281: Which of the following is true about the Bats?
1. Bats are mammals
2. Bats have wings which are actually the modified forelimbs
3. Bats are nocturnal in habit
(a) 1, 2 & 3
(b) 2 & 3
(c) 1 & 3
(d) 1 & 2
282: Which one of the following is the correct sequence in the decreasing order of production (in million tonnes) of the given foodgrains in India?
(a) Wheat-Rice-Pulses-Coarse
(b) Rice-Wheat-Pulses-Coarse
(c) Wheat-Rice-Coarse-cereals-Pulses
(d) Rice-Wheat-Coarse-cereals-Pulses
Explanation:
Food Grains Production (mt)
Rice 89.88
Wheat 71.54
Coarse Cereals 34.67
Pulses 13.92
283: Which one of the following port cities in Venezuela has been developed as an oil port?
(a) Caracas
(b) Maracaibo
(c) Maracay
(d) Carupano
Explanation:
The port city Maracaibo in Venezuela has been developed as an oil port.
284: The number of industries for which industrial licensing is required has now been reduced to
(a) 15
(b) 6
(c) 35
(d) 20
Explanation:
Six industries which needs Industrial License :
1. Distillation and brewing of alcoholic drinds.
2. Cigars and cigarettes of tobacco and manufactured tabacco substitutes.
3. Electronic, aeroplane and defence equipment.
4. Industrial explosives.
5. Hazardous chemicals, and
6. Drugs and Pharmaceuticals.
285: The Union Budget, 2000 awarded a Tax Holiday for the North-Eastern Region to promote industrialisation for
(a) 5 years
(b) 7 years
(c) 9 years
(d) 10 years
Explanation:
The Union Budget 2000 awarded a Tax holiday of 5 years for NE Region to promote Industrialisation.