3006: Water is a good solvent of ionic salts because
(a) it has a high boiling point
(b) it has a high dipole moment
(c) it has a high specific heat
(d) it has no colour
3007: The surface of a lake is frozen in severe winter, but the water at its bottom is still liquid. What is the reason?
(a) Ice is a bad conductor of heat
(b) Since the surface of the lake is at the same temperature as the air, no heat is lost
(c) The density of water is maximum at 4 degree celcius
(d) None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct.
3008: In the vicinity of Mumbai, a number of specialised towns have been developed. Match the lists of specialisation with towns and select the
correct answer using the codes given below the lists :
List I-----------List II
(Towns)--------(Specialisation)
I. Alibag--------(A) Fishing Centre
II. Balapur------(B) Holiday resort
III. Nhava Sheva- (C) Petro-chemical complex
IV. Ratnagiri-------(D) Port
Codes:
(a) I-A, II-C, III-B, IV-D
(b) I-B, II-C, III-D, IV-A
(c) I-C, II-D, III-B, IV-A
(d) I-B, II-A, III-D, IV-C
3009: In which part of India do tea and coffee plantations overlap?
(a) South India
(b) East India
(c) South East India
(d) South West India
3010: According to the National Human Rights Commission Act, 1993, who amongst the following can be its Chairman?
(a) Any serving Judge of the Supreme Court
(b) Any serving Judge of the High Court
(c) Only a retired Chief Justice of India
(d) Only a retired Chief Justice of High Court