161: Consider the following statements:
1. Republicans won the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives Elections held in the year 2006.
2. Republication Bobby Jindal, won a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives for the second time.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
162: How is the National Green Tribunal (NGT) different from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
1. The NGT has been established by an Act whereas the CPCB has been created by an executive order of the Government.
2. The NGT provides environmental justice and helps reduce the burden of litigation in the higher courts whereas the CPCB promotes cleanliness of streams and wells, and aims to improve the quality of air in the country.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
163: Consider the following houses:
1. Christie's
2. Osian's
3. Sotheby's
Which one of the above is/are auctioneer/auctioneers?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 & 3
(c) 2 & 3
(d) 1, 2, 3
Explanation:
Christie's is a leading art business and a fine arts auction house. Christie's main London saleroom is on King Street
in St. James's, where it has been based since 1823. As of January 2009, Christie's had 85 offices in 43 countries in the world.
Established in 2000, Osian's Auction House and Archive redefines the role and responsibility of the traditional art auction house. Osian's was conceived to function both as a corporate organization and as an institution for the arts. Moving away from the economics of patronage, Osian's Auction House and Archive has established a holistic and financially self-sufficient model for creating an independent arts infrastructure in India.
Sotheby's is the world's third oldest auction house in continuous operation. It was founded in London, Great Britain, on March 11, 1744 by Samuel Baker. Its Headquarter is in London, United Kingdom
164: In which state is the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development located ?
(a) Himachal Pradesh
(b) Uttranchal
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) Karnataka
165: Who among the following is a Hindustani classical singer ?
(a) Geeta Chandran
(b) Gangubai Hangal
(c) Swapnasundari
(d) Leela Samson
Explanation:
Geeta Chandran and Leela Samsonand are the exponents of Bharatanatyam dance while Swapna Sundari is an expooent of Kuchipudi.