2606: The original inhabitants of India are believed to be of the ethnic type known as

(a) Negrito

(b) Proto-Australoids

(c) Mongoloids

(d) Dravidians
2607: During Aurangzeb's reign, which of the following were not included in his government?

(a) Rajputs

(b) Pathans

(c) Marathas

(d) All of these
2608: Which of the following is the correct group of Kharif crops?

(a) Rice, Millet, Maize, Cotton

(b) Groundnut, Bajra, Barley, Sorghum, Wheat

(c) Jowar, Bajra, Rice, Cotton, Jute, Gram

(d) Wheat, Barley, Gram, Mustard
2609: Which of the following iron & steel plants is closer to coal deposits than iron ore deposits ?

(a) Bhilai & Bokaro

(b) Jamshedpur & Bhadrawati

(c) Burnpur & Hirapur

(d) Durgapur & Rourkela
2610: In the context of which of the following do some scientists suggest the use of cirrus cloud thinning technique and the injection of sulphate aerosol into stratosphere?

(a) Creating the artificial rains in some regions

(b) Reducing the frequency and intensity of tropical cyclones

(c) Reducing the adverse effects of solar wind on the Earth

(d) Reducing the global warming