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276. Which one of the following is not the highlight of pro-growth Credit and Monetary Policy unveiled by the R.B.I. Governor, Mr. Bimal Jalan in April, 2002 ?
A. Abolition of minimum lending rate for cooperatove banks
B. Banks to declare maximum and minimum lending rates
C. Credit limit for farmers increased to Rs. 10 lakh
D. Interest rate on export credit in foreign curency lowered
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277. How many blocks were identified by the Central government for development under IRDP ?
A. 300
B. 500
C. 1100
D. None of these
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278. The ""Single Scheme"" which came into effect from October 1, 1986 was introduced for
A. commodity - wise custom clearance windows
B. on the spot clearance of Income tax returns
C. customs clearance at the actual destination
D. borrowers to send their loan applications only to one lead public financial institution
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279. Recession is that economic state of a country when there is
A. accumulation of unsold stocks
B. slump in trade and industry
C. fall in consumer demand
D. All the above
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280. Which of the following organisations functions as an apex institution for the agencies engaged in the economic development of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes ?
A. National Research Development Corporation
B. National Institute of Rural Development
C. National Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation
D. National Bank For Agriculture and Rural Development
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