2146: The Ryotwari Settlement was introduced by the British in the
(a) Bengal Presidency
(b) Madras Presidency
(c) Bombay Presidency
(d) Madras and Bombay Presidencies
2147: With reference to `IFC Masala Bonds, sometimes seen in the news, which of the statements given below is/are correct?
1. The International Finance Corporation, which offers these bonds, is an arm of the World Bank.
2. They are the rupee-denominated bonds and are a source of debt financing for the public and private sector.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2148: Diamond and Emerald contain:
(a) Carbon and silicon
(b) Carbon and zinc
(c) Silicon, aluminium and beryllium
(d) Carbon and calcium
2149: The shortest route from New Delhi to Vancouver is:
(a) New Delhi--Bangkok--Tokyo--Vancouver
(b) New Delhi--London--New York--Vancouver
(c) New Delhi--Paris--New York--Vancouver
(d) New Delhi--Moscow--New York--Vancouver
2150: Consider the following Princely States of the British rule in India:
1. Jhansi
2. Sambalpur
3. Satara
The correct chronological order in which ; they were annexed by the British is:
(a) 1-2-3
(b) 1-3-2
(c) 3-2-1
(d) 3-1-2