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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

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

Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Consider the following statements about Andaman & Nicobar Islands:

  1. The inhabitants of island include Mongoloid tribes like Sentinels & Jarawas.
  2. The islands receive rainfall from both South-west Monsoon & North-east Monsoon.

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

Invasive Species

This plant is native to Mexico, where it is called as Mesquite, but now this has become an invasive species all across the world including India; when it was introduced in India it was called as ‘Wonder Tree’ (due to its usage as firewood by the farmers), but is now called as ‘Devil Tree’. These references are with respect to which plant?

A
Eucalyptus.
B
Cassia
C
West Indian Lantana
D
Videshi Kikar (Prosopis juliflora)

The Barren Island

Consider the following statements:

  1. The Barren Island Volcano is a dormant volcano located in Indian Territory.
  2. Barren Island lies around 140 km east of Port Blair.
  3. The last time Barren Island erupted was in 1991 and it has remained inactive since then.

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
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