Author: Prelims

Q.1) Consider the following statement regarding the Right to Education Act:

1. It came into force in 2010.

2. 86th amendment made Education a Fundamental Right.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) Both are correct

c) Neither 1 nor 2

d) 2 only

 

Q.2) Which of the following agreement/declaration/convention is related to the WTO?
a) Bonn Agreement

b) Alpine Convention

c) Marrakesh Agreement

d) Fortaleza

 

Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding Sulphur Dioxide?

1. Sulfur dioxide is a light yellow color gas or liquid with a strong, choking odor

2.It is a gas covered under Kyoto Protocol

3. Sulfur dioxide is sometimes used as a food preservative

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 3 only

c) 2 and 3

d) All of the above

 

Q.4) Which of the following diseases given below are Non-Communicable Diseases?

1. Alzheimer’s

2. Pertussis

3. Fibromyalgia

4. Shigellosis

5. Cataracts

Select the correct option using the codes given below.

a) 4 and 5 only

b) 1, 4 and 5 only

c) 1, 3 and 5 only

d) 2, 3 and 5 only

 

Q.5) Which of the following is/are the indicator/indicators used by IFPRI to compute the Global Hunger Index Report?

1. Undernourishment

2. Child stunting

3. Child mortality

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

a) 1 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 , 2 and 3

d) 1 and 3 only

 

Q.6) With reference to an initiative called ‘the economics of ecosystems and biodiversity (TEEB)’which of the following statements is/are correct?(CSE: 2016)

1.it is an initiative hosted by UNEP IMF and world economic forum

2.it is a global initiative that focuses on drawing attention to the economic benefits of biodiversity

3.it presents an approach that can help decision-makers recognize demonstrate and capture the value of ecosystem and biodiversity

Select the correct and answer using the code given below

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 3 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) 1,2 and 3

 

Q.7) With reference to ‘red sanders ‘sometimes seen in the news consider the following statements:(CSE: 2016)

1.it is tree species found in a part of south India

2.it is one of the most important trees in the tropical rain forest areas of south India

Which of the statements given above is/are correct

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) both 1 and 2

d) neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.8) Which of the following statements is/are correct ?(CSE: 2016)

Proper design and effective implementation of UN-REDD+ programme can significantly contribute

1.protection of biodiversity

2.resilience of forest ecosystem

3.property reduction

Select the correct answer using the code given below

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 3 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

 

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Q.1) With reference to the ‘Film and Television Institute of India’ which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It comes under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
2. It is a member of the International Liaison Centre of Schools of Cinema and Television (CILECT)
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Neither 1 nor 2
d) Both are correct

Q.2) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Global Hunger Index’:
1. It is released under the United Nations Development Programme.
2. It ranks countries on a 0 to 100-point scale.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) Neither 1 nor 2
c) 2 only
d) Both are correct

Q.3) Recently, the CCEA has approved two World Bank supported schemes of Rs 6,655 crore aimed at skill development in India. Which of the following are those schemes?
1. Standup India
2. Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP)
3. Skill Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement (STRIVE)
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 1, 2 and 3
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 2 and 3 only

Q.4) Under the provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses Act(POSCO), Who is a child?
a) Anyone below 18 years of age
b) Anyone below 16 years of age
c) Any boy below 16 years and girl below 18 years
d) It only considers the bilogical age of an individual

Q.5) Consider the following statements:
1. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India can be removed by an address from both the Houses of the Parliament only.
2. The CAG of India has no control over the issue of money from the consolidated fun of India.
Which of the following options is correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2 both
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.6) The ‘Swadeshi’ and ‘Boycot’ were adopted as methods of struggle for the first time during the(CSE: 2016)
a) Agitation against the partition of Bengal
b) Home Rule Movement
c) Non Cooperation Movement
d) Visit of Simon Commission to India

Q.7) With the reference to the Religious history of India, consider the following statement:(CSE: 2016)
1.The concept of Bodhisattva is central to Hinayana Sect of Buddhism
2.Bodhisattva is the compassionate one on his way to enlightenment
3.Bodhisattva delays achieving his own salvation to help all sentient beings on their path to it
Which of the statements given above is/are correct
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 2 only
d) 1, 2, and 3

