286: With reference to Indian Public Finance, consider the following statements:
1. Disbursements from Public Accounts of India are subject to the Vote of Parliament.
2. The Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of a Consolidated Fund, a Public Account and a Contingency Fund for each State.
3. Appropriations and disbursements under the Railway Budget are subject to the same form of parliamentary control as other appropriations and disbursements.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
287: Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists :
List I-------------------List II
(Agricultural products)--(Foremost producer)
I. Cotton---------------(A) Madhya Pradesh
II. Gram-----------------(B) Gujarat
III. Black pepper---------(C) West Bengal
IV. Pineapple-------------(D) Kerala
Codes:
(a) I-B, II-A, III-D, IV-C
(b) I-B, II-A, III-C, IV-D
(c) I-A, II-B, III-D, IV-C
(d) I-A, II-B, III-C, IV-D
288: The meeting of G-15 countries held in Malayasia in 1997 was attended by
(a) 14 member countries
(b) 15 member countries
(c) 16 member countries
(d) 17 member countries
289: Which one of the following is present in the largest amount in terms of per cent by mass in the earth's crust ?
(a) Silicon
(b) Oxygen
(c) Carbon
(d) Calcium
290: Consider the following statements:
1. China has the observer's status at the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation.
2. India has the observer's status at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.
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