2246: Distribution of electric power from one place to another is done at high A.C. voltage because:
(a) Wastage of electricity is minimised
(b) Stealing of electric wires is prevented
(c) Electricity spreads in very short time
(d) It adds brightness
2247: Consider the following statements :
1. The council of Ministers in the Centre shall be collectively responsible to the Parliament.
2. The Union Ministers shall hold the office during the pleasure of the President of India.
3. The Prime Minister shall communicate to the President about the proposals for legislation.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2248: Who is Wole Soyinka ?
(A) A novel Prize winner for literature.
(B) A well-known economist
(C) A well-known industrialist owning steel plants in many parts of the world.
(D) A well-known football player
2249: Match List I (Cricketer) with List II (country) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List I List II
(Cricketer) (Country)
A. Barry Richards 1. England
B. Ted Dexter 2. West Indies
C. Alan Davidson 3. South Africa
D. Charli Griffith 4. New Zealand
5. Australia
Codes:
A B C D
(a) 3 2 5 1
(b) 5 1 4 2
(c) 3 1 5 2
(d) 5 2 4 1
2250: The Function of heavy water in a nuclear reactor is to
(a) Stop the nuclear reaction
(b) Slow down the speed of neutrons
(c) Cool down the reactor
(d) Increase the speed of neutrons