1246: The concept of carbon credit originated from which one of the following?
(a) G-8 Summit, Heiligendamm
(b) Montreal Protocol
(c) Kyoto Protocol
(d) Earth Summit, Rio de Janeiro
1247: What is the number of spokes in the Dharmachakra in the National Flag of India?
(a) 24
(b) 16
(c) 18
(d) 22
1248: Which of the following are not necessarily the consequences of the proclamation of the President's rule in a State?
1. Dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly
2. Removal of the Council of Ministers in the State
3. Dissolution of the local bodies
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1249: If the interest rate is decreased in an economy, it will
(a) decrease the consumption expenditure in the economy
(b) increase the tax collection of the Government
(c) increase the investment expenditure in the economy
(d) increase the total savings in the economy
1250: To check the expansion of Thar desert which of the following measures should be used?
(a) Construction of dams
(b) Afforestation
(c) Construction of canals
(d) Artificial rain