Category: Prelims Daily

Q.1) With reference to the ‘Central Bureau of Investigation’ which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It comes under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
2. It is not exempted from the provisions of the Right to Information Act.
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 2 only
b) Both 1 and 2
c) Neither 1 nor 2
d) 1 only

Q.2) Consider the folllowing statements in context with the Prime Minister economic advisory council (PMEAC):
1. It is a non-permanent body.
2. It is chaired by the Finance Minister.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 2 only
b) Neither 1 nor 2
c) 1 only
d) Both 1 and 2

Q.3) Which of the following are not an ore of a nuclear element?
1. Thorite
2. Thorianite
3. Monazite
4. Malachite
5. Pyrolusite
Select the correct option using the code given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
c) 1, 2 and 3 only
d) All of the above

Q.4) Which of the following constitutes the ‘Big three’ Credit Rating Agencies?
1. Standard & Poor’s (S&P
2. Kroll Bond Rating Agency
3. Moody’s
4. European Rating Agency (ERA)
5. Fitch Group
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 2, 4 and 5 only
b) 1, 3 and 5 only
c) 1, 2 and 3 only
d) 3, 4 and 5 only

Q.5) A rapid increase in the rate of inflation is sometimes attributed to the “base effect”. What is “base effect” ?
a) It is the impact of drastic deficiency in supply due to failure of crops.
b) It is the impact of the surge in demand due to rapid economic growth.
c) It is the impact of the price levels of previous year on the calculation of inflation rate.
d) None of the statements given above is correct in this context.

Q.6) India is regarded as a country with “Demographic Dividend”. This is due to ?
a) Its high population in the age group below 15 years.
b) Its high population in the age group of 15­-64 years.
c) Its high population in the age group above 65 years.
d) Its high total population.

Q.7) Regarding “carbon credits”, which one of the following statements is not correct ?
a) The carbon credit system was ratified in conjunction with the Kyoto protocol.
b) Carbon credits are awarded to countries or groups that have reduced greenhouse gases below their emission quota.
c) The goal of the carbon credit system is to limit the increase of carbon dioxide emission.
d) Carbon credits are traded at a price fixed from time to time by the united nations environment programs.

Q.8) Consider the following :
1. Right to education.
2. Right to equal access to public service.
3. Right to food.
Which of the above is/are human right/human rights under “universal declaration of human rights” ?
a) 1 only.
b) 1 and 2 only.
c) 3 only.
d) 1,2,and 3

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Q.1) Which of the following international organisation publishes ‘Global Gender Gap Report’?
a) World Bank
b) World Economic Forum
c) IMF
d) None of the above

Q.2) Before its dissolution in 2008, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QSD) was an informal strategic dialogue between
1. The United States
2. Japan
3. Australia
4. India
5. England
6. France
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
b) 2, 3, 5 and 6 only
c) 1, 4, 5 and 6 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 6 only

Q.3) With reference to the functions of the ‘Finance Commission of India’ which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Determine factors governing Grants-in Aid to the states.
2. To make recommendations to president about the resources of panchayats and municipalities.
Select the correct anwer using the codes given below.
a) Neither 1 nor 2
b) 1 only
c) 2 only
d) Both 1 and 2

Q.4) Which of the following Insurance schemes for farmers given below has/had provisions for local calamities such as landslide, hailstorm, inundation, etc?
1. National Agriculture Insurance Scheme(NAIS)
2. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
3. Experimental Crop Insurance
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1.2 and 3

Q.5) Which of the following elements/compounds given below are used as Nuclear Coolant in the Nuclear Fission Reactor?
1. Heavy Water
2. Sodium
3. Lead
4. Lead-bismuth eutectic
5. NaK eutectic
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 3 only
b) All of the above
c) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
d) 1, 3 and 4 only

Q.6) Consider the following actions which the government can take :
1. Devaluing the domestic currency.
2. Reduction in the export subsidy.
3. Adopting suitable policies which attract greater FDI and more funds from FIIs.
Which of the above action/actions can help in reducing the current account deficit ?
a) 1 and 2 .
b) 2 and 3 .
c) 3 only.
d) 1 and 3.

Q.7) he constitution (seventy­third amendment) act, 1992, which aims at promoting the panchayati raj institutions in the country,
provides for which of the following ?
1. Constitution of district planning committees.
2. State election commissions to conduct all panchayat elections.
3. Establishment of state finance commission.
State the correct answer using the codes given below :
a) 1 only.
b) 2 and 3 only.
c) 2 and 3 only.
d) 1,2,and 3.

