46: Which of the following crops has the highest photosynthetic activity?

(a) Cotton

(b) Sugarcane

(c) Rice

(d) Wheat
47: Paraffin is a by-product of

(a) Petroleum refining

(b) Processing of agricultural wastes

(c) Cottage industries involving beekeeping

(d) Leather industry
48: Who introduced the Civil Services in India?

(a) Lord Dalhousie

(b) Lord Curzon

(c) Lord Wellesley

(d) Lord Cornwallis
49: Which number will continue the following series?

3, 8, 15, 24, 35, 48, 63, 80,........

(a) 92

(b) 99

(c) 91

(d) 87
50: Which one of the following elements is essential for the construction of nuclear reactors ?

(a) Cobalt
(b) Nickel
(c) Zirconium
(d) Tungsten