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GENERAL STUDIES (P) 2019 – Test–2672

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1. Consider the following statements: 4. Consider the following statements regarding

1. India is the largest net-exporter of National Companies Law Tribunal (NCLT):
bamboo in the world. 1. It was set up under the Companies Act,
2. More than 50% of bamboo production is 2013
confined to southern states of India. 2. The appeal against the order of tribunal
3. Bamboo does not grow naturally in lies only in the Supreme Court.
Which of the statements given above is/are
extremely hot and cold deserts regions.
correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 only
correct?
(b) 2 only
(a) 1 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 3 only
5. "The site’s name has its origins in the five
pools of water that are part of the property,
2. Consider the following statements with which also has a temple. Devotees believe
reference to European Bank for that mythical king Pandu from the epic
Reconstruction and Development (EBRD): Mahabharata bathed in the pools during the
1. EBRD is mandated to furthering month of Kartik and worshipped under the
progress towards market-oriented date palm trees in the area for two days".
economies. Recently, it was declared as National
2. Its membership is limited to European Heritage Site in Pakistan.
countries only. Which of the following site is being
Which of the statements given above is/are described in the above passage?
(a) Panj Takht
correct?
(b) Minaret of Jam
(a) 1 only
(c) Panj Tirath
(b) 2 only
(d) Panch Mahal
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
6. Which of the following is/are correct with
reference to the Champion Services Sectors
3. Which of the following currencies form a initiative of the government?
Part of Special Drawing Rights (SDR)'s 1. It aims to enhance the competitiveness
Basket of currencies: of India's service sectors through the
1. US Dollar implementation of focused and
2. Japanese Yen monitored Action Plans.
3. Chinese Renminbi 2. It targets to raise the share of India's
4. Indian Rupee services sector in global services exports
5. Euro to 2% by 2022.
6. British Pound sterling 3. Food Processing Sector is identified as
Select the correct answer using the code one of the champion service sectors.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
given below.
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1, 4, 5 and 6 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
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7. With reference to the National Mission for 10. Which of the following is/are the
Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA), consider advantage(s) of adopting System of Rice
the following statements: Intensification (SRI) methodology in
agriculture?
1. It is one of the missions under the
1. It increases the productivity of rice by
National Action Plan on Climate Change 30-35% in conventional varieties.
(NAPCC). 2. Crops grown using SRI method have
2. One of its objectives is to conserve greater resilience towards drought and
natural resources through appropriate storms.
soil and moisture conservation measures. 3. It reduces the need of seed and chemical
fertilizers in crop production.
3. Rainfed Area Development and On-
Select the correct answer using the code
Farm Water Management are the major given below.
components of the mission. (a) 1 and 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) 1 only
correct? (c) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only 11. With reference to micro-irrigation
technologies, which of the following
(d) 1, 2 and 3
statements is/are correct?
1. Micro-irrigation technologies can be
8. Consider the following statements: used for irrigating difficult terrains and
1. India is the largest producer of wheat in water deficit regions.
the world. 2. Micro-irrigation has potential to control
ground and surface water pollution.
2. Wheat constitutes more than half of the
3. The technology helps in reducing the
total cereals exported from India. usage of fertilizers.
Which of the statements given above is/are Select the correct answer using the code
correct? given below.
(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only (b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

12. Which of the following statements about the

9. Which of the following were the major Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
objectives of the New Economic (PMFBY) is/are not correct?
Policy (NEP) implemented after 1991 1. Its objective is to stabilize the income of
economic crisis? farmers to ensure their continuance in
1. Increasing foreign exchange reserves farming.
2. Under the scheme only food crops
2. Bringing inflation under control
damages are covered.
3. Increasing the international
3. The scheme covers post-harvest losses
competitiveness of the Indian economy due to hail storms and unseasonal
Select the correct answer using the code rainfall.
given below. Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 and 2 only given below.
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 3 only

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13. With reference to the KRISHI (Knowledge- 15. Which of the following statements is/are
based Resources Information Systems Hub correct regarding teledensity?

for Innovations) initiative, consider the 1. It is the number of telephone

connections for every hundred
following statements:
individuals living within an area.
1. It is an initiative of the Indian Council of
2. The overall teledensity in India is more
Agricultural Research.
than 100%.
2. Its aim is to develop a centralized data Select the correct answer using the code
repository of technologies, geo-spatial given below.
data and other data related to agriculture. (a) 1 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) 2 only

correct? (c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
16. What is the objective of recently concluded
(c) Both 1 and 2 Sanrakshan Kshamta Mahotsav (Saksham)?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) Promote adoption of solar devices to
conserve electricity in agriculture farms.
14. With reference to the steps taken by the (b) Creating focused attention on fuel
government to curb 'Non-Performing conservation through people-centric

Assets(NPA)', consider the following activities.

