map, the mean temperature for the month of July varies between
(a) 22.5°C - 25.0°C
(b) 25.0°C - 27.5°C
(c) 27.5°C - 30.0°C
(d) 30.0°C - 32.5°C