The Union Government meets the financial needs of the States
through:
(a) devolution of revenues
(b) grants in and of state revenues
(c) giving loans
(d) all the above
Which of the following festivals is celebrated in Maharashtra to mark the beginning of the fishing season after the monsoon? 1 Ganesh Chaturthi 2 Narali purnima 3 Anant Chaturdashi 4 None of these
The finals of the Singer Cup Cricket Tournament played in July 2000 in Colombo was won by 1 Pakistan 2 Sri Lanka 3 South Africa 4 India
Is the Prime Minister bound to advise the president on matters on which his advice is sought ? a) Yes b) No c) It is discretionary d) Yes, if the council of ministers so desires
. Mahatma Gandhi was referred to as ‘the Father of the Nation’ first by (a) Jawaharlal Nehru (b) Vallabhbhai Patel (c) C. Rajagopalachari (d) Subhas Chandra Bose
13 Answers ABC, Bhel, Competitive Exams, CTS, KBC, Unique, Wipro,
What does Gilt-edged market in India mean? 1 Market of gold and silver 2 Market of platinum 3 Market of shares of companies on basis of which the Sensex is calculated 4 Market of safe securities
12 Answers CLAT, State Bank Of India SBI,
Which Indian company made an unsuccessful attempt at a hostile takeover of Indal, a few years back? 1 HINDALCO 2 Orrisa Extrusions 3 Sterlite Industries 4 India Foils
Which of the following birds has webbed feet? 1 Hen 2 Duck 3 Peacock 4 Pigeon
The Telugu personality who is known by the title ?Desabhakta? (1) Tanguturi Prakasam (2) Konda Venkatappayya (3) Kashinathuni Nageswara Rao (4) Madapati Hanumantha Rao
Of the following, which is the most direct cause of the tides on earth? (a) The tilt of earth?s poles (b) The magnetic field of the earth (c) The slope of land near the shoreline (d) The revolution of the earth about (e) The effect of the moon?s gravitational pull on earth
Which is not a private India Bank? 1 UCO Bnk 2 ICICI 3 HDFC 4 IDBI
Which of the following directive principles is based on Gandhian ideology ? a) Equal pay for equal work for both men and women b) Uniform civil code for all citizens c) Separation of judiciary from executive d) Promotion of cottage industries
Which of the following films won the Oscar Award for the best film in the Academy Awards function held in March 2003? 1 Chicago 2 New born baby 3 Jerky girl 4 Devdas