1741: What are Rubies and Sapphires chemically known as?

(a) Silicon dioxide

(b) Aluminium oxide

(c) Lead tetroxide

(d) Boron nitride
1742: The best performance in terms of Human Development among the Asian countries is by

(a) China
(b) Malaysia
(c) Korea
(d) Philippines
1743: With reference to the 'Gram Nyayalaya Act', which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. As per the Act, Gram Nyayalayas can hear only civil cases and not criminal cases.
2. The Act allows local social activists as mediators/reconciliators.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1744: Consider the following pairs:

Automobile Manufacturer : Headquarters

1. BMW AG : USA
2. Daimler AG : Sweden
3. Renault S.A. : France
4. Volkswagen : Germany

Which one of the above is/are correctly matched?

(a) 1, 2, 3
(b) 3 & 4
(c) 1, 2, 4
(d) 4 only
1745: Which one among the following commissions was set up in pursuance of a definite provision under an Article of the Constitution of India ?

(a) University Grants Commission

(b) National Human Rights Commission

(c) Election Commission

(d) Central Vigilance Commission