2456: When the rice is boiled, it expands because:
(a) The starch gelatinises and swells
(b) The starch gets polymerised
(c) The grains absorb moisture and swell
(d) Sugars break down in the grains
2457: Consider the following statements:
1. Animal Welfare Board of India is established under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
2. National Tiger Conservation Authority is a statutory body.
3. National Ganga River Basin Authority is chaired by the Prime Minister.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2458: An accurate clock shows 8 O clock in the morning. Through how many degrees will the hour hand rotate when the clock shows 2 O clock in the afternoon ?
(a) 150 degree
(b) 144 degree
(c) 168 degree
(d) 180 degree
2459: Consider the following sessions of the Indian National Congress :
The session in which
1. The Muslim League and the Indian National Congress met jointly.
2. The Indian National Congress divided into two groups.
3. The resolution for Complete Independence was passed.
4. The Non-cooperation resolution was passed.
The correct chronological sequence of these sessions is
(a) 3, 4, 1, 2
(b) 2, 1 , 4, 3
(c) 1, 2 , 4 , 3
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4
2460: The Multi-dimensional Poverty Index developed by Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative with UNDP support covers which of the following?
1. Deprivation of education, health, assets and services at household level
2. Purchasing power parity at national level
3. Extent of budget deficit and GDP growth rate at national level
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