2781: The foundation of modern educational system in India was laid by
(a) The Charter Act of 1813
(b) Macaulay's Minutes of 1835
(c) The Hunter Commission of 1882
(d) Wood's Despatch of 1854
2782: Which one of the following is not a sub-index of the World Banks 'Ease of Doing Business Index'?
(a) Maintenance of law and order
(b) Paying taxes
(c) Registering property
(d) Dealing with construction permits
2783: Which is the correct chronological sequence of the major events given below?
1. SLV-3 Launch
2. Formation of Bangladesh
3. Sikim becomes 22nd State of the Indian Union
4. Pokharan-I test.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
(a) 2, 4, 3, 1
(b) 3, 1, 2, 4
(c) 2, 1, 3, 4
(d) 3, 4, 2, 1
2784: Match items in the List-I with those in the List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List I (Location)
(A) Kakinada
(B) Dundigal
(C) Margao
(D) Bhadrachalam
List II (Known For/In News for)
1. Skybus Metro rail test-run
2. ITC paper board Unit
3. Bio-diesel plant
4. Indian Air Force Academy
(a) 2 1 4 3
(b) 2 4 1 3
(c) 3 1 4 2
(d) 3 4 1 2
2785: Though a few (gas-based) industries have already been established good reserves of natural gas in India remain unutilised. This vast resource of natural gas can be used in the production of
(a) fertilizers
(b) carbide
(c) graphite
(d) synthetic petroleum