1646: Neap tides are produced in the first and third quarters of the Moon. Then,
(a) The Moon and the Sun are in conjunction with the other planets
(b) The Moon and the Sun are in opposition with each other
(c) The attractions of the Sun and the Moon are at right angles to each other
(d) The Moon and the Sun are in quadrant position to each other
1647: In which one of the following films did the Nobel Laureate Pearl S. Buck Collaborate?
(a) Shatranj Ke Khilari
(b) Guide
(c) Lawrence of Arabia
(d) Titanic
1648: Assertion (A):
During the year 2001 - 02, the value of India's total exports declined, registering a negative growth of 2.17%.
Reason (R):
During the year 2001 - 02, negative growth in exports was witnessed in respect of iron and steel, coffee, textiles and marine products.
(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true
1649: With reference to Ryotwari Settlement, consider the following statements :
1. The rent was paid directly by the peasants to the Government.
2. The Government gave Pattas to the Ryots.
3. The lands were surveyed and assessed before being taxed.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None
1650: Canola refers to special type of oil seed mustard varieties bred for human consumption. The main characteristic of these varieties is that the
(a) seeds have very high oil content
(b) oil is rich in unsaturated fatty acids
(c) oil has long shelf-life
(d) oil has very low Erucic acid content