1046: Consider the following statements:

1. Area wise, Chhattishgarh is larger than West Bengal.

2. According to the Population 2001 Census, Population of West Bengal is larger than that of Chhattisgarh.

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
1047: The DYARCHY as introduced by the Government of India Act, 1919 postulated which of the following?

(a) A system of dual government in Bengal

(b) Backward classes were entitled to vote

(c) A few subjects were transferred to the Provincial Ministries and the rest retained by the Executive Council

(d) Hindus and Muslims could vote separately
1048: A cubic metre of water at 0° C is solidified into ice. Density of ice is 0.96 of water at 0° C. Which of the following deductions are true?

I. Water expands when solidified.

II. Ice will float in water at 0° C with half its volume above the surface.

III. Density of all liquids are higher than its density when solidified.

(a) I only

(b) II only

(c) III only

(d) I and II
1049: With reference to 'Eco-Sensitive Zones', which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Eco-Sensitive Zones are the areas that are declared under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
2. The purpose of the declaration of Eco-Sensitive Zones is to prohibit all kinds of human activities in those zones except agriculture.

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
1050: Which one among the following has the maximum number of National Parks?

(a) Assam

(b) Meghalaya

(c) Andaman and Nicobar Islands

(d) Arunachal Pradesh