1216: One of the important goals of the economic liberalisation policy is to achieve full convertibility of the Indian rupee. This is being advocated because.
(a) convertibility of the rupee will stabilize its exchange value against major currencies of the world
(b) it will attract more foreign capital inflow in India
(c) it will help promote exports
(d) it will help India secure loans from the world financial markets at attractive terms
1217: Consider the following statements about probiotic food :
1. Probiotic food contains live bacteria which are considered beneficial to humans.
2. Probiotic food helps in maintaining gut flora.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1218: The major source of revenue for executing Five-Year Plans is:
(a) Direct taxes
(b) Indirect taxes
(c) Foreign loans
(d) Interest on investments
1219: Which one of the following countries is the first country in the world to propose a carbon tax for its people to the address global warming ?
(a) New Zealand
(b) Germany
(c) Japan
(d) Australia
1220: The Prime Minister of Interim Government of India after Independence was:
(a) Gandhi
(b) Nehru
(c) Jinnah
(d) Rajgopalachari