1276: Qantas Airways belongs to:
(a) Australia
(b) West Germany
(c) East Germany
(d) New Zealand
1277: Which one of the following plants is effective in reducing water pollution and is also useful for producing bio gas ?
(a) Eucalyptus
(b) Water hyacinth
(c) Salvinio
(d) Lotus
1278: Southeast Asia has captivated the attention of global community over space and time as a geostrategically significant region. Which among the following is the most convincing explanation for this global perspective ?
(a) It was the hot theatre during the Second World War
(b) Its location between the Asian powers of China and India
(c) It was the arena of superpower confrontation during the Cold War period
(d) Its location between the Pacific and Indian oceans and its pre-eminent maritime character
1279: Consider the following statements:
1. The Chief Secretary in a State is appointed by the Governor of that State.
2. The Chief Secretary in a State has a fixed tenure.
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
1280: Mixed farming means:
(a) Growing two crops at one time
(b) Growing different crops in succession
(c) Using different soils
(d) Agriculture involving crops and livestock