4301: Consider the following statements

1. The Executive Power of the Union of India is vested in the Prime Minister.
2. The Prime Minister is the ex officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board.

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
4302: Turmeric is obtained from which part of the plant?

(a) Fruit

(b) Stem

(c) Root

(d) Flower
4303: Find the correct order of the inception:

(1) IRDP

(2) Nationalisation of 14 banks

(3) Cooperative Banking

(4) Land reforms

(a) 3, 4, 2, 1

(b) 4, 3, 2, 1

(c) 3, 2, 4, 1

(d) 4, 2, 3, 1
4304: Consider the following activities indulged in by a candidate during an election campaign :

1. Giving gifts to voters to induce them to vote

2. Appealing for votes on the grounds of caste or religion

3. False character assassination of other candidates

4. Propagation and glorification of sati

Which of these constitute the corrupt practices ?

(a) 1 and 2

(b) 2 and 3

(c) 1, 2 and 3

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
4305: Consider the following taxes :

I. Corporation tax
II. Customs duty
III. Wealth tax
IV. Excise duty

Which of these is/are indirect taxes ?

(a) I only
(b) II and IV
(c) I and III
(d) II and III