2231: They are fantastically diverse. They speak hundreds of languages and dialects. They comprise scores of ethnic groups. They include highly industrialised economies and up-and-coming economies. They span half the surface of the earth and are home to two-fifths of the world's population. The group of countries referred to here belongs to
(a) SAPTA
(b) APEC
(c) EC
(d) CIS
2232: 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
2233: The main constituents of pearl are
(a) calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate
(b) aragonite and conchiolin
(c) ammonium sulphate and sodium carbonate
(d) calcium oxide and ammonium chloride
2234: The centre of gravity of the floating ship:
(a) Lies above the metacentre
(b) Lies below the metacentre
(c) Coincides with the metacentre
(d) None of the above
2235: Where is the famous Vijaya Vittala temple having its 56 carved pillars emitting musical notes located?
(a) Srirangam
(b) Hampi
(c) Bhadrachalam
(d) Belur