1626: With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following:

1. Fundamental Rights

2. Fundamental Duties

3. Directive Principles of State Policy

Which of the above provisions of the Constitution of India is/are fulfilled by the National Social Assistance Programme launched by the Government of India ?

(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1627: Foot-and-Mouth disease in animals, a current epidemic in some parts of the world, is caused by

(a) Bacterium
(b) Fungus
(c) Protozoan
(d) Virus
1628: In Mizoram, the settlement pattern is mostly of "linear type" along the ridges, because

(a) the valleys are cooler than the ridges

(b) accessibility is easier on the ridge tops

(c) the ridges are cooler than the valleys

(d) the valleys are densely forested
1629: "Lathyrism" is a crippling disease caused by:

(a) Tinned fish

(b) Chick pea and pulses

(c) Meat

(d) Adulterated oil
1630: Which one of the following National Highways passes through Maharashtra Chhattisgarh and Orissa ?

(a) NH 4
(b) NH 5
(c) Nh 6
(d) NH 7