531: As per the Human Development Index given by UNDP, which one of the following sequences of South Asian countries is correct, in the order of higher to lower development?
(a) India--Sri Lanka--Pakistan--Maldives
(b) Maldives--Sri Lanka--India--Pakistan
(c) Sri Lanka--Maldives--India--Pakistan
(d) Maldives--India--Pakistan--Sri Lanka
532: Consider the following features of newer models of motor cars :
I. Radial tyres
II. Streamlined body
III. Multipoint fuel injection
IV. Catalytic converter with exhaust
Which of these features make the newer models of motor cars more fuel efficient ?
(a) I and II
(b) II and III
(c) II, III and IV
(d) I, III and IV
533: The Narimanam oil field is located in:
(a) Mahanadi delta
(b) Krishna delta
(c) Cauvery delta
(d) Godavari delta
534: Human Development Index comprises literacy rates, life expectancy at birth and
(a) Gross Domestic Product per head in US dollars
(b) Gross Domestic Product per head at real purchasing power
(c) Gross National Product in US dollars
(d) National Income per head in US dollars
535: Which of the following can be threats to the biodiversity of a geographical area?
1. Global warming
2. Fragmentation of habitat
3. Invasion of alien species
4. Promotion of vegetarianism
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4