2406: With reference to Need tree, consider the following statements :

1. Neem oil can be used as a pesticide to control the proliferation of some species of insects and mites.
2. Neem seeds are used in the manufacture of biofuels and hospital detergents.
3. Neem oil has applications in pharmaceutical industry.

Which of the statements given above is / are correct ?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2407: Which of the following is not a tenet of Gandhian Socialism:

(a) Social justice

(b) Concern for the poor but not hatred for the rich

(c) Equality of opportunities of all

(d) Nationalisation of all means of production and distribution
2408: Which one of the following pairs of metals constitutes the lightest metal and the heaviest metal, respectively?

(a) Lithium and mercury

(b) Lithium and osmium

(c) Aluminium and osmium

(d) Aluminium and mercury
2409: Consider the following statements :

1. National Development Council is an organ of the Planning Commission.

2. The Economic and Social Planning is kept in the Concurrent List in the Constitution of India.

3. The Constitution of India prescribes that Panchayats should be assigned the task of preparation of place for economic development and social justice.

Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2410: Which one of the following dynasties was ruling over North India at the time of Alexander's invasion ?

(a) Nanda

(b) Maurya

(c) Sunga

(d) Kanva