1421: Global Financial Stability Report is prepared by the

(a) European Central Bank
(b) International Monetary Fund
(c) International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
(d) Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
1422: Which one of the following statements is an appropriate description of deflation ?

(a) It is a sudden fall in the value of a currency against other currencies

(b) It is a persistent recession in both the financial and real sectors of economy

(c) It is a persistent fall in the general price level of goods and services

(d) It is a fall in the rate of inflation over a period of time

1423: With reference to Manipuri Sankirtana, consider the following statements:

1. It is a song and dance performance.
2. Cymbals are the only musical instruments used in the performance.
3. It is performed to narrate the life and deeds of Lord Krishna.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1, 2 and 3.
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 only
1424: Among the following, which were frequently mentioned in the news for the outbreak of Ebola virus recently?

(a) Syria and Jordan
(b) Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia
(c) Philippines and Papua New Guinea
(d) Jamaica, Haiti and Surinam
1425: Assertion (A):

Gandhi stopped the Non-Co-operation Movement in 1922.

Reason (R):

Violence at Chauri-Chaura led him to stop the movement.

(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is NOT a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true