4536: Given below is a diary of disasters involving hazardous chemicals. Which one of the following is correctly matched?
(a) 1959, Minamata/Nigiata, Japan: Leakage at pesticide plant
(b) 1976, Sevesor Italy: Mercury discharged into waterways
(c) 1984, Bhopal, India: Leakage of dioxin
(d) 1987, Kotka, Finland: Monochloro-benzene split In harbour
4537: In the context of cultural history of India, a pose in dance and dramatics called 'Tribhanga' has been a favourite of Indian artists from ancient times till today.
Which only of the following statements best describes this pose?
(a) One leg is bent and the body is slightly but oppositely curved at waist and neck
(b) Facial expressions, hand gestures and make-up are combined to symbolize certain epic or historic characters
(c) Movements of body, face and hands are used to express oneself or to tell a story
(d) A little smile, slightly curved waist and certain hand gestures are emphasized to express the feelings of love or eroticism
4538: The approximate representation of land use classification in India is
(a) Net are sown 25%, forests 33% other areas 42%
(b) Net are sown 58%, forests 17% other areas 25%
(c) Net are sown 43%, forests 29% other areas 28%
(d) Net are sown 47%, forests 23% other areas 30%
4539: Metastasis is the process by which
(a) cells divide rapidly under the influence of drugs
(b) cancer cells spread through the blood or lymphatic system to other sites or organs
(c) the chromosomes in cell nuclei are attached to the spindle before moving to the anaphase poles
(d) cancer cells are successfully inhibited to divide any further
4540: Consider the following countries:
1. Australia
2. Namibia
3. Brazil
4. Chile
Through which of the above does the Tropic of Capricorn pass?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1, 2, 3
(c) 2, 3, 4
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4