Q1. Pollinators play an important role in maintaining farming systems in the world. Species of which of the following act as pollinators?

1. Butterflies
2. Birds
3. Bees

Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below.

(a) 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Q2. Which of the following are the monetary measures employed to control inflation?

1. Increase in cash reserve ratio.
2. Reduction in government expenditure.
3. Open Market Operations
4. Decrease in indirect taxes

Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below.

(a) 1, 3 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q3. Which of the following are part of the capital receipts of the Government?

1. Postal Deposits
2. Provident Fund
3. Currency Printing
4. Dividends from the Public Sector Undertakings

Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below.

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q4. Consider the following States:

1. Meghalaya
2. Odisha
3. Tamil Nadu

In which of the above States do ‘Laterite Soils’ occur?

(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

Q5. Which of the following is/are meant for promoting the idea of political democracy?

(a) Fundamental Duties
(b) Directive Principles of State Policy
(c) Fundamental Rights
(d) Eighth Schedule

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