1381: Devaluation of a currency means

(a) reduction in the value of a currency vis-a-vis major internationally traded currencies

(b) permitting the currency to seek its worth in the international market

(c) fixing the value of the currency in conjunction with the movement in the value of a basket of predetermined currencies

(d) fixing the value of a currency in multilateral consultation with the IMF, the World Bank and major trading partners
1382: Consider the following statements:

1. Non-function of lachrymal gland is an important symptom of deficiency of Vitamin A.

2. Deficiency of Vitamin B1 can lead to indigestion and heart enlargement.

3. Vitamin C deficiency can lead to pain in the muscles.

4. Deficiency of Vitamin D causes increased loss of Ca++ in urine.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
1383: Consider the following statements:

Among the Indian States

1. Andhra Pradesh has the longest coastline.
2. Gujarat has the highest number of airports.

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
1384: Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using codes given below the lists :

List I List II

I. Vitamin : (A) Pepsin
II. Enzyme : (B) Carotene
III. Hormone : (C) Keratin
IV. Protein : (D) Progesterone

Codes:

(a) I - A, II - B, III - C, IV - D
(b) I - B, II - A, III - D, IV - C
(c) I - B, II - A, III - C, IV - D
(d) I - A, II - B, III - D, IV - C
1385: A deadlock between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha calls for a joint sitting of the Parliament during the passage of

1. Ordinary Legislation

2. Money Bill

3. Constitution Amendment Bill

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

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