2606: The reason for Chechnya to be in the news recently is:
(a) Discovery of huge reserves of oil
(b) Separatist rebellious activities by the local people
(c) Continuous conflict between the government troops and the narcotic mafia resulting in a great loss of human life
(d) Intense cold wave killing hundreds of people
2607: Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)?
1. It decides the RBIs benchmark interest rates.
2. It is a 12-member body including the Governor of RBI and is reconstituted every year.
3. It functions under the chairmanship of the Union Finance Minister.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
2608: Superconductors are so called because they
(a) Efficiently conduct heat from one hot body to another
(b) Offer no resistance to conduction of heat at high temperatures
(c) Offer no resistance to conduction of electricity at low temperatures
(d) Produce high temperatures while conducting electricity
2609: The 42nd Amendment to the Indian Constitution is notable because it gives:
(a) Primacy to Fundamental Rights over Directive Principles
(b) Primacy to Directive Principles over Fundamental Rights
(c) Special treatment to Jammu & Kashmir
(d) Special treatment to Sikkim
2610: Which of the following metals is extracted from the Monazite sand found in plenty in India ?
(a) Gold
(b) Uranium
(c) Thorium
(d) Copper