171: The beginning of urbanisation of the Ganges from the 6th century was mainly attributed to:
(a) Fertility of soil
(b) Trade improvement
(c) Population growth
(d) None of the above
172: Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Smart India Hackathon 2017?
1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme for developing every city of our country into Smart Cities in a decade.
2. It is an initiative to identify new digital technology innovations for solving the many problems faced by our country.
3. It is a programme aimed at making all the financial transactions in our country completely digital in a decade.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
173: With reference to Indias satellite launch vehicles, consider the following statements:
1. PSLVs launch the satellites useful for Earth resources monitoring whereas GSLVs are designed mainly to launch communication satellites.
2. Satellites launched by PSLV appear to remain permanently fixed in the same position in the sky, as viewed from a particular location on Earth.
3. GSLV Mk III is a four-staged launch l vehicle with the first and third stages l using solid rocket motors; and the second and fourth stages using liquid rocket engines.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct.?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 2
(d) 3 only
174: Consider the following statements:
1. Geological Survey of India (GSI), comes under Ministry of Mines.
2. Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), comes under the Ministry of Culture.
3. Balmer Lawrie comes under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
Which of the above statements is/are true
(a) Only 1 is true
(b) only 2 is true
(c) Both 1 and 2 is true
(d) Neither is true
175: A World Summit with representation from all the countries will be held in Johannesburg in September 2002 on the subject of
(a) AIDS control
(b) Global terrorism
(c) Human rights
(d) Sustainable development