941: Flame of the forest is:
(a) A tree blossomed with flowers like flame in leafless season
(b) Fire developed in the forest due to strong wind
(c) A lady who worked for the development of the forests
(d) An insect which glows like a flame in the forest
942: What is/are the importance of the 'United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification'?
1. It aims to promote effective action through innovative national programs and supportive inter-national partnerships.
2. It has a special/particular focus on South Asia and North Africa regions, and its Secretariat facilitates the allocation of major portion of financial resources to these regions.
3. It is committed to bottom-up approach, encouraging the participation of local people in combating the desertification.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
943: Match List I (Endocrine glands) with List II (Hormones secreted) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists :
List I-------------List II
I. Gonads----------(A) Insulin
II. Pituitary--------(B) Progesterone
III. Pancreas------(C) Growth hormones
IV. Adrenal--------(D) Cortisone
Codes:
(a) I-C, II-B, III-D, IV-A
(b) I-B, II-C, III-D, IV-A
(c) I-B, II-C, III-A, IV-D
(d) I-C, II-B, III-A, IV-D
944: World Development Report is an annual publication of
(a) United Nations Development Programme
(b) International Bank of Reconstruction and Development
(c) World Trade Organisation
(d) International Monetary Fund
945: Consider the following statements :
1. Meningococcal Meningitis is transmitted from person to person by mosquito bites.
2. Vomiting and neck pain are two of the symptoms of Meningococcal meningitis.
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