1411: With reference to 'Agenda 21', sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements:
1. It is a global action plan for sustainable development.
2. It originated in the World Summit on Sustainable Development held in Johannesburg in 2002.
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
1412: Two important rivers - one with its source in Jharkhand (and known by a different name in Odisha), and another with its source in Odisha - merge at a place only a short distance from the coast of Bay of Bengal before flowing into the sea. This is an important site of wildlife and biodiversity and a protected area.
Which one of the following could be this?
(a) Chandipur-on-sea
(b) Gopalpur-on-sea
(c) Bhitarkanika
(d) Simlipal
1413: What is the most important factor for the growth of pests in stored grains?
(a) The moisture of grains
(b) The temperature of grains
(c) The moisture and temperature of grains
(d) None of the above
1414: Which one of the following types of coal contains a higher percentage of carbon than the rest ?
(a) Bituminous coal
(b) Lignite
(c) Peat
(d) Anthracite
1415: Which one of the following countries recently upgraded its defence agency to a full defence ministry?
(a) Switzerland
(b) Japan
(c) Italy
(d) Thierry Henry