2296: Consider the following countries :

1. Brazil
2. Indonesia
3. Japan
4. Russia

What is the descending order of the size of the following countries population wise ?

(a) 1, 2, 4, 3
(b) 2, 3, 1, 4
(c) 2, 1, 4, 3
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4
2297: Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists :

List I-------List II

(Crops)----- (Geographical conditions)

I. Barley----- (A) Hot and dry climate with poor soil
II. Rice----- (B) Cool climate with poorer soil
III. Millets----- (C) Warm and moist climate with high altitude
IV. Tea----- (D) Hot and moist climate with rich soil

Codes:

(a) I-B, II-D, III-A, IV-C
(b) I-C, II-D, III-A, IV-B
(c) I-B, II-A, III-D, IV-C
(d) I-C, II-B, III-D, IV-A
2298: Which of the following are known as coastlines of submergence?

(a) Uplifted lowland

(b) Ria Coasts

(c) Emergent upland

(d) None of the above
2299: A trader loses 20 per cent by selling an article for Rs. 480. If he is to gain 20 per cent, he should sell it for rupees ______

(a) 520

(b) 600

(c) 720

(d) 800
2300: Which one of the following countries of South-West Asia does not open out to the Mediterranean Sea?

(a) Syria
(b) Jordan
(c) Lebanon
(d) lsrael