1766: In which of the following States is lion-tailed macaque found in its natural habitat?

1. Tamil Nadu

2. Kerala

3. Karnataka

4. Andhra Pradesh

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
1767: 'Mitakshara' is associated with

(a) Yajnawalkya

(b) Poetics

(c) Drama

(d) Grammar
1768: Consider the following statements :

1. India launched its first full-fledged meteorological satellite (METSAT) in September 2002.

2. For the first time, the space vehicle PSLV- C4 carried a payload of more than 1000 kg into a geosynchronous orbit.

Which of these statements is/are correct?

(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1769: Which one of the following statements regarding the election of the President of India is correct?

(a) A candidate securing the majority of votes is not automatically elected.

(b) The Supreme Court has no jurisdiction in any doubt or dispute arising in connection with the election of the President.

(c) The Presidential election cannot take place when one or more State Assemblies stand dissolved because all the State Assemblies form part of the electoral college.

(d) The total value of the votes allotted to both Houses of Parliament is much more than the total value of the votes of all the States taken together.
1770: In the context of Indian economy, consider the following pairs :

Term : Most appropriate description


1. Melt down : Fall in stock prices

2. Recession :Fall in growth rate

3. Slow down : Fall in GDP

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ?

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