431: Consider the following statements :
1. Every individual in the population is equally susceptible host for Swine Flu.
2. Antibiotics have no role in the primary treatment of Swine Flu
3. To prevent the future spread of Swine Flu in the epidemic area, the swine (pigs) must all be culled.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
432: In India, in the overall Index of Industrial Production, the Indices of Eight Core Industries have a combined weight of 37-90%. Which of the following are among those Eight Core Industries?
1. Cement
2. Fertilizers
3. Natural gas
4. Refinery products
5. Textiles
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a) 1 and 5 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Explanation:
This question is memory based one should know the all eight core industries. i.e -
1) Coal,
2) Crude Oil,
3) Natural Gas,
4) Petroleum Refinery Products,
5) Fertilizers,
6) Steel,
7) Cement and
8) Electricity.
433: Consider the following statements:
The Draft Electricity Bill, 2001 seeks to replace
1. Indian Electricity Act, 1910
2. Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948
3. Electricity Regulatory Commission Act, 1998
4. State Electricity Boards
Which of these statements are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 2 and 4
(d) 1, 3 and 4
Explanation:
The draft electricity bill, 2001 (or) the Electricity Act, 2003 seeks to replace
1. Indian Electricity Act, 1910,
2. Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948 and
3. Electricity Regulatory Commission Act, 1998.
434: Since 1980, the share of the tertiary sector in the total GDP of India has
(a) shown an increasing trend
(b) shown a decreasing trend
(c) remained constant
(d) been fluctuating
Explanation:
Since 1980, the share of the tertiary sector in the total GDP of India has shown an increasing trend which denotes the developmental process of the country.
435: The speed of light will be minimum while passing through
(a) glass
(b) vacuum
(c) water
(d) air