Q. How is the National Green Tribunal (NGT) different from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) ?
1. The NGT has been established by an Act whereas the CPCB has been created by an executive order of the Government.
2. The NGT provides environmental justice and helps reduce the burden of litigation in the higher courts whereas the CPCB promotes cleanliness of streams and wells, and aims to aims to improve the quality of air in the country.
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct ?
1) 1 only
2) 2 only
3) Both 1 and 2
4) Neither 1 nor 3
Q. With reference to organic farming in India, consider the following statements :
1. 'The National Programme for Organic Production' (NPOP) is operated under the guidelines and directions of the Union Ministry of Rural Development.
2. 'The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority' (APEDA) functions as the Secreatariat for the implementation of NPOP.
3. Sikkim has become india's first fully organic state.
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct ?
1) 1 and 2 only
2) 2 and 3 only
3) 3 only
4) 1, 2 and 3
Q. Consider the following items :
1. Cereal grains hulled
2. Chicken eggs cooked.
3. Fish processed and canned
4. Newspapers containing advertising material.
Which of the above items is/ are exempted under GST (Goods and Services Tax) ?
1) 1 only
2) 2 and 3 only
3) 1, 2 and 4 only
4) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q. Consider the following statements :
1. The Reserve Bank of India manages and services Government of India Securities but not any State Government Securities.
2. Treasury bills are issued by the Government of India and there are no treasury bills issued by the State Governments.
3. Treasury bills offer are issued at a discount from the par value.
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct ?
1) 1 and 2 only
2) 3 only
3) 2 and 3 only
4) 1, 2 and 3
Q. With reference to the governance of public sector banking in India, consider the following statements :
1. Capital infusion into public sector banks by the Government of India has steadily increased in the last decade.
2. To put the public sector banks in order, the merger of associate banks with the parent State Bank of India has been affected.
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct ?
1) 1 only
2) 2 only
3) Both 1 and 2
4) Neither 1 nor 2
Q. Consider the following statements :
1. Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) is the amount that banks have to maintain in the form of their own funds to offset any loss that banks incur if the account-holders fail to repay dues.
2. CAR is decided by each individual bank.
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct ?
1) 1 only
2) 2 only
3) Both 1 and 2
4) Neither 1 nor 2
Q. Which of the following is/ are the possible consequence/ s of heavy sand mining in riverbeds ?
1. Decreased salinity in the river
2. Pollution of groundwater
3. Lowering of the water-table
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
1) 1 only
2) 2 and 3 only
3) 1 and 3 only
4) 1, 2 and 3
Q. Which of the following led to the introduction of English Education in India ?
1. Charter Act of 1813
2. General Committee of Public Instruction, 1823
3. Orientalist and Anglicist Controversy
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
1) 1 and 2 only
2) 2 only
3) 1 and 3 only
4) 1, 2 and 3
Q. With reference to agricultural soils, consider the following statements :
1. A high content of organic matter in soil drastically reduces its water holding capacity.
2. Soil does not play any role in the sulphur cycle.
3. Irrigation over a period of time can contribute to the salinization of some agricultural lands.
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct ?
1) 1 and 2 only
2) 3 only
3) 1 and 3 only
4) 1, 2 and 3
Q. Which is a plant called Prosopis juliflora often mentioned in news ?
1) Its extract is widely used in cosmetics
2) It tends to reduce the biodiversity in the area in which it grows
3) Its extract is used in the synthesis of pesticides
4) None of the above
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