56: The memory of a computer is commonly expressed in terms of Kilobytes or Megabytes. A byte is made up of
(a) eight binary digits
(b) eight decimal digits
(c) two binary digits
(d) two decimal digits
Explanation:
A byte is made up of eight binary digits (bit). Each number, letter, symbol etc (bytes). A bit is a term which can have the value of zero one.
57: With reference to 'Quality Council of India (QCI)', consider the following statements:
1. QCI was set up jointly by the Government of India and the Indian Industry.
2. Chairman of QCI is appointed by the Prime Minister on the recommendations of the industry to the Government.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
58: Which of the following are among the non-plan expenditures of the Government of India ?
I. Defence expenditure
II. Subsidies
III. All expenditures linked with the previous plan periods
IV. Interest payment
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below :
Codes :
(a) I and II
(b) I and III
(c) II and IV
(d) I, II, III and IV
Explanation:
Expenditure by the Government on non-developmental issues and is not reflected in the Five Year Plan is called non-plan expenditure. It includes subsidies, defence expenditure, Interest payments, aid, law and order, expenditure on maintenance of existing projects and projects left unfinished in the previous plan.
59: What happens when the temperature of water falls from 30°C and 0°C?
(a) The volume of ice formed will be less than volume of water
(b) The volume of ice formed will be more than the volume of water
(c) Water will not freeze at 0°C
(d) None of the above
60: What is/are the facility/facilities the beneficiaries can get from the services of Business Correspondent (Bank Saathi) in branchless areas?
1. It enables the beneficiaries to draw their subsidies and social security benefits in their villages.
2. It enables the beneficiaries in the rural areas to make deposits and withdrawals.
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