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321. Which channel separates the Andamans from the Nicobar group of Islands?
A. Ten Degree Channel
B. Eight Degree Channel
C. Strait of Malacca
D. Palk Strait
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322. According to the Reserve Bank of India norms, Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) should not exceed _________ of the total of its demand and time liabilities of a commercial bank in India.
A. 25 per cent
B. 30 per cent
C. 35 per cent
D. 40 per cent
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323. Admiral (retd.) R.H. Tahiliani is the chairperson of Indian unit of which of the following NGOs?
A. Worldwide Fund for Nature
B. Doctors without Borders
C. Transparency International
D. Reporters without Borders
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324. India has offered to host the eleventh meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the Convention on Biological Diversity in 2012. India is home to three global biodiversity hotspots – biologically rich areas facing severe conservation threats – according to Conservation International. Which are they?
A. Himalaya, Indo-Burma and Sunderbans
B. Himalaya, Indo-Burma and Western Ghats & Sri Lanka
C. Indo-Burma, Sunderbans and Nicobar Islands
D. Himalaya, Indo-Burma and Satpura range
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325. The GMR Group became the first Indian company to operate an airport abroad with the opening of the new terminal building of the Sabia Gokcen International airport recently. Where is the airport located?
A. Ankara
B. Sofia
C. Bangkok
D. Istanbul
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