1171: Consider the following statements:
1. Ajman is one of the seven Emirates of the UAE.
2. Ras al-Khaimah was the last Sheikhdom to join the UAE.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1172: How is Steve Fossett known as ?
(a) As a crocodile hunter
(b) For completing the longest non-stop flight around the globe
(c) For swimming across Atlantic Ocean
(d) For climbing to Mt Everest without any co-climber
1173: Consider the following statements in respect of India.s advanced satellite INSAT 4A :
1. INSAT 4A was launched in December, 2005 from New Mexico.
2. The European commercial launch service provider Ariane space was associated with the launch of INSAT 4A.
3. Tata Sky a digital cable service provider is associated with DTH television broadcasting services from INSAT 4A.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(A) 1 and 3, only
(B) 1 and 2, only
(C) 1, 2 and 3
(D) 2 and 3, only
1174: Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) is a standard criterion for
(a) Measuring oxygen levels in blood
(b) Computing oxygen levels in forest ecosystems
(c) Pollution assay in aquatic ecosystems
(d) Assessing oxygen levels in high altitude regions
1175: River Luni drains into:
(a) Ganga delta
(b) Kerala coast
(c) Rann of Kutchh
(d) Godavari delta