Q.8) ‘Doctors without borders (medecins sans frontiers)’ often in the news is (CSE: 2016)
a) a division of world health organization
b) a non governmental international organization
c) an inter- government agency sponsored by European union
d) a specialized agency of the united nations

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Q.1) Recently, Sample Registration Survey (SRS) has revealed that states from the east and northeastern part of the country have registered a significant drop in Infant Mortality Rate (IMR). The SRS bulletin is published by the
a) Registrar General of India
b) Comptroller and auditor general of India
c) Ministry of Women and Child Development
d) Central Statistics Office (CSO)

Q.2) ) The Purchasing Managers’ Index(PMI) is based on
1. New orders
2. Inventory levels
3. production
4. Supplier deliveries
5. Employment environment
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
b) 2, 3 and 4 only
c) 1, 2 and 5 only
d) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only

Q.3) Which of the followig Department/Ministry/Tribunal deals with the matter related to Anti-Dumping?
a) Department of Industry Policy and Promotion(DIPP)
b) Minsitry of Finance
c) Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT)
d) None of the above

Q.4) Consider the following statements regarding FDI and FPI:
1. FPI tends to involve establishing more of a substantial, long-term interest in the economy of a foreign country.
2. FDI is an equity investment with a shorter time frame for investment return
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.5) Which of the following organizations is a partner in the Global Nutrition Report?
a) Generations United
b) CARE
c) World Health Organisation
d) Food and Agriculture Organisation

Q.6) Which one of the following is the best description of ‘INS astradharini’ that was in the news recently?(CSE: 2016)
a) amphibious warfare ship
b) nuclear -powered submarine
c) torpedo launch and recovery vessel
d) nuclear – powered aircraft carrier

Q.7) What is ‘Greased lightning-10 (Gl-10) recently in the news? (CSE: 2016)
a) electric plane tested by NASA
b) solar powered two seater aircraft designed by japan
c) Space observatory launched by china
d) reusable rocket designed by ISRO

Q.8) With reference to ‘initiative for nutritional security through intensive millets promotions’, which of the following statements is/are correct?(CSE: 2016)
1.This initiative aims to demonstrate the improved production and post-harvest technologies, and to demonstrate value addition techniques ,in an integrated manner with cluster approach
2.Poor, small, marginal and tribal farmers have larger stake in this scheme
3.an important objective of the scheme is to encourage farmers of commercial crops to shift to millet cultivation by offering them free kits of critical inputs of nutrients and micro irrigation equipment .
Select the correct answer using the above
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 1,2 and 3

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Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘P5+1’ countries:
1. Germany is a member of ‘P5+1’.
2. All the five permanent members of UN Security Council are not members of ‘P5+1’
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both are correct
d) None is correct

Q.2) The Term ‘Intifada’ is related to
a) Spain
b) Israel
c) Russia
d) Monglolia

Q.3) Which of the followig Department/Ministry/Tribunal deals with the matter related to Anti-Dumping?
a) Department of Industry Policy and Promotion(DIPP)
b) Minsitry of Finance
c) Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT)
d) None of the above

Q.4) Consider the following:
1. Indonesia
2. Thailand
3. Bangladesh
Which of the above have FTA with India under aegis of ASEAN?
a) 3 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) All Of the above

Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding FDI and FPI:
1. FPI tends to involve establishing more of a substantial, long-term interest in the economy of a foreign country.
2. FDI is an equity investment with a shorter time frame for investment return
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.6) What is/are the purpose/purposes of ‘Marginal Cost of Funds based Lending Rate (MCLR)’announced by RBI?(CSE: 2016)
1.These guidelines help improve the transparency in the methodology followed by the banks for determining the interest rates on advances
2.these guidelines helps ensure the availability of bank credit the interest rate which are fare to the borrowers as well as the banks
Select the correct answers using the code given below
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.7) What is/are the unique about the ‘Kharai Camel’ a breed found in India(CSE: 2016)
1.It is capable of swimming up three kilometers in seawater
2.Its survives by grazing on mangroves
3.It lives in the wild and cannot be domesticated
Select the correct answers using the code given below
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.8) Recently, our scientists have discovered a new and distinct spices of banana plant which attains a height of about 11 meters and has orange – colored form of pulp. In which part of India has been discovered?(CSE: 2016)
a) Andaman Islands
b) Anaimalai Forests
c) Maikala Hills
d) Tropical rainforest of North east

