1491: Consider the following specific stages of demographic transition associated with economic development :

1. Low birthrate with low death rate

2. High birthrate with high death rate

3. High birthrate with low death rate

Select the correct order of the above stages using the codes given below :

(a) 1, 2, 3
(b) 2, 1, 3
(c) 2, 3, 1
(d) 3, 2, 1
1492: One of the important goals of the economic liberalisation policy is to achieve full convertibility of the Indian rupee. This is being advocated because.

(a) convertibility of the rupee will stabilize its exchange value against major currencies of the world

(b) it will attract more foreign capital inflow in India

(c) it will help promote exports

(d) it will help India secure loans from the world financial markets at attractive terms
1493: Roman settlement in India is found at

(a) Ujjain

(b) Kshudrakas

(c) Arikmedu

(d) Koshambi
1494: During the Mughal period, under the Zabti system, land revenue was assessed and was required to be paid

(a) In cash or kind.

(b) Only in cash.

(c) Only in kind.

(d) By the zamindar on behalf of the peasants
1495: Consider the following countries :

1. Brazil
2. Indonesia
3. Japan
4. Russia

What is the descending order of the size of the following countries population wise ?

(a) 1, 2, 4, 3
(b) 2, 3, 1, 4
(c) 2, 1, 4, 3
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4