136: Assertion (A) : Cellulose is used in making shatter proof glass.
Reason (R) : Polysaccharides are not soluble in water.
(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true
Explanation:
Cellulose is used in shatter-proof glass. Polysacherides (starch, cellulose) are not soluble in water.
137: Consider the following statements:
In India, stamp duties on financial transactions are
1. levied and collected by the State Government.
2. appropriated by the Union Government.
Which of these statements is/are correct?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation:
Stamp duties on bills of exchanges, cheques, promissory notes, and others (Financial transactions) are levied by the Centre but collected and appropriated by the States.
138: Which one of the following is the correct sequence of decreasing order of the given currencies in terms of their value in Indian Rupees ?
(a) US dollar, Canadian dollar, New Zealand dollar, Hong Kong dollar
(b) US dollar, New Zealand dollar, Canadian dollar, Hong Kong dollar
(c) US dollar, Hong Kong dollar, New Zealand dollar, Canadian dollar
(d) US dollar, Hong Kong dollar, Canadian dollar, New Zealand dollar
Explanation:
The decreasing order of the given currencies in terms of their value in Indian Rupees is US dollar, Canadian dollar, New Zealand dollar and Hong kong dollar.
139: Eco mark is given to the Indian products that are
(a) pure and unadulterated
(b) rich in proteins
(c) environment friendly
(d) economically viable
Explanation:
'Eco mark' is given to the Indian products that are environment friendly.
140: To a person on the moon, the sky appears:
(a) White
(b) Black
(c) Blue
(d) Orange