4031: According to the Constitution of India, which of the following are fundamental for the governance of the country?

(a) Fundamental Rights

(b) Fundamental Duties

(c) Directive Principles of State Policy

(d) Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties
4032: Consider the following statements:

1. The Speaker of Lok Sabha has the power to adjourn the House sine die but, on prorogation, it is only the President who can summon the House.

2. Unless sooner dissolved or there is an extension of the term, there is an automatic dissolution of the Lok Sabha by efflux of time, at the end of the period of five years, even if no formal order of dissolution is issued by the President.

3. The Speaker of Lok Sabha continues in office even after the dissolution of the House and until 'immediately before the first meeting of the House'.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
4033: 200 cm of rainfall, 20°C of temperature and well drained land is ideal for the cultivation of:

(a) Rice

(b) Tea

(c) Coffee

(d) Rubber
4034: In the year 2001, India offered a grant of five million dollars to Tajikistan to

(a) tackle the drought situation
(b) set up a software Technology Park
(c) promote mineral exploration
(d) procure defence equipment
4035: Fertility of soil can be improved by:

(a) Removing dead earthworms

(b) Adding dead earthworms

(c) Adding living earthworms

(d) Removing living earthworms and adding dead earthworms