2276: What was the reason for 5 lakh people of Hong Kong to make a demonstration around the middle of 2003?
(a) They were demanding tax relief.
(b) They were against the Hong Kong Government's plan to impose an internal security law.
(c) They were the members of Falun Gong group who were demanding religious freedom.
(d) They were demanding more direct elections in Hong Kong.
2277: Consider the following statements:
1. Part IX of the Constitution of India contains provisions for Panchayats and was inserted by the Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992.
2. Part IX A of the Constitution of India contains provisions for municipalities and the Article 243 Q envisages two types of municipalities, a Municipal Council and a Municipal Corporation for every State.
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
2278: The term "two-state solution" is sometimes mentioned in the news in the context of the
affairs of
(a) China
(b) Israel
(c) Iraq
(d) Yemen
2279: The lowering of Bank Rate by the Reserve Bank of India leads to
(a) More liquidity in the market.
(b) Less liquidity in the market.
(c) No change in the liquidity in the market.
(d) Mobilization of more deposits by commercial banks.
2280: Which of the following are the discretionary powers given to the Governor of a State?
1. Sending a report to the President of India for imposing the Presidents rule.
2. Appointing the Ministers
3. Reserving certain bills passed by the State Legislature for consideration of the President of India
4. Making the rules to conduct the business of the State Government.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4