Answer: C) Powerloom sector Explanation: The Government has launched PowerTex India, a comprehensive scheme for powerloom sector development, simultaneously at over 45 locations in the country.   Launching the scheme in Bhiwandi, Thane district, Maharashtra, the Union Textiles Minister, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani said that Bhiwandi will be known for resurgence in Powerloom sector. Recalling that the powerloom sector alone employs over 44 lakh people, the Minister said that the scheme will especially benefit small powerloom weavers.

Answer: B) 9 3/4% stock at 117 Explanation: Let investment in each case be Rs. (143 x 117).   Income in 1st case = Rs.11143 x 143 x 117 = Rs. 1287.Income in 2nd case = Rs.394×117 x 143 x 117= Rs. 1394.25   Clearly, 9 3/4% stock at 117 is better.

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