456: Uplift of the backward classes was the main programme of the

(a) Prathana Samaj

(b) Satyashodhak Samaj

(c) Arya Samaj

(d) Ramakrishna Mission
457: What is the number of terms in the series 117, 120, 123, 126,......, 333 ?

(a) 73
(b) 72
(c) 76
(d) 79
458: With reference to the Cabinet Mission, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It recommended a federal government.
2. It enlarged the powers of the Indian Courts.
3. It provided for more Indians in the ICS.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) None
459: Consider the following pairs :

Community sometimes In the affairs of mentioned in the news

1. Kurd : Bangladesh
2. Madhesi : Nepal
3. Rohingya : Myanmar

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 3 only
460: Why is the offering of "teaser loans" by commercial banks a cause Of economic concern ?

1. The teaser loans are considered to be an aspect of sub-prime lending and banks may be exposed to the risk of defaulters in future.

2. In India, the teaser loans are mostly given to inexperienced entrepreneurs to set up manufacturing or export units.

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