Q1: consider the following statements regarding Avian Botulism, choose the correct option
- it is a neuro-muscular illness in birds caused by a bacterium
- its an outbreak tends to occur when average temperatures are above 21 deg. Celsius and during droughts
a.1 only
b.2 only
c . 1 and 2
d.none
Q2. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct with respect to the appointment of external members to the Monetary Policy Committee?
- They are appointed for a term of three years.
- They are not eligible for re-appointment.
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Q3. Which of the following is not a report published by the International Monetary Fund?
- World Economic Outlook
- Global Financial Stability Report
- Fiscal Monitor
- Global Competitiveness Report
Q4. Which of the following statement/s is/are incorrect with respect to the Production
Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme of the Ministry of Electronics and IT?
- It is applicable only to the domestic firms and global firms are barred from applying under the scheme.
- The scheme shall extend an incentive of 40% to 60% on incremental sales (over the base year) of goods manufactured in India and covered under target segments, to eligible companies, for a period of 10 years subsequent to the base year as defined.
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Q5. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct?
- Article 262 of the Indian Constitution provides for the adjudication of inter-state water disputes.
- Article 263 provides for the establishment of Inter-State Council to effect coordination between the states and between Centre and states.
Options:
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
MCQS
Q1: consider the following statements regarding Avian Botulism, choose the correct option
- it is a neuro-muscular illness in birds caused by a bacterium
- its an outbreak tends to occur when average temperatures are above 21 deg. Celsius and during droughts
a.1 only
b.2 only
c . 1 and 2
d.none
answer : c
explanation
avian botulism is a neuro-muscular illness caused by Botulinum -natural toxin, that is produced by bacteria, Clostridium botulinum.
The outbreaks of avain botulism tend to occur when average temp. are above 21 deg. Celsius and during drought
Q2. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct with respect to the appointment of external members to the Monetary Policy Committee?
- They are appointed for a term of three years.
- They are not eligible for re-appointment.
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: b
Explanation:
The Monetary Policy Committee is responsible for fixing the benchmark interest rate in India.
The committee comprises six members – three officials of the Reserve Bank of India and three external members nominated by the Government of India.
According to the RBI Act, external members of the MPC will be appointed by the central government “from amongst persons of ability, integrity and standing, having knowledge and experience in the field of economics or banking or finance or monetary policy.”
The previous three external members were appointed for a term of 4 years.
All the central government nominees are not eligible to be re-appointed.
Q3. Which of the following is not a report published by the International Monetary Fund?
- World Economic Outlook
- Global Financial Stability Report
- Fiscal Monitor
- Global Competitiveness Report
Answer: d
Explanation:
While the World Economic Outlook, Global Financial Stability Report, and Fiscal Monitor are flagship reports of the IMF, the Global Competitiveness Report is published by the World Economic Forum.
Q4. Which of the following statement/s is/are incorrect with respect to the Production
Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme of the Ministry of Electronics and IT?
- It is applicable only to the domestic firms and global firms are barred from applying under the scheme.
- The scheme shall extend an incentive of 40% to 60% on incremental sales (over the base year) of goods manufactured in India and covered under target segments, to eligible companies, for a period of 10 years subsequent to the base year as defined.
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: c
Explanation:
The Ministry of Electronics and IT has approved 16 proposals by electronics manufacturers under its Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme. The approved firms include five international mobile phone makers and five domestic firms.
The scheme offers a production linked incentive to boost domestic manufacturing and attract large investments in mobile phone manufacturing and specified electronic components, including Assembly, Testing, Marking and Packaging (ATMP) units.
The scheme shall extend an incentive of 4% to 6% on incremental sales (over base year) of goods manufactured in India and covered under target segments, to eligible companies, for a period of five years subsequent to the base year as defined.
Q5. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct?
- Article 262 of the Indian Constitution provides for the adjudication of inter-state water disputes.
- Article 263 provides for the establishment of Inter-State Council to effect coordination between the states and between Centre and states.
Options:
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: c
Explanation:
Article 262 of the Indian Constitution provides for the adjudication of inter-state water disputes. It allows the Parliament by law to provide for the adjudication of any dispute or complaint with respect to the use, distribution and control of waters of any inter-state river and river valley. Under this provision, the Parliament has enacted two laws i.e. the River Boards Act (1956) and the Inter-State Water Disputes Act 1956.
The provisions of Article 263 deal with Inter-state council. Article 263 contemplates the establishment of an Inter-State Council to effect coordination between the states and between Centre and states.
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