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166. The base year for the revised Whole Sale Price Index is__
A. 2001-2002
B. 2003-2004
C. 2004-2005
D. 2010-2011
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167. Which one of the following correctly explains the term ‘fiscal drag’?
A. A huge gap in tax-GDP ratio
B. Unreasonable hike in taxes on poorer sections of population
C. Effect of inflation upon effective tax rates
D. Large-scale tax evasion by certain segments of economy
Explanation:
168. ‘Bar’ is the unit of
A. Heat
B. Temperature
C. Current
D. Atmospheric Pressure
Explanation:
169. In which of the following Indian states the slogan ‘no toilet, no bride’ has boosted the Total Sanitation Campaign and in just one year (2011), 330 gram panchayats have been turned into ‘Nirmal Gram’ or clean villages?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Haryana
C. Bihar
D. Rajasthan
Explanation:
170. What is the name of the Indian Air Force’s swimming team who has created a world record by successfully crossing the English Channel between the United Kingdom and France twice within a fortnight?
A. The Butterflies
B. Delphinus
C. Asters
D. Crinxters
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