1741: In the year 2008, which one of the following conducted a complex scientific experiment in which sub-atomic particles were accelerated to nearly the speed of light?

(a) European Space Agency

(b) European Organization for Nuclear Research

(c) International Atomic Energy Agency

(d) National Aeronautics and Space Administration
1742: Temperature in human beings is controlled by:

(a) Pituitary gland

(b) Thyroid gland

(c) Hypothalamus gland

(d) Adrenal gland
1743: Six persons A, B, C, D, E and F are standing in a row. C and D are standing close to each other alongside E. B is standing beside A only. A is fourth from F. Who are standing on the extremes?

(A) A and F
(B) B and F
(C) B and D
(D) None of the above
1744: Consider the map given below :

The places marked A, B, C and D in the map are respectively

(a) Rift valley region, Chattisgarh plain, Rain shadow region and Chotanagpur plateau
(b) Chattisgarh plain, Chotanagpur plateau, Rift valley region and Rain shadow region
(c) Rift valley region, Chattisgarh plain, Chotanagpur plateau and Rain shadow region
(d) Chattisgarh plain, Rain shadow region, Chotanagpur plateau and Rift valley region
1745: Consider the following houses:

1. Christie's
2. Osian's
3. Sotheby's

Which one of the above is/are auctioneer/auctioneers?

(a) 1 only
(b) 1 & 3
(c) 2 & 3
(d) 1, 2, 3