1386: The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is an international treaty drawn at
(a) United Nations Conference on the Human Environment, Stockholm, 1972
(b) UN Conference on Environment and Development, Rio de Janeiro, 1992
(c) World Summit on Sustainable development, Johannesburg, 2002
(d) UN Climate Change Conference, Copenhagen, 2009
1387: Which one of the following is not an essential micronutrient for plants ?
(a) Boron
(b) Zinc
(c) Sodium
(d) Copper
1388: With reference to the Indian Public Finance consider the following statements:
1. External liabilities reported in Union Budget are based on historical exchange rates
2. The continued high borrowing has kept the real interest rates high in the economy
3. The upward trend in the ratio of Fiscal Deficit to GDP in recent years has an adverse effect to private investments.
4. Interest payments is the single largest component of the non-plan revenue expenditure of the Union Government.
Which of these statements are correct ?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 4
(c) 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
1389: Assertion
Great Britain gave India her independence on August 15, 1947.
Reason :
Great Britain became weak after her involvement in World War II.
(a) both A and R are true but R is not the reason for A
(b) both A and R are true but R is the reason for A
(c) neither A nor R is correct
(d) A is correct but R is wrong
1390: Which of the following is not favourable for the formation of deltas?
(a) Calm winds
(b) Currents and tides
(c) Sheltered coast
(d) No large lakes in the river course