4171: The Mongols under Gengis Khan invaded India during the reign of

(a) Balban

(b) Feroze Tughlaq

(c) Iltutmish

(d) Muhammad bin Tughlaq
4172: 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
4173: 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
4174: Given below is a diary of disasters involving hazardous chemicals. Which one of the following is correctly matched?

(a) 1959, Minamata/Nigiata, Japan: Leakage at pesticide plant

(b) 1976, Sevesor Italy: Mercury discharged into waterways

(c) 1984, Bhopal, India: Leakage of dioxin

(d) 1987, Kotka, Finland: Monochloro-benzene split In harbour
4175: With reference to the United Nations, consider the following statements:

1. The Economic and social council (ECOSOC) of UN consists of 24 member States.

2. It is elected by a 2/3rd majority of the General Assembly for a 3-year term.

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