Q.8) Two important rivers­ one with its source in Jharkhand (and known by a different name in odisha), and another, with its source in odisha­ merge at a place only a short distance from the coast of bay of Bengal before flowing into the sea. This is an important site of wildlife and biodiversity and a protected area. Which one of the following could be this ?
a) Bhitarkanika
b) Chandipur­on­sea.
c) Gopalpur­on­sea.
d) Simlipal.

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Q.1) The Indian state of ‘Nagaland’ touches the borders of which of the following states?
1. Manipur
2. Assam
2. Arunachal Pradesh
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1, 2 and 3
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1 and 3 only

Q.2) A nation’s ranking on Ease of doing Business index is based on which of the following subindices?
1. Starting a business
2. Dealing with construction permits
3. Getting electricity
4. Registering property
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
b) 2 , 3 and 4 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d)1 and 3 only

Q.3) With reference to the ‘Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA)’ which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is a statutory body.
2. It was established in accordance with the provisions of the Hague Convention, 1993.
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) Both 1 and 2
c) 2 only
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.4) With reference to the ‘International Criminal Court’ which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is headquartered in London, UK.
2. India is one of its State Parties.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) Both 1 and 2
b) 1 only
c) Neither 1 nor 2
d) 2 only

Q.5) The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) covers which of the following aspects of International relations?
1. Political
2. Economic
3. Millitary
Select the correct options using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.6) Microbial fuel cells are considered a source of sustainable energy. Why ?
1. They use living organisms as catalysts to generate electricity from certain substrates.
2. They use a variety of inorganic materials as substrates.
3. They can be installed in waste water treatment plants to cleanse water and produce electricity.
Which of the following statements given above is/ are correct ?
a) 1 only.
b) 2 and 3 only.
c) 1 and 3 only.
d) 1,2,and 3

Q.7) Which one of the following statements appropriately describes the “fiscal stimulus” ?
a) It is a massive investment by the government in manufacturing sector to ensure the supply of goods to meet the demand surge caused by rapid economic growth.
b) It is an intense affirmative action of the government to boost economic activity in the country.
c) It is government’s intensive action on financial institutions to ensure disbursement of loans to agriculture and allied sectors to promote greater food production and contain food inflation.
d) It is an extreme affirmative action by the government to pursue its policy of financial inclusion

Q.8) The formation of ozone hole in the Antarctic region has been a cause of concern. What could be the reason for the formation of this hole ?
a) Presence of prominent tropo­spheric turbulence; and inflow of chlorofluorocarbons.
b) Presence of prominent polar front and stratospheric clouds; and inflow of chlorofluorocarbons.
c) Absence of polar front and stratospheric clouds; and inflow of methane and chlorofluorocarbons.
d) Increased temperature at polar region due to global warming.

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Q.1) Recently, the city of kirkuk was in news for some reason. It is a city in
a) Spain
b) Myanmar
c) Syria
d) Iraq

Q.2) Consider the following statements regarding ‘Tuberculosis:’
1. It is treated with antibiotics.
2. It can be diagnosed with chest X-rays.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) Neither 1 nor 2
b) 1 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) 2 only
Answer: (c)

Q.3) Recently, ‘Yescarta’ and ‘Kymriah’ were in news. What are they?
a) Gene Therapies
b) Cities of Syria
c) Cities of Spain
d) Computer Programmes

Q.4) Consider the following statements.
1. A new Post-Office Act was passed in 1854 and postage stamps were issued for the first time.
2. He set up a separate Public Works Department.
3. He played an important role in unifying the country politically.
4. He could be rightly referred as the father of Electric Telegraph in India.
The statements given above are correct in context with which of the following Governor-Generals?
a) Lord Cornwallis
b) Lord Wellesley
c) Warren Hastings
d) Lord Dalhousie

Q.5) There is a Carbon Footprint if a process releases:
1.Carbon dioxide (CO2)
2.Methane (CH4)
3.Nitrous oxide (N2O)
4.Hydro fluorocarbons (HFCs)
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1, 2 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3, 4

Q.6) Satellites used for telecommunication relay are kept in a geostationary orbit. A satellite is said to be in such as orbit when :
1. The orbit is geosynchronous
2. The orbit is circular.
3. The orbit lies in the plane of the earth’s equator.
4. The orbit is at an altitude of 22,236.
Which the correct answer using the codes given below :
a) 1,2,and 3 only.
b) 1,3 and 4 only.
c) 2 and 4 only.
d) 1,2,3, and 4.

