2576: Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the given Indian cities in the decreasing order of their normal annual rainfall?
(a) Kochi - kolkata - Delhi - Patna
(b) kolkata - Kochi - Delhi - Patna
(c) Kochi - kolkata - Patna - Delhi
(d) kolkata - Kochi - Patna - Delhi
2577: The ideal climatic conditions for the cultivation of rice are
(a) rainfall above 100 cm, temperature above 25°C
(b) cool and moist climate for the entire crop period
(c) rainfall below 100 cm, temperature below 25°C
(d) warm and dry climate during the entire crop period
2578: What number will come next in the following series?
5, 8, 9, 14, 16, 23, 26
(a) 29
(b) 33
(c) 35
(d) 39
2579: Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists :
List I
I. Rashtriya Mahila Kosh
II. Mahila Samriddhi Yojana
III. Indira Mahila Yojana
IV. Mahila Samakhya Programme
List II
(A) Empowerment of women
(B) Education for Women's Equality
(C) Promotion of savings among rural women
(D) Meeting credit needs of the poor women
Codes:
(a) I-C, II-B, III-A, IV-D
(b) I-A, II-C, III-D, IV-B
(c) I-D, II-C, III-A, IV-B
(d) I-D, II-A, III-B, IV-C
2580: Consider the following statements:
1. Under Ramsar Convention, it is mandatory on the part of the Government of India to protect and conserve all the wetlands in the territory of India.
2. The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 were framed by the Government of India based on the recommendations of Ramsar Convention.
3. The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 also encompass the drainage area or catchment regions of the wetlands as determined by the authority.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3