886: A new optical disc format known as the Blu-ray Disc (BD) is becoming popular. In what way is it different from the traditional DVD?
1. DVD supports Standard Definition video while BD supports High Definition video.
2. Compared to a DVD, the BD format has several times more storage capacity.
3. Thickness of BD is 2.4 mm while that of DVD is1.2 mm.
Which of the statements given above is! are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
887: Which of the following statements regarding judiciary in India are correct?
1. Supreme Court of India is free from the control and influence of legislature and executive
2. Subordinate courts are at the head of the judicial hierarchy of the state.
3. The Chief Justice and other judges of the High Court are appointed by the Governor in consultation with the Chief Justice of India
4. A High Court can withdraw a case from a subordinate court and can deal with the case itself if it is satisfied that the case involves a substantial point of constitutional law
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 1 & 2
(b) 1 & 3
(c) 1 & 4
(d) 2, 3 & 4
888: Phenylketonuria is an example of an in born error of metabolism. This error refers to
(a) hormonal overproduction
(b) atrophy of endocrine glands
(c) inherited lack of an enzyme
(d) non-disjunction
889: Which one of the following is present in the largest amount in terms of per cent by mass in the earth's crust ?
(a) Silicon
(b) Oxygen
(c) Carbon
(d) Calcium
890: A genetically engineered form of brinjal Known as the Bt-brinjal has been developed. The objective of this is
(a) To make it drought-resistant
(b) To make its shelf-life longer
(c) To improve its taste and nutritive qualities
(d) To make it pest-resistant