2561: When a person moves from poles to the equator, the population of plants and animals will:

(a) Increase

(b) Decrease

(c) Remain unchanged

(d) Not show any consistent behaviour
2562: The brothers Umakant and Ramakant Gundecha are

(a) Kathak dancers
(b) Dhrupad vocalists
(c) Tabla players
(d) Sarod maestros
2563: Where was the selection of suitable candidates for a particular job first started through competitive examinations?

(a) China

(b) Great Britain

(c) U.S.A.

(d) Germany
2564: Which of the following has the highest calories per gram?

(a) Proteins

(b) Fats

(c) Sugar

(d) Glucose
2565: Consider the following statements :

1. Natural gas occurs in the Gondwana beds.
2. Mica occurs in abundance in Kodarma.
3. Dharwars are famous for petroleum.

Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 2 only
(d) None