246: The term Base Erosion and Profit Shifting is sometimes seen in the news in the context of
(a) mining operation by multinational companies in resource-rich but backward areas
(b) curbing of the tax evasion by multinational companies
(c) exploitation of genetic resources of a country by multinational companies
(d) lack of consideration of environmental costs in the planning and implementation of developmental projects
247: With reference to the international meeting held in the year 2006, which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched ?
1. NAM Summit : Havana
2. APEC Meeting : Bangkok
3. EU-India Summit : Helsinki
4. Un Climate Change Conference : Geneva
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(A) 1 only
(B) 1, 2 and 3
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 2,3 and 4
248: Flame of the forest is:
(a) A tree blossomed with flowers like flame in leafless season
(b) Fire developed in the forest due to strong wind
(c) A lady who worked for the development of the forests
(d) An insect which glows like a flame in the forest
249: During cardiac failure, which of the following is advised as a first aid ?
(a) Mouth to mouth resuscitation
(b) Giving external cardiac massage
(c) Giving cool water to drink
(d) Giving complete body massage
250: The average height of 2 students in a class is 115 cm. Ten more students with an average height of 130 cm join them. Therefore, the average height of the group of students now becomes:
(a) 110 cm
(b) 120 cm
(c) 130 cm
(d) 140 cm