1721: Who among the following wrote the book Ayodhya : 6 December 1992 ?
(a) Arun Shourie
(b) Jaswant Singh
(c) Chandra Shekhar
(d) P. V. Narasimha Rao
1722: Consider the following statements:
1. Tax revenue as a percent of GDP of India has steadily increased in the last decade.
2. Fiscal deficit as a percent of GDP of India has steadily increased in the last decade.
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
1723: Zayed bin Sultan-al-Nahyan was a long serving President of which of the following ?
(A) Oman
(B) United Arab Emirates
(C) Kuwait
(D) Saudi Arabia
1724: Recently, there has been a concern over the short supply of a group of elements called 'rare earth metals'. Why?
1. China, which is the largest producer of these elements, has imposed some restrictions on their export.
2. Other than China, Australia, Canada and Chile, these elements are not found in any country.
3. Rare earth metals are essential for the manufacture of various kinds of electronic items and there is a growing demand for these elements.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1725: Which one of the following amendments to the Indian Constitution empowers the President to send back any matter for reconsideration by the Council of Ministers?
(a) 39th
(b) 40th
(c) 42nd
(d) 44th