(c) Enhancing forest cover through
statements:
community participation in tree
1. Finance ministry appointed Sunil Mehta
plantation activities.
Panel to examine steps for bad loan
(d) Conservation of coastline by promoting
resolutions. mangrove planation through community
2. Project Shashakt has been launched for participation.
the resolution of stressed assets in the
banking sector. 17. Which of the following were the

3. Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) consequences of the Green revolution?

1. Decreased vulnerability of crops to pest
framework to check NBFCs from
attack.
defaulting on Capital Adequacy Ratio
2. More disparities between small and big
(CAR).
farmers
Which of the statements given above is/are 3. Decline in food prices.
correct? Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 and 2 only given below.
(b) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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18. With reference to the proposed interlinking 21. Which of the following committees
of Godavari and Cauvery rivers, consider the was/were associated with Capital account
convertibility?
following statements:
1. M. Narasimham Committee,1998
1. It will transfer surplus water from the
2. S. S. Tarapore Committee, 2006
Cauvery to the Godavari river. 3. P. J. Nayak Committee, 2014
2. It will mitigate the scarcity of water in Select the correct answer using the code
Maharashtra and Kerala. given below.
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
correct?
(c) 3 only
(a) 1 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 only
(c) Both1 and 2 22. "Swiss Challenge Method", sometime seen
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 in the news, is
(a) a process of giving contracts to private
companies.
19. KALIA scheme launched by the government
(b) a method of imparting skill training to
of Odisha, sometimes seen in the news, is youths.
related to: (c) a method of social impact assessment.
(a) Incentivisation of adoption of solar (d) a process of bringing behavioral
power pumps for irrigation. changes to make government
programmes more effective.
(b) Providing financial assistance to
cultivators and landless agricultural
laborers. 23. Which of the following is not a specialized
(c) Promotion of non-timber based agency of United Nations?
economy, especially in tribal areas. (a) UN Economic and Social council
(d) Promotion of agro-forestry as an (ECOSOC)
(b) UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural
alternative source of income for farmers.
Organisation (UNESCO)
(c) International Labour Organisation
20. With reference to 'Rat Hole Mining', (d) World Health Organisation
consider the following statements:
1. This technique of mining is unique to the 24. With reference to economy, what does the
state of Meghalaya. term de minimis refer to?
(a) It is the minimum level of special
2. It involves extraction of coal from an
drawing rights (SDRs) that has to be
open pit. maintained by IMF members.
3. It has severely affected the water quality (b) It is the minimal amount of domestic
of the region due to acid mine drainage. support that are allowed even though
Which of the statements given above is/are they distort trade.
(c) It is the minimum level of capital
correct?
required for a foreign bank to operate in
(a) 1 and 2 only
India.
(b) 2 and 3 only (d) It is the minimum amount of trade
(c) 1 and 3 only required for a country to get status of
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Most Favoured Nation (MFN)

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25. Consider the following statements in context 28. Which of the following will fall under the
of a Flexible Exchange Rates regime in Current account of Balance of Payments
India: (BoP) of India?
1. Athletes from India going to Indonesia 1. Compensation for Indian resident for
to participate at Asian Games, 2018. providing overseas IT services
2. Rise in interest rates by Public Sector 2. Profits earned by a French citizen
Banks in India. residing in India on assets owned in
3. Increase in Information Technology France.
exports from India. 3. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs)
4. Printing of more currency by the investing in India
Reserve Bank of India. Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
Which of the above will lead to depreciation
(a) 1 only
of the domestic currency?
(b) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 4 only
(c) 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 3 and 4 only
29. With reference to the Index of Eight Core
Industries (ICI), consider the following
26. Which of the following are the advantages of
statements:
implementing Insolvency and Bankruptcy 1. ICI is a provisional index which is
Code (IBC)? released every six months.
1. Quicker insolvency resolution of 2. It provides an indication on production
corporate debtors. performance of core industries.
2. Enhancing the viability of credit in the 3. The Index is compiled and released by
hands of banks. Office of the Economic Adviser (OEA),
3. Decreasing the Non-Performing Assets Department of Industrial Policy &
(NPA) of banks. Promotion (DIPP).
Select the correct answer using the code Which of the statements given above is/are
given below. correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

