261: Consider the following statements :
1. Kyoto Protocol came into force in the year 2005
2. Kyoto Protocol deals primarily with the depletion of the Ozone layer.
3. Methane as a greenhouse gas is more harmful than carbon dioxide
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 Only
(b) 1 and 2
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 3 Only
262: The Narmada river flows to the west, while most other large peninsular rivers flow to the east Why?
1. It occupies a linear rift valley.
2. It flows between the Vindhyas and the Satpuras.
3. The land slopes to the west from central India.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 2 and 3
(d) None
263: Assertion (A):
The new EXIM Policy is liberal, market oriented and favours global trade.
Reason (R):
GATT has played a significant role in the liberalisation of economy.
(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true
264: Convertibility of rupee implies
(a) being able to convert rupee notes into gold
(b) allowing the value of rupee to be fixed by market forces
(c) freely permitting the conversion of rupee to other currencies and vice versa
(d) developing an international market for currencies in India
265: The International Rice Research Institute is located in:
(a) The Philippines
(b) Thailand
(c) Indonesia
(d) Malaysia