1461: The first geostationary satellite launched by India is:
(a) Aryabhata
(b) Bhaskara
(c) APPLE
(d) INSAT 1B
1462: There is some concern regarding the nanoparticles of some chemical elements that are used by the industry in the manufacture of various products. Why?
1. They can accumulate in the environment, and contaminate water and soil.
2. They can enter the food chains.
3. They can trigger the production of free radicals.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1463: Which one of the following dynasties was ruling over North India at the time of Alexander's invasion ?
(a) Nanda
(b) Maurya
(c) Sunga
(d) Kanva
1464: The salaries and allowances of the Judges of the High Court are charged do the
(a) Consolidated Fund of India
(b) Consolidated Fund of the State
(c) Contingency Fund of India
(d) Contingency Fund of the State
1465: Which of the following statements best describes "carbon fertilization"?
(a) Increased plant growth due to increased concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
(b) Increased temperature of Earth due to increased concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
(c) Increased acidity of oceans as a result of increased concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
(d) Adaptation of all living beings on Earth to the climate change brought about hr the increased concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere