436: Which among the following pairs has been correctly matched?
(a) Nehru Trophy : Table Tennis
(b) Holkar Trophy : Bridge
(c) B. C. Roy Trophy : Lawn Tennis
(d) Ruia Trophy : Kabaddi
437: The main reason for unrest and violence in Zimbabwe in recent years is due to
(a) conflict between different native ethnic groups
(b) prolonged crisis over land reforms
(c) economic crisis due to continuous drought and famine
(d) power struggle between political groups of white European settlers and native black community
438: If National Water Mission is properly and completely implemented, how will it impact the country?
1. Part of the water needs of urban areas will be met through recycling of waste-water.
2. The water requirements of coastal cities with inadequate alternative source of water will be met by adopting appropriate technologies that allow for the use of ocean water.
3. All the rivers of Himalayan origin will be linked to the rivers of peninsular India.
4. The expenses incurred by farmers for digging bore-wells and for installing motors and pump-sets to draw ground-water will be completely reimbursed by the Government.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
439: The largest share of Foreign Direct Investment (1997-2000) went to
(a) Food and food-product sector
(b) Engineering sector
(c) Electronics and electric equipment sector
(d) Service sector
440: Assertion (A):
Devaluation of a currency may promote export.
Reason (R):
Price of the country's products in the international market may fall due to devaluation.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true