1656: Maximum production of paddy per unit water consumption can be best achieved in a:
(a) Non-porous soil
(b) Porous soil
(c) Impervious soil
(d) Soil that allows slow percolation
1657: Regarding the Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements:
1. It was predominantly a secular civilization and the religious element, though present, did not dominate the scene.
2. During this period, cotton was used for manufacturing textiles in India.
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
1658: Consider the following kinds of organisms :
1. Bat
2. Bee
3. Bird
Which of the above is/are pollinating agent/agents?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1659: Which of the following statements regarding 'Green Climate Fund' is/are correct?
1. It is intended to assist the developing countries in adaptation and mitigation practices to counter climate change.
2. It is founded under the aegis of UNEP, OECD, Asian Development Bank and World Bank.
Select the correct answer using the code given beiow.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 OnlY
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1660: In the 19th century the people who participated in the national movement were mostly:
(a) Zamindars
(b) Rich people
(c) Educated middle class
(d) Poor people