The question asks for the definition of the Balance of Payments (BoP). We need to identify the option that most comprehensively describes what the Balance of Payments records.
Correct Option: A) all import and export transactions of a country during a given period of time, normally a year
This option accurately describes the Balance of Payments. It is a systematic record of all economic transactions, including both visible (goods) and invisible (services) imports and exports, as well as capital and financial transactions, between a country and the rest of the world over a specified period, usually a year. This makes it a comprehensive account.
The Reserve Bank of India regulates the commercial banks in matters of
1. liquidity of assets
2. branch expansion
3. merger of banks
4. winding-up of banks
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
1 and 4 only
2, 3 and 4 only
1, 2 and 3 only
1, 2, 3 and 4
The question asks about the regulatory functions of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) concerning commercial banks. We need to identify which of the listed aspects are regulated by the RBI.
All four aspects listed are indeed regulatory functions performed by the Reserve Bank of India for commercial banks.
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4 — All the listed functions (liquidity of assets, branch expansion, merger of banks, and winding-up of banks) are regulatory powers exercised by the Reserve Bank of India over commercial banks to ensure the stability, efficiency, and integrity of the banking system.
The question asks about the implication of an increase in the Bank Rate. Understanding the Bank Rate and its role in monetary policy is crucial to answering this question. The Bank Rate is a key policy rate used by central banks to control money supply and credit in the economy.
D) Central Bank is following a tight money policy. An increase in the Bank Rate makes borrowing more expensive for commercial banks, which then pass on these higher costs to their customers. This reduces credit availability and money supply in the economy, which is characteristic of a tight money policy aimed at controlling inflation or economic overheating.
The question asks about the primary purpose of deficit financing in India. Deficit financing occurs when government expenditure exceeds government revenue, and the difference is covered by borrowing or printing new currency. We need to identify the main objective behind this practice in the Indian context.
Correct Option: A) economic development
Which of the following characterizes/characterize the people of the Indus Civilization?
1. They possessed great palaces and temples.
2. They worshipped both male and female deities.
3. They employed horse-drawn chariots in warfare.
Select the correct statement/statements using the codes given below:
1 and 2 only
2 only
1, 2 and 3
None of the statements given above is correct
The question asks to identify the correct characteristics of the Indus Valley Civilization from the given statements. We need to evaluate each statement based on archaeological evidence and historical understanding of the Indus people.
B) 2 only
Based on the evaluation, only statement 2 is correct. The Indus people worshipped both male and female deities, as evidenced by mother goddess figurines and the 'Pashupati' seal.
Which of the following diseases can be transmitted from one person to another through tattooing?
1. chikungunya
2. Hepatitis B
3. HIV-AIDS
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
The question asks to identify which of the listed diseases can be transmitted through tattooing. This involves understanding the modes of transmission for each disease.
Therefore, Hepatitis B and HIV-AIDS can be transmitted through tattooing, while Chikungunya cannot.
Correct Option: B) 2 and 3 only
Which of the following statements is/are applicable to Jain doctrine?
1. The surest way of annihilating Karma is to practice penance.
2. Every object, even the smallest particle has a soul.
3. Karma is the bane of the soul and must be ended.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
The question asks to identify statements applicable to Jain doctrine. We need to evaluate each statement based on the core tenets of Jainism.
D) 1, 2 and 3
All three statements accurately reflect fundamental principles of Jain doctrine. Penance is key to annihilating Karma, the belief in souls in all objects (animism) is central, and the eradication of Karma is the ultimate goal for soul liberation.
The question asks for a term that encompasses both the physical space an organism occupies and its functional role within its community. We need to evaluate each option based on its ecological definition.
Correct Option: B) Ecological niche describes both the physical space occupied by an organism and its functional role in the community of organisms. It is often referred to as an organism's "profession" within the ecosystem, encompassing all physical, chemical, and biological factors required for its survival, growth, and reproduction.
Photochemical smog is a type of air pollution that forms when sunlight reacts with certain chemicals in the atmosphere. Understanding the key components and conditions required for its formation is crucial.
Correct Option: A) NO2, O3 and peroxyacetyl nitrate in the presence of sunlight. This option correctly identifies the primary components (NO2, O3, PANs) and the essential condition (presence of sunlight) for the formation of photochemical smog.
Consider the following minerals:
1. Calcium
2. Iron
3. Sodium
Which of the minerals given above is/are required by human body for the contraction of muscles?
The question asks to identify which of the listed minerals are essential for muscle contraction in the human body. We need to recall the roles of Calcium, Iron, and Sodium in physiological processes, specifically muscle function.
D) 1, 2 and 3 — Calcium, Sodium, and Iron are all essential for muscle contraction. Calcium and Sodium are directly involved in the electrical and mechanical events, while Iron is crucial for oxygen transport and energy production in muscles.