1236: Neap tides are produced in the first and third quarters of the Moon. Then,

(a) The Moon and the Sun are in conjunction with the other planets

(b) The Moon and the Sun are in opposition with each other

(c) The attractions of the Sun and the Moon are at right angles to each other

(d) The Moon and the Sun are in quadrant position to each other
1237: The Global Competitiveness Report is published by the

(a) International Monetary Fund

(b) United Nations Conference on Trade and Development

(c) World Economic Forum

(d) World Bank
1238: Consider the following statements:

1. 'Bijak' is a composition of the teachings of Saint Dadu Dayal.
2. The Philosophy of Pushti Marg was propounded by Madhvacharya.

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
1239: In India, deficit financing is used for raising resources for

(a) economic development

(b) redemption of public debt

(c) adjusting the balance of payments

(d) reducing the foreign debt
1240: Lothal is

(a) A closed water system

(b) A poisonous gas

(c) A place in Gujarat where excavations have established a link with the Indus Valley civilisation

(d) Legal action taken against defectors