1486: Which one of the following regions of India is now regarded as an ecological hot spot ?

(a) Western Himalayas

(b) Eastern Himalayas

(c) Western ghats

(d) Eastern ghats
1487: Consider the following pairs :

1. Dampa Tiger : Mizoram Reserve
2. Gumti Wildlife : Sikkim Sanctuary
3. Saramati Peak : Nagaland

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1488: For which one of the following, is Satara well-known?

(a) Nuclear power plant
(b) Wind energy plant
(c) Thermal Power plant
(d) Hydro-electric plant
1489: Economic liberalization in India started with

(a) substantial changes in industrial licensing policy

(b) the convertibility of Indian rupee

(c) doing away with procedural formalities for foreign direct investment

(d) significant reduction in tax rates
1490: Burma was known to ancient Indians as

(a) Suvarnabhumi

(b) Suvarnadvipa

(c) Yavadvipa

(d) Malayamandalam