1336: How is Steve Fossett known as ?
(a) As a crocodile hunter
(b) For completing the longest non-stop flight around the globe
(c) For swimming across Atlantic Ocean
(d) For climbing to Mt Everest without any co-climber
1337: Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists :
List I --- List II
(Local bodies) --- (States as in 1999)
I. Zila Parishads at the sub-divisional level --- (A) Andhra Pradesh
II. Mandal Praja Parishad --- (B) Assam
III. Tribal Councils --- (C) Mizoram
IV. Absence of Village Panchayats --- (D) Meghalaya
Codes:
(a) I-B, II-A, III-D, IV-C
(b) I-A, II-B, III-D, IV-C
(c) I-C, II-B, III-A, IV-D
(d) I-B, II-A, III-C, IV-D
1338: In December 2002, the Prime Minister of India signed "Delhi Declaration" with the
(a) President of Indonesia
(b) President of Russia
(c) Prime Minister of Cambodia
(d) Prime Minister of Laos
1339: During the colonial period in India, what was the purpose of the Whitley Commission?
(a) To review the fitness of India for further political reforms
(b) To report on the existing conditions of labour and to make recommendations
(c) To draw up a plan for financial reforms for India
(d) To develop a comprehensive scheme for Civil Services in India
1340: Which of the following is the most important cause for the decline of Buddhism after Ashoka ?
(a) Non patronage by the kings
(b) Condemnation of animal sacrifices
(c) Growth of licentious practices in Buddhist centres
(d) Allegiance to the middle path