3636: What is/are the purpose/purposes of 'District Mineral Foundations' in India?

1. Promoting mineral exploration activities in mineral-rich districts
2. Protecting the interests of the persons affected by mining operations
3. Authorizing State Governments to issue licences for mineral exploration

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3637: Consider the following statements :

1. The President shall make rules for the more convenient transaction of the business of the Government of India, and for the allocation among Ministers of the said business.

2. All executive actions of the Government of India shall be expressed to be taken in the name of the Prime Minister.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
3638: Which one of the following Indian banks is not a nationalized bank ?

(a) Dena Bank
(b) Federal bank
(c) Vijaya Bank
(d) Corporation Bank
3639: Survey of India is under the Ministry of

(a) Defence

(b) Environment and forests

(c) Home Affairs

(d) Science and Technology
3640: In the year 2001, in which one of the following events of Women's Singles did Venus Williams defeat Serena Williams to win the title?

(a) Australian Open 2001

(b) French Open 2001

(c) Wimbledon 2001

(d) US Open 2001