456: With reference to `IFC Masala Bonds, sometimes seen in the news, which of the statements given below is/are correct?
1. The International Finance Corporation, which offers these bonds, is an arm of the World Bank.
2. They are the rupee-denominated bonds and are a source of debt financing for the public and private sector.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
457: Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists :
List I (Disease)
I. Malaria
II. Poliomyelitis
III. Tuberculosis
IV. Ringworm
List II (Organism)
(A) Fungi
(B) Bacteria
(C) Virus
(D) Protozoan
Codes:
(a) I-D, II-C, III-B, IV-A
(b) I-D, II-C, III-A, IV-B
(c) I-C, II-D, III-A, IV-B
(d) I-C, II-D, III-B, IV-A
458: Pumice is derived from:
(a) Volcanic rock
(b) Sedimentary rock
(c) Igneous rock
(d) Acid lava
459: The dimensions of a rectangle are 51 m and 49 m respectively while side of a square is 50 m. Which of the following statements is correct?
(a) Diagonals of the square and the rectangle are equal
(b) Diagonals of both the geometrical figures intersect at right angles
(c) The perimeters of both the geometrical figures are equal
(d) Both the geometrical figures are of the same area
460: The main watchdog of international trade is
(a) IMF
(b) World Bank
(c) GATT
(d) IFC