851: Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched ?

(a) Naqqual : Bihar

(b) Tamasha : Orissa

(c) Ankia Nat : Assam

(d) Baha : Punjab
852: Which one of the following statements is not correct?

(a) The boiling point of an aqueous solution is higher than that of pure water

(b) Addition of solutes to a solution causes an increase in its water potential

(c) The vapour pressure of the water in a solution is lower than that of pure water

(d) When a solution is separated from water by a semi permeable membrane, water movement can be prevented by applying pressure to the solution
853: Consider the following statements:

1. The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Shall vacate his/her office if he/she ceases to be a member of the Assembly.
2. Whenever the Legislative Assembly is dissolved, the Speaker shall vacate his/her immediately.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
854: Consider the following

1. Fringe Benefit Tax

2. Interest Tax

3. Securities Transaction Tax

Which of the above is/are Direct Tax/Taxes?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 & 3
(c) 1 & 3
(d) 1, 2, 3
855: The light from the Sun reaches the Earth in about

(a) 2 min

(b) 4 min

(c) 6 min

(d) 8 min