27. Which of the following countries are a part 30. Consider the following statements in respect
of Eurasian Economic Union? of Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme:
1. Armenia 1. It provides grant to support projects that
2. Kazakhstan are economically justified but fall short
3. Kyrgyzstan of financial viability.
4. Russia 2. Amount of VGF is subject to a
5. China maximum of 40% of the total project
cost.
Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are
given below.
correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 5 only
(a)1 only
(b) 3, 4 and 5 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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31. Consider the following statements with 34. Which of the following statements are
reference to the Alliance for Financial correct regarding the recently launched
Inclusion (AFI): 'Pravasi Teerth Darshan Yojana'?
1. It is an alliance of Central banks and 1. It is a bi-annual religious tour for people
other financial regulators of the only from Indian diaspora.
developing countries. 2. The Scheme accords first preference to
2. It aims to make financial services more people from Girmitiya countries.
accessible to the world’s unbanked 3. People aged 45 to 65 only can avail the
section.
benefits under the scheme.
3. India is not a member country to AFI.
Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are
given below.
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

32. Which of the following pairs is/are correctly 35. In the context of Public Private Partnership,
matched? consider the following statements about
Global Bank Headquarters Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM):
1. New : Beijing 1. In this model, the government bears 40%
Development of the cost of the project and the rest
Bank comes from the developer.
2. Asian : Shanghai 2. The National Highways Authority of
Infrastructure India collects toll on projects under
Investment Bank Hybrid Annuity Model and pays the
3. Asian : Manila developer a fixed annual fee for a
Development specific period.
Bank Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code
correct?
given below.
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 3 only
(d) 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2

33. Consider the following statements regarding 36. With reference to the recently launched
Financial Account under Balance of Microsat-R Satellite, consider the following
Payments: statement:
1. It shows net acquisition and disposal of 1. It is the world's lightest satellite ever to
financial assets and liabilities. be put into orbit.
2. Its components include direct investment 2. It is intended to boost the rural
and portfolio investment. telecommunications network.
3. In India, it is included as a sub- 3. It has been launched by Polar Satellite
component of current account under Launch Vehicle (PSLV).
Balance of Payments. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
correct? (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only (b) 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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37. Which of the following is/are the objectives 40. With reference to economy, the
of the Rashtriya Gokul Mission? term predatory pricing refers to:
(a) the pricing of goods or services at such a
1. Development and conservation of
low level that other firms cannot
indigenous breeds. compete and are forced to leave the
2. To arrange quality Artificial market.
(b) the pricing of goods at high levels by a
Insemination (AI) services at farmers’
company exercising monopoly in the
doorstep. economy.
3. To increase trade of livestock and (c) the practice of subsidizing goods in the
economy by the government reducing
livestock products.
private sector participation.
Select the correct answer using the code (d) the pricing of goods and services at high
given below. levels during peak demand periods.
(a) 1 and 2 only
41. Which of the following statements are
(b) 1 only
correct regarding the recently launched
(c) 2 and 3 only 'Green– Ag' project?
(d) 1, 2 and 3 1. It aims at conservation of critical
biodiversity and forest landscapes in all
states with at least one national park.
38. For which of the following purpose Uday
2. It is a joint initiative of the Ministry of
Kotak committee was constituted? Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and
(a) To look into the issues of Corporate Food and Agriculture Organisation
governance (FAO).
3. It is funded by the Global Environment
(b) To regulate online news websites and
Facility (GEF).
entertainment sites. Select the correct answer using the code
(c) To look into rising incidence of fraud in given below.
the Indian banking system. (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(d) To review the enforcement of Corporate
(c) 1 and 3 only
Social Responsibility provisions. (d) 1, 2 and 3

39. Consider the following methods of 42. With reference to the International Financial
Service Centre (IFSC), consider the
Disinvestment:
following statements:
1. Initial Public Offering (IPO) 1. It caters to customers outside the
2. Institutional Placement Program (IPP) jurisdiction of the domestic economy.
3. Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) 2. It provides financial services in a
currency other than the domestic
Which of the above methods can be used for
currency.
Disinvestment of Central Public Sector 3. No IFSC has been set up in India yet.
Enterprises (CPSEs)? Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 and 2 only correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 3 only

