2941: Who among the following repealed the Vernacular Press Act?
(a) Lord Hardinge
(b) Lord Curzon
(c) Lord Dufferin
(d) Lord Ripon
2942: What is the difference between the antelopes Oryx and Chiru?
(a) Oryx is adapted to live in hot and arid areas whereas Chiru is adapted to live in steppes and semi-desert areas of cold high mountains
(b) Oryx is poached for its antlers whereas Chiru is poached for its musk
(c) Oryx exists in western India only whereas Chiru exists in north-east India only
(d) None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct
2943: Consider the following statements :
Ahadis were those troopers who
I. offered their services singly.
II. did not attach themselves to any chief.
III. had the emperor as their immediate colonel.
IV. attached themselves to Mirzas.
Of these statements :
(a) I, III and IV are correct
(b) I, II and III are correct
(c) II and III are correct
(d) I and IV are correct
2944: Which of the following statements regarding laterite soils of India are correct?
1. They are generally red is colour.
2. They are rich in nitrogen and potash.
3. They are well developed is Rajasthan and UP.
4. Tapioca and cashew nuts grow well on these soils
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 4
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2, 3 and 4
2945: Among the following States, which one has the most suitable climatic conditions for the cultivation of a large variety of orchids with minimum cost of production, and can develop an export oriented industry in this field?
(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Arunachal Pradesh
(d) Uttar Pradesh