196: A boat which has a speed of 5 km/hr in still water crosses a river of width 1 km along the shortest possible path in 15 minutes. The velocity of the river water in km/hr is
(a) 1
(b) 3
(c) 4
(d)
197: Consider the following statements in respect of financial emergency under Article 360 of the Constitution of India:
1. A Proclamation of financial emergency issued shall cease to operate at the expiration of two months, unless before the expiration of that period it has been approved by the resolution of both houses of Parliament.
2. If any proclamation of financial emergency is in operation, it is competent for the president of India to issue directions for the reduction of salaries and allowances of all or any class of persons serving in connection with the affairs of the Union but excluding the Judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
198: Which one of the following antimicrobial drugs is suitable for treatment of both tuberculosis and leprosy ?
(a) Isoniazid
(b) P-aminosalicylic acid
(c) Streptomycin
(d) Rifampicin
199: Deficit Financing means:
(a) Difference of total expenditure and income by revenue from all sources
(b) Government spends in excess of revenues so that a budget deficit is incurred which is financed by the borrowings
(c) Difference in borrowing and external and internal resources
(d) Capital expenditure on items of public construction, public enterprises and public borrowings
200: Which of the following statements about Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq is correct?
(a) He introduced paper currency
(b) He introduced the postal system
(c) He was the ablest man among the crowned heads of the medieval age
(d) None of the above