2011: Consider the following statements in respect of India.s advanced satellite INSAT 4A :

1. INSAT 4A was launched in December, 2005 from New Mexico.

2. The European commercial launch service provider Ariane space was associated with the launch of INSAT 4A.

3. Tata Sky a digital cable service provider is associated with DTH television broadcasting services from INSAT 4A.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(A) 1 and 3, only
(B) 1 and 2, only
(C) 1, 2 and 3
(D) 2 and 3, only

2012: Main preachings of Buddha were in regard to:

(a) Right faith and conduct

(b) Love of God

(c) Practice of rituals

(d) Idol worship
2013: Consider the following statements :

I. Tides are of great help in navigation and fishing.

II. High tide enables big ships to enter or leave the harbour safely.

III. Tide prevents siltation in the harbours.

IV. Kandla and Diamond Harbour are tidal ports.

Which of these statements are correct ?

(a) I and IV
(b) II, III and IV
(c) I, II and III
(d) I, II, III and IV
2014: Arakan Yoma is the extension of the Himalayas located in

(a) Baluchistan

(b) Myanmar

(c) Nepal

(d) Kashmir
2015: With reference to Union government, consider the following statements:

1. The Constitution of India provides that all Cabinet Ministers shall be compulsorily the sitting members of Lok Sabha only.

2. The Union Cabinet Secretariat operates under the direction of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2