2831: The production of cultured pearls is an important cottage industry of

(a) Belgium

(b) West Indies

(c) New Zealand

(d) Japan
2832: Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists :

List I-------------------List II

I. German Silver---------(A) Tin
II. Solder----------------(B) Nickel
III. Bleaching Powder-----(C) Sodium
IV. Hypo-----------------(D) Chlorine

Codes:

(a) I-A, II-B, III-D, IV-C

(b) I-B, II-A, III-C, IV-D

(c) I-A, II-B, III-C, IV-D

(d) I-B, II-A, III-D, IV-C
2833: Consider the following statements:

1. Agricultural soils release nitrogen oxides into environment.
2. Cattle release ammonia into environment.
3. Poultry industry releases reactive nitrogen compounds environment.

Which of the statements given above is/arc correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3
2834: Consider the following statements:

1. In India, the Himalayas are spread over five States only.
2. Western Ghats are spread over five States only.
3. Pulicat Lake is spread over two States only.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
2835: When a person moves from poles to the equator, the population of plants and animals will:

(a) Increase

(b) Decrease

(c) Remain unchanged

(d) Not show any consistent behaviour