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Q.1) With reference to the ‘HAMMER’, recently seen in news, consider the following statements:
1. It is an ongoing project of the NASA.
2. ISRO is a stakeholder in the project HAMMER.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) Neither 1 nor 2
b) 1 only
c) 2 only
d) Both 1 and 2
Inspired by: HAMMER to deal with asteroids heading for earth
Q.2) With reference to the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is published monthly by the Central Statistical Organization (CSO).
2. It is used as core ingredient in the compilation of annual national accounts.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 2 only
b) Neither 1 nor 2
c) 1 only
d) Both 1 and 2
Inspired by: A measure of manufacturing
Q.3) Consider the following statements about Bullish Sentiments in the share market:
1. It is always profitable for stock exchange.
2. It is always good for economy.
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.4) The Bezbaruah Committee is related to which of the following issue?
a) Racial Attacks
b) Anti-rape law
c) Money Laundering
d) Banking Sector Reforms
Inspired by: Click2read
Q.5) The “SCM Agreement” is related to which of the following organisation?
a) WTO
b) BRICS
c) OPEC
d) IMF
Inspired by: Click2read
Q.6) The “Red Books” published by the international union for conservation of nature and natural resources (IUCN) contain lists of ? (CSE: 2011)
1. Endemic plant and animal species present in the biodiversity hotspots .
2. Threatened plant and animal species.
3. Protected sites for conservation of nature and natural resources in various countries.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
a) 1 and 3.
b) 2 only.
c) 2 and 3.
d) 3 only.
Q.7) Why is the offering of “teaser loans” by commercial banks a cause of economic concern ?(CSE: 2011)
1. The teaser loans are considered to be an aspect of subprime lending and banks may be exposed to the risk of defaulters in future.
2. In India, the teaser loans are mostly given to inexperienced entrepreneurs to set up manufacturing or export units.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2 both
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.8) An artificial satellite orbiting around the earth does not fall down. This is so because the attraction of earth ? (CSE: 2011)
a) Does not exist at such distance.
b) Is neutralized by the attraction of the moon.
c) Provides the necessary speed for its steady motion.
d) Provides the necessary acceleration for its motion.
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