2136: The production of cultured pearls is an important cottage industry of

(a) Belgium

(b) West Indies

(c) New Zealand

(d) Japan
2137: Which one of the following dynasties was ruling over North India at the time of Alexander's invasion ?

(a) Nanda

(b) Maurya

(c) Sunga

(d) Kanva
2138: Artists are generally whimsical. Some of them are frustrated. Frustrated people are prone to be drug addicts. Based on these statements which of the following conclusions is true ?

(a) All frustrated people are drug addicts

(b) Some artists may be drug addicts

(c) All drug addicts are artists

(d) Frustrated people are whimsical
2139: The abolition of the I.A.S. and the I.P.S. has been recommended by the

(a) Dhebar Commission

(b) Kalekar Commission

(c) Kher Commission

(d) Rajamannar Commission
2140: Which of the following, grants direct credit assistance to the households?

1. Regional Rural Banks

2. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development

3. Land Development Banks

Select the correct answer using codes given below.

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