591: Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists :
List I -------------- List II
I. Cotton ---------- (A) Rainfall 1000-1500 mm; Temperature 40° - 60°C
II. Flax ------------ (B) Rainfall 1500-2000 mm; Temperature 25° - 35°C
III. Sugarbeet ------- (C) Rainfall 600 - 800 mm; Temperature 5° - 18°C
IV. Jute ------------- (D) Rainfall 500 - 1000 mm; Temperature 18° - 22°C
--------------------- (E) Rainfall 500 - 600 mm; Temperature 18°- 22°C
Codes:
(a) I-A, II-C, III-D, IV-B
(b) I-B, II-C, III-E, IV-D
(c) I-D, II-E, III-B, IV-A
(d) I-D, II-C, III-E, IV-B
592: Given below is a diary of disasters involving hazardous chemicals. Which one of the following is correctly matched?
(a) 1959, Minamata/Nigiata, Japan: Leakage at pesticide plant
(b) 1976, Sevesor Italy: Mercury discharged into waterways
(c) 1984, Bhopal, India: Leakage of dioxin
(d) 1987, Kotka, Finland: Monochloro-benzene split In harbour
593: 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
594: The maturity of a river course is recognised by the presence of
(a) V-shaped valley
(b) Meanders
(c) Gorges
(d) High denudational power
595: With reference to the revolt of the year 1857, who of the following was betrayed by a friend; captured and put to death by the British ?
(a) Nana Sahib
(b) Kunwar Singh
(c) Khan Bahadur Khan
(d) Tantia Tope