4246: Consider the following statements:

1. Sensex is based on 50 of the most important stocks available on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).

2. For calculating the Sensex, all the Sensex stocks are assigned proportional weightage.

3. New York Stock Exchange is the oldest stock exchange in the world.

Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 2 only
(d) None
4247: What is the correct chronological order in which the following appeared in India ?

I. Gold coins

II. Punch-marked silver coins

III. Iron plough

IV. Urban culture

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

Codes :

(a) III, IV, I, II
(b) III, IV, II, I
(c) IV, III, I, II
(d) IV, III, II, I
4248: What is the broad area in which the Nobel Prize winners for the year 2006 in Physiology or Medicine, worked to get the Prize?

(A) Adult stem cell research
(B) Immunology and disease resistance
(C) Flow of genetic information
(D) Prevention of weakening due to ageing

4249: Finance Commission is appointed for:

(a) Passing the money bills

(b) Approving money bills

(c) Drafting the budget

(d) Making recommendations to the President regarding the distribution between the Union and the States of the net proceeds of the taxes
4250: Which of the following parties were established by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar?

1. The Peasants and Workers Party of India

2. All India Scheduled Castes Federation

3. The Independent Labour Party

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3