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Apatani Tribe

Consider the following statements about ‘Apatani’:

  1. The Apatanis are among the few tribes in the world who continue to worship nature.
  2. Apatanis speak a language called ‘Kui’.

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

Apatani Tribe

Consider the following statements about ‘Apatani’:

  1. The Apatanis are said to have settled down in Talley Valley for some time before shifting base to Ziro Valley.
  2. The Apatani women follow the custom of tattooing their face, which is called yapping
  3. Dree festival is celebrated by Apatani for the bumper harvest and well being of all human beings.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

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

Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme

Consider the following statements vis-à-vis the Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme:

  1. Under the SGB Scheme, bonds are denominated in units of hundred grams of gold and multiples thereof.
  2. The bonds can be used as collateral for loans.
  3. The indexation benefits are also provided to long-term capital gains arising to any person on transfer of bond.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

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

Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme

Which of the following are advantages of Gold Bonds over Physical Possession of Gold?

  1. Gold Bonds are more liquid.
  2. They are safer than Physical Gold.
  3. There is no issue of wear & tear.
  4. A common person trusts Gold Bond more than Physical Gold.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

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

Mrinal

. ‘Mrinal’ has a peculiar significance in India’s Space programme; this is related to?

A
India’s First Launch Pad for Rockets
B
India’s First Mission in Space
C
India’s First Orbiter around Moon
D
India’s First Composite Solid Propellant

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT)

Consider the following statements vis-à-vis REIT:

  1. All REITs have to be listed on Stock Exchange.
  2. REIT works on the same model as that of Mutual Funds.
  3. Minimum Investment has been pegged to Rs. 1 lakhs.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

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

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT)

Consider the following statements vis-à-vis Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT):

  1. The REIT pools the money from retail investors for investing money in the Real Estate Sector.
  2. 90% of the profit from REIT shall be given as dividends to the investors.
  3. It is regulated by the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Board of India.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

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

Wildlife Sanctuary

Which forest reserve acts as a connecting link between the Kanha National Park and Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary?

A
Sariska Tiger Reserve
B
Talley Wildlife Sanctuary
C
Phen Wildlife Sanctuary
D
Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary

Feed In Tariff Model (FiT)

Choose the correct statement(s) vis-à-vis Feed in Tariff Model (FiT):

A
This model is generally used for non-renewable source of energy.
B
This model is generally used for renewable source of energy
C
This model is generally used for the auction of coal mines.
D
This model is generally used for the auction of spectrum in telecom sector.

Solar Energy Corporation Of India

Consider the following statements with respect to Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI):

  1. SECI comes under the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy and is dedicated to the solar energy sector only.
  2. SECI has been renamed as Renewable Energy Corporation of India.

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
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