1721: In the year 2008, which one of the following conducted a complex scientific experiment in which sub-atomic particles were accelerated to nearly the speed of light?
(a) European Space Agency
(b) European Organization for Nuclear Research
(c) International Atomic Energy Agency
(d) National Aeronautics and Space Administration
1722: Which one of the following suggested the reconstitution of the Viceroy's Executive Council in which all the portfolios including that of War Members were to be held by the Indian leaders?
(a) Cripps Proposal
(b) Simon Commission
(c) Shimla Conference
(d) Cabinet Mission
1723: 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
1724: A deflator is a technique of
(a) Adjusting for changes in price level
(b) Adjusting for change in commodity
(c) Accounting for decline of-GNP
(d) Accounting for higher increase of GNP
1725: Match List-I (Persons) with List-II (Positions) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists:
List-I List-II
(Persons) (Positions)
(A) B.P. Mishra 1. Executive Director, IMF
(B) Suresh Kalamadi 2. Chairman, Steel Authority of India Ltd.
(C) PrafulPatel 3. President, Indian Olympic Association
(D) V. S. Jain 4. Vice-President, South Asian Region, World Bank
Codes:
A B C D
(a) 4 2 1 3
(b) 1 3 4 2
(c) 4 3 1 2
(d) 1 2 4 3