Q.14833·Economy·EasyWith reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements: 1. 'Commercial Paper' is a short-term unsecured promissory note. 2. 'Certificate of Deposit' is a long-term instrument issued by the Reserve Bank of India to a corporation. 3. 'Call Money’ is a short-term finance used for interbank transactions. 4. 'Zero-Coupon Bonds' are the interest-bearing short-term bonds issued by the Scheduled Commercial Banks to corporations. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14834·Modern History·EasyConsider the following statements about Champaran Satyagrah: 1. At Champaran the European planters had entered into agreements with the farmers, which forced them to cultivate indigo on 3/10th of their holdings. 2. Rajendra Prasad convinced Gandhiji to visit Champaran and investigate the problem. 3. M.K.Gandhi ensured complete refund of the money the European planters had taken illegally from the peasants. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14835·Economy·EasyConsider the following statements about the recommendations of the Narasimham Committee: 1. It recommended to dilute government equity in the nationalized banks to 23 per cent. 2. It has also suggested that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) nominees on the bank boards step down. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14836·Ancient History·EasyWith reference to the Gupta ruler, Chandragupta II, consider the following statements: 1. He patronized scholars like Dhanvantri and Amarsimha. 2. Chinese traveller Hiuen Tsang visited India in his time. 3. The successors of Chandragupta II had to face an invasion by the Hunas from Central Asia. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14837·Art & Culture·EasyConsider the following pairs: 1. Blue pottery : Rajasthan 2. Cheriyal : Telangana 3. Saora : Assam 4. Phad : Rajasthan Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?View question
Q.14838·Modern History·EasyConsider the following statements about the Mountbatten Plan, 1947: 1. It suggested a dominion status for India. 2. A Boundary Commission to be set up, if partition was to be effected. 3. Referendums were to be conducted in Sindh, NWFP (North West Frontier Province) and Sylhet district of Bengal. Which of the statements given above are correct?View question
Q.14839·Economy·EasyDespite being a high saving economy, capital formation may not result in significant increase in output due toView question
Q.14840·Polity·EasyWith reference to the Constitution of India, prohibitions or limitations or provisions contained in ordinary laws cannot act as prohibitions or limitations on the constitutional powers under Article 142. It could mean which one of the following?View question
Q.14841·Polity·EasyIf the President of India exercises his power as provided under Article 356 of the Constitution in respect of a particular State, thenView question
Q.14842·Polity·EasyConsider the following statements : 1. In the first Lok Sabha, the single largest party in the opposition was the Swatantra Party. 2. In the Lok Sabha, a "Leader of the Opposition" was recognised for the first time in 1969. 3. In the Lok Sabha, if a party does not have a minimum of 75 members, its leader cannot be recognised as the Leader of the Opposition. Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?View question
Q.14843·Polity·EasyConsider the following statements : 1. The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 replaced the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954. 2. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is under the charge of Director General of Health Services in the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Which of the statements given above is/ are correct ?View question
Q.14844·Polity·EasyWhat does the 'LaQshya - Quality Improvement Initiative' of the Government deal with?View question
Q.14845·Economy·EasyWhich of the following qualitative measures is/are used to measure economic development? 1. Human Development Index 2. Gender- related Index 3. Human Poverty Index Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.14846·Science & Technology·EasySustainable development requires which of the following? 1. Preservation of ecological resources and greater use of renewable resources. 2. Encouragement to the use of environmentally-safe technologies for development purposes. 3. Formulation and implementation of policy framework for people-security and human justice, including ecological and economic security. Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.14847·Ancient History·EasyWhich of the following women was/were poetess (es) during the Vedic period? 1. Andal 2. Lopamudra 3. Usha Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.14848·Ancient History·EasyWhich of the following statements are correct about Jainism and Buddhism? 1. The rise of Jainism and Buddhism was a result of the complex rituals and sacrifices advocated in the Later Vedic period. 2. The chief support to these new religions came from the merchant class. 3. A new class of hereditary merchants was known as vaniya, which came into existence during the Rig Vedic period, who then supported these heterodox religions. Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.14849·Ancient History·EasyWho among the following was/were the contemporary/ contemporaries of Harshavardhana? 1. Jinsaena 2. Ravikirti 3. Rajashekhar Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.14850·Art & Culture·EasyKamaicha musical instrument is played by which of the following communities?View question