3896: The conclusion that Asia and Africa had a single landmass is provided by:
(a) The deserts in Asia and Africa
(b) The similarity in climate of certain regions of Asia and Africa
(c) The finding of same type of fossil in both the regions
(d) All of these
3897: 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
3898: In the context of Indian economy, consider the following statements :
1. The growth rate of GDP has steadily increased in the last five years.
2. The growth rate in per capita income has steadily increased in the last five years.
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
3899: The Eighth Five-Year Plan is different from the earlier ones. The critical difference lies in the fact that
(a) it has a considerably larger outlay compared to the earlier plans
(b) it has a major thrust on agricultural and rural development
(c) considerable emphasis is placed on infrastructure growth
(d) industrial licensing has been abolished
3900: Which one of the following is used as an anti-freeze for the automobile engines?
(a) Propyl alcohol
(b) Ethanol
(c) Methanol
(d) Ethylene glycol