516: The International Rice Research Institute is located in:
(a) The Philippines
(b) Thailand
(c) Indonesia
(d) Malaysia
517: In a rectangle with one side 4 cms, twelve equal squares are kept. There are three rows, each containing four squares. There is no empty space in between adjacent squares. What is the area of each square ?
(a) 5/7 sq cm
(b) 7/5 sq cm
(c) 1 sq cm
(d) 25/12 sq cm
518: Consider the following actions by the Government:
1. Cutting the tax rates
2. Increasing the government spending
3. Abolishing the subsidies
In the context of economic recession, which of the above actions can be considered a part of the "fiscal stimulus" package ?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
519: Which one of the following ports handled the north Indian trade during the Gupta period ?
(a) Tamralipti
(b) Broach
(c) Kalyan
(d) Cambray
520: With reference to the human body consider the following statements:
1. The production of somatotropin goes up when a person exercises
2. Men's testes produce progesterone
3. Women's adrenal glands secrete testosterone
4. Stress causes the adrenals to release very less amount of cortisol than usual
Which of these statements are correct?
(a) 1 2 3 4
(b) 1 2 3
(c) 2 3 4
(d) 1 and 4