Static Quiz 3rd February

1. DDT, which was earlier used to control malaria has been banned in many countries because it:

1. Persists in the environment and bioaccumulates.
2. Brings about a change in sex chromosomes.
3. Prevents the coupling of oxygen with hemoglobin.

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2. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) performs which of the following function?

1. Examination of appropriation and finance accounts of the Union Government.
2. Suggesting alternative policies in order to bring about efficiency in administration.
3. Examination of the accounts of state corporations.

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3. The Indian constitution provides which of the following rights with respect to religion?

1. Right to profess.
2. Right to practice.
3. Right to propagate.

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4. Which of the following is/are an example of Hindu architecture showing Islamic influence?

1. Lotus Mahal, Vijaynagar
2. Pillared corridor, Rameshwaram
3. Thousand pillared Mandapa, Madurai

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5. The ripening of fruits can be accelerated by:

1. Spraying urea during maturation of fruits
2. Decreasing oxygen concentration of the surroundings.
3. Increasing ethylene concentration of the surroundings.

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