2351: As per the Human Development Index given by UNDP, which one of the following sequences of South Asian countries is correct, in the order of higher to lower development?
(a) India--Sri Lanka--Pakistan--Maldives
(b) Maldives--Sri Lanka--India--Pakistan
(c) Sri Lanka--Maldives--India--Pakistan
(d) Maldives--India--Pakistan--Sri Lanka
2352: In the context of India, which of the following principles is / are implied institutionally in the parliamentary government?
1. Member of the Cabinet are Members of the Parliament.
2. Ministers hold the office till they enjoy confidence in the Parliament.
3. Cabinet is headed by the Head of the State.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2353: Due to some reasons, if there is a huge fall in the population of species of butterflies, what could be its likely consequence/consequences?
1. Pollination of some plants could be adversely affected.
2. There could be a drastic increase in the fungal infections of some cultivated plants.
3. It could lead to a fall in the population of some species of wasps, spiders and birds.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2354: The working principle of a washing machine is
(a) centrifugation
(b) dialysis
(c) reverse osmosis
(d) diffusion
2355: The Ravva offshore block, with great potential for oil, is located in
(a) Krishna-Godavari basin
(b) Cauvery basin
(c) Mahanadi basin
(d) Palar-Pennar basin