2421: The Standing Committee of State Finance Ministers recommended in January 2000 uniform rates across the States in respect of

(a) value-added tax

(b) sales tax

(c) stamp duty and registration fees

(d) agricultural income tax
2422: Examine the map given below :

The places marked 1, 2, 3 and 4 were respectively the seats of powers of the

(a) Scindias, Holkars, Gaekwads & Bhonsles
(b) Holkars, Scindias, Gaekwads & Bhonsles
(c) Gaekwads, Bhonsles, Scindias & Holkars
(d) Scindias, Holkars, Bhonsles & Gaekwads
2423: Local supply of coal is not available to
(a) TISCO, Jamshedpur
(b) VSL, Bhadravati
(c) HSL, Durgapur
(d) HSL, Bhilai
2424: What is the purpose of setting up of Small Finance Banks (SFBs) in India?

1. To supply credit to small business units
2. To supply credit to small and marginal farmers
3. To encourage young entrepreneurs to set up business particularly in rural areas.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2425: Which one of the following rights was described by Dr B R Ambedkar as the heart and soul of the Constitution?

(a) Right to freedom of religion
(b) Right to property
(c) Right to equality
(d) Right to Constitutional remedies