506: Why the Indian farmers plough their fields during the time interval between two crops?

(a) In order to keep the soil loose for further cultivation

(b) To increase the porosity of the soil

(c) To escape drought

(d) To prevent clodding
507: Consider the following statements :

1. Balaghat is known for its diamond mines.

2. Majhgawan is known for its manganese deposits.

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
508: Shifting cultivators normally grow:

(a) A single crop which is mainly consumed

(b) The major crop along with cereals

(c) Cash crops along with fodder

(d) Grains, vegetables and tubers in rotation
509: Guinea pigs used in medical research are:

(a) Rodents

(b) Black swine

(c) Stocky and brown in colour

(d) Found in Asia only
510: Match the areas shown as A, B, C and D on the given map showing with the largest religious minorities. Select the correct answer using the codes given below the list of minorities.


Largest Religious Minorities

1. Buddhists
2. Christians
3. Jains
4. Muslims
5. Sikhs

Codes:
(a) A-5, B-1, C-3, D-2
(b) A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
(c) A-5, B-3, C-1, D-2
(d) A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3