461: What is the difference between the antelopes Oryx and Chiru?
(a) Oryx is adapted to live in hot and arid areas whereas Chiru is adapted to live in steppes and semi-desert areas of cold high mountains
(b) Oryx is poached for its antlers whereas Chiru is poached for its musk
(c) Oryx exists in western India only whereas Chiru exists in north-east India only
(d) None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct
462: The Function of heavy water in a nuclear reactor is to
(a) Stop the nuclear reaction
(b) Slow down the speed of neutrons
(c) Cool down the reactor
(d) Increase the speed of neutrons
463: Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists :
List-I(City) : List-II(River)
A. Bangkok : 1. Irrawaddy
B. Phnom-penh : 2. Mekong
C. Hanoi : 3. Menam (chao Phraya)
D. Yangon : 4. Red River
(A) 3 2 4 1
(B) 4 1 3 2
(C) 3 1 4 2
(D) 4 2 3 1
464: With reference to the United Nations, consider the following statements:
1. The Economic and social council (ECOSOC) of UN consists of 24 member States.
2. It is elected by a 2/3rd majority of the General Assembly for a 3-year term.
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
465: Which one of the following animals stores water in the intestine ?
(a) Moloch
(b) Camel
(c) Zebra
(d) Uromastix