96.Which of the following statements regarding the export of gems and jewellery from India is/are not true ? 1. The volume of this industry amiunts to Rs. 41,000 crore. 2. Neither 9/11 nor recession in major global economies affected this sector considerably. 3. During the year 2002, an increase of 12% was recorded in the export of gems and jewellery. 4. Nonetheless, its share in the global market has gone down by 1% because the quality of goods exported is not acceptable to some importers.

97.Indias external debt recently was reported to be US $ 109 billion. Which of the following segments does not contribute in this regard ? 1. NRI Deposits 2. External Commercial Borrowings 3. Short term trade credit

98.Who among the following has set up a site to sell railway tickets through interent in India ?

99.The Union Government recently decided to remove the Quantitative Restrictions (QRs) on export of all varieties of onions. The decision will help in which of the following to take place ? 1. Remunerative price of the produce to the farmers 2. Availability of more quantity for domestic consumption 3. Availability of more quantity for exports