1721: The Archaeological Survey of India is an attached office of the Department / Ministry of :

(a) Culture

(b) Tourism

(c) Science and Technology

(d) Human Resource Development
1722: Which of the following rivers is the source of water for the Rajasthan canal?

(a) Yamuna

(b) Chambal

(c) Sutlej

(d) Ghaggar
1723: The name of the poet Kalidasa is mentioned in the

(a) Allahabad pillar inscription

(b) Aihole inscription

(c) Alapadu grant

(d) Hanumakonda inscription
1724: Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists :

List I List II

(Oceanic Trench) ----------- (Location)

I. Aleutian ---------------- (A) Indian Ocean

II. Kermadec --------------- (B) North Pacific Ocean

III. Sunda ------------------ (C) South Pacific Ocean

IV. S. Sandwich ------------ (D) South Atlantic Ocean


(a) I-B, II-D, III-A, IV-C
(b) I-B, II-C, III-A, IV-D
(c) I-A, II-C, III-B, IV-D
(d) I-A, II-D, III-B, IV-C
1725: The Palghat gap providing easy access between the west and the east coasts of India lies between:

(a) The Nilgiris and the Cardamom Hills

(b) The Nilgiris and the Anamalai Hills

(c) The Anamalai Hills and the Cardamom Hills

(d) The Cardamom Hills and the Palni Hills