196: The farmers are provided credit from a number of sources for their short and long-term needs. The main sources of credit to the farmers include
(a) the Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies, commercial banks, RRBs and private moneylenders
(b) the NABARD, RBI, commercial banks and private moneylenders
(c) the District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCB), the lead banks, IRDP and JRY
(d) the Large-Scale Multi-purpose Adivasis Programme, DCCB, IFFCO anc commercial banks
197: Which one of the following statements appropriately describes the "fiscal stimulus"?
(a) It is an extreme affirmative action by the Government to pursue its policy of financial inclusion.
(b) It is Government's intensive action on financial institutions to ensure disbursement of loans to agriculture and allied sectors to promote greater food production and contain food inflation.
(c) It is an intense affirmative action of the Government to boost economic activity in the country.
(d) It is a massive investment by the Government in manufacturing sector to ensure the supply of goods to meet the demand surge caused by rapid economic growth.
198: "Black holes" refers to
(a) Holes occurring in heavenly bodies
(b) Bright spots on the sun
(c) Collapsing object of high density
(d) Collapsing object of low density
199: The rainbow and the rainbow-like colours seen on a thin film of oil on a water surface are two phenomena. They are
(a) Similar in nature and both are due to refraction of light
(b) Different in nature and rainbow is due to interference of light, while colour of thin film is due to diffraction
(c) Similar in nature and both are due to interference of light
(d) Different in nature and rainbow is due to refraction, while colour of thin film is due to interference of light
200: Consider the following statements:
A digital signature is
1. an electronic record that identifies the certifying authority issuing it
2. used to serve as a proof of identity of an individual to access information or server on Internet
3. an electronic method of signing an electronic document and ensuring that the original content is unchanged
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3