841: The highest grade of coal, whose surface is shining and has the highest calorific value, is:

(a) Lignite

(b) Peat

(c) Bituminous

(d) Anthracite
842: Who of the following is the author of the book "The Audacity of Hope"?

(a) Bill Clinton
(b) Al Gore
(c) Barack Obama
(d) Hillary Clinton
843: Which one of the following Himalayan passes was reopened around in the middle of the year 2006 to facilitate trade between India and China ?

(a) Shipki La
(b) Jara La
(c) Chang La
(d) Nathu La
844: Consider the following statements :

The functions of commercial banks in India include

1. Purchase and sale of shares and securities on behalf of customers.

2. Acting as executors and trustees of wills.

Which of the statements given' above is/are correct ?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
845: What is/are the purpose/purposes of Governments Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme and Gold Monetization Scheme?

1. To bring the idle gold lying with Indian households into the economy
2. To promote FDI in the gold and jewellery sector
3. To reduce Indias dependence on gold imports

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3