1916: Match List I (Block) with List II (Author) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists :
List I List II
(Book) (Author)
A. Autobiography of and Unknown Indian 1. Mulk Raj Anand
B. India : A Wounded Civilization 2. Nirad C Chaudhuri
C. Confessions of a Lover 3. R K Narayan
D. The English Teacher 4. V S Naipaul
Codes:
A B C D
(a) 1 3 2 4
(b) 2 4 1 3
(c) 1 4 2 3
(d) 2 3 1 4
1917: Which one of the following scholars suggests the earth's origin from gases and dust particles ?
(a) James Jeans
(b) H. Alfven
(c) F. Hoyle
(d) O. Schmidt
1918: To obtain full benefits of demographic dividend, what should India do?
(a) Promoting skill development
(b) Introducing more social security schemes
(c) Reducing infant mortality rate
(d) Privatization of higher education
1919: Consider the following statements :
The satellite Oceansat-2 launched by India helps in
1. estimating the water vapour content in the atmosphere.
2. predicting the onset of monsoons.
3. monitoring the pollution of coastal waters.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1920: Which one of the following Union Ministries is implementing the Biodiesel Mission (as Nodal Ministry) ?
(a) Ministry of Agriculture
(b) Ministry of Science and Technology
(c) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
(d) Ministry of Rural Development