2291: Amongst the following States, which one has the highest percentage of rural population to its total population (on the basis of the Census, 2001) ?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Himachal Pradesh
(c) Bihar
(d) Orissa
2292: Tourism industry in India is quite small compared to many other countries in terms of India's potential and size. Which one of the following statements is correct in this regard ?
(a) Distances in India are too far apart and its luxury hotels are too expensive for western tourists
(b) For most of the months India is too hot for western tourists to feel comfortable
(c) Most of the picturesque resorts in India such as in the North-East and Kashmir are, for all practical purposes, out of bounds
(d) In India, the infrastructure required for attracting tourists is inadequate
2293: Consider the following statements:
1. The Barren Island volcano is an active volcano located in the Indian territory.
2. Barren Island lies about 140 km east of Great Nicobar.
3. The last time the Barren Island volcano erupted was in 1991 and it has remained inactive since then.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 3 only
(d) 1 and 3
2294: There are two places P and Q. The longitudes of P and Q are 45° E and 60°W respectively. What will be the difference in their local times:
(a) 7 hours
(b) 6 hours
(c) 3.5 hours
(d) Both places will have the same local time
2295: As per India's National Population Policy, 2000, by which one of the following years is it our longterm objective to achieve population stabilization ?
(a) 2025
(b) 2055
(c) 2045
(d) 2035