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Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘National Company Law Tribunal:’
1. It is a quasi-judicial body .
2.It was established under the Companies Act 2013.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both are correct
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.2) ‘Consumer Confidence Survey’ is done by which of the following organisation/ministries?
a) Ministry of Finance
b) Reserve Bank of India
c) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
d) Central Statistics Office (CSO)

Q.3) Which of the following statements regarding the ‘Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY)’ is/are correct?
1. It was introduced for Below Poverty Line (BPL) families.
2. It was launched in 2016.
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 2 only
b) Neither 1 nor 2
c) Both are correct
d) 1 only

Q.4) Recently, The technical group on tuberculosis in the ministry of health has given approval to a new Drug(to be used as a cure for Tuberculosis). The name of the drug is
a) Delamanid
b) Bedaquiline
c) Isoniazid
d) None of the above

Q.5) Who of the following had first deciphered the edicts of Emperor Ashoka
a) George Buhler
b) James Prinsep
c) Max Muller
d) William Jones

Q.6) With reference to the ‘Gram Nyayalaya Act’ which of the statements is/are correct?
1.As per the act, Gram Nyayalayas can hear only civil cases not criminal cases
2.The Act allows only social activists as medeators/reconcillators
Select the correct answers using the code given below
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.7) With reference to the ‘Trans pacific Partnership’ consider the following statements:
1.It is an agreement among all the Pacific Rim countries except China and Russia
2.It is a strategic alliance for the purpose of maritime security only
Which of the statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.8) Consider the following statements:
The India – Africa summit
1.Held in 2015 was the third such summit
2.Was actually initiated by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1951
Which of the statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Q.1) Boundaries of ‘Lithuania'(which was recently in news) touches with
1. Baltic Sea
2. Latvia
3. Poland
4. Belarus
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
b) 1, 2 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1 only

Q.2) Indra Sawhney vs Union Of India was related to
a) Reservation
b) Fundamental Rights
c) Fundamental Duties
d) Basic Structure of the Indian Constitution

Q.3) Which of the following gases are Green House Gases(GHG)?
1. Carbon Dioxide
2. Carbon Monoxide
3. Methane
4. Ozone
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
b) 1, 3 and 4 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 4 only

Q.4) With reference to the ‘Enforcement Directorate’ which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is part of the Department of Revenue.
2. It is headquartered in the New Delhi.
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) Neither 1 nor 2
c) 2 only
d) Both are correct

Q.5) Recently, the Indian Navy has thwarted a piracy attempt on a Liberian vessel in the Gulf of Aden. The Gulf of Aden touches the boundaries of which of the following countries?
1. Yemen
2. Somalia
3. Sudan
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 1, 2 and 3
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 2 and 3 only

Q.6) ‘Net metering’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of promoting the
a) Production and use of solar energy by the households/consumers
b) Use of piped natural gas in the kitchens of households
c) Installation of CNG kits in motor cars
d) Installation of water meters in urban households

Q.7) ‘India’s ranking in ease of doing Business Index’ is sometimes seen in the news. Which of the following have declared that ranking?
a) Organization of Economic Cooperation and development (OECD)
b) World Economic Forum
c) World Bank
d) World trade Organization (WTO)

Q.8) Banjaras during the medieval period of Indian history were
a) Agriculture
b) Warriors
c) Weavers
d) Traders

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Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the The Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS):

1. It is headquartered in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

2. The Head of RATS is elected to a three-year term.

3. It is a is a temporary organ of the SCO.

Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1, 2 and 3

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) 2 and 3 only

 

Q.2) Consider the following statements:

