1246: The area known as 'Golan Heights' sometimes appears in the news in the context of the events related to

(a) Central Asia
(b) Middle East
(c) South-East Asia
(d) Central Africa
1247: Consider the following statements:

1. Sweet orange plant is propagated by grafting technique.

2. Jasmine plant is propagated by layering technique.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1248: Recently, which one of the following was included in the UNESCO's World Heritage list?

(a) Dilwara Temple

(b) Kalka-Shimla Railway

(c) Bhiterkanika Mangrove Area

(d) Vishkhapatnam to Araku valley railway line
1249: Who among the following can join the National Pension System (NPS)?

(a) Resident Indian citizens only

(b) Persons of age from 21 to 55 only

(c) All State Government employees joining the services after the date of notification by the respective State Governments

(d) All Central Government employees including those of Armed Forces joining the services on or after 1st April, 2004
1250: Consider the following statements about Madam Bhikaji Cama :

1. Madam Cama unfurled the National Flag at the international Socialist Conference in Paris in the year 1907.

2. Madam Cama served as private secretary to Dadabhai Naoroji.

3. Madam Cama was born to Parsi parents.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2, only
(b) 2 and 3, only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3