416: Amongst the following States, which one has the highest percentage of rural population to its total population (on the basis of the Census, 2001) ?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Himachal Pradesh
(c) Bihar
(d) Orissa
417: Which of the following leaf modifications occurs/occur in desert areas to inhibit water loss?
1. Hard and waxy leaves
2. Tiny leaves or no leaves
3. Thorns instead of leaves
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
418: Who amongst the following was the Chairman of ISRO when INSAT-3B was launched ?
(a) Anil Kakodkar
(b) Abdul Kalam
(c) K. Kasturirangan
(d) U. R. Rao
419: Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
Irrigation Project : State
1. Damanganga : Gujarat
2. Girna : Maharashtra
3. Pamba : Kerala
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
420: Who among the following presided over the Buddhist Council held during the reign of Kanishka at Kashmir ?
(a) Parsva
(b) Nagarjuna
(c) Sudraka
(d) Vasumitra