1. Lowering the SLR may result in lowering of lending rate by banks.

2. SLR is meant to be used for private sector investment.

Which of the above is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.3) Real GDP is:

a) evaluated at market prices of current year

b) evaluated at market prices of some base year

c) total current revenue from all types of taxes net of transfer payments

d) Difference between exports and imports

 

Q.4) Consider the following statements:

1. Keratitis is the inflammation of the eye

2. Keratitis can be caused by both bacteria and fungi

3. Fungi attach themselves to the cornea and release enzymes that break down the corneal proteins for their nutritional requirements

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

a) 1, 2 and 3

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) None of the above

 

Q.5) Consider the following statements:

1. The CPCB of India is a statutory organisation under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC)

2. CPCB is entrusted with the powers and functions under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 but not under Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974

3. It is responsible for maintaining national standards under a variety of environmental laws, in consultation with zonal offices, tribal, and local governments

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) 3 only

 

Q.6) Which of the following is/are unique characteristic/characteristics of equatorial forests? (CSE: 2013)

1. Presence of tall, closely set trees with crowns forming a continuous canopy

2. Coexistence of a large number of species

3. Presence of numerous varieties of epiphytes

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a) 1 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

 

Q.7) Which of the following constitute Capital Account? (CSE:2013)

1. Foreign Loans

2. Foreign Direct Investment

3. Private Remittances

4. Portfolio Investment

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

a) 1, 2 and 3

b) 1, 2 and 4

c) 2, 3 and 4

d) 1, 3 and 4

 

Q.8) Consider the following historical places: (CSE: 2013)

1. Ajanta Caves

2. Lepakshi Temple

3. Sanchi Stupa

Which of the above places is / are also known for mural paintings?

a) 1 only

b) 1 and 2 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) None

 

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Q.1) Consider the following statements explaining differences between Whole Price Index(WPI) and Consumer Price Index(CPI):

1. Food items have a larger weight in the CPI than in the WPI.

2. Services are not covered under WPI while they are covered under CPI.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both are correct

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.2) Consider the following

1. Consumder price index(CPI:   Central Statistics Office (CSO)

2. Whole price index(WPI):          Office of Economic Advisor (OEA)

Which of the organisation/organisations given above is/are correctly matched with the type of inflation they measure(officially)?

a) Neither 1 nor 2

b) 1 only

c) Both are correct

d) 2 only

 

Q.3) What is ‘Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)’, which was recently seen in news?

a) Crude oil deal

b) Nuclear deal

c) NATO’s deal with Taliban

d) NATO’s plan to counter threats from the North Korea

 

Q.4) Which country is going to conduct the first ‘BIMSTEC Disaster Management Exercise- 2017’ (BIMSTEC DMEx-2017)?

a) Thailland

b) Sri Lanka

c) Nepal

d) India

 

Q.5) Indian Navy has recently launched ‘INS Tarasa.’ It is a

a) Submarine

b) Destroyer

c) Stealth ship

d) Patrol vessel

 

Q.6) Which of the following best describes/describe the aim of ‘Green India Mission’ of the Government of India?(CSE: 2016)

1.Incorporating environmental benefits and costs into the Union and State Budgets there by implementing the ‘green accounting’

2.Launching the second green revolution to enhance agricultural output so as to ensure food security to one and all in the future

3.Restoring and enhancing forest cover responding to climate change by a combination of adaptation and mitigation measures

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

a) 1 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 3 only

d) 1,2 and 3

 

Q.7) With reference to pre-packaged items in India, It is mandatory to the manufacturer to put which of the following information on the main label, as per the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labeling) Regulations, 2011?(CSE: 2016)

1.List of the ingredients including addictives

2.Nutrition information

3.Recommendations, if any, made by the medical profession about the possibility of any allergic reactions

4.Vegetarian/ Non- Vegetarian

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

a) 1, 2 and 3

b) 2, 4 and 4

c) 1,2 and 4

d) 1 and 4 only

 

Q.8) ‘Project Loon’ sometimes seen in the news is related to(CSE: 2016)

a) Waste management technology

b) Wireless communication technology

c) Solar power production technology

d) Water conservation technology

 

