Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the The Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS):
1. It is headquartered in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
2. The Head of RATS is elected to a three-year term.
3. It is a is a temporary organ of the SCO.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1, 2 and 3
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 2 and 3 only
Q.2) Consider the following statements:
1. Lowering the SLR may result in lowering of lending rate by banks.
2. SLR is meant to be used for private sector investment.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.3) Real GDP is:
a) evaluated at market prices of current year
b) evaluated at market prices of some base year
c) total current revenue from all types of taxes net of transfer payments
d) Difference between exports and imports
Q.4) Consider the following statements:
1. Keratitis is the inflammation of the eye
2. Keratitis can be caused by both bacteria and fungi
3. Fungi attach themselves to the cornea and release enzymes that break down the corneal proteins for their nutritional requirements
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
a) 1, 2 and 3
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 3
d) None of the above
Q.5) Consider the following statements:
1. The CPCB of India is a statutory organisation under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC)
2. CPCB is entrusted with the powers and functions under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 but not under Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
3. It is responsible for maintaining national standards under a variety of environmental laws, in consultation with zonal offices, tribal, and local governments
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 3
d) 3 only
Q.6) Which of the following is/are unique characteristic/characteristics of equatorial forests? (CSE: 2013)
1. Presence of tall, closely set trees with crowns forming a continuous canopy
2. Coexistence of a large number of species
3. Presence of numerous varieties of epiphytes
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
Q.7) Which of the following constitute Capital Account? (CSE:2013)
1. Foreign Loans
2. Foreign Direct Investment
3. Private Remittances
4. Portfolio Investment
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1, 2 and 3
b) 1, 2 and 4
c) 2, 3 and 4
d) 1, 3 and 4
Q.8) Consider the following historical places: (CSE: 2013)
1. Ajanta Caves
2. Lepakshi Temple
3. Sanchi Stupa
Which of the above places is / are also known for mural paintings?
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) None
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