396: In which one of the following areas does the State Government NOT have control over its local bodies ?
(a) Citizen's grievances
(b) Financial matters
(c) Legislation
(d) Personnel matters
397: Consider the following statements :
1. India launched its first full-fledged meteorological satellite (METSAT) in September 2002.
2. For the first time, the space vehicle PSLV- C4 carried a payload of more than 1000 kg into a geosynchronous orbit.
Which of these statements is/are correct?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
398: Finance Commission is appointed for:
(a) Passing the money bills
(b) Approving money bills
(c) Drafting the budget
(d) Making recommendations to the President regarding the distribution between the Union and the States of the net proceeds of the taxes
399: The reason for Chechnya to be in the news recently is:
(a) Discovery of huge reserves of oil
(b) Separatist rebellious activities by the local people
(c) Continuous conflict between the government troops and the narcotic mafia resulting in a great loss of human life
(d) Intense cold wave killing hundreds of people
400: Nobel Prize winning scientist James D. Watson is known for his work in which area ?
(a) Metallurgy
(b) Genetics
(c) Environmental protection
(d) Meteorology