1531: Which of the following is/are included in the Directive Principles of State Policy?

1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour

2. Prohibition of consumption except for medicinal purposes of intoxicating drinks and of other drugs which are injurious to health.

Select the correct answer using the code given below

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1532: Which one of the following is not a Harappan site?

(a) Chanhudaro

(b) Kot Diji

(c) Sohgaura

(d) Desalpur
1533: The average annual temperature of a meteorological station is 26 degree Celcius, its average annual rainfall is 63 cm and the annual range of temperature is 9 degree Celcius. The station in question is

(a) Allahabad

(b) Chennai

(c) Cherrapunji

(d) Kolkata
1534: Consider the following statements:

1. Global Trust Bank has been amalgamated with the Punjab National Bank.

2. The second report of the Kelkar Committee dealing with direct and indirect taxes has maintained its original recommendations including the abolition of exemptions relating to housing loans.

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
1535: C. Rangarajan has been actively involved in the Pan-Asian Commission addressing to which one of the following issues?

(a) Impact of HIV / AIDS in the Asian region

(b) Promotion of tourism in the Asian region

(c) Promotion of free trade in the Asian region

(d) Higher technical education in the universities in the Asian region