3001: Consider a specific point on the surface of the earth (say, the city of Delhi). The temperature at a given time of day (say, 12.00 noon) will in general be higher in summer than in winter. This is because
(a) the earth is closer to the sun in summer than in winter.
(b) sun-rays falling on the earth are inclined more towards the surface of the earth in winter.
(c) evaporation of water from atmospheric precipitation occurring in winter alone.
(d) the axis of the earth is inclined more towards the sun in summer.
3002: Consider the following statements :
1. The duration of the monsoon decreases from southern India to northern India.
2. The amount of annual rainfall in the northern plains of India decreases from east to west.
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
3003: During the year 2000-01, which one of the following industries recorded highest growth rate in India?
(a) Cement
(b) Coal
(c) Electricity
(d) Steel
3004: Match List I (Famous Former Sports-person) with List II (Game/Sport) and the select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
List I (Famous Former Sports-person) : List II (Game/Sport)
A. Wally Grout : 1. Swimming
B. Eusebio : 2. Lawn Tennis
C. Rod Laver : 3. Cricket
D. Mark Spitz : 4. Foortball
5. Basketball
(A) 3 5 2 4
(B) 2 4 3 1
(C) 3 4 2 1
(D) 2 5 3 4
3005: In the constitution of India, promotionof international peace and security is included in the
(a) Preamble to the Constitution
(b) Directive Principles of State Policy
(c) Fundamental Duties
(d) Ninth Schedule