741: Two important rivers - one with its source in Jharkhand (and known by a different name in Odisha), and another with its source in Odisha - merge at a place only a short distance from the coast of Bay of Bengal before flowing into the sea. This is an important site of wildlife and biodiversity and a protected area.
Which one of the following could be this?
(a) Chandipur-on-sea
(b) Gopalpur-on-sea
(c) Bhitarkanika
(d) Simlipal
742: Wealth tax on agricultural property is levied by:
(a) Central Government
(b) State Government
(c) Both the Central and State Governments
(d) None of the above
743: Consider the following statements :
1. According to the Census 2001, Kerala has the smallest gap in male and female literacy rates among the 28 states of India (Delhi and Pondicherry not included).
2. According to the Census 2001, Rajasthan has literacy rate above the national average literacy rate
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
744: As the GNP (Gross National Product) of a nation increases, the share of the tertiary sector in the total GNP
(a) Decreases
(b) Increases
(c) Remains same
(d) None of the above
745: The major ingredient of leather is:
(a) Collagen
(b) Polymer
(c) Carbohydrate
(d) Nucleic acid