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43. 'GAFA Tax', sometimes seen in the news, is 47. Consider the following pairs:
a tax on: Stage Description
(a) large internet and technology companies 1. Bankruptcy : inability of a person
(b) imported gold or corporate to pay
(c) airline companies up his debt as and
(d) imported luxury cars
when they become
due.
44. Bellandur and Varthur lake, sometimes seen
2. Insolvency : where an individual
in the news for
and partnership firm
(a) frequent catching of fire by the lakes.
is declared by the
(b) inclusion in Ramsar sites.
(c) crocodile conservation. relevant authority as

(d) stop-over ground for migratory birds incapable of paying

up his debt.
45. Food Corporation of India is responsible for: 3. Liquidation : winding up of a
1. Procuring grains at the MSP from corporation and
farmers. distribution of
2. Allocating grains to states. proceeds to the
3. Maintaining operational and buffer various creditors as
stocks of grains to ensure food security. per an agreed
Select the correct answer using the code formula.
given below.
Which of the pairs given above is/are
(a) 1 only
correctly matched?
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(b) 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
46. With respect to food fortification, consider
the following statements:
1. It is the addition of vitamins and 48. With reference to the PM-AASHA scheme,
minerals to staple foods that are consider the following statements:
consumed in fairly sufficiently large 1. It is an umbrella scheme to ensure
amounts. remunerative prices to the farmers for
2. Food fortification increases the shelf life their produce.
of food. 2. Price Deficiency Payment Scheme
3. Department of Consumer Affairs is the (PDPS) is a major component of the
nodal agency issuing guidelines
PM-AASHA.
regarding food fortification in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1 and 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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49. Consider the following statements regarding 51. With reference to the 'Kumbh Mela', which
Gold Monetisation Scheme: of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It has been listed as an Intangible
1. It involves issuing of Gold denominated
Cultural Heritage under UNESCO.
Government Securities which can be 2. The festival is held at Allahabad,
bought using Cash or Gold. Haridwar, Ujjain and Nasik.
2. All Scheduled Commercial Banks 3. It has been described in the accounts of
Chinese traveller Hsuan Tsang.
excluding RRBs are eligible for
Select the correct answer using the code
implementing the scheme. below:
3. The returns on the scheme can be (a) 1 only
redeemed both in cash or gold at (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
maturity.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? 52. Consider the following statements regarding
(a) 1 only Disinvestment and Privatisation of Public
Sector Enterprises (PSEs):
(b) 1 and 3 only
1. While privatization always implies a
(c) 2 and 3 only
change in ownership resulting in a
(d) 1, 2 and 3 change in management, disinvestment
does not.
50. Consider the following statements with 2. Both Disinvestment and Privatisation of
Public Enterprises are under the mandate
reference to Organisation for Economic
of the Department of Public Enterprises,
Cooperation and Development (OECD):
Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public
1. It was set up in 1973 in the aftermath of Enterprises.
the oil crisis. Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
2. Japan was the first Asian country to be a
(a) 1 only
part of OECD.
(b) 2 only
3. OECD members have developed an (c) Both 1 and 2
Inclusive Framework on ‘Base Erosion (d) Neither 1 nor 2

and Profit Sharing’ to combat tax

53. Shanta Kumar committee, sometimes seen in
avoidance.
the news, is related to:
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) Improving management of food grains.
correct? (b) Development of brackish water and
(a) 1 and 2 only riverine aquaculture.
(c) Making the animal husbandry sector
(b) 2 and 3 only
competitive in global market.
(c) 3 only (d) Development of agro-forestry as an
(d) 1, 2 and 3 alternative livelihood.

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54. Which of the following fall under the
unorganised sector employment?
1. Agricultural labourers
2. Self-employed who do work without
hired workers
57. Recently in news, Raisina Dialogue is a/an
(a) inter-governmental security forum of 28
Asia-Pacific states.
(b) multilateral conference for addressing

3. Construction workers the issues facing the global community.

Select the correct answer using the code (c) platform to discuss regional issues to
given below.
promote cooperation among Afghanistan
(a) 1 an 2 only
(b) 1 only and its neighbours.

