1621: A rainy day, as defined by the Indian Meteorological department, is a day when the rainfall at a point received is
(a) 0.5 mm to 1 mm in 24 hours
(b) 1.1 mm to 1.5 mm in 24 hours
(c) 1.6 mm to 2 mm in 24 hours
(d) above 2.5 mm in 24 hours
1622: Democracy exists in India. Government is run by the elected representatives of the people. For proper functioning of this system:
(a) One should cast vote in elections
(b) One must be prompt in paying taxes
(c) One must be good to himself and to the society
(d) None of these
1623: Consider the following statements concerning the Indian Railways.
1. The Head Quarters of the North Western Railway are located at Jodhpur.
2. Indrail pass has been created especially for freedom and sports persons who have represented India in any game/sport.
3. Fairy Queen is a train using the world's oldest working engine and the Indian railways conduct a journey of wildlife and heritage sites on it.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) None
1624: Consider the following statements :
If there were no phenomenon of capillarity
1. it would be difficult to use a kerosene lamp
2. one would not be able to use a straw to consume a soft drink
3. the blotting paper would fail to function
4. the big trees that we see around would not have grown on the Earth
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
1625: 12 constellations referred to as zodiac are:
(a) Imaginary region that encompass the path of the planets.
(b) Signs of Roman gods.
(c) A group of stars.
(d) None of the above