Answer: C) Leaves Explanation: Cactus spines are also known as modified bud scales, which are also called modified leaves.   Cactus spines occur in clusters in the axil of leaves.

Answer: A) 48 kmph Explanation: we know that speed = distance traveled/time takenlet the total distance traveled by the car is 2x km.then time taken by it to cover first half is x/60 hour.and for second half is x/40 hour.Then average speed= total distance travelled / total time taken.   i.e. 2xx60+x40   => 2x5x120   = 48 kmph.

Answer: B) France Explanation: France became the first country in the world to use drones for national mail service.

Answer: A) the combined method Explanation: In India, National Income is calculated by the combined method. It combines two methods i.e product or output method and the income method. This is done to overcome the problem of deficiency of statistics. The product method endeavours to find out the net contribution to national income of all producing units. The income method adds up income and payments accruing of factors of production. This method is used in the tertiary  sector like government services banking etc and also in the commoity sector if output data is not available.

Answer: A) 41.25 days Explanation: Given Karthik can cover the distance of 200 kms resting 2 hrs per day in 22 days.   Let the initial speed be '1'   Hence, Time = 22(24hrs - 2)   Noe new speed = 2/3   Let the number of days he take be 'D'   Therefore, 2224-2x3200=D24-2x2250   D = 11 x 3 x 5/4 = 41.25 days. = 41 1/4 days.