ADB has assisted the transport sector of India since the start of its operations there in 1987. The first ADB loan (US dollar 177 million) provided for development of national highways in three States, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh and state highways in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The second ADB loan (US dollar 250 million) provides for improvement in Karnataka, Kerala, Rajasthan and of state roads in Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. The NH projects in Andhra Pradesh and Orissa have been substantially completed. Remaining projects are in progress. The third ADB loan covers national highways projects in Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Bihar and West Bengal.

Correct Option: B

ADB has assisted the transport sector of India since the start of its operations there in 1987. The first ADB loan (US dollar 177 million) provided for development of national highways in three States, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh and state highways in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The second ADB loan (US dollar 250 million) provides for improvement in Karnataka, Kerala, Rajasthan and of state roads in Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. The NH projects in Andhra Pradesh and Orissa have been substantially completed. Remaining projects are in progress. The third ADB loan covers national highways projects in Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Bihar and West Bengal.

A currency in the most specific use of the word refers to money in any form when in actual use or circulation, as a medium of exchange, especially circulating paper money. 1 euros = 1.482 US dollars, 1 GBP(pound) = 2.068 USD, 1 U.S dollar = 0.9271 Swiss Franc; and US$ 1 = 4.75170 French Francs.

Correct Option: D

A currency in the most specific use of the word refers to money in any form when in actual use or circulation, as a medium of exchange, especially circulating paper money. 1 euros = 1.482 US dollars, 1 GBP(pound) = 2.068 USD, 1 U.S dollar = 0.9271 Swiss Franc; and US$ 1 = 4.75170 French Francs.

The 336MW Chukha hydel project, which harnesses the waters of the Wang Chhu or Raidak River, was historically one of the largest single investments undertaken in Bhutan, and it represented a major step toward exploiting the country’s huge hydroelectric potential. It was built by India on a turnkey basis, with India providing 60% of the capital in a grant and 40% in a loan at highly concessional terms and conditions.

Correct Option: D

The 336MW Chukha hydel project, which harnesses the waters of the Wang Chhu or Raidak River, was historically one of the largest single investments undertaken in Bhutan, and it represented a major step toward exploiting the country’s huge hydroelectric potential. It was built by India on a turnkey basis, with India providing 60% of the capital in a grant and 40% in a loan at highly concessional terms and conditions.

According to the official records, radio broadcasting in India began on July 23, 1927, when the Indian Broadcasting Company, IBC, inaugurated its first radio station 7BY in Bombay. As time went by, 7BY became the more familiar VUB and the Indian Broadcasting Company was taken over by AIR, All India Radio. The very first radio broadcast in India was made by Giandchand Motwane (GE-and-chund mot-WAH-nee) from Bombay in 1920. This low powered station was on the air for just one day under the call sign 2KC.

Correct Option: D

According to the official records, radio broadcasting in India began on July 23, 1927, when the Indian Broadcasting Company, IBC, inaugurated its first radio station 7BY in Bombay. As time went by, 7BY became the more familiar VUB and the Indian Broadcasting Company was taken over by AIR, All India Radio. The very first radio broadcast in India was made by Giandchand Motwane (GE-and-chund mot-WAH-nee) from Bombay in 1920. This low powered station was on the air for just one day under the call sign 2KC.

The first small hydro power plant, a 130 kilowatt plant, started functioning in 1897 at Darjeeling. Power development in India was first started in 1897 in Darjeeling, followed by commissioning of a hydro power station at Sivasamudram in Karnataka during 1902.

Correct Option: B

The first small hydro power plant, a 130 kilowatt plant, started functioning in 1897 at Darjeeling. Power development in India was first started in 1897 in Darjeeling, followed by commissioning of a hydro power station at Sivasamudram in Karnataka during 1902.