1426: If A is the son of Q, Q and Y are sisters, Z is the mother of Y, P is the son of Z, then which of the following statements is correct?

(a) P is the maternal uncle of A

(b) P and Y are sisters

(c) A and P are cousins

(d) None of the above
1427: The speed of revolution of the earth in its orbit round the sun is

(a) Same throughout the year

(b) Greatest when the earth is nearest to the sun

(c) Greatest when the earth is farthest from the sun

(d) Least when the earth is nearest to the sun
1428: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) acts as a bankers' bank. This would imply which of the following?

1. Other banks retain their deposits with the RBI.

2. The RBI lends funds to the commercial banks in times of need.

3. The RBI advises the commercial banks on monetary matters.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1429: The most important strategy for the conservation of biodiversity together with traditional human life is the establishment of

(a) biosphere reserves
(b) botanical gardens
(c) national parks
(d) wildlife sanctuaries
1430: Six persons A, B, C, D, E and F are standing in a row. C and D are standing close to each other alongside E. B is standing beside A only. A is fourth from F. Who are standing on the extremes?

(A) A and F
(B) B and F
(C) B and D
(D) None of the above