3146: The Genetic Engineering Approval Committee, whose permission is required for cultivation of any genetically modified crop such as Bt-Cotton in India, is under the Union Minister of

(a) Agriculture

(b) Environment and Forests

(c) Commerce and Industry

(d) Rural Development
3147: Which one of the following first mooted the idea of a constituent assembly to frame a constitution for India ?

(a) Swaraj Party in 1934

(b) Congress Party in 1936

(c) Muslim League in 1942

(d) All Parties Conference in 1946
3148: Which of the following measures would result in an increase in the money supply in the economy?

1. Purchase of government securities from the public by the Central Bank

2. Deposit of currency in commercial banks by the public

3. Borrowing by the government from the Central Bank

4. Sale of government securities to the public by the Central Bank

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 2, 3 and 4
3149: If you want to see gharials in their natural habitat, which one of the following is the best place to visit?

(a) Bhitarkanika Mangroves
(b) Chambal River
(c) Pulicat Lake
(d) Deepor Beel
3150: 'Net metering' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of promoting the

(a) production and use of solar energy by the households/consumers
(b) use of piped natural gas in the kitchens of households
(c) installation of CNG kits in motor-cars
(d) installation of water meters in urban households