(c) 2 and 3 only (d) grassroot entrepreneurship conference

(d) 1, 2 and 3 with the focus on connecting startup

founders.
55. With reference to the agriculture sector in
India, consider the following statements:
1. Agriculture and the allied sector 58. With reference to the recent celebration of

contribute more than 25% to India's total statehood day by the states of Manipur,
Gross Value Added (GVA). Tripura and Meghalaya, consider the
2. In the last five years, Agriculture and
following statements:
allied sectors have witnessed a
consistent positive growth. 1. All the three states got their statehood in

3. In recent years, Horticulture production 1972.

has been more than food grains 2. All the three states were previously
production.
union territories.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only correct?
(b) 3 only (a) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Both1 and 2

56. "The government of India bought Oil from (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Russia. However, the payment for the Oil
was done in rupees (INR)." 59. INS Kohassa, INS Utkrosh & INS Baaz,
The above transaction will form a part of:
recently seen in the news are:
(a) Capital account
(a) Under construction aircraft carriers
(b) Current account
(c) Financial account (b) Torpedo Launch Vehicles
(d) Foreign Currency (Non-Resident) (c) Anti-submarine stealth corvettes
deposit account
(d) Indian Naval Air bases

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60. With reference to the India Brand Equity 63. Consider the following statements regarding
Foundation (IBEF), consider the following Jan Shikshan Sansthans (JSS), recently seen
statements: in news:
1. It aims to promote and create 1. It aims at imparting free education to
international awareness about the ‘Made school dropouts in rural areas.
in India’ label in overseas markets. 2. It is being implemented by the Ministry
2. It is owned partly by the union of Skill Development &
government and partly by FICCI. Entrepreneurship.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

61. Which of the following statements is/are
correct about the milk production in India?
1. India is the largest milk producing
country in the world.
2. India’s per person availability of milk
was lower than the world’s average
consumption during 2017-18.
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
62. With reference to the features of the Model
Contract Farming Act of 2018, consider the
following statements:
1. It focusses on the promotion of Farmer
Producer Organisation to mobilize small
and marginal farmers.
2. It mandates that contracted produce is to
be covered under crop/livestock
insurance in operation.
3. It mandates that contract framing to be
outside the ambit of the Agricultural
Produce Market Committee (APMC)
Act.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
64. With reference to the ‘ Prevention of Money
Laundering Act, 2002 (PML Act) ’, consider
the following statements:
1. The act empowers the Government to
confiscate property related to money
laundering.
2. The Act does not provide any appellate
tribunal for resolution.
3. The Act imposes an obligation on
banking companies and financial
institutions to maintain records of all
transactions of a specified nature.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 and 3 only
65. With reference to the Integrated Scheme for
Agricultural Marketing (ISAM), consider the
following statements:
1. It is being implemented by the Ministry
of Food Processing Industry.
2. One of its objectives is to integrate
markets through a common online
market platform to facilitate pan-India
trade in agricultural commodities.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
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66. Participatory Guarantee System–India (PGS- 69. Which among the following are ‘essential
India) is related to: commodities’ under the Essential
(a) compulsory integration of local Commodities Act, 1955?
agricultural mandis in the e-NAM. 1. Petroleum
(b) guaranteed access to formal credit for 2. Edible oil and seeds
agriculture-based women 3. Jute seeds
entrepreneurs. 4. Fertilizers
(c) certification of organic products in Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
accordance with the standards laid down
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
for organic products.
(b) 2 and 3 only
(d) guarantee by states to buy solar power
(c) 1 and 4 only
generated from decentralized mini and
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
micro-grid.

70. Which of the following parameters are used

67. Which among the following reasons justify
for soil testing under the Soil Health Card
the adoption of Public Private Partnership
scheme?
(PPP model) for e-governance plans?
1. Primary nutrients and micronutrients in
1. Implementation of projects is quicker. soil
2. High quality of managerial resources of 2. pH and electrical conductivity of soil
private sector. 3. Organic Carbon content of the soil
3. It brings innovation and application of Select the correct answer using the codes
new technologies. given below.
Select the correct answer using the code (a) 1 and 3 only
given below. (b) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 71. Consider the following statements with
reference to the Shanghai Cooperation
68. Which of the following intellectual Organization( SCO):
Properties are administered by WIPO: 1. SCO is a permanent international
1. Copyright organization aimed at promoting trade,
2. Patents economy, and connectivity among its
member states.
3. Trade marks
2. It is headquartered in Tashkent.
4. Industrial designs
3. India is the latest member entrant in
5. Geographical indications
SCO.
Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are
given below.
correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3, 4 and 5 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only (c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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72. Which of the following statements is/are
correct regarding the Biotech-Krishi
Innovation Science Application Network
(Biotech-KISAN) initiative?
1. It is an initiative by the Ministry of
Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare.
2. It aims to understand the problems of
soil and seed faced by the farmers and
provide simple solutions to them.
3. It is being implemented in 15 agro-
74. Which of the following categories can be
regarded as 'deemed exports'?
1. Supply to projects funded by UN
agencies.
2. Supply of goods to nuclear projects
through competitive bidding.
3. Supply of goods to mega power projects
through tariff based competitive bidding.
Select the correct answer using the code
given. below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 2 only