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Q.1) Which of the following Commodities does not fall under the GST?
1. Petroleum
2. Electricity
3. Alcohol for industrial consumption
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.2) With reference to the ‘World Economic Forum (WEF)’ which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is headquartered in Cologny, Switzerland.
2. It is an NGO, under the aegis of the UN.
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 2 only
b) Neither 1 nor 2
c) 1 only
d) Both are correct

Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Asian Development Bank’:
1. China holds the largest proportion of shares in the ADB.
2. ADB is an official United Nations Observer.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) Both are correct
c) Neither 1 nor 2
d) 2 only

Q.4) With reference to the ‘BIRAC'(recently seen in news) which of the following statemens is/are correct?
1. It is a not-for-profit Public Sector Enterprise.
2. It is related to Biotechnology Industry.
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) Neither 1 nor 2
c) Both are correct
d) 2 only

Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘SATH– Sustainable Action for Transforming Human Capital’:
1. It is a joint initiative of Government of Maharashtra and NITI Aayog
2. One of its aims is to provide structured support in identifying key health priorities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) Both are correct
c) 2 only
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.6) Consider the following pairs:(CSE: 2016)
Terms sometimes seen in the news – their origin
1.Annex- I Countries- Cartagena Protocol
2.Certified Emissions Reductions- Nagoya Protocol
3.Clean Development Mechanism- Kyoto Protocol
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) 1,2 and 3

Q.7) In the context of the development in Bioinformatics, the term ‘Transcriptome’, sometimes seen in the news , refer to (CSE: 2016)
a) A range of enzymes used in genome editing
b) The full range of mRNA molecules expressed by an organism
c) The description of the mechanism of gene expression
d) A mechanism of genetic mutations taking place in cells

Q.8) Mission Indradhanush’ launched by the government of India pertains to(CSE: 2016)
a) Immunization of children and pregnant women
b) Construction of smart cities across the country
c) India’s own search for the Earth-like planets in outer space
d) New Educational policy

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Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Morgan Stanley’:
1. It is headquartered in the USA.
2. It also deals in investment banking other than securities, wealth management and investment management services.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 2 only
b) 1 only
c) Both are correct
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.2) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Rajiv Gandhi Shramik Kalyan Yojana- Procedure’:
1. The applicant to this scheme should have been an Insured Person under the ESI Act.
2. It is for the Person who becomes unemployed on or after 1st April, 2017.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both are correct
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.3) Which of the following countries constitutes ‘Horn of Africa’?
1. Somalia
2. Ethiopia
3. Eritrea
4. Djibouti along
5. Yemen
6. Kenya
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 1, 2, 3, and 4 only
b) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
c) 1, 3, 4 and 6 only
d) 1, 2, 5 and 6 only

Q.4) Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana will be funded through
1. Central Grants
2. State Grants
3. Bank Loans
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1 and 3 only

Q.5) With reference to ‘Stand Up India Scheme’ which of the following statements is/are correct?
1.Its purpose is to promote entrepreneurship among SC/ST and women entrepreneurs.
2.It provides for refinance through SIDBI.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.6) The FAO accords the status of ‘Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS)’ to traditional agricultural systems. What is the overall goal of this initiative?
1.To prove modern technology, training in modern farming methods and financial support to local communities of identified GIAHS so as to greatly enhance their agricultural productivity
2.To identify and safeguard ecofriendly traditional farm practices and their associated landscapes, agricultural biodiversity and knowledge systems of the local communities.
3.To provide Geographical Inclination status to all the varieties of agricultural produce in such identified GIAHS
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1,2 and 3

Q.7) Which of the following is/are tributary/tributaries of Brahmaputra?
1.Dibang
2.Kameng
3.Lohit
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1,2 and 3

Q.8) The Term ‘Core Banking Solutions’ is sometimes seen in the news. Which of the following statements best describes/ describe this term?
1.It is networking of a bank’s branches which enable customers to operate their accounts from any branch of the bank on its network regardless of where they open their accounts.
2.It is an effort to increase RBI’s control over commercial banks through computerization.
3.It is a detailed procedure by which a bank with huge non-performing assets is taken over by another bank.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1,2 and 3

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