1091: The capital of the kingdom of Maharaja Ranjit Singh was
(a) Amritsar
(b) Patiala
(c) Lahore
(d) Kapurthala
1092: Which reference to the Wholesale Price Index (WPI), consider the following statements:
1. The new WPI series with base 1993-94 = 100 became effective from April 1998
2. In the new WPI series, became effective from 1 April 2000. Statements 2 and 3 are correct
3. The weight for electricity has increased in the new WPI series
Which of these statements are correct ?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1 and 2
1093: 50 men or 80 women can finish a job in , 50 days. A contractor deploys 40 men and 48 women for this work, but after every duration of 10 days, 5 men and 8 women are removed till the work is completed. The work is completed in:
(a) 45 days
(b) 50 days
(c) 54 days
(d) 62 days
1094: Consider the following statements :
The Supreme Court of India tenders advice to the President of India on matters of law or fact
1. on its own initiative (on any matter of larger public interest).
2. if he seeks such an advice.
3. only if the matters relate to the Fundamental Rights of the citizens.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2
(d) 3 only
1095: With reference to 'Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana', consider the following statements:
1. Under this scheme, farmers will have to pay a uniform premium of two percent for any crop they cultivate in any season of the year.
2. This scheme covers post-harvest losses arising out of cyclones and unseasonal rains.
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