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751. The Minimym Alternative Tax (MAT) was introduced in the budget of the Government of India for the year
A. 1991-92
B. 1992-93
C. 1995-96
D. 1996-97
Explanation:
752. For which of the following purposes the Central Government had set up the Special Component Plan (SCP) ?
A. To bring the rural masses above the poverty line
B. To bring the Scheduled Castes above the poverty line
C. To create enough funds for generating jobs for SC/ST communities
D. To provide jobs for persons belonging to other Backward Classes
Explanation:
753. Operation Blackboard aims at
A. promoting adult literacy
B. providing education to urban slum dwellers
C. opening of new schools especially for female children
D. providing primary education in an educationally backward area
Explanation:
754. Which state in August 2012 decided to oppose tiger tourism ban?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Rajasthan
C. West Bengal
D. Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
755. Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh in July 2012 announced a __ package for flood hit Assam
A. Rs 100 crore
B. Rs 200 crore
C. Rs 300 crore
D. Rs 500 crore
Explanation: