956: Consider the following statements:

1. Dengue is a protozoan disease transmitted by mosquitoes.

2. Retro orbital pain is not a symptom of Dengue.

3. Skin rash and bleeding from nose and gums are some of the symptoms of Dengue.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 3 only
957: Consider the following statements:

As per the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Central (Amendment) Rules, 2018

1. if rules for fixed-term employment are implemented, it becomes easier for the firms/companies to lay off workers
2. no notice of termination of employment shall be necessary in the case of temporary workman

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
958: If X = -2, then X3 - X2 - X - 1 is equal to

(a) 1
(b) -3
(c) -11
(d) -15
959: Rainfall on the east coast of Tamil Nadu occurs during October to November due to

(a) Winter monsoon

(b) Retreating south-west monsoon

(c) North-west monsoon

(d) Local winds
960: With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statements:

1. A private member's bill is a bill presented by a Member of Parliament who is not elected but only nominated by the President of India.

2. Recently, a private member's bill has been passed in the Parliament of India for the first time in its history.

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