196: The most important strategy for the conservation of biodiversity together with traditional human life is the establishment of

(a) biosphere reserves
(b) botanical gardens
(c) national parks
(d) wildlife sanctuaries
197: The 1929 Session of Indian National Congress is of significance in the history of the Freedom Movement because the

(a) Attainment of Self-Government was declared as the objective of the Congress
(b) Attainment of Poorna Swaraj was adopted as the goal of the Congress
(c) Non-Cooperation Movement was launched
(d) Decision to participate in the Round Table Conference in London was taken
198: Finance Commission is appointed after every:

(a) 2 years

(b) 5 years

(c) 7 years

(d) 10 years
199: Which one of the following scholars suggests the earth's origin from gases and dust particles ?

(a) James Jeans

(b) H. Alfven

(c) F. Hoyle

(d) O. Schmidt
200: Where is Copacabana Beach located ?

(a) Hawaiian Islands
(b) Valletta
(c) Rio de Janeiro
(d) Buenos Aires