2371: Assertion (A):
During the Neap Tides, the high tide is lower and the low tide is higher than usual.
Reason (R):
The Neap Tide, unlike the Spring Tide, occurs on the New Moon instead of on the Full Moon.
(a) Both A and R are individually true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are individually true, but R is NOT a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is fasle, but R is true
2372: 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.
2373: Which of the following are matters on which a constitutional amendment is possible only with the ratification of the legislatures of not less than one-half of the States ?
I. Election of the President
II. Representation of States in Parliament
III. Any of the Lists in the 7th Schedule
IV. Abolition of the Legislative Council of a State
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below :
Codes :
(a) I, II and III
(b) I, II and IV
(c) I, III and IV
(d) II, III and IV
2374: In the 19th century the people who participated in the national movement were mostly:
(a) Zamindars
(b) Rich people
(c) Educated middle class
(d) Poor people
2375: Due to some reasons, if there is a huge fall in the population of species of butterflies, what could be its likely consequence/consequences?
1. Pollination of some plants could be adversely affected.
2. There could be a drastic increase in the fungal infections of some cultivated plants.
3. It could lead to a fall in the population of some species of wasps, spiders and birds.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3