521: Which one of the following is known as the Coffee portĀ of the world ?
(a) Sao Paulo
(b) Santos
(c) Rio de Janeiro
(d) Buenos Aires
Explanation:
Santos' is considered as the "Coffee port" of the world. It is in Brazil. It is also an port of Sao Paulo.
522: According to the ancient Indian geographical concept, "Bharatvarsha" was a part of
(a) Pushkaradweepa
(b) Jambudweepa
(c) Kraunchadweepa
(d) Kushdweepa
523: Consider the following statements:
1. China has the observer's status at the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation.
2. India has the observer's status at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
524: George W. Bush, the President of America, comes from which of the following American States?
(a) California
(b) Texas
(c) Virginia
(d) Indiana
525: Assertion (A)
Bhanu Athaiya became the first Indian to win Oscar award
Reason (R)
She received this award for her excellent portrayal of Kasturba in the film 'Gandhi'
(a) if A and R both are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) if A and R both are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) if A is incorrect but R is correct
(d) if A is correct but R is incorrect