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Exam Year: 2017

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    What is the purpose of setting up of Small Finance Banks (SFBs) in India?
    1. To supply credit to small business units
    2. To supply credit to small and marginal farmers
    3. To encourage young entrepreneurs to set up business particularly in rural areas.
    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    (a)

    1 and 2 only

    (b)

    2 and 3 only

    (c)

    1 and 3 only

    (d)

    1, 2and 3

    Correct Answer:

    (a)

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    What is the purpose of ‘evolved Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (ELISA)’ project?

    (a)

    To detect neutrinos

    (b)

    To detect gravitational waves

    (c)

    To detect the effectiveness of missile defence system

    (d)

    To study the effect of solar flares on our communication systems

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

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    Which one of the following was a very important seaport in the Kakatiya kingdom ?

    (a)

    Kakinada

    (b)

    Motupalli

    (c)

    Machilipatnam (Masulipatnam)

    (d)

    Nelluru

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

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    With reference to `Quality Council of India (QCI)’, consider the following
    statements:
    1. QCI was set up jointly by the Government of India and the Indian Industry.
    2. Chairman of QCI is appointed by the Prime Minister on the recommendations of the
    industry to the Government.
    Which of the above statements is/are correct?

    (a)

    1 only

    (b)

    2 only

    (c)

    Both 1 and 2

    (d)

    Neither 1 nor 2

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    With reference to Manipuri Sankirtana, consider the following statements:
    1. It is a song and dance performance.
    2. Cymbals are the only musical instruments used in the performance.
    3. It is performed to narrate the life and deeds of Lord Krishna.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    (a)

    1, 2 and 3

    (b)

    1 and 3 only

    (c)

    2 and 3 only

    (d)

    1 only

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

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    Which of the following has/have occurred in India after its liberalization of economic policies in 1991?
    1. Share of agriculture in GDP increased enormously.
    2. Share of India’s exports in world trade increased.
    3. FDI inflows increased.
    4. India’s foreign exchange reserves increased enormously.
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

    (a)

    1 and 4 only

    (b)

    2, 3 and 4 only

    (c)

    2 and 3 only

    (d)

    1, 2, 3 and 4

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

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    With, reference to ‘Global Climate Change Alliance’ which of the following statements is/are correct?

    1. It is an initiative of the European Union.
    2. It provides technical and financial support to targeted developing countries to integrate climate change into their development policies and budgets.
    3. It is coordinated by World Resources Institute (WRI) and World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).

    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

    Correct Answer:

    (a)

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    Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) is a standard criterion for

    (a)

    Measuring oxygen levels in blood

    (b)

    Computing oxygen levels in forest ecosystems

    (c)

    Pollution assay in aquatic ecosystems

    (d)

    Assessing oxygen levels in high altitude regions

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    Which of the following statements best describes the- term ‘Scheme for Sustainable Structuring of Stressed Assets (S4A)’, recently seen in the news?

    (a)

    It is a procedure for considering ecological costs of developmental schemes formulated by the Government.

    (b)

    It is a scheme of RBI for reworking the financial structure of big corporate entities facing genuine difficulties.

    (c)

    It is a disinvestment plan of the Government regarding Central Public Sector Undertakings.

    (d)

    It is an important provision in ‘The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code’ recently implemented by the Government.

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

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    In the context of solving pollution problems what is/are the
    advantage/disadvantages of bioremediation technique?
    1. It is a technique for cleaning up pollution by enhancing the same biodegradation process
    that occurs in nature.
    2. Any contaminant with heavy metals such as cadmium and lead can be readily and
    completely treated by bioremediation using microorganisms.
    3. Genetic engineering can be used to create microorganisms specifically designed for
    bioremediation.
    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

    Correct Answer:

    (c)