2141: Which one of the following statements appropriately describes the "fiscal stimulus"?

(a) It is an extreme affirmative action by the Government to pursue its policy of financial inclusion.

(b) It is Government's intensive action on financial institutions to ensure disbursement of loans to agriculture and allied sectors to promote greater food production and contain food inflation.

(c) It is an intense affirmative action of the Government to boost economic activity in the country.

(d) It is a massive investment by the Government in manufacturing sector to ensure the supply of goods to meet the demand surge caused by rapid economic growth.
2142: The shortest air-route from Perth to London is

(a) Perth, Bombay, Rome, London

(b) Perth, Ankara, Paris, London

(c) Perth, Aden, Paris, London

(d) Perth, Mombasa, Rome, London
2143: In a civilised urban society, what makes people live together?

(a) Patriotism

(b) Religion

(c) Culture

(d) Law
2144: Which one of the following is a purpose of 'UDAY', a scheme of the Government?

(a) Providing technical and financial assistance to start-up entrepreneurs in the field of renewable sources of energy
(b) Providing electricity to every household in the country by 2018
(c) Replacing the coal-based power plants with natural gas, nuclear, solar, wind and tidal power plants over a period of time
(d) Providing for financial turnaround and revival of power distribution companies
2145: In India, the ports are categorized as major and non-major ports. Which one of the following is a non-major port?

(a) Kochi (Cochin)
(b) Dahej
(c) New Mangalore
(d) Paradip