In economics, a monopoly is defined as a persistent market situation where there is only one provider of a product or service. Monopolies are characterized by a lack of economic competition for the good or service that they provide and a lack of viable substitute goods. Indian Railways has a monopoly on the country’s rail transport.

Correct Option: B

In economics, a monopoly is defined as a persistent market situation where there is only one provider of a product or service. Monopolies are characterized by a lack of economic competition for the good or service that they provide and a lack of viable substitute goods. Indian Railways has a monopoly on the country’s rail transport.

The Central Coffee Research Institute, established during 1925, is located in the heartland of coffee tracts, near Balehonnnur in Chikmagalur district of Karnataka. The Institute is involved in intensive research in the disciplines of Plant Breeding, Agronomy, Agricultural Chemistry & Soil Science, Plant Physiology, Pathology, Entomology and Post-harvest Technology.

Correct Option: E

The Central Coffee Research Institute, established during 1925, is located in the heartland of coffee tracts, near Balehonnnur in Chikmagalur district of Karnataka. The Institute is involved in intensive research in the disciplines of Plant Breeding, Agronomy, Agricultural Chemistry & Soil Science, Plant Physiology, Pathology, Entomology and Post-harvest Technology.

Rail Bandhu is the first on-board magazine of the Railway which was launched by the then Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee in 2011. It is distributed free in the Rajdhanis, Shatabdis and AC coaches of the Durantos.

Correct Option: D

Rail Bandhu is the first on-board magazine of the Railway which was launched by the then Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee in 2011. It is distributed free in the Rajdhanis, Shatabdis and AC coaches of the Durantos.

Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) is the largest ship building and maintenance facility in India. Presently it is building the first indigenous aircraft carrier for the Indian Navy. Cochin Shipyard was incorporated in 1972 as a Government of India Company under technical collaboration with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries of Japan.

Correct Option: B

Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) is the largest ship building and maintenance facility in India. Presently it is building the first indigenous aircraft carrier for the Indian Navy. Cochin Shipyard was incorporated in 1972 as a Government of India Company under technical collaboration with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries of Japan.

Hyderabad is known as the “City of Pearls” on account of its role in the pearl trade. Until the 18th century the city was the only global trading centre for large diamonds.

Correct Option: D

Hyderabad is known as the “City of Pearls” on account of its role in the pearl trade. Until the 18th century the city was the only global trading centre for large diamonds.