2456: The minimum land area recommended for forest cover to maintain proper ecological balance in India is

(a) 25%
(b) 33%
(c) 43%
(d) 53%
2457: The Chief Minister of a State In India is NOT eligible to vote in the Presidential election if

(a) he himself is a candidate

(b) he is yet to prove his majority on the floor of the Lower House of the State legislature

(c) he is a member of the Upper House of the State legislature

(d) he is a caretaker Chief Minister
2458: In which of the following shapes can a 1 kg plastic sheet be moulded so as to have minimum surface area?

(a) Cylindrical

(b) Spherical

(c) Conical

(d) Cubical
2459: Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?

Geographical Region : Feature

(a) Abyssinian Plateau : Arabia

(b) Atlas Mountains : North-Western Africa

(c) Guiana Highlands : South-Western Africa

(d) Okavango Basin : Patagonia
2460: Consider the following:

The Cripps Proposals include the provision for

1. Full independence for India.

2. Creation of Constitution-making body.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2