2976: Which one of the following is not a lagoon?
(a) Ashtamudi lake
(b) Chilka lake
(c) Periyar lake
(d) Pulicat lake
2977: The Archaeological Survey of India is an attached office of the Department / Ministry of :
(a) Culture
(b) Tourism
(c) Science and Technology
(d) Human Resource Development
2978: In which state is the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development located ?
(a) Himachal Pradesh
(b) Uttranchal
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) Karnataka
2979: Which one of the following stars is nearest to the earth ?
(a) Polaris
(b) Alpha Centauri
(c) Sun
(d) Sirius
2980: 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