2161: Consider the following statements:

1. Biodiversity is normally greater in the lower latitudes as compared to the higher latitudes.

2. Along the mountain gradients, biodiversity is normally greater in the lower altitudes as compared to the higher altitudes.

Which of the statements given above is are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 and 2
2162: Consider the following Pairs : Hills Region

1. Cardamom Hills : Coromandel Coast
2. Kaimur Hills : Konkan Coast
3. Mahadeo Hills : Central India
4. Mikir Hills : North-East India

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 3 and 4
(d) 2 and 4
2163: A body is attached to a spring balance suspended from a stand. The reading on the balance is 0.5 kg. The two together are detached from the stand and allowed to fall through a height. While falling the reading in the balance will be

(a) Zero

(b) Less than 0.5 kg but not zero

(c) More than 0.5 kg depending on the height

(d) 0.5 kg
2164: Zayed bin Sultan-al-Nahyan was a long serving President of which of the following ?

(A) Oman
(B) United Arab Emirates
(C) Kuwait
(D) Saudi Arabia
2165: The foundation of modern educational system in India was laid by

(a) The Charter Act of 1813

(b) Macaulay's Minutes of 1835

(c) The Hunter Commission of 1882

(d) Wood's Despatch of 1854