1236: How many three-digit even numbers are there such that 9 comes as a succeeding digit in any number only when 7 is the preceding digit and 7 is the preceding digit only when 9 is the succeeding digit?

(a) 120
(b) 210
(c) 365
(d) 405
1237: Which one among the following is called philosopher's wool?

(a) Zinc oxide
(b) Zinc chloride
(c) Zinc nitrate
(d) Zinc bromide

1238: With reference to 'fuel cells' in which hydrogen-rich fuel and oxygen are used to generate electricity. Consider the following statements :

1. If pure hydrogen is used as a fuel, the fuel cell emits heat and water as by-products.
2. Fuel cells can be used for powering buildings and not for small devices like laptop computers.
3. Fuel cells produce electricity in the form of Alternating Current (AC).

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
1239: Itaipu Dam built on the River Parana is one of the largest dams in the world. Which of the following two countries have this as a joint project?

(a) Colombia and Paraguay
(b) Paraguay and Ecuador
(c) Brazil and Paraguay
(d) Brazil and Peru
1240: Consider the following statements

1. India's import of crude and petroleum product during the year 2001-02 accounted for about 27% of India's total imports.

2. During the year, 2001-02, India's exports had increased by 10% as compared to the previous year

Which of these statements is/are correct?

(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2