1291: Consider the following statements:
1. Either of the two belts over the oceans at about 30 degree to 35 degree N and S Latitudes is known as Horse Latitude.
2. Horse latitudes are low pressure belts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Both 1 and 2
1292: Estuaries possess distinct blooms of excessive growth of a pigmented dinoflagellates. These blooms are called
(a) red tides
(b) sea tides
(c) black tides
(d) sea flowers
1293: Consider the following taxes :
I. Corporation tax
II. Customs duty
III. Wealth tax
IV. Excise duty
Which of these is/are indirect taxes ?
(a) I only
(b) II and IV
(c) I and III
(d) II and III
1294: Who amongst the following was the Chairman of ISRO when INSAT-3B was launched ?
(a) Anil Kakodkar
(b) Abdul Kalam
(c) K. Kasturirangan
(d) U. R. Rao
1295: During the colonial period in India, what was the purpose of the Whitley Commission?
(a) To review the fitness of India for further political reforms
(b) To report on the existing conditions of labour and to make recommendations
(c) To draw up a plan for financial reforms for India
(d) To develop a comprehensive scheme for Civil Services in India