2716: The emerging trading blocs in the world, such as NAFTA, ASEAN and the like, are expected to
(a) act as constrictions in free trade across the world
(b) promote free trade on the lines laid down by the WTO
(c) permit transfer of technology between member countries
(d) promote trade in agricultural commodities between countries of the North and South
2717: Match List-I (Sports-person) with List-II (Sport/Game) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists:
List-I List-II
(Sports-person) (Sport/Game)
A. Shikha Tandon 1. Badminton
B. Ignace Tirkey 2. Swimming
C. Pankaj Advani 3. Lawn Tennis
D. Rohan Bopanna 4. Snooker
5. Hockey
Codes:
A B C D
(a) 3 5 4 2
(b) 2 4 1 3
(c) 3 4 1 2
(d) 2 5 4 3
2718: Lord Cornwallis introduced:
(a) Zamindari system
(b) Mahalwari system
(c) Mansabdari system
(d) None of the above
2719: Which one of the following is a language of Baluchistan but linguistically Dravidian ?
(a) Brahui
(b) Kui
(c) Parji
(d) Pengo
2720: The first factory Act restricting the working hours of women and children, and authorizing local governments to make necessary rules was adopted during whose time?
(a) lord Lytton
(b) Lord Ripon
(c) Lord Bentinck
(d) Lord Canning