1291: Elizabeth Hawley is well-known for her writings relating to which one of the following?
(a) Historical monuments in India
(b) Regional dances in India
(c) Himalayan expeditions
(d) Wildlife in India
1292: Given :
Humidity : H
High : A
Wind Velocity : W
Low : B
Temperature : T
The desert cooler is an appropriate cooling device for regions where
(a) HAWATB
(b) HBWBTA
(c) HAWBTB
(d) HAWATA
1293: Consider the following actions which the Governnient can take:
1. Devaluing the domestic currency.
2. Reduction in the export subsidy.
3. Adopting suitable policies which attract greater FDI and more funds from FIIs.
Which of the above action/actions can help in reducing the current account deficit?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 3 only
1294: Consider the following statements:
1. Ajman is one of the seven Emirates of the UAE.
2. Ras al-Khaimah was the last Sheikhdom to join the UAE.
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
1295: Pearls are formed inside:
(a) Squids
(b) Snails
(c) Oysters
(d) Mollusks