1741: The theory of economic drain from India to England was propounded by:

(a) Dadabhai Naoroji

(b) R. C. Dutt

(c) B. G. Tilak

(d) L. K. Jha
1742: 'Water flows through a pipeline at a steady rate. At a point on the pipeline, water is withdrawn continuously through a branch line'.

Consider the following statements in this regard.

1. Pipe line beyond the branch line will not be full.

2. Flow velocity in the main line will be less after the branch line than before it.

3. Flow velocity in the main line beyond the branch line will become unsteady.


Of these statements

(a) 1 is true

(b) 2 is true

(c) 3 is true

(d) None is true
1743: Consider the following statements:

The Constitution of India provides that

1. The Legislative Assembly of each State shall consist of not more than 450 members chosen by direct election from territorial constituencies in the State

2. A person shall not be qualified to be chosen to fill a seat in the Legislative Assembly of a State if he/ she is less than 25 years of age

Which of the statements given above is/are correct

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1744: Which of the following are in Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve?

(a) Neyyar, ldl Peppara and Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve

(b) Mudumalai, Sathyamangalam and Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Silent Valley National Park

(c) Kaundinya, Gundla Brahmeswaram and Papikonda Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Mukurthi National Park

(d) Kawal and Sri Venkateswara Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve
1745: Consider the following countries:

1. Denmark
2. Japan
3. Russian Federation
4. United Kingdom
5. United States of America

Which of the above are the members of the `Arctic Council?

(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 4 and 5
(d) 1, 3 and 5