981: Other than poaching, what are the possible reasons for the decline in the population of Ganges River Dolphins?
1. Construction of dams and barrages on rivers.
2. Increase in the population of crocodiles in rivers.
3. Getting trapped in fishing nets accidentally.
4. Use of synthetic fertilizers and other agricultural chemicals in crop-fields in the vicinity of rivers.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
982: The Indian National Army (INA) came into existence in 1943 in
(a) Japan
(b) Burma
(c) Singapore
(d) Malaya
983: Which one of the following statements is not correct?
(a) The Press Council of India is an autonomous quasi-judicial body established under an Act of Parliament.
(b) The Press Information Bureau provides accreditation to media persons so as to have easy access to information from government sources
(c) Among all the states of India, Maharashtra publishes the largest number of newspapers
(d) Press Trust of India is the largest news agency in the country
984: An accurate clock shows the time as 3.00. After hour hand has moved 135°, the time would be
(a) 7.30
(b) 6.30
(c) 8.00
(d) 9.30
985: Which one of the following is not in the State List under the Constitution of India?
(a) Fisheries
(b) Agriculture
(c) Insurance
(d) Betting and Gambling