886: On the planet earth, most of the freshwater exists as ice caps and glaciers. Out of the remaining freshwater, the largest proportion
(a) is found in atmosphere as moisture and clouds
(b) is found in freshwater lakes and rivers
(c) exists as groundwater
(d) exists as soil moisture
887: Assertion (A):
Coal-based thermal power stations contribute to acid-rain.
Reason (R):
Oxides of carbon are emitted when the coal burns.
(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
888: From the ecological point of view, which one of the following assumes importance in being a good link between the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats?
(a) Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
(b) Nallamala Forest
(c) Nagarhole National Park
(d) Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve
889: Which one of the following can be used to confirm whether drinking water contains a gamma emitting isotope or not?
(a) Microscope
(b) Lead plate
(c) Scintillation counter
(d) Spectrophotometer
890: Rajya Sabha can delay the Money Bill passed by the Lok Sabha for a period not exceeding:
(a) 9 days
(b) 14 days
(c) 15 days
(d) 30 days