2606: Who among the following Europeans were the last to come to preindependence India as traders?
(a) French
(b) English
(c) Portuguese
(d) Dutch
2607: With 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?
(a) The decisions taken by the. Election Commission of India while discharging its duties cannot be challenged in any court of law.
(b) The Supreme Court of India is not constrained in the exercise of its powers by the laws made by Parliament.
(c) In the event of grave financial crisis in the country, the President of India can declare Financial Emergency without the counsel from the Cabinet.
(d) State Legislatures cannot make laws on certain matters without the concurrence of Union Legislature.
2608: The currency of the proposed European Monetary Union will be
(a) Dollar
(b) Euro
(c) Guilder
(d) Mark
2609: Match List I (Distinguished Lady) with List II (Organisation/Industry) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists:
List I List II
(Distinguished lady) (Organisation/industry)
A. Amrita 1. National Dairy Development Board
B. Anu Aga 2. Park Hotels
C. Mallika Srinivasan 3. Pfizer Limited
D. Priya Paul 4. Thermax Limited
5. Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited
Codes:
A B C D
(a) 1 4 5 2
(b) 2 4 1 5
(c) 1 3 5 2
(d) 2 3 1 5
2610: Which of the following events is not correct ?
(a) Simon Commission --- 1928
(b) Salt Satyagraha --- 1930
(c) Gandhi-lrwin Pact --- 1931
(d) Quit India Movement --- 1942