2301: With reference to the cultural history of India, the term 'Panchayatan' refers to
(a) an assembly of village elders
(b) a religious sect
(c) a style of temple construction
(d) an administrative functionary
2302: Trade winds are caused by the:
(a) Revolution of the earth
(b) Rotation of the earth
(c) In flowing movement of air along the earth's surface towards the equator
(d) None of the above
2303: The river which flows between Vindhya and Satpura ranges is:
(a) Narmada
(b) Tapti
(c) Mahanadi
(d) Godavari
2304: In the 'Index of Eight Core Industries', which one of the following is given the highest weight?
(a) Coal production
(b) Electricity generation
(c) Fertilizer production
(d) Steel production
2305: With reference to an organization known as Birdlife International, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is a Global Partnership of Conservation Organizations.
2. The concept of biodiversity hotspots originated from this organization.
3. It identifies the sites known/referred to as Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3