2696: The thermal power plant of Bokaro is located in
(a) Bihar
(b) Chhattisgarh
(c) Jharkhand
(d) Orissa
2697: Normally, the temperature decreases with the increase in height from the Earth's surface, because
1. the atmosphere can be heated upwards only from the Earth's surface
2. there is more moisture in the upper atmosphere
3. the air is less dense in the upper atmosphere
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2698: India's population growth during the 29th century can be classified into four distinct phases. Match List I (Period) with List II (Phase) and select the correct answer using the using the codes given below the lists:
List I List II
(Period) (Phase)
A. 1901-21 1. Steady growth
B. 1921-51 2. Rapid high growth
C. 1951-81 3. Stagnant growth
D. 1981-2001 4. High growth with definite signs of slowdown
Codes:
A B C D
(a) 3 1 4 2
(b) 1 3 2 4
(c) 3 1 2 4
(d) 1 3 4 2
2699: Consider the following in respect of 'National Career Service':
1. National Career Service is an initiative of the Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India.
2. National Career Service has been launched in a Mission Mode to improve the employment opportunities to uneducated youth of the country.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2700: Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ?
Well known Company : Major Area of Work
(a) Adobe Systems India : Software
(b) Sasken : Communication technology
(c) Genpact : Power Generation
(d) Synthite : Export of spices