1276: Which one of the following statements is an appropriate description of deflation ?
(a) It is a sudden fall in the value of a currency against other currencies
(b) It is a persistent recession in both the financial and real sectors of economy
(c) It is a persistent fall in the general price level of goods and services
(d) It is a fall in the rate of inflation over a period of time
1277: Pneumoconiosis afflicts the workers who work mainly in:
(a) Tanneries
(b) Coal mining industry
(c) Glass industry
(d) Distilleries
1278: Which of the following pairs is/are incorrect?
I : Consumer Price Index - Inflation
II : Export concessions - Fiscal policy
III : Imposition of taxes - Economic planning
IV : Income - Standard of living
V : Deficit budgeting - Inflation
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(a) I and V
(b) II and III
(c) III and V
(d) None of (a), (b) and (c) is a correct answer
1279: A Person is sitting in a car which is at rest. The reaction from the road at each of the four wheels of the Car is R. When the car runs on a straight level road, how will the reaction at either of the front wheels vary ?
(a) It will be greater than R
(b) It will be less than R
(c) It will be equal to R
(d) It shall depend on the material of the road.
1280: Consider the following statements made about the sedimentary rocks :
I. Sedimentary rocks are formed at Earth's surface by the hydrological system.
II. The formation of sedimentary rocks involves the weathering of pre-existing rocks.
III. Sedimentary rocks contain fossils.
IV. Sedimentary rocks typically occur in layers.
Which of these statements are correct ?
(a) I and II
(b) I and IV
(c) II, III and IV
(d) I, II, III and IV