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Exam Year: 2020

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    If the RBI decides to adopt an expansionist monetary policy, which of the following would
    it not do?
    1. Cut and optimize the Statutory Liquidity Ratio
    2. Increase the Marginal Standing Facility Rate
    3. Cut the Bank Rate and Repo Rate
    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    (a)

    1 and 2 only

    (b)

    2 only

    (c)

    1 and 3 only

    (d)

    1, 2 and 3

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    In the context of recent advances in human reproductive technology, “Pronuclear Transfer” is used for

    (a)

    fertilization of egg in vitro by the donor sperm

    (b)

    genetic modification of sperm producing cells

    (c)

    development of stem cells into functional embryos

    (d)

    prevention of mitochondrial diseases in offspring

    Correct Answer:

    (d)

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    Which one of the following statements best describes the term ‘Social Cost of Carbon’? It is a measure, in monetary value, of the

    (a)

    long-term damage done by a tonne of CO2, emissions in a given year.

    (b)

    requirement of fossil fuels for a country to provide goods and services to its citizens,

    (c)

    efforts put in by a climate refugee to adapt to live in a new place.

    (d)

    contribution of an individual person to the carbon footprint on the planet Earth.

    Correct Answer:

    (a)

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    What is the importance of the term “Interest Coverage Ratio” of a firm in India?
    1. It helps in understanding the present risk of a firm that a bank is going to give loan to.
    2. It helps in evaluating the emerging risk of a firm that a bank is going to give loan to.
    3. The higher a borrowing firm’s level of Interest Coverage Ratio, the worse is its ability to service its debt.
    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    (a)

    1 and 2 only

    (b)

    2 only

    (c)

    1 and 3 only

    (d)

    1, 2 and 3

    Correct Answer:

    (a)

  • ,

    What are the advantages of fertigation in agriculture?
    1. Controlling the alkalinity of irrigation water is possible.
    2. Efficient application of Rock Phosphate and all other phosphatic fertilizers is possible.
    3. Increased availability of nutrients to plants is possible.
    4. Reduction in the leaching of chemical nutrients is possible.
    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    (a)

    1, 2 and 3 only

    (b)

    1, 2 and 4 only

    (c)

    1, 3 and 4 only

    (d)

    2, 3 and 4 only

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    What is the use of biochar in farming?
    1. ‘Biochar can be used as a part of the growing medium in vertical farming.
    2. When biochar is a part of the growing medium, it promotes the growth of nitrogenfixing microorganisms.
    3. When biochar is a part of the growing- medium, it enables the growing medium/to retain water for longer time.
    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

    Correct Answer:

    (d)

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    Which of the following statements correctly explains the impact of Industrial Revolution on India during the first half of the nineteenth century?

    (a)

    Indian handicrafts were ruined.

    (b)

    Machines were introduced in the Indian textile industry in large numbers.

    (c)

    Railway lines were laid in many parts of the country.

    (d)

    Heavy duties were imposed on the imports of British manufactures.

    Correct Answer:

    (a)

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    Which of the following statements are correct regarding the general difference between
    plant and animal cells?
    (1) Plant cells have cellulose cell walls whilst animal cells do not.
    (2) Plant cells do not have plasma membrane unlike animal cells which do.
    (3) Mature plant cell has one large vacuole vacuoles.
    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, 2 and 3

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    With reference to carbon nanotubes, consider the following statements:
    (1) They can be used as carriers of drugs and antigens in the human body.
    (2) They can be made into artificial blood capillaries for an injured part of human body.
    (3) They can be used in biochemical sensors.
    (4) Carbon nanotubes are biodegradable.
    Which of the statements given above are correct?

    (a)

    1 and 2 only

    (b)

    2, 3 and 4 only

    (c)

    1, 3 and 4 only

    (d)

    1, 2, 3 and 4

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    With reference to chemical fertilizers in India, consider the following statements:
    1. At present, the retail price of chemical fertilizers is market-driven and not administered
    by the Government.
    2. Ammonia, which is an input of urea, is produced from natural gas.
    3. Sulphur, which is a raw material for Phosphoric acid fertilizer, is a by-product of oil
    refineries.
    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

    Correct Answer:

    (b)