1241: Which one of the following statements is an appropriate description of deflation ?
(a) It is a sudden fall in the value of a currency against other currencies
(b) It is a persistent recession in both the financial and real sectors of economy
(c) It is a persistent fall in the general price level of goods and services
(d) It is a fall in the rate of inflation over a period of time
1242: Which one of the following is correct in respect of the commencement of the election process in India ?
(a) The recommendation for election is made by the government and the notification for election is issued by the Election Commission
(b) The recommendation for election is made by the Election Commission and the notification for election is issued by the Home Ministry at the Centre and Home Departments in the States
(c) The recommendation for election is made by the Election Commission and the notification for election is issued by the President and Governors of the States concerned
(d) Both the exercises of making a recommendation for election and that of issuing a notification in respect of it are done by the Election Commission
1243: What is a continental shelf?
(a) It is a part of the ocean which is really an extension of the land mass, but submerged.
(b) It is that part where the ocean commences.
(c) It is a land mass which is surrounded by water on all sides.
(d) It is a part of the continent that is submerged in relatively shallow sea.
1244: The parent script of the Indo-Aryan and Dravidian language is
(a) Indus
(b) Brahmi
(c) Kharosti
(d) Aramic
1245: In the context of the Indian defense, what is 'Dhruv' ?
(a) Aircraft carrying warship
(b) Missile carrying submarine
(c) Advanced light helicopter
(d) Intercontinental ballistic missile