596: The places Alwaye, Koyna and Korba have:
(a) Thermal Stations
(b) Oil Refineries
(c) Hydro Stations
(d) Aluminium Industries
597: The resinous substance, shellac is obtained from
(a) Crude oil
(b) The bark of a tree
(c) An insect
(d) Distillation of wood
598: Lord Buddha's image is sometimes shown with the hand gesture called 'Bhumisparsha Mudra'. It symbolizes
(a) Buddha's calling of the Earth to watch over Mara and to prevent Mara from disturbing his meditation
(b) Buddha's calling of the Earth to witness his purity and chastity despite the temptations of Mara
(c) Buddha's reminder to his followers that they all arise from the Earth and finally dissolve into the Earth, and thus this life is transitory
(d) Both the statements (a) and (b) are correct in this context
599: The satellites of which one of the following countries have helped in the preparation of a detailed and complete map of Antarctica ?
(a) Canada
(b) France
(c) Russia
(d) USA
600: Thillana is a format of
(a) Kathak
(b) Kuchipudi
(c) Odissi
(d) Bharatnatyam