climatic zones of India in a phased

75. Consider the following statements about the
manner. Balance of Payments and International
Select the correct answer using the code Investment Position Manual (BPM):
given below. 1. It is a standard framework for statistics
on the transactions between the economy
(a) 1 and 2 only
and the rest of the world.
(b) 3 only 2. It is published by the United Nations
(c) 2 and 3 only Statistical Commission (UNSC).
Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) 1, 2 and 3
correct?
(a) 1 only
73. With reference to South Asia sub-regional (b) 2 only
economic cooperation (SASEC), which of (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
the following statements is/are correct
1. It is an organization of South Asian 76. With reference to SFURTI scheme, consider
countries to promote regional prosperity the following statements:
and economic opportunities among the 1. It aims to equip traditional artisans with
improved skills and capabilities through
member countries.
training and exposure visits.
2. It works under the aegis of SAARC. 2. It includes khadi & village-based
3. All neighbour countries of India are its industries, as well as coir based
industries.
members.
3. It is implemented by the Ministry of
Select the correct answer using the code Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
given below. Which of the statements given above are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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77. Consider the following statements regarding 80. Which of the following is/are the
International Labour Organisation (ILO) : objective(s) of the Agriculture Export
1. It was created as part of Treaty of Policy, 2018?
Versailles after World War I. 1. To quadruple agricultural exports from
2. It brings together governments, the present level by 2022.
employers and workers representatives 2. To assign at least 20 new Geographical
of its member States. Indication (GI) tag to agricultural
3. India is a founder member of the products every year.
International Labour Organization
3. To enable farmers to get the benefit of
(ILO).
export opportunities in the overseas
Which of the statements given above is/are
market.
correct?
Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 and 2 only
given below.
(b) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
78. Consider the following statements with
reference to WTO:
1. It is the only international organization 81. With reference to 'GST Appellate Tribunal',
dealing with the rules of trade between consider the following statements:
nations at the global level. 1. It is a quasi-judicial body that will
2. All major decisions are made by the mediate in indirect tax disputes between
membership as a whole. states and the centre.
3. India is a founding member of WTO. 2. The Finance Minister will act as the
Which of the statements given above are President of the tribunal.
correct? Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 and 2 only correct?
(b) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
79. Which of the following benefits will accrue
if the Model Land Lease Act of 2016 is
82. Which of the following statements is/are
adopted by states in letter and spirit?
correct regarding the 'Electoral Literacy
1. It will provide the landless farmers
Club' programme?
access to land for agriculture.
1. It aims at generating awareness about
2. It will enable tenant farmers to access
loans through credit institutions. the electoral process among the illiterate
3. It will incentivize investment in land adults of at least 18 years age and above.
improvement and thus improve 2. It is an initiative of the Election
agriculture efficiency. Commission of India.
Select the correct answer using the code Select the correct answer using the code
given below. given below.
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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83. With reference to Gramin Agricultural 86. Consider the following statements with
Markets (GrAMs), consider the following reference to Financial Action Taskforce
statements: (FATF):
1. GrAMs are to be regulated by the 1. It was established by G-7 countries.
Agriculture Produce Market Committees 2. It sets standards and measures to combat
(APMCs). money laundering, terrorist financing.
2. Like the APMCs system, the farmers are 3. It shares its secretariat with the
restricted from directly selling their European Union.
Which of the statements given above is/are
produce to consumers and bulk
correct?
purchasers.
(a) 1 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 1 and 2 only
correct?
(c) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(d) None
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
87. Consider the following statements regarding
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
the International Monetary Fund (IMF) :
1. Each member country of the IMF is
84. Consider the following statements with assigned a quota, based broadly on its
reference to World Economic Forum (WEF): relative position in the world economy.
1. It is an international not-for-profit 2. Resources for IMF loans are provided by
organization for public-private member countries, primarily through
cooperation. their payment of quotas.
2. Its annual summit takes place at Davos, 3. Any changes in quotas must be approved
Switzerland. by an 85 percent majority of the total
