3821: Consider the following statements :

1. The series of the International Paper Sizes is based on A0 size Whose area is 0.5 cm2 (approximately).

2. The area of A4 size paper is 1/8th of that of the A0 size paper.

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
3822: Lichens, which are capable of initiating ecological succession even on a bare rock, are actually a symbiotic association of

(a) algae and bacteria
(b) algae and fungi
(c) bacteria and fungi
(d) fungi and mosses
3823: In the context of global economy, which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

(a) JP Morgan Chase : Financial Services

(b) Roche Holding AG : Financial Services

(c) WL Ross & Co. : Private Equity Firm

(d) Warburg Pincus : Private Equity Firm
3824: Consider the following events :

1. Hunter Commission

2. Charles Wood's Despatch

3. Sadler Commission

4. Raleigh Commission


Their correct chronological sequence is

(a) 3 - 2 - 1 - 4

(b) 2 - 1 - 4 - 3

(c) 1 - 4 - 3 - 2

(d) 4 - 3 - 2 - 1
3825: Which one of the following bodies finalises the Five-Year Plans proposals?

(a) Planning Commission

(b) Union Cabinet

(c) National Development Council

(d) Ministry of Planning