601: The new Gross Domestic Product (GDP) series released by the Central Statistical Organisation (CSO) in February 1999 is with reference to base price of

(a) 1991-92
(b) 1992-93
(c) 1993-94
(d) 1994-95
602: Who of the following is the author of the book "The Audacity of Hope"?

(a) Bill Clinton
(b) Al Gore
(c) Barack Obama
(d) Hillary Clinton
603: Which of the following is a cash crop ?

(a) Groundnut

(b) Wheat

(c) Rice

(d) Gram
604: The Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress (1929) is very important in history, because

1. the Congress passed a resolution demanding complete independence

2. the rift between the extremists and moderates was resolved in that Session

3. a resolution was passed rejecting the two-nation theory in that Session

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) None of the above
605: Which one of the following Himalayan passes was reopened around in the middle of the year 2006 to facilitate trade between India and China ?

(a) Shipki La
(b) Jara La
(c) Chang La
(d) Nathu La