3. The annual meeting of WEF is attended voting power.
only by the Heads of the States. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
correct? (a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only
(b) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
88. Consider the following statements regarding
Dalbergia Sisso/Sheesham (North Indian
85. With reference to the recently launched
Rosewood) tree:
'Global Housing Technology Challenge',
1. It is a deciduous tree native to the Indian
consider the following statements: sub-continent.
1. Its main objective is to identify new 2. It is used for making musical
technologies for creating disaster instruments due to its acoustic
resistant buildings in urban areas. properties.
2. It is an initiative of the Ministry of 3. It has medicinal applications for treating
Housing and Urban Affairs skin and blood diseases.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both1 and 2 (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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89. Consider the following statements with 92. Which of the following is the nodal authority
reference to International Finance for approving the renaming of cities in
Corporation (IFC):
1. It is a part of World Bank Group. India?
2. It works exclusively on the private (a) Prime Minister's Office
sector in developing countries. (b) State Legislature
Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) Union Ministry Of Home Affairs
correct?
(a) 1 only (d) Governor of the State
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
93. Consider the following statements regarding
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Shram Suvidha portal:
90. With reference to the Scheduled Tribes in 1. lt has been launched by Ministry of
India, consider the following statements: Labour and Employment with primary
1. Scheduled tribes can be listed only
objective of employment generation.
State/Union Territory-wise and not on an
all India basis. 2. It makes allotment of a common Labour
2. Scheduled Tribes in states are specified Identification Number (LIN) to be used
by the President after consultation with
by all implementing agencies.
the Governor.
3. Presidential orders can be modified Which of the statements given above is/are
subsequently only through an Act of correct?
Parliament.
(a) 1 only
Which of the statements given above are
correct? (b) 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
94. Consider the following industries:
91. With reference to the Targeted Public 1. Distillation and brewing of alcoholic
Distribution System (TDPS), consider the
drinks
following statements:
1. It aims to distribute foodgrains at 2. Atomic Energy
affordable prices to Below Poverty Line 3. Hazardous chemicals
(BPL) families only.
4. Cigars and cigarettes of tobacco
2. The Central government has the sole
responsibility for the implementation of Which of the industries given above require
TDPS. a mandatory license for their setting up by a
Which of the statements given above is/are
private individual?
correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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95. Consider the following statements regarding 98. Consider the following statements with
Masala Bonds: reference to Transparency International:
1. These are rupee-denominated 1. It is an inter-governmental organization
borrowings issued by Indian entities in
under the aegis of the United Nations.
overseas markets.
2. They can be issued in a country that is a 2. It aims to create a world free from
member of Financial Action Task Force corruption.
(FATF). Which of the statements given above is/are
3. It can aid in checking the volatility in correct?
foreign exchange market and (a) 1 only
internationalising the Indian currency.
(b) 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only 99. Consider the following statements in respect
(d) 1, 2 and 3
of ‘Limited Liability Partnerships’:
1. It is a scheme of RBI for reworking the
96. Consider the following statements regarding
financial structure of big corporate
Insurance Regulatory and Development
Authority of India: entities.
1. It is a statutory body established by an 2. It is a corporate structure that combines
Act of Parliament. the flexibility of a partnership and the
2. The authority ensures growth of advantages of limited liability of a
insurance as well as re-insurance company at a low compliance cost.
business.
3. FDI in Limited Liability Partnerships is
3. Chairman and members of the authority
are appointed by Appointments not allowed but they can raise money
Committee of Cabinet. from financial markets.
Which of the statements given above are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
97. Consider the following statements regarding
the Maharatna, Navratna and Miniratna 100. Consider the following statements regarding
status of Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs): Gold standard:
1. All three statuses are conferred by the 1. It is a monetary system where a
Department of Investment and Public
country's currency has a value directly
Asset Management (DIPAM), Ministry
of Finance. linked to gold.
2. Having a Navratna status is one of the 2. Currently it is not in use by any
eligibility criteria for grant of Maharatna government or country.
status. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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