1816: Which one of the following is the objective of National Renewal Fund ?
(a) To safeguard the interests of workers who may be affected by technological upgradation of industry or closure of sick units
(b) To develop the core sector of the economy
(c) For the development of infrastructure such as energy, transport, communications and irrigation
(d) For human resource development such as full literacy, employment, population control, housing and drinking water
1817: Cristina Kirchner succeeded her husband to become President of a South American country. Which is that country ?
(a) Chile
(b) Colombia
(c) Venezuela
(d) Argentina
1818: If Rs. 1000 is invested at 12% interest and interest is compounded half yearly, what will be the total amount at the end of one year ?
(a) Rs. 1120.00
(b) Rs. 1123.60
(c) Rs. 1126.20
(d) Rs. 1134.40
1819: Which of the following Kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha?
1. Avanti
2. Gandhara
3. Kosala
4. Magadha
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 and 4
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4
1820: Assertion (A)
In our houses, the current in AC electricity line changes direction 60 times per second.
Reason (R):
The frequency of alternating voltage supplied is 60 hertz.
(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true