1516: With reference to Indian transport systems, consider the following statements:
1. Indian railways system is the largest in the world.
2. National Highways cater to 45 per cent of the total road transport demand.
3. Among the states, Kerala has the highest density of surface road.
4. National Highway No. 7 is the longest in the country.
Which of these statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 2 and 4
1517: Duncan pass is located between:
(a) North Andaman and South Andaman
(b) North Andaman and Car Nicobar
(c) South Andaman and Car Nicobar
(d) South Andaman and Little Andaman
1518: The name Pahlavi Dynasty in Iran is derived from the:
(a) Language
(b) King
(c) Religion
(d) River
1519: Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists :
List I-------------List II
(Timber) --------- (Country)
I. Cedar ---------- (A) Myanmar
II. Douglas Fir ----- (B) Canada
III. Mahogany ----- (C) Mexico
IV. Teak ---------- (D) Honduras
Codes:
(a) I-C, II-B, III-A, IV-D
(b) I-C, II-B, III-D, IV-A
(c) I-B, II-C, III-D, IV-A
(d) I-B, II-C, III-A, IV-D
1520: Which one of the following bodies finalises the Five-Year Plans proposals?
(a) Planning Commission
(b) Union Cabinet
(c) National Development Council
(d) Ministry of Planning