966: Three communicable diseases prevalent in developing countries caused by unsafe drinking water and bad sanitation are
(a) acute diarrhoea, cancer and gout
(b) malaria, acute diarrhoea and schistosomiasis
(c) onchocerciasis, leukaemia and arthritis
(d) rheumatism, malaria and AIDS
967: Consider the following statements:
1. The advocate General of a State in India is appointed by the President of India upon the recommendation of the governor of the concerned State.
2. As provided in Civil Procedure Code, High courts have original, appellate and advisory jurisdiction at the State level.
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
968: The money multiplier in an economy increases with which one of the following?
(a) Increase in the cash reserve ratio
(b) Increase in the banking habit of the population
(c) Increase in the statutory liquidity ratio
(d) Increase in the population of the country
969: With reference to India's culture and tradition, what is 'Kalaripayattu'?
(a) It is an ancient Bhakti cult of Shaivism still prevalent in some parts of South India
(b) It is an ancient style bronze and brasswork still found in southern part of Coromandel area
(c) It is an ancient form of dancedrama and a living tradition in the northern part of Malabar
(d) It is an ancient martial art and a living tradition in some parts of South India
970: How many three-digit even numbers are there such that 9 comes as a succeeding digit in any number only when 7 is the preceding digit and 7 is the preceding digit only when 9 is the succeeding digit?
(a) 120
(b) 210
(c) 365
(d) 405