11. ‘Global Financial Stability Report’ is prepared by the
European Central Bank
International Monetary Fund
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development
12. Consider the following pairs
Which of pairs given above is/are correctly matched? (a)
1, 2 and 3
3 and 4
Only 4
1, 2 and 4
13. Regular intake of fresh fruits and vegetables is recommended in the diet since they are a good source of antioxidants. How do antioxidants help a person to maintain health and promote longevity?
They activate the enzymes necessary for vitamin synthesis in the body and help to prevent vitamin deficiency
They prevent excessive oxidation of carbohydrates, fats and proteins
They neutralise the free radicals produced in the body during metabolism
They activate certain genes in the cells of the body and help to delay the ageing process
14. Mixture of which one of the following pairs of gases is the cause of occurrence of most of the explosions in mines?
Hydrogen and Oxygen
Oxygen and acetylene
Methane and air
Carbon dioxide and methane
15. Which one of the following types of glass can cut off ultraviolet rays?
Soda Glass
Pyrex glass
Jena glass
Crookes glass