1451: In Mizoram, the settlement pattern is mostly of "linear type" along the ridges, because
(a) the valleys are cooler than the ridges
(b) accessibility is easier on the ridge tops
(c) the ridges are cooler than the valleys
(d) the valleys are densely forested
1452: In a dry cell (battery), which of the following are used as electrolytes?
(a) Ammonium chloride and Zinc chloride
(b) Sodium chloride and Calcium chloride
(c) Magnesium chloride and Zinc chloride
(d) Ammonium chloride and Calcium chloride
1453: The President of India is elected indirectly by the electoral college consisting of the elected members of the:
(a) Lok Sabha only
(b) Rajya Sabha only
(c) Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha only
(d) Lok Sabha, the Rajya Sabha and the Legislative Assemblies of the States
1454: In which one of the following periods were the rock-cut "Hindu" temples a characteristic feature of architecture?
(a) Sungas
(b) Satavahanas
(c) Pallavas
(d) Cholas
1455: Retina in the eyes acts as a ........ in the camera.
(a) Lens
(b) Shutter
(c) Film
(d) None of these