1491: Consider the following statements :

Coke is one of the materials of the charge added to blast furnace for the production of steel/iron. Its function is to

I. act as a reducing agent.
II. remove silica associated with the iron ore.
III. function as fuel, to supply heat.
IV. act as an oxidizing agent.

Of these statements:

(a) I and II are correct

(b) II and IV are correct

(c) I and III are correct

(d) III and IV are correct
1492: Influence of genes in controlling the activity of living organisms is through:

(a) Photosynthesis

(b) Protein synthesis

(c) Vitamins

(d) Hormones
1493: Pyrilla is a

(a) Disease of teeth and gums

(b) An insect pest

(c) A character of ancient Greek mythology

(d) A building heated by solar energy
1494: Who among the following is most benefitted from inflation?

(a) Creditors

(b) Debtors

(c) Savings bank account holders

(d) Government pensioners
1495: Which of the following are matters on which a constitutional amendment is possible only with the ratification of the legislatures of not less than one-half of the States ?

I. Election of the President

II. Representation of States in Parliament

III. Any of the Lists in the 7th Schedule

IV. Abolition of the Legislative Council of a State

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below :

Codes :

(a) I, II and III

(b) I, II and IV

(c) I, III and IV

(d) II, III and IV