541: The Palk Bay lies between

(a) Gulf of Kachchh and Gulf of Khambhat

(b) Gulf of Mannar and Bay of Bengal

(c) Lakshadweep and Maldive Islands

(d) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
542: Which one of the following is a language of Baluchistan but linguistically Dravidian ?

(a) Brahui

(b) Kui

(c) Parji

(d) Pengo
543: In the context of Indian economy, consider the following pairs :

Term : Most appropriate description


1. Melt down : Fall in stock prices

2. Recession :Fall in growth rate

3. Slow down : Fall in GDP

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
544: When it is noon along 82° 30' E longitude along what degree of longitude it will be 6.30 am ?

(a) along 165° E

(b) along 67°30' W

(c) 0° E or W

(d) along 82° 30' W
545: Consider the following statements:

1. Femur is the longest bone in the human body.
2. Cholera is a disease caused by bacteria.
3. Athlete's foot's is a disease caused by virus.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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