286: In which of the following areas can GPS technology be used?
1. Mobile phone operations
2. Banking operations
3. Controlling the power grids
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
287: With reference to Simon Commission's recommendations, which one of the following statements is correct ?
(a) It recommended the replacement of diarchy with responsible government in the provinces
(b) It proposed the setting up of interprovincial council under the Home Department
(c) It suggested the abolition of bicameral legislature at the centre
(d) It recommended the creation of Indian Police Service with a provision for increased pay and allowances for British recruits as compared to Indian recruits
288: Which one of the following parts of the pitcher plant becomes modified into a pitcher ?
(a) Stipule
(b) Stem
(c) Petiole
(d) Leaf
289: Mica is abundantly used in which of the following industries?
(a) Cement
(b) Electrical
(c) Plastic
(d) Fire resistance bricks
290: Mixture of which one of the following pairs of gases is the cause of occurrence of most of the explosions in mines?
(a) Hydrogen and oxygen
(b) Oxygen and acetylene
(c) Methane and air
(d) Carbon dioxide and methane