2741: Consider the following statements:
1. Between Census 1951 and Census 2001, the density of the population of India has increased more than three times.
2. Between Census 1951 and Census 2001, the annual growth rate (exponential) of the population of India has doubled.
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
2742: ISRO successfully conducted a rocket test using cryogenic engines in the year 2007. Where is the test-stand used for the purpose, located ?
(a) Mahendragiri
(b) thiruvananthapuram
(c) Balasore
(d) Karwar
2743: A new type of El Nino called El Nino Modoki appeared in the news. In this context, consider the following statements:
1. Normal El Nino forms in the Central Pacific ocean whereas El-Nino Modoki forms in Eastern Pacific ocean.
2. Normal EI Nino results in diminished hurricanes in the Atlantic ocean but El Nino Modoki results in a greater number of hurricanes with greater frequency.
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
2744: "Asiatic Society of Bengal" was founded by
(a) Sir William Jones
(b) Annie Besant
(c) Lord William Bentinck
(d) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
2745: The highest milk producing breed of goat in India is
(a) Barbari
(b) Jamnapari
(c) Black Bengal
(d) Beetal