1406: The discovery of Oak flora in 1966 added a new chapter to the history of Indian Sericulture. Which one of the following states is the leading producer of Oak tasar silk ?
(a) Assam
(b) Bihar
(c) Manipur
(d) Orissa
1407: 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
1408: Consider the following actions which the Governnient can take:
1. Devaluing the domestic currency.
2. Reduction in the export subsidy.
3. Adopting suitable policies which attract greater FDI and more funds from FIIs.
Which of the above action/actions can help in reducing the current account deficit?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 3 only
1409: The missing fraction in the series given below is :
4/9,9/90/........39/86
(a) 17/40
(b) 19/42
(c) 20/45
(d) 29/53
1410: Reading of the barometer going down is an indication of:
(a) Storm
(b) Rainfall
(c) Snow
(d) Intense heat