246: With reference to Indian transport systems, consider the following statements:
1. Indian railways system is the largest in the world.
2. National Highways cater to 45 per cent of the total road transport demand.
3. Among the states, Kerala has the highest density of surface road.
4. National Highway No. 7 is the longest in the country.
Which of these statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 2 and 4
247: In which Olympics games did India last win a Gold Medal?
(a) Montreal (1976)
(b) Moscow (1980)
(c) Los Angeles (1984)
(d) Atalanta (1996)
248: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) acts as a bankers' bank. This would imply which of the following?
1. Other banks retain their deposits with the RBI.
2. The RBI lends funds to the commercial banks in times of need.
3. The RBI advises the commercial banks on monetary matters.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
249: Which one of the following monuments has a dome which is said to be one of the largest in the world ?
(a) Tomb of Sher Shah, Sasaram
(b) Jama Masjid, Delhi
(c) Tomb of Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq, Delhi
(d) Gol Gumbaz, Bijapur
250: Regarding "carbon credits", which one of the following statements is not correct?
(a) The goal of the carbon credit system is to limit the increase of carbon dioxide emission
(b) Carbon credits are awarded to countries or groups that have reduced greenhouse gases below their emission quota
(c) Carbon credits are traded at a price fixed from time to time by the United Nations Environment Programme
(d) The carbon credit system was ratified in conjunction with the Kyoto Protocol