UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 468

The number of the Judges in the Supreme Court of India can be increased by which among the following?

As per the Model Code of Conduct for the guidance of Political Parties and Candidates by Election Commission of India they can’t hold public meetings during the period of _____ hours ending with the hour fixed for the close of the poll.

Consider the following Committees/Commissions:

1. Public Account Committee
2. Finance Commission
3. Central Pay Commission 

 Which of the above is/are constituted annually by the President?

In which of the following paintings, artists use distinct symbols like fish to represent good luck and serpents as symbol for protection against illness, accidents and evil forces?

 Consider the following differences between metals and non-metals:

1. While metals are ductile, non-metals are non ductile
2. While metals have high melting and boiling point, non-metals have low melting and boiling points

Which of the above statements is/are correct?