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1. The 'World Economic Situation and Prospects' report is prepared by which of the following international bodies?
2. Consider the following statements regarding the Raisina Dialogue recently seen in the news
  1. It is organized annually by NITI Aayog.
  2. It is designed to explore prospects and opportunities for Asian integration as well as Asia's integration with the larger world.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
3. 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 improve the quality of air in the country.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
4. Consider the following statements regarding satellite orbits:
  1. Satellites in geostationary orbit appear stationary from the earth.
  2. Geostationary orbits are used for satellites that carry out mapping or surveillance operations.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
5. Consider the following statements regarding the reforms taken by the government in the renewable energy sector.
  1. The government has allowed 100 per cent FDI in the renewable energy sector through the automatic route.
  2. The government has removed duties on import of solar cell from China.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
6. The Chinese traveller Yuan Chwang (Hiuen Tsang) who visited India recorded the general conditions and culture of India at that time. In this context, which of the following statements is/are correct?
  1. The roads and river-routes were completely immune from robbery.
  2. As regards punishment for offences, ordeals by fire, water and poison were the instruments for determining the innocence or guilt of a person.
  3. The tradesmen had to pay duties at ferries and barrier stations.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
7. Which of the following grants/grant direct credit assistance to rural households?
  1. Regional Rural Banks
  2. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
  3. Land Development Banks
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
8. `World Economic Outlook` report, recently seen in the news, is published by which of the following bodies?
9. The annual range of temperature in the interior of the continents is high as compared to coastal areas. What is/are the reason/reasons?
  1. Thermal difference between land and water
  2. Variation in altitude between continents and oceans
  3. Presence of strong winds in the interior
  4. Heavy rains in the interior as compared to coasts
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
10. With reference to the history of Indian rock- cut architecture, consider the following statements:
  1. The caves at Badami are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India.
  2. The Barabar rock-cut cases were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya.
  3. At Ellora, caves were made for different faiths.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
11. Which of the following statements regarding laterite soils of India are correct?
  1. They are generally red in colour
  2. They are rich in nitrogen and potash.
  3. They are well-developed in Rajasthan and UP.
  4. Tapioca and cashew nuts grow well on these soils.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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