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Banking Ombudsman

With reference to the Institution of Banking Ombudsman in India, which one of the following statements is incorrect?

A
The service provided by the Ombudsman is free of cost.
B
The Banking Ombudsman is appointed by the Indian Bank Association.
C
The order passed by the Ombudsman is not final and binding on the party
D
Non-resident Indian having account in India can file complaints with the Ombudsman.

Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFC)

Consider the following statements about Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFC):

  1. All NBFCs are regulated by the Reserve Bank of India.
  2. NBFCs cannot accept demand deposits.
  3. NBFCs cannot issue cheques.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
3 only

Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFC)

Which of the following are the benefits of NBFCs in India?

  1. They play crucial role in the infrastructure development of the country.
  2. They help diversify the credit portfolio of the economy.
  3. They make huge contribution to state exchequer.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
3 only

Echidna

Consider the following statements about Echidnas:

  1. It inhabitates the polar regions of the world.
  2. It is listed as ‘Endangered’ as per the IUCN Red List.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

Negombo, Mannar And Kandy

Cities like Negombo, Mannar and Kandy sometimes seen in the news belong to which country?

A
Syria
B
Turkey
C
Yemen
D
Sri Lanka

Recount Of Votes

Consider the following statements vis-à-vis ‘Recount of Votes’ in Indian Elections:

  1. Recount is not possible if the election result has been declared and a candidate has been declared as a winner.
  2. Provision of recount emanates from Article 324 of the Indian Constitution.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

Olive Ridley Turtles

Which of the following are nesting sites for Olive Ridley Turtles in India?

  1. Sagar Island
  2. Hope Island
  3. Gulf of Khambat

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
2 only

Olive Ridley Turtles

Consider the following statements vis-à-vis ‘Olive Ridley Turtles’:

  1. It is a migratory species that is found only in Indian Ocean.
  2. Its IUCN status is ‘Endangered’.
  3. It is listed in Schedule 1 of the Wildlife Protection Act and in Schedule II of CITES.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
None

Regional Festival Of India

Match the following festivals with the states/places:

Festival Places

  1. Tulip Festival Arunachal Pradesh
  2. Losar Uttar Pradesh
  3. Kadammanitta Padayani Festival Tamil Nadu

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
None

Harvest Festivals In India

Which among the following is a harvest festival celebrated in India?

  1. Losar Festival
  2. Bihu
  3. Garia Festival
  4. Sangai Festival

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
2, 3 and 4 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1, 2 and 3 only
D
1, 2, 3 and 4
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