1. With reference to Lead Bank Scheme (LBS) ,consider the following statements :
1. It is applicable in both urban and rural areas.
2. Eradication of unemployment is one of its objectives.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

2. Trace elements perform important functions in the human body. In this respect which of the following are correctly matched ?
1. calcium : blood clotting
2. sodium : synthesis of enzymes
3. zinc : maintains fluid balance
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) None

3. Consider the following physiographic regions of India :

1. Himalayas
2. Great Plains
3. Peninsular region
Which of the following represent the correct order of their formation.
a) 1 > 2 > 3
b) 3 > 2 > 1
c) 3 > 1 > 2
d) 1 > 3 > 2

4. The Consumer Protect Act, 1986 enshrines many consumer rights. These include :
1. Right to be heard
2. Right to seek redressal
3. Right to consumer education
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

5. Which of the following indexes are released by Central Statistical Organisation (CSO) ?
1. Consumer Price Index (CPI)
2. Wholesale Price Index (WPI)
3. Index of Industrial Production (IIP)
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

6. ‘Fast Power’ has become significant in the context of Indian Diplomacy. ‘Fast Power’ proposes that :
a) a country’s global influential ability is determined by its stock of fast travelling weapons
b) a country’s power is determined by the speed of mobilization of its armed forces
c) a country’s ability to influence global developments is determined by the speed of its diplomacy.
d) None of the above

7. Which of these are considered corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities under the new Companies law ?

1. contribution to state government funds
2. funding of political parties
3. measures to benefit armed forces veterans
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) 1,2 and 3

8. Inner Line Permit is applicable for :
1. Arunachal Pradesh
2. Nagaland
3. Mizoram
4. Meghalaya
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 1 ,3 and 4 only
c) 2 ,3 and 4 only
d) 1 ,2, and 4 only

9. The Rowlatt Act of 1919 authorized the British government to imprison any person without trial for a maximum period of :
a) 1 year
b) 2 years
c) 14 years
d) Lifetime

10. The current account includes which of the following :
1. Goods
2. Services
3. Unilateral Transfers
4. Rupee Debt Service
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1,2 and 3 only
c) 1,2 and 4 only
d) 1,2,3,4

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