271: What is the correct sequence of the descending order of the following States in respect of female literacy rates as per the 1991 Census ?

I. Mizoram
II. Kerala
III. Goa
IV. Nagaland

Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) II, III, I, IV
(b) II, I, III, IV
(c) II, III, IV, I
(d) I, II, IV, III
272: The average elevation of Tibetan Plateau above sea level is

(a) 2 km

(b) 3 km

(c) 4 km

(d) 5 km
273: Atmospheric pressure exerted on earth is due to the:

(a) Rotation of earth

(b) Revolution of earth

(c) Gravitational pull

(d) Uneven heating of earth
274: If a toy boat in a tank sinks, the level of water will:

(a) Increase

(b) Decrease

(c) Fluctuate

(d) Remain the same
275: Consider the following statements :

1. Life Insurance Corporation of India is the oldest insurance company is India.

2. National Insurance Company Limited was nationalized in the year 1972 and made a subsidiary of General Insurance Corporation of
India.

3. Headquarters of United India Insurance Company Limited are located at Chennai.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 and 2, only
(b) 1 and 3, only
(c) 2 and 3, only
(d) 1, 2 and 3