Q.1) With reference to the Millets Cultivation in India, consider the following statements:

1. It provides nutritional security and act as shield against nutritional deficiency especially among children and women.
2. Millets are nutritionally superior to wheat.
3. FAO will observe International Year of Millets in 2019 at India’s request.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 3

c) 1 and 2

d) All are correct

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Q.2) Consider the following statements with respect to the proposed Varanasi freight village:

1. The setting up of freight village in Varanasi is proposed by Asian Development Bank.
2. It will be developed by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI).

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Q.3) The Sunspots are:

1. The permanent spots on the Sun’s photosphere that appears darker than the surrounding areas.
2. Sunspots usually appear in pairs of opposite magnetic polarity
3. First observed in the 1755.

Select the correct alternatives from following options:

a) All are correct

b) 1 and 2

c) 2 and 3

d) Only 3

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Q.4) The World Bank assisted SMART project for Agribusiness and Rural Transformation was recently launched in which of the following states?

a) Gujarat

b) Maharashtra

c) Karnataka

d) Uttar Pradesh

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Q.5) With reference to the Electoral Bond Scheme, which of the given statements is/are incorrect?

1. The scheme permits only natural persons to purchase bonds.
2. The bonds are available for sale from all branches of scheduled commercial banks and some select NBFCs.
3. The bond can be issued in denominations of ₹1,000, ₹10,000, ₹lakh, ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore.

Select the correct alternative from following codes:

a) Only 1

b) 1 and 2

c) Only 3

d) 2 and 3

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