2966: Who can be called the father of local sel-government in India?
(a) Lord Rippon
(b) Lord Minto
(c) Lord Curzon
(d) Lord Dufferin
2967: Westerlies in southern hemisphere are stronger and persistent than in northern hemisphere. Why?
1. Southern hemisphere has less landmass as compared to northern hemisphere
2. Coriolis force is higher in southern hemisphere, as compared to northern hemisphere
Which of the statements given above isl are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2968: Other than India and China, which of the following groups of countries border Myanmar ?
(a) Bangladesh, Thailand and Vietnam
(b) Thailand, Laos and Bangladesh
(c) Cambodia, Laos and Malaysia
(d) Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia
2969: There is some concern regarding the nanoparticles of some chemical elements that are used by the industry in the manufacture of various products. Why?
1. They can accumulate in the environment, and contaminate water and soil.
2. They can enter the food chains.
3. They can trigger the production of free radicals.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2970: There was no independent development of industries in India during British rule because of the
(a) absence of heavy industries
(b) scarcity of foreign capital
(c) scarcity of natural resources
(d) preference of the rich to invest in land