3396: The first to start a joint stock company to trade with India were the
(a) Portuguese
(b) Dutch
(c) French
(d) Danish
3397: Which one of the following schemes was intended to tap the black money?
(a) UTI Bonds
(b) India Development Bonds
(c) Long term operations scheme
(d) SBI Deposit scheme
3398: Which of the following is not favourable for the formation of deltas?
(a) Calm winds
(b) Currents and tides
(c) Sheltered coast
(d) No large lakes in the river course
3399: Acid rain is caused by the pollution of environment by
(a) carbon dioxide and nitrogen
(b) carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
(c) ozone and carbon dioxide
(d) nitrous oxide and sulphur dioxide
3400: The Speaker of the lower house of a State can step down by submitting his resignation to the:
(a) Chief Minister
(b) Governor
(c) Deputy Speaker of the House
(d) President