231: Estuaries possess distinct blooms of excessive growth of a pigmented dinoflagellates. These blooms are called
(a) red tides
(b) sea tides
(c) black tides
(d) sea flowers
232: With which one of the following mountain tribes did the British first come into contact with after the grant of Diwani in the year 1765?
(a) Garo
(b) Khasis
(c) Kukis
(d) Tipperahs
233: There has been a persistent deficit budget year after year. Which of the following actions can be taken by the government to reduce the deficit?
1. Reducing revenue expenditure
2. Introducing new welfare schemes
3. Rationalizing subsidies
4. Expanding industries
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
234: 'Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana' has been launched for
(a) providing housing loan to poor people at cheaper interest rates
(b) promoting women's Self-Help Groups in backward areas
(c) promoting financial inclusion in the country
(d) providing financial help to the marginalized communities
235: In the context of the Indian defense, what is 'Dhruv' ?
(a) Aircraft carrying warship
(b) Missile carrying submarine
(c) Advanced light helicopter
(d) Intercontinental ballistic missile