Q.7) At present, scientists can determine the arrangement or relative positions of genes or DNA sequences on a chromosome.
How does this knowledge benefit us ?
1. It is possible to know the pedigree of livestock.
2. It is possible to understand the causes of all human diseases.
3. It is possible to develop disease­resistant animal breeds.
Which of the statements give above is/are correct ?
a) 1 and 2 only.
b) 2 only.
c) 1 and 3 only.
d) 1,2, and 3 .

Q.8) In terms of economy, the visit by foreign nationals to witness the XIX common wealth games in India amounted to ?
a) Export.
b) Import.
c) Production.
d) Consumption.

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Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the Exercise ‘INDRA 2017’, which was recently conducted:
1. It was a Tri-Services exercise.
2. It was held between India and Russia.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) Neither 1 nor 2
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) 1 only

Q.2) Project CHAMAN, often seen in news, is related to
a) Farmers
b) Minorities
c) Jammu and Kashmir
d) Rural employment

Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Law Commission of India:’
1. It is an executive body.
2. It is established for a fix tenure.
3. The first commission was established before independance.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 2 and 3 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) 1 and 2 only

Q.4) Consider the following statements regarding the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO):
1. The cool phase of ENSO is called “La Niña”.
2. Trade Winds become weak in the El Nino year.
Which of the following statements given below is/are correct?
a) Both 1 and 2
b) 2 only
c) 1 only
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.5) Which of the following Insurance schemes for farmers given below has/had provisions for local calamities such as landslide, hailstorm, inundation, etc?
1. National Agriculture Insurance Scheme(NAIS)
2. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.6) What is the difference between “vote ­on­ account” and interim budget ?
1. The provision of a “vote­on­account” is used by a regular government, while an “interim budget” is a provision used by a caretaker government.
2. A “vote ­on­ account” only deals with the expenditure in governmentis budget, while an “interim budget” includes both expenditure and receipts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
a) 1 only.
b) 2 only.
c) Both 1 and 2.
d) Neither 1 nor2.

Q.7) Regarding the international monetary fund, which one of the following statements is correct ?
a) It can grant to any country.
b) It can grant loans to only developed countries.
c) It grants loans to only member countries.
d) It can grant loans to the central bank of a country.

Q.8) Consider the following :
1. Carbon dioxide.
2. Oxides of nitrogen.
3. Oxides of Sulphur
Which of the above is/are the emission/emissions from coal combustion at thermal power plants ?
a) 1 only.
b) 2 and 3 only.
c) 1 and 3 only.
d) 1,2,and 3

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Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Integrated Child Development Services’ scheme:
1. It is a scheme for children below 6 years of age.
2. Mothers also get medical services under the scheme.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 2 only
b) Neither 1 nor 2
c) 1 only
d) Both 1 and 2

Q.2) With reference to ‘Measles’ which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is caused due to a Virus.
2. It is a contagious disease.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) Neither 1 nor 2
b) 2 only
c) 1 only
d) Both 1 and 2

Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding appointment of governor:
1. Governor is indirectly elected by a specially constituted electoral college of state legislative assembly
2. Office of governor of a state is an employment under the Central government
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.4) Consider the following:
1. Banking
2. Agriculture
3. Defence
Which of the above are part of Union list as a part of seventh schedule of constitution?
a) 3 only
b) 1 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.5) ‘SAMPADA’ scheme is related to:
a) Gold bonds
b) Black money disclosure
c) boost processing of marine and agriculture produce
d) reducing government expenditure

Q.6) Among the following states, which one has the most suitable climatic conditions for the cultivation of a large variety of orchids with minimum cost of production, and can develop an export oriented industry in this field ?
a) Andhra Pradesh
b )Arunachal Pradesh
c) Madhya Pradesh.
d) Uttar Pradesh.

Q.7) Which one of the following is not a site for in­situ method of conservation of flora ?
a) Biosphere reserve.
b) Botanical garden.
c) National park.
d) Wildlife sanctuary.

Q.8) Consider the following statements
In India, a metropolitan planning committee :
1. Is constituted under the provisions of the constitution of India.
2. Prepares the draft development plans for metropolitan area.
3. Has the sole responsibility for implementing government sponsored schemes in the metropolitan area.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
a) 1 and 2 only.
b) 2 only.
c) 1 and 3 only.
d) 1,2 and 3.

