711: With reference to 'Red Sanders', sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements:

1. It is a tree species found in a part of South India.
2. It is one of the most important trees in the tropical rain forest areas of South India.

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
712: "Bijanti" government is compared to the Chola's for:

(a) Rural democracy

(b) Administrative system

(c) Land revenue collection system

(d) Display of wealth
713: Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists :

List I List II

I. Fruit (A) Ovule
II. Seed (B) Leaf
III. Wood (C) Stem
IV. Starch (D) Ovary

Codes:

(a) I-B, II-A, III-C, IV-D
(b) I-D, II-A, III-C, IV-B
(c) I-B, II-C, III-A, IV-D
(d) I-D, II-C, III-A, IV-B
714: By which Amendment to the Constitution, the Fundamental Duties of the citizens were specified?

(a) 38th

(b) 40th

(c) 42nd

(d) 44th
715: Consider the following States:

1. Chhattisgarh
2. Madhya Pradesh
3. Maharashtra
4. Odisha

With reference to the States mentioned above, in terms of percentage of forest cover to the total area of State, which one of the following is the correct ascending order?

(a) 2-3-1-4

(b) 2-3-4-1

(c) 3-2-4-1

(d) 3-2-1-4