3041: Hawala transactions relate to payments

(a) received in rupees against overseas currencies and vice versa without going through the official channels

(b) received for sale/transfer of shares without going through the established stock exchanges

(c) received as commission for services rendered to overseas investors/buyers/ sellers in assisting them to get over the red tape
and/or in getting preferential treatment

(d) made to political parties or to individuals for meeting election expenses
3042: Consider the following countries:

1. Denmark
2. Japan
3. Russian Federation
4. United Kingdom
5. United States of America

Which of the above are the members of the `Arctic Council?

(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 4 and 5
(d) 1, 3 and 5
3043: According to Gandhiji non-violence is:

(a) A way to attain truth

(b) A way to win political freedom

(c) The only way to realise God

(d) An end in itself
3044: In which type of rocks, fossils are more abundantly found?

(a) Igneous

(b) Metamorphic

(c) Sedimentary

(d) None of these
3045: With reference to a conservation organization called Wetlands International, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It is an intergovernmental organization formed by the countries which are signatories to Ramsar Convention.

2. It works at the field level to develop and mobilize knowledge, and use the practical experience to advocate for better policies.

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2