4276: The basic reason for the extraordinary sparkle of a suitably cut diamond is that

(a) it has a very high transparency

(b) it has a very high refractive index

(c) it is very hard

(d) it has well-defined cleavage planes
4277: Paraffin is a by-product of

(a) Petroleum refining

(b) Processing of agricultural wastes

(c) Cottage industries involving beekeeping

(d) Leather industry
4278: In India, which of the following review the independent regulators in sectors like telecommunications, insurance, electricity, etc.?

1. Ad Hoc Committees set up by the Parliament
2. Parliamentary Department Related Standing Committees
3. Finance Commission
4. Financial Sector Legislative Reforms Commission
5. NITI Aayog

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 2

(b) 1, 3 and 4

(c) 3, 4 and 5

(d) 2 and 5
4279: Recently, which of the following States has explored the possibility of constructing an artificial inland port to be connected to sea by a long navigational channel?

(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Chhattisgarh
(c) Karnataka
(d) Rajasthan
4280: The supply-side economics lays greater emphasis on the point of view of

(a) producer

(b) global economy

(c) consumer

(d) middle-man