1666: Which one of the following countries is not a member of the Nordic Council?
(a) Norway
(b) Denmark
(c) Iceland
(d) United Kingdom
1667: Consider the following statements :
1. In India, Red Panda is naturally found in the Western Himalayas only.
2. In India, Slow Loris lives in the dense forests of the North East.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1668: For developing inbred lines in farm animals, following factors are taken into consideration :
1. The crossbreds should be of outstanding type.
2. They should not carry any detrimental genes.
3. Progeney tested animals.
4. Herd size should be large.
Of the statements given above, which one of the following combinations of factors is most essential ?
(a) 1 and 3
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 4
(d) 2 and 4
1669: Indus valley civilisation is also known as the Harappan culture because
(a) The site of Harappa is six times larger than Mohenjodaro site
(b) The Indus valley civilisation is considered the elementary/initial stage of the Vedic culture and Harappa is believed to be the same as Harappa mentioned in the Vedas
(c) Harappa was the first site to be excavated in the Indus valley
(d) The most important/significant evidence of the achievements of this civilisation have been excavated from Harappa
1670: Consider the following statements :
1. Biodiversity hotspots are located only in tropical regions.
2. India has four biodiversity hotspots i.e., Eastern Himalayas, Western Himalayas, Western Ghats and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2