1861: In a remote Indian village with a scarcity of fuel, the people draw water from a well. They should be advised before drinking that water to:
(a) Boil it
(b) Use ion exchange resins
(c) Use solar stills for distilling
(d) Use potassium permanganate for purifying the water
1862: Consider the following statements:
The objectives of the National Renewal Funds set up in February 1992 were
1. to give training and counselling for workers affected by retrenchment or VRS.
2. redeployment of workers
Which of these statements is/are correct?
(a) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1 only
(d) 2 only
1863: Two taps can fill a tank separately in 20 minutes and 30 minutes respectively. If both the taps are opened simultaneously, then the tank can be filled in:
(a) 50 minutes
(b) 15 minutes
(c) 12 minutes
(d) 10 minutes
1864: The FAO accords the status of 'Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS)' to traditional agricultural systems. What is the overall goal of this initiative?
1. To provide modern technology, training in modern farming methods and financial support to local communities of identified GIAHS so as to greatly enhance their agricultural productivity
2. To identify and safeguard eco-friendly traditional farm practices and their associated landscapers, agricultural biodiversity and knowledge systems of the local communities
3. To provide Geographical Indication status to all the varieties of agricultural produce in such identified GIAHS
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1865: Who among the following is known for his work on medicine during the Gupta period ?
(a) Saumilla
(b) Sudraka
(c) Shaunaka
(d) Susrutha