446: A state in India has the following characteristics:

1. Its northern part is arid and semi arid.

2. Its central part produces cotton.

3. Cultivation of cash crops is predominant over food crops.

Which one of the following states has all of the above characteristics ?

(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Gujarat
(c) Andhra Pradesh
(d) Karnataka
447: Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists :

List I List II

(Sports Women) (Sport)

I. Anjali Vedpathak (A) Athletics
II. Mouma Das (B) Gymnastics
III. Neelam Singh (C) Rifle Shooting
IV. Tumpa Debnath (D) Table Tennis
(E) Chess
Codes:

(a) I-C, II-D, III-B, IV-E
(b) I-D, II-C, III-A, IV-B
(c) I-D, II-C, III-B, IV-E
(d) I-C, II-D, III-A, IV-B
448: With reference to an initiative called The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB), which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It is an initiative hosted by UNEP, IMF and World Economic Forum.
2. It is a global initiative that focuses on drawing attention to the economic benefits of biodiversity.
3. It presents an approach that can help decision-makers recognize, demonstrate and capture the value of ecosystems and biodiversity.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
449: The great Indian Bustard is found in:

(a) Madhya Pradesh

(b) Rajasthan

(c) Assam

(d) Nagaland
450: Real owners of the company are:

(a) Debenture holders

(b) Directors of the company

(c) Equity shareholders

(d) Bearer bond holders