2851: Insolation refers to:
(a) Restraining the flow of electric current
(b) Restraining the flow of water
(c) Exposure to the rays of sun
(d) Exposure to the light
2852: With reference to Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), consider the following statements :
1. It is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Environment and Forests.
2. It strives to conserve nature through action based research, education and public awareness.
3. It organizes and conducts nature trails and camps for the general public.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2853: The Chishti saint, in whose honour "Urs" is held in Ajmer every year, was
(a) Nizamuddin Auliya
(b) Moin-ud-din
(c) Nasiruddin Chiragh-i-Delhi
(d) Hamidud-Din Nagori
2854: If water contracts on freezing, which of the following would happen?
(a) Icebergs will completely float on the surface of water
(b) Ice would become more dense
(c) Lakes would freeze from top to bottom
(d) Rocks will crack due to freezing or internal water
2855: The New Exim Policy announced in 1992, is for a period of
(a) 3 Years
(b) 4 Years
(c) 7 Years
(d) 5 Years