2251: With reference to `IFC Masala Bonds, sometimes seen in the news, which of the statements given below is/are correct?
1. The International Finance Corporation, which offers these bonds, is an arm of the World Bank.
2. They are the rupee-denominated bonds and are a source of debt financing for the public and private sector.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2252: Hygrometer is used to measure:
(a) Density of a liquid
(b) Relative humidity of atmosphere
(c) Absorption power of plants
(d) Temperature of air
2253: What is true of Indian National Congress during World War II?
(a) It demanded for its co-operation with the British that a provincial national government may be set up at the centre
(b) It extended full support to the Indian National Army to oust the British from India
(c) It decided to extend full support to the allied nations
(d) It worked for the defeat of the allied nations
2254: Which one of the following is a monument constructed by Sher Shah?
(a) Kila-Kuhna Mosque at Delhi
(b) Atala Masjid at Jaunpur
(c) Bara Sona Masjid at Gaur
(d) Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque at Delhi
2255: Who of the following founded the Ahmedabad Textile labour Association?
(a) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
(b) J. B. Kripalani
(c) Mahatma Gandhi
(d) N. M. Joshi