1417: NABARD, which is set up to provide loans for rural development, is a:
(a) Bank
(b) Board
(c) Block
(d) Department
1418: Westerlies in southern hemisphere are stronger and persistent than in northern hemisphere. Why?
1. Southern hemisphere has less landmass as compared to northern hemisphere
2. Coriolis force is higher in southern hemisphere, as compared to northern hemisphere
Which of the statements given above isl are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1419: With reference to 'dugong', a mammal found in India, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is a herbivorous marine animal.
2. It is found along the entire coast of India.
3. It is given legal protection under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 3 only
1420: If CALCUTTA is 7, 3, 9, 7, 23, 14, 14, 3, BANGALORE will be
(a) 6, 3, 18, 13, 3, 9, 12, 11, 2
(b) 6, 5, 18, 13, 3, 14, 12, 11, 2
(c) 6, 5, 18, 13, 5, 14, 12, 11, 2
(d) 6, 3, 18, 13, 5, 14, 12, 11, 2