2246: The primary function of the Finance Commission in India is to
(a) distribute revenue between the Centre and the States
(b) prepare the Annual Budget
(c) advise the President on financial matters
(d) allocate funds to various ministries of the Union and State Governments
2247: Bandipur is known for:
(a) Wildlife sanctuary
(b) Museum
(c) Waterfalls
(d) Nuclear plant
2248: Match: List I (Person)
A. Anil Agarwal
B. Gautam H Singhania
C. Sanjay Dalmia
D. Venugopal Dhoot
List II (Organization)
1. Gujarat Heavy Chemicals Ltd.
2. Raymond Ltd.
3. Vedanta Resources
4. Videocon Group
(a) 3 1 2 4
(b) 3 2 1 4
(c) 4 1 2 3
(d) 4 2 1 3
2249: Nobel Prize winning scientist James D. Watson is known for his work in which area ?
(a) Metallurgy
(b) Genetics
(c) Environmental protection
(d) Meteorology
2250: With reference to Global Environment Facility,
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
(a) It serves as financial mechanism for Convention on Biological Diversity and United Nations Framework Convention on Cliamte Change.
(b) It undertakes scientific research on environmental issues at global level.
(c) It is an agency under OECD to facilitate the transfer of technology and funds to underdeveloped countries with specific aim to protect their environment.
(d) Both (a) and (b).