2951: Consider the following statements :
1. The Charter Act 1853 abolished East India Company monopoly of Indian trade.
2. Under the Government of India Act,1858, the British Parliament abolished the East India company altogether and undertook the responsibility of ruling India directly.
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
2952: Which of the following was not the outcome of Jallianwalah Bagh massacre?
(a) Suspension of Gen. Dyer
(b) Change in Gandhiji's outlook towards Britishers
(c) Temporary peace in Punjab
(d) Renunciation of British titles and positions by many Indians
2953: With reference to 'fuel cells' in which hydrogen-rich fuel and oxygen are used to generate electricity. Consider the following statements :
1. If pure hydrogen is used as a fuel, the fuel cell emits heat and water as by-products.
2. Fuel cells can be used for powering buildings and not for small devices like laptop computers.
3. Fuel cells produce electricity in the form of Alternating Current (AC).
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2954: Deserts such as the Sahara are generally found between 20° and 30° latitudes in the western parts of the continents. This is because these regions
(a) Have off-shore winds throughout the year
(b) Have warm off-shore currents
(c) Lie in the belt of the doldrums
(d) Are very hot throughout the year
2955: Which of the following is true about the Bats?
1. Bats are mammals
2. Bats have wings which are actually the modified forelimbs
3. Bats are nocturnal in habit
(a) 1, 2 & 3
(b) 2 & 3
(c) 1 & 3
(d) 1 & 2