Q1. Consider the following statements:

1. Azolla is a water fern that fixes atmospheric nitrogen in association with Blue Green Algae.
2. It is used as a bio-fertiliser as well as a cattle feed.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q2. Which of the following is/are among the factors affecting the direction of the wind?

1. Earth’s Rotation
2. Earth’s Revolution
3. Pressure gradient

Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below.

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

Q3. Which of the following statement is correct about Hand-in-Hand exercise?

(a) It is a joint military exercise between Indian and France
(b) It is a joint naval exercise between Indian and Japan
(c) It is a joint counter terrorism exercise between Indian and China
(d) It is a joint military exercise between Indian and USA

Q4. The Global Competitiveness Index is brought out by

(a) UNCTAD
(b) World Trade Organisation
(c) International Monetary Fund
(d) World Economic Forum

Q5. Consider the following statements about the Financial Inclusion Fund (FIF) established by RBI:

1. FIF will support the developmental activities covered under the financial inclusion initiatives.
2. Contribution to FIF shall be from the cess collected by the Union government.
3. It shall be maintained by RBI.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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

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