376: Which of the following practices can help in water conservation in agriculture?
1. Reduced or zero tillage of the land
2. Applying gypsum before irrigating the field
3. Allowing crop residue to remain in the field
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 3 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3
377: With reference to the Union Government, consider the following statements :
1. The Department of Revenue is responsible for the preparation of Union Budget that is presented to the Parliament.
2. No amount can be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India without the authorization from the
Parliament of India.
3. All the disbursements made from Public Account also need the authorization from the Parliament of India.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
378: The "Red Data Books" published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) contain lists of
1. Endemic plant and animal species present in the biodiversity hotspots.
2. Threatened plant and animal species.
3. Protected sites for conservation of nature and natural resources in various countries.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a) 1 and 3
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 3 only
379: Which one of the following issues the 'Global Economic Prospects' report periodically?
(a) The Asian Development Bank
(b) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
(c) The US Federal Reserve Bank
(d) The World Bank
380: Match List I (Endocrine glands) with List II (Hormones secreted) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists :
List I-------------List II
I. Gonads----------(A) Insulin
II. Pituitary--------(B) Progesterone
III. Pancreas------(C) Growth hormones
IV. Adrenal--------(D) Cortisone
Codes:
(a) I-C, II-B, III-D, IV-A
(b) I-B, II-C, III-D, IV-A
(c) I-B, II-C, III-A, IV-D
(d) I-C, II-B, III-A, IV-D