526: The January isotherm taken as a basis for dividing India into tropical and sub-tropical zones is
(a) 21°C
(b) 18°C
(c) 12°C
(d) 15°C
527: In the context of modern scientific research, consider the following statements about 'Ice Cube', a particle detector located at South Pole, which was recently in the news:
1. It is the world's largest neutrino detector, encompassing a cubic kilometre of ice.
2. It is a powerful telescope to search for dark matter.
3. It is buried deep in the ice.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
528: Which of the following is cold ocean current?
(a) Labrador
(b) Gulf Stream
(c) Kuro Shio
(d) None of these
529: Doldrums refer to:
(a) A belt of calm and light variable winds near the equator
(b) A particular area in the centre of the Pacific Ocean
(c) The region of the upper atmosphere extending upward from the tropopause to about 20 kms. above the earth
(d) None of these
530: Which of the following statements regarding 'Green Climate Fund' is/are correct?
1. It is intended to assist the developing countries in adaptation and mitigation practices to counter climate change.
2. It is founded under the aegis of UNEP, OECD, Asian Development Bank and World Bank.
Select the correct answer using the code given beiow.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 OnlY
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2