4116: A redistribution of income in a country can be best brought about through
(a) progressive taxation combined with progressive expenditure
(b) progressive taxation combined with regressive expenditure
(c) regressive taxation combined with regressive expenditure
(d) regressive taxation combined with progressive expenditure
4117: Consider the following statements in respect of Trade Related Analysis of Fauna and Flora in Commerce (TRAFFIC):
1. TRAFFIC is a bureau under United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
2. The mission of TRAFFIC is to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
4118: A, B, C, D, E and F, not necessarily in that order, are sitting in six chairs regularly placed around a round table. It is observed that
1. A is between D and F.
2. C is opposite D.
3. D and E are not on neighbouring chairs.
Which one of the following must be true?
(a) A is opposite B
(b) D is opposite E
(c) C and B are neighbours
(d) B and E are neighbours
4119: Weights of two pieces, one of gold and one of silver each weighing 100 gm were recorded on a spring balance. Then they were fully immersed in a liquid bath, by letting them hang through a light thread tied to the balance. Compare the recorded weights of the two pieces under that condition. Then
(a) The gold piece will weigh more than the silver piece
(b) The silver piece will weigh more than the gold piece
(c) The weights of the two pieces will be equal
(d) Nothing can be said without knowing the density of the liquid bath
4120: Among the four pairs given below which one consists of a correct combination of dignitaries who became Vice-Presidents after having held diplomatic posts like Ambassadors and High Commissioners?
(a) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan and G.S. Pathak
(b) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan and V.V. Giri
(c) Dr. Zakir Hussain and K.R. Narayanan
(d) B.D. Jatti and K.R. Narayanan