3951: In the context of Indian economy, 'Open Market Operations' refers to

(a) borrowing by scheduled banks from the RBI

(b) lending by commercial banks to industry and trade

(c) purchase and sale of government securities by the RBI

(d) None of the above
3952: In which State of India is coconut grown extensively ?

(a) Karnataka

(b) Andhra Pradesh

(c) Kerala

(d) Assam
3953: King Cobra is the only snake that makes its own nest. Why does it make its nest?

(a) It is a snake-eater and the nest helps attract other snakes

(b) It is a viviparous snake and needs a nest to give birth to its offspring

(c) It is an oviparous snake and lays its eggs in the nest and guards the nest until they are hatched

(d) It is a large, cold blooded animal and needs a nest to hibernate in the cold season
3954: In the federation established by The Government on India Act of 1935. Residuary Power were given to the

(a) Federal Legislature
(b) Governor General
(c) Provincial Legislature
(d) Provincial Governors
3955: Which of the following statements are true about the Indian-born woman astronaut Kalpana Chawla ?

I. She was born in Kamal.
II. She flew on board the shuttle flight STS-87.
III. She was trained at the Kennedy Space Centre.
IV. She did a space-walk to retrieve the Spartan Satellite.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

Codes :

(a) I and II
(b) II and III
(c) I, II and III
(d) I, II and IV