261: When iron rusts, the weight:
(a) Increases
(b) Decreases
(c) Remains the same
(d) First increases then decreases
262: ISRO successfully conducted a rocket test using cryogenic engines in the year 2007. Where is the test-stand used for the purpose, located ?
(a) Mahendragiri
(b) thiruvananthapuram
(c) Balasore
(d) Karwar
Explanation:
ISRO has achieved a significant milestone through the successful test of indigenously developed Cryogenic Stage, to be employed as the upper stage of India's Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV). The test was conducted for its full flight duration of 720 seconds (November 15, 2007) at Liquid Propulsion test facility at Mahendragiri, in Tamil Nadu.
With this test, the indigenous Cryogenic Upper Stage has been fully qualified on the ground
263: The most appropriate measure of a country's economic growth is its
(a) Gross Domestic Product
(b) Net Domestic Product
(c) Net National Product
(d) Per Capita Real Income
Explanation:
The most appropriate measure of the country's economic growth is its "per capita Real income" which is also denoted as NNP at factor cost population.
264: Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists :
List I-------------List II
(Timber) --------- (Country)
I. Cedar ---------- (A) Myanmar
II. Douglas Fir ----- (B) Canada
III. Mahogany ----- (C) Mexico
IV. Teak ---------- (D) Honduras
Codes:
(a) I-C, II-B, III-A, IV-D
(b) I-C, II-B, III-D, IV-A
(c) I-B, II-C, III-D, IV-A
(d) I-B, II-C, III-A, IV-D
Explanation:
Cedar is found in Mexico.
Douglas fir is found in Canada.
Mahogany in Honduras and Teak in Myanmar.
265: With reference to Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, consider the following statements
1. It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
2. It, among other things, will also impart training in soft skills, entrepreneurship, financial and digital literacy.
3. It aims to align the competencies of the unregulated workforce of the country to the National Skill Qualification Framework.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3