3496: The intensity of famine increased in India, under the British rule because
(a) The failure of monsoons became frequent
(b) The drain of wealth from India was uncontrolled
(c) Of the poor distribution of foodgrains
(d) Discriminatory protection was extended, to food processing industries
3497: Among the four works mentioned below which one is encyclopaedic in nature?
(a) Amarakosa
(b) Siddhantasiromani
(c) Brhat Samhita
(d) Ashtangahrdaya
3498: In which of the following activities are Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) satellites used?
1. Assessment of crop productivity
2. Locating groundwater resources
3. Mineral exploration
4. Telecommunications
5. Traffic studies
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 4 and 5 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
3499: Arteries supplying blood to the heart are called
(a) carotid arteries
(b) hepatic arteries
(c) coronary arteries
(d) pulmonary arteries
3500: Huangpu River flows through which one of the following cities?
(a) Beijing
(b) Shanghai
(c) Ho Chi Minh City
(d) Manila