2501: The primary function of the Finance Commission in India is to

(a) distribute revenue between the Centre and the States

(b) prepare the Annual Budget

(c) advise the President on financial matters

(d) allocate funds to various ministries of the Union and State Governments
2502: Chips used in integrated circuits in computers are made of:

(a) Mica

(b) Manganese

(c) Silicon

(d) Zinc
2503: Which of the following Kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha?

1. Avanti
2. Gandhara
3. Kosala
4. Magadha

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 and 4
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4
2504: A passing motorcycle causes distortion or disturbance with reception of signal in radio and T.V. The cause of this is

(a) The intense sound waves effect the small electronic devices of the receptor

(b) The vehicle's metal parts block/distort the radio waves

(c) The spark plug fitted in the engine produces electro-magnetic signals due to sparking

(d) Modern motor-cycles are fitted with electric ignition system which produces radio waves
2505: Which one of the following is paramagnetic in nature ?

(a) Iron

(b) Hydrogen

(c) Oxygen

(d) Nitrogen