2591: Which of the following States has the largest coastal area in India?

(a) Kerala

(b) Tamil Nadu

(c) Karnataka

(d) Andhra Pradesh
2592: Sucrose content in sugarcane decreases

(a) if high rainfall occurs during the period of growth of the plant

(b) if frost occurs during the period of ripening

(c) if there is fluctuation in temperature during the period of growth of the plant

(d) if there is high temperature during the time of ripening
2593: Consider the following:

1. Electromagnetic radiation
2. Geothermal energy
3. Gravitational force
4. Plate movements
5. Rotation of the earth
6. Revolution of the earth

Which of the above are responsible for bringing dynamic changes in the surface of the earth?

(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) 1, 3, 5 and 6 only
(c) 2, 4, 5 and 6 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
2594: Which dynasty was well-known for excellent village administration?

(a) Pandyas

(b) Pallavas

(c) Cholas

(d) Chalukyas
2595: Consider the following statements :

In India, taxes on transactions in Stock Exchanges and Futures Markets are

1. levied by the Union

2. collected by the State

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