71: Consider the following countries
1. China
2. France
3. India
4. Israel
5. Pakistan
Which among the above are Nuclear Weapons States as recognized by the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, commonly known as Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
(c) 2, 4 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Explanation:
United States, Russia, United Kingdom, France, and China are the Nuclear Weapons States recognized by the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.
Hence option A is correct
72: Consider the following statements:
1. India is the only country in the world producing all the five known commercial varieties of Silk.
2. India is the largest producer of sugar in the world.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
73: Match List-I and List-II, Select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:
List-I (Person) List-II (Company)
A. Vishwapati Trivedi 1. Essar Group
B. Tulsi R. Tanti 2.Info Edge India(which runs nakuri.com)
C. Shashi Ruia 3. Indian (Indian Airlines)
D. S. Bikhchandani 4. Suzlon Energy
(A) 3 1 4 2
(B) 2 1 4 3
(C) 3 4 1 2
(D) 2 4 1 3
74: Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
(a) Arjun : Indigenously produced Main Battle Tank (MBT)
(b) Phalcon : Cruise missile supplied by Russia to India
(c) Saras : Indigenously developed civilian passenger aircraft
(d) Operation : New Indian Naval Base at Karwar Seabird
Explanation:
Phalcon is an Airborne Worning and Control System (AWACS). It is an aircraft fitted with sophisticated radar and can be said to be a radar on the move. It can provide advance warning about enemy's intrusion into country's air space. It can also track and attack enemy's targets in air. India has an agreement with Israel for supply of its AWACS called PHALCON.
75: Where is the headquarters of Animal Welfare Board of India located?
(a) Kolkata
(b) Chennai
(c) Ahmedabad
(d) Hyderabad
Explanation:
- A National Institute of Animal Welfare (NIAW) at Ballabhgarh, Faridabad has been established to impart to impart training and education in animal welfare and veterinary science.
- Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) is a statutory body under the prevention of cruelty to Animals Act-1960 with its headquarters at Chennai.