136: The saliva helps in the digestion of:
(a) Starch
(b) Proteins
(c) Fibres
(d) Fats
137: Consider the following statements :
1. Biodiversity hotspots are located only in tropical regions.
2. India has four biodiversity hotspots i.e., Eastern Himalayas, Western Himalayas, Western Ghats and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
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
138: Temperature in human beings is controlled by:
(a) Pituitary gland
(b) Thyroid gland
(c) Hypothalamus gland
(d) Adrenal gland
139: A fertile-soil, suitable for growing common crops, is likely to have a pH value of
(a) three
(b) four
(c) six to seven
(d) nine to ten
140: If there is any disagreement between the Senate and the House of Representatives in USA, it is resolved by
(a) The President
(b) The Vice-President
(c) The Speaker
(d) Conference committee consisting of 3 to 9 members from each House