2236: Which one of the following brings out the publication called "Energy Statistics" from time to time?

(a) Central Power Research Institute

(b) Planning Commission

(c) Power Finance Corporation Ltd.

(d) Central Statistical Organization

2237: There has been a persistent deficit budget year after year. Which of the following actions can be taken by the government to reduce the deficit?

1. Reducing revenue expenditure
2. Introducing new welfare schemes
3. Rationalizing subsidies
4. Expanding industries

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
2238: With reference to the Cabinet Mission, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It recommended a federal government.
2. It enlarged the powers of the Indian Courts.
3. It provided for more Indians in the ICS.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) None
2239: Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ?

(a) T. S. Krishnamurthy : Former Chief Election Commissioner of India
(b) K. C. Pant : Chairman, Tenth Finance Commission of India
(c) A. M. Khusro : Former Chairman, Union Public Service Commission
(d) R. C. Lahoti : Former Chief Justice of India

2240: The characteristic odour of garlic is due to

(a) a chloro compound
(b) a sulphur compound
(c) a fluorine compound
(d) acetic acid