916: When you travel in certain parts of India, you will notice red soil. What is the main reason for this colour ?
(a) Abundance of magnesium
(b) Abundance of phosphates
(c) Presence of ferric-oxides
(d) Accumulated humus
917: The "Interest Rate Policy" is a component of:
(a) Fiscal Policy
(b) Monetary Policy
(c) Trade Policy
(d) Direct Control
918: In which one of the following cities is the Global Automotive Research Centre being set up?
(a) Hyderabad
(b) Gurgaon
(c) Chennai
(d) Pune
919: A rectangular water tank measures 15 m x 6 m at top and is 10 m deep. It is full of water. If water is drawn out lowering the level by 1 metre, how much of water has been drawn out ?
(a) 45,000 litres
(b) 90,000 litres
(c) 4,500 litres
(d) 900 litres
920: Himalayan rivers are perennial because:
(a) They flow from inexhaustible springs in the Himalayas
(b) They are fed in summer by melting snow of Himalayas
(c) There is continuous rain throughout the year in the catchment areas
(d) None of the above