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Q.1) The famous case of ‘Hussainara Khatoon Vs State of Bihar’ was related to the
a) Fundamental Rights
b) Panchayati Raj Elections
c) Public Interest Litigation
d) None of the above

Q.2) There is provision for a ‘DNA profiling board’ under the the DNA Based Technology (Use and Regulation) Bill, 2017. Consider the following statements regarding it:
1. It is supposed to be the regulatory authority.
2.It is empowered to make recommendations on ethical and human rights issues related to DNA testing.
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) The ARSA, an extremist group, is often seen in news. It is related to which of the following countries?
a) Democratic Republic of Congo
b) Syria
c) Myanmar
d) Russia

Q.4) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘National Optical Fibre Network (NOFN)- Bharat Net’:
1. It is funded by the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF).
2.it aims to connect all the Gram panchayats in the country.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) Neither 1 nor 2
c) 2 only
d) Both 1 and 2

Q.5) Which of the following Stock Exchanges comes under the definition of ‘Secondary Markets’?
1. NASDAQ
2. NYSE
3. NSE(India)
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) All of the above
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 3 only
d) None qualifies the definition of ‘Secondary Markets’

Q.6) With reference to Indian freedom struggle, Usha Mehta is well­ known for ?
a) Running the secret congress radio in the wake of quit India movement.
b) Participating in the second round table conference.
c) Leading a contingent of Indian national army.
d) Assisting in the formation of Interim government under Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.

Q.7) A new optical disc format known as the blu­ray disc (BD) is becoming popular. In what way is it different from the traditional DVD ?
1. DVD supports standard definition video while BD supports high definition video.
2. Compared to a DVD, the BD format has several times more storage capacity.
3. Thickness of BD is 2.4 mm while that of DVD is 1.2 mm.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
a) 1 only.
b) 1 and 2 only.
c) 2 and 3 only.
d) 1,2 and 3.

Q.8) With reference to the period of Indian freedom struggle, which of the following was/were recommended by the Nehru report ?
1. Complete independence for India.
2. Joint electorates for reservation of seats for minorities.
3. Provision of fundamental rights for the people of India in the constitution.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
a) 1 only.
b) 2 and 3 only.
c) 1 and 3 only.
d) 1,2 and 3.

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Q.1) Which of the following are the main objectives of the ‘Statutory liquidity ratio’?
1. To control the expansion of bank credit.
2. To ensure the solvency of commercial banks.
3. To compel the commercial banks to invest in government securities like government bonds.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) 1 and 3

Q.2) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘CERT-In( Indian Computer Emergency Response Team),’ which was recently in news:
1. It is a government mandated security organization.
2. It has signed cooperation pacts with Japan and the UK.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) Neither 1 nor 2
b) 2 only
c) 1 only
d) Both 1 and 2

Q.3) Which of the following countries has recently announed the ‘Partnership for Quality Infrastructure (PQI)?’
a) India
b) Japan
c) China
d) South Korea

Q.4) Recently, which of the following international organisation has recently released a report named “Learning to Realize Education’s Promise?”
a) IMF
b) World Bank
c) BRICS
d) OECD

Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Pet Coke:’
1. It is a product of oil refining.
2. It has high Sulphur contents.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Neither 1 nor 2
d) Both 1 and 2

Q.6) Recently,”oil zapper” was in the news. What is it ? (CSE: 2011)
a) It is an eco­friendly technology for the remediation of oily sludge and oil spills .
b) It is the latest technology developed for under­sea oil exploration.
c) It is a genetically engineered high biofuel­yielding maize variety.
d) It is the latest technology to control the accidentally caused flames from oil wells.

Q.7) A married couple adopted a male child. A few years later, twin boys were born to them. The blood group of the couple is AB positive and O negative. The blood group of the three sons is A positive, B positive , and O positive. The blood group of the adopted son is ? (CSE: 2011)
a) O positive .
b) A positive.
c) B positive .
d) Cannot be determined on the basis of the given data.

Q.8) Mahatma Gandhi said that some of his deepest convictions were reflected in a book titled, “unto this last” and the book transformed his life. What was the message from the book that transformed mahatma Gandhi ? (CSE: 2011)
a) Uplifting the oppressed and poor is the moral responsibility of an educated man
b) The good of individual is contained in the good of all.
c) The life of celibacy and spiritual pursuit are essential for a noble life.
d) All the statements are correct in this context.

