276: With reference to the Trans-Pacific Partnership, consider the following statements:
1. It is an agreement among all the Pacific Rim countries except China and Russia.
2. It is a strategic alliance for the purpose of maritime security ONLY
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
277: Consider the following pairs: National Park River flowing through the Park
1. Corbett National Park : Ganga
2. Kaziranga National Park : Manas
3. Silent Valley National Park : Kaveri
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 3 only
(d) None
278: Which of the following was the principal article of food of the Indus Valley people?
(a) Fish
(b) Palm-date
(c) Eggs
(d) Wheat
279: Two men A and B have different basic salaries but get equal emoluments. Their allowances are 65% and 80% of their basic salaries respectively. The ratio of their basic salaries is:
(a) 13 : 16
(b) 8 : 9
(c) 12 : 11
(d) 80 : 65
280: Consider the following statements regarding Reserve Bank of India :
I. It is a banker to the Central Government.
II. It formulates and administers monetary policy.
III. It acts as an agent of the Government in respect of India's membership of IMF.
IV. It handles the borrowing programme of Government of India.
Which of these statements are correct ?
(a) I and II
(b) II, III and IV
(c) I, II, III and IV
(d) III and IV