3661: The loss of Qandhar was a big blow to the Mughal empire from the view point of

(a) natural resources

(b) buffer territory

(c) communication

(d) strategic stronghold
3662: Which of the following political parties is / are national political parties?

1. Muslim league

2. Revolutionary socialist party

3. All India forward block

4. Peasants and workers party of India

(a) 2 and 4
(b) 3 only
(c) 1, 2, 3
(d) None
3663: 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

3664: With reference to National Legal Services Authority, consider the following statements :

1. Its objective is to provide free and competent legal services to the weaker sections of the society on the basis of equal opportunity.

2. It issues guidelines for the State Legal Services Authorities to implement the legal programmes and schemes throughout the country.

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
3665: Consider the following pairs : Programme/Project Ministry

1. Drought-Prone Area Programme : Minsitry of Agriculture
2. Desert Development Programme : Minsitry of Environment and Forests
3. National Watershed Development Project for Rainfed Areas : Minsitry of Rural Development

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None