406: Consider the following statements :
Regional disparities in India are high and have been rising in recent years because
I. there is persistent investment over time only in select locales.
II. some areas are agro-climatically less conducive to development.
III. some areas continue to face little or no agrarian transformation and the consequent lack of social and economic opportunities.
IV. some areas have faced continuous political instability.
Which of the above statements are correct ?
(a) I, II and III
(b) I, II and IV
(c) I, III and IV
(d) II, III and IV
407: Which of the following can aid in furthering the Govemment's objective of inclusive growth?
1. Promoting Self Help Groups
2. Promoting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
3. Implementing the Right to Education Act
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
408: Match List I (Naturally occurring substances) with List II (Elements) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists:
List I
I. Diamond
II. Marble
III. Sand
IV. Ruby
List II
(A) Calcium
(B) Silicon
(C) Aluminium
(D) Carbon
Codes:
(a) I-C, II-A, III-B, IV-D
(b) I-D, II-B, III-A, IV-C
(c) I-B, II-A, III-C, IV-D
(d) I-D, II-A, III-B, IV-C
409: Sodium vapour lamps are preferred to incandescent lamps because of:
(a) Higher efficiency
(b) Higher tolerance in voltage fluctuations
(c) Easy installation
(d) Higher intensity of illumination
410: With reference to soil conservation, consider the following practices :
1. Crop rotation
2. Sand fences
3. Terracing
4. Wind breaks
Which of the above are considered appropriate methods for soil conservation in India ?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4