1706: The water in an open pond remains cool even in hot summer because:

(a) Of continuous evaporation of water

(b) Water radiates heat more rapidly than the atmosphere

(c) Water absorbs heat less rapidly than the atmosphere

(d) Water absorbs heat more rapidly than the atmosphere
1707: Which of the following tribes is not found in Central India?

(a) Todas

(b) Gonds

(c) Mundas

(d) Bhils
1708: Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists :

List-I (Leading Woman Lawn Tennis Player)

A. Daniela Hantuchova
B. Patty Schnyder
C. Nadia Petrova
D. Amelie Mauresmo

List-II (Country)

1. Russia
2. Slovakia
3. France
4. Switzerland

(A) 2 4 1 3
(B) 3 1 4 2
(C) 2 1 4 3
(D) 3 4 1 2
1709: In which one of the following places is the Shompen tribe found?

(a) Spiti Valley
(b) Nicobar Islands
(c) Nilgiri Hills
(d) Lakshadweep islands
1710: Which of the following were the aims behind the setting up of the World Trade Organization (WTO) ?

I. Promotion of free trade and resource flows across countries.
II. Protection of intellectual property rights.
III. Managing balanced trade between different countries.
IV. Promotion of trade between the former East Block countries and the western world.

Select the correct answer by using the codes given below :

Codes :

(a) I, II, III and IV

(b) I and II

(c) II and III

(d) I and IV