3096: Given below is a map of some countries which were parts of the erstwhile Soviet Union with water bodies shown by shaded areas :

The countries marked 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 are respectively

(a) Tajikistan, Turkmenia, Uzbekistan, Kirgizia, Kazakhstan
(b) Turkmnia, Kirgizia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan
(c) Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kirgizia, Turkmenia
(d) Kazakhstan, Turkmenia, Uzbekistan, Kirgizia, Tajikstan
3097: Mahabalipuram temples were built by:

(a) Pallavas

(b) Cheras

(c) Cholas

(d) Pandyas
3098: Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists :

List I-------List II

(Crops)----- (Geographical conditions)

I. Barley----- (A) Hot and dry climate with poor soil
II. Rice----- (B) Cool climate with poorer soil
III. Millets----- (C) Warm and moist climate with high altitude
IV. Tea----- (D) Hot and moist climate with rich soil

Codes:

(a) I-B, II-D, III-A, IV-C
(b) I-C, II-D, III-A, IV-B
(c) I-B, II-A, III-D, IV-C
(d) I-C, II-B, III-D, IV-A
3099: With reference to the use of nano-technology in health sector, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Targeted drug delivery is made possible by nanotechnology.
2. Nanotechnology can largely contribute to gene therapy.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
3100: Hoysala monuments are found in

(a) Hampi and Hospet

(b) Halebid and Belur

(c) Mysore and Bangalore

(d) Sringeri and Dharwar