1581: Among the following, which one lays eggs and does not produce young ones directly?

(a) Kangaroo
(b) Echidna
(c) Whale
(d) Porcupine
1582: What is the correct chronological order of the following?

I. First Round Table Conference

II. Gandhi-lrwin Pact

III. Simon Commission

IV. Cripps Mission

(a) III, I, II, IV

(b) I, II, III, IV

(c) II, I, III, IV

(d) IV, III, II, I
1583: With reference to the usefulness of the by-products of sugar industry, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Bagasse can be used as biomass fuel for the generation of energy.

2. Molasses can be used as one of the feed stocks for the production of synthetic chemical fertilizers.

3. Molasses can be used for the production of ethanol.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1584: The largest share of Foreign Direct Investment (1997-2000) went to

(a) Food and food-product sector

(b) Engineering sector

(c) Electronics and electric equipment sector

(d) Service sector
1585: Hoysala monuments are found in

(a) Hampi and Hospet

(b) Halebid and Belur

(c) Mysore and Bangalore

(d) Sringeri and Dharwar