4591: Which one of the following is correct regarding stabilization and structural adjustment as two components of the new economic policy adopted in India ?
(a) Stabilization is a gradual, multi-step process while structural adjustment is a quick adaptation process
(b) Structural adjustment is a gradual, multi-step process, while stabilization is a quick adaptation process
(c) Stabilization and structural adjustment are very similar and complementary policies. It is difficult to separate one from the other
(d) Stabilization mainly deals with a set of policies which are to be implemented by the Central Government while structural adjustment is to be set in motion by the State Governments
4592: Consider the following statements regarding haemoglobin
1. It contains iron
2. It is a carrier of oxygen in the blood
3. It imparts red color to the blood
4. It provides immunity against certain diseases.
Of these statements
(a) 1, 2 and 4 are correct
(b) 1, 2 and 3 are correct
(c) 1, 3 and 4 are correct
(d) 2, 3 and 4 are correct
4593: Which one of the following is considered to be the world's greatest iconographical creations made by the sthapatis of south India, particularly during the Chola period?
(a) Mahishasuramardini
(b) Nataraja
(c) Rama
(d) Somaskanda
4594: Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists :
List I--------List II
(Year)------(Event)
I. 1775-----(A) First Anglo-Burmese War
II. 1780----(B) First Anglo-Afghan War
III. 1824----(C) First Anglo-Maratha War
IV. 1838----(D) Second Anglo-Mysore War
Codes:
(a) I-D, II-C, III-B, IV-A
(b) I-D, II-C, III-A, IV-B
(c) I-C, II-D, III-A, IV-B
(d) I-C, II-D, III-B, IV-A
4595: Doldrums refer to:
(a) A belt of calm and light variable winds near the equator
(b) A particular area in the centre of the Pacific Ocean
(c) The region of the upper atmosphere extending upward from the tropopause to about 20 kms. above the earth
(d) None of these