1596: Consider the following items imported by India:

1. Capital goods

2. Petroleum

3. Pearls and precious stones

4. Chemical

5. Iron and steel

The correct sequence of the decreasing order of these items (as per 94-95 figures), in terms of value is

(a) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
(b) 1, 2, 4, 3, 5
(c) 2, 1, 3, 4, 5
(d) 2, 1, 4, 5, 3
1597: Which of the following weather conditions is indicated by a sudden fall in barometer reading ?

(a) Stormy weather
(b) Calm weather
(c) Cold and dry weather
(d) Hot and sunny Weather
1598: Ibadat Khana at Fatehpur Sikri was

(a) the mosque for the use of Royal Family
(b) Akbar's private prayer chamber
(c) the hall in which Akbar held discussions with scholars of various religions
(d) the room in which the nobles belonging to different religions gathered to discuss religious affairs.
1599: A sandy and saline area is the natural habitat of an Indian animal species. The animal has no predators in that area but its existence is threatened due to the destruction of its habitat. Which one of the following could be that animal?

(a) Indian gazelle
(b) Indian wild ass
(c) Indian wild boar
(d) Indian wild buffalo
1600: What is the average fat content of buffalo milk ?

(a) 7.2%
(b) 4.5%
(c) 9.0%
(d) 10.0%