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Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Bharatmala project:’
1. It is an infrastructure project.
2. Major part of this project is PPP basied.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Neither 1 nor 2
d) Both 1 and 2

Q.2) Australian Continent touches which of the following seas in the North?
1. Timor Sea
2. Arafura Sea
3. Coral Sea
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 1, 2 and 3
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1 and 3 only

Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘ International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)’:
1. It is a specialized agency of the United Nations.
2. Its headquarters is located in New York, USA.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 2 only
b) 1 only
c) Neither 1 nor 2
d) Both are correct

Q.4) Which of the following drugs are used against Tuberculosis Treatment?
1. Isoniazid
2. Rifampin
3. Abacavir
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 2 and 3 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) All of the above

Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding ‘Kehav Chandra Sen:’
1. He founded the Brahmo Samaj.
2. He started Bamabodhini Patrika.
Select the correct statement/statements using the code given below.
a) 2 and 3 only
b) 2 only
c) All are correct
d) 1 and 3 only

Q.6) Aspartame is an artificial sweetener sold in the market. It consist of amino acids and provides calories like other amino acids. Yet, it is used as a low­calorie sweetening agent in food items. What is the basis of this use ?
a) Aspartame is as sweet as table sugar, but unlike table sugar, it is not readily oxidized in human body due to lack of requisite enzymes.
b) When aspartame is used in food processing , the sweet taste remains, but it becomes resistant to oxidation.
c) Aspartame is as sweet as sugar, but after ingestion into the body, it is converted into metabolites that yield no calories.
d) Aspartame is several times sweeter than table sugar, hence food items made with small quantities of aspartame yield fewer calories on oxidation.

Q.7) What was the purpose with which sir William wedderburn and W.S.Caine had set up the Indian parliamentary committee in 1893 ?
a) To agitate for Indian political reforms in the house of commons.
b) To campaign for the entry of Indians into the imperial judiciary.
c) To facilitate a discussion on India’s independence in the British parliament.
d) To agitate for the entry of eminent Indians into the British parliament.

Q.8) What is the difference between a CFL and an LED lamp ?
1. To produce light, a CFL uses mercury vapour and phosphor while an LED lamp uses semi­conductor material.
2. The average life span of a CFL is much longer than that of an LED lamp.
3. A CFL is less energy­efficient as compared to an LED lamp.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
a) 1 only.
b) 2 and 3 only.
c) 1 and 3 only.
d) 1,2,and 3.

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Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the Global Hunger Reoport(GNR):
1. The first series of GNR was published in 2014.
2. The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) oversees the production and dissemination of the Report.
3. GNR assesses countries’ progress in meeting global nutrition targets established by the World Health Assembly
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3 only

Q.2) Which of the following statements given below is/are correct in context with the recenly launched Electoral Bonds?
1. They are issued by Scheduled Commercial banks.
2. Electoral Bonds cannot be purchased by paying cash.
3. Electoral bond was announced in the Union Budget 2017-18.
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 1. 2 and 3
d) 2 and 3 only

Q.3) Which of the following is/are not the founding members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation(SCO)?
1. Tajikistan
2. Russia
3. Turkmenistan
4. Kyrgyzstan
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 2 and 3 only
b) 3 only
c) 1, 3 and 4 only
d) 2 only

Q.4) Consider the following statements:
1. The Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) offers a single window clearance for applications on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India that are under the automatic route
2. FIPB is housed in the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance
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) Consider the following:
1. Germany
2. Spain
3. Russia
4. France
Which of the above are members of NSG as well as G-20?
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 1, 2 and 4
c) 2, 3 and 4
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q.6) In which of the following regions of India are shale gas resources found?
1.Cambay Basin
2.Cauvery Basin
3.Krishna-Godavari Basin
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

Q.7) ‘Global Financial Stability Report’ is prepared by the
a) European Central Bank
b) International Monetary Fund
c) International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
d) Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development

Q.8) Biodiversity forms the basis for human existence in the following ways :
1. Soil formation.
2. Prevention of soil erosion.
3. Recycling of waste.
4. Pollination of crops
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
a) 1,2,and 3 only.
b) 2,3 and 4 only.
c) 1 and 4 only.
d) 1,2,3 and 4 only.

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