2916: Groups each containing 3 boys are to be formed out of 5 boys-A,B,C,D and E such that no one group contains both C and D together. What is the maximum number of such different groups ?
(A) 8
(B) 7
(C) 5
(D) 6
2917: For developing inbred lines in farm animals, following factors are taken into consideration :
1. The crossbreds should be of outstanding type.
2. They should not carry any detrimental genes.
3. Progeney tested animals.
4. Herd size should be large.
Of the statements given above, which one of the following combinations of factors is most essential ?
(a) 1 and 3
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 4
(d) 2 and 4
2918: With reference to India's culture and tradition, what is 'Kalaripayattu'?
(a) It is an ancient Bhakti cult of Shaivism still prevalent in some parts of South India
(b) It is an ancient style bronze and brasswork still found in southern part of Coromandel area
(c) It is an ancient form of dancedrama and a living tradition in the northern part of Malabar
(d) It is an ancient martial art and a living tradition in some parts of South India
2919: Holding of election for the Panchayats is decided by
(a) The District Magistrate
(b) Constitutional mandate
(c) The State government
(d) The Election Commission
2920: "From Aceh in the far north-west to Torres Strait in the east is 5000 miles, almost as far as from London to Baghdad. The Archipelago has 14,000 islands, some mere equatorial rocks, others some of the largest in the world". This description best fits
(a) West Indies
(b) Japan
(c) Philippines
(d) Indonesia