2306: In Mizoram, the settlement pattern is mostly of "linear type" along the ridges, because
(a) the valleys are cooler than the ridges
(b) accessibility is easier on the ridge tops
(c) the ridges are cooler than the valleys
(d) the valleys are densely forested
2307: Plants take nitrogen in the form of:
(a) Nitrites
(b) Ammonia
(c) Nitrates
(d) Element
2308: Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists :
List-I List-II
(Person) (Organization / Area of work)
A. Chandra 1. Advertising
B. Amrita Patel 2. Banking
C. Indra Nooyi 3. Dairy Development
D. Piysuh Pandey 4. Pepsi Co.
A B C D
(a) 2 1 4 3
(b) 4 3 2 1
(c) 2 3 4 1
(d) 4 1 2 3
2309: Consider the following specific stages of demographic transition associated with economic development :
1. Low birthrate with low death rate
2. High birthrate with high death rate
3. High birthrate with low death rate
Select the correct order of the above stages using the codes given below :
(a) 1, 2, 3
(b) 2, 1, 3
(c) 2, 3, 1
(d) 3, 2, 1
2310: With reference to the river Luni, which one of the following statements is correct?
(a) It flows into Gulf of Khambhat
(b) It flows into Gulf of Kuchchh
(c) It flows into Pakistan and merges with a tributary of Indus
(d) It is lost in the marshy land of the Rann of Kuchchh