1636: Which of the following has/have been accorded 'Geographical Indication' status?

1. Banaras Brocades and Sarees
2. Rajasthani Daal-Bati-Churma
3. Tirupathi Laddu

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1637: Living organisms require at least 27 elements of which 15 are metals. Among these, those required in major quantities include

(a) Potassium, Manganese, Molybdenum & Calcium
(b) Potassium, Molybdenum, Copper & Calcium
(c) Potassium, Sodium, Magnesium & Calcium
(d) Sodium, Magnesium, Copper & Manganese
1638: Bhakti Cult laid emphasis on:

(a) Idol worship

(b) Universal brotherhood

(c) Devotion to God

(d) None of these
1639: With reference to the Trans-Pacific Partnership, consider the following statements:

1. It is an agreement among all the Pacific Rim countries except China and Russia.
2. It is a strategic alliance for the purpose of maritime security ONLY

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
1640: The loss of Qandhar was a big blow to the Mughal empire from the view point of

(a) natural resources

(b) buffer territory

(c) communication

(d) strategic stronghold