1111: Under the Permanent Settlement, 1793, the zamindars were required to issue pattas to the farmers which were not issued by many of the zamindars. The reason was

(a) the zamindars were trusted by the farmers

(b) there was no official check upon the zamindars

(c) it was the responsibility of the British Government

(d) the farmers were not interested in getting pattas
1112: How do District Rural Development Agencies (DRDAs) help in the reduction of rural poverty in India?

1. DRDAs act as Panchayati Raj Institutions in certain specified backward regions of the country.

2. DRDAs undertake area-specific scientific study of the causes of poverty and malnutrition and prepare detailed remedial measures.

3. DRDAs secure inter-sectoral and inter-departmental coordination and cooperation for effective implementation of anti-poverty programmes.

4. DRDAs watch over and ensure effective utilization of the funds intended for anti-poverty programmes.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
1113: Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the Indus Valley Civilisation ?

(a) Their chief deities were Mother Goddess and Shiva

(b) They worshipped bulls

(c) They had all amenities of a developed city life

(d) They did not know of iron
1114: Consider the following actions by the Government:

1. Cutting the tax rates

2. Increasing the government spending

3. Abolishing the subsidies

In the context of economic recession, which of the above actions can be considered a part of the "fiscal stimulus" package ?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1115: Which one of the following is a language of Baluchistan but linguistically Dravidian ?

(a) Brahui

(b) Kui

(c) Parji

(d) Pengo