741: Given below is a map of some countries which were parts of the erstwhile Soviet Union with water bodies shown by shaded areas :

The countries marked 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 are respectively

(a) Tajikistan, Turkmenia, Uzbekistan, Kirgizia, Kazakhstan
(b) Turkmnia, Kirgizia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan
(c) Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kirgizia, Turkmenia
(d) Kazakhstan, Turkmenia, Uzbekistan, Kirgizia, Tajikstan
742: The oldest monarchy in the world is that of

(a) U.K.

(b) Nepal.

(c) Saudi Arabia

(d) Japan
743: Which one of the following is the process involved in photosynthesis ?

(a) Potential energy is released to form free energy
(b) Free energy is converted into potential energy and stored
(c) Food is oxidized to release carbon dioxide and water
(d) Oxygen is taken, and carbon dioxide and water vapour are given out
744: The Ravva offshore block, with great potential for oil, is located in

(a) Krishna-Godavari basin
(b) Cauvery basin
(c) Mahanadi basin
(d) Palar-Pennar basin
745: The great Indian Bustard is found in:

(a) Madhya Pradesh

(b) Rajasthan

(c) Assam

(d) Nagaland