The question asks about the context in which the terms 'Marginal Standing Facility Rate' and 'Net Demand and Time Liabilities' are used. These are specific economic and financial terms, and identifying their domain is key to answering the question.
Correct Option: A) The terms 'Marginal Standing Facility Rate' and 'Net Demand and Time Liabilities' are fundamental concepts in banking and monetary policy. The MSF Rate is a lending rate offered by the central bank to commercial banks, while NDTL is a measure of a bank's total deposits, crucial for calculating reserve requirements. Both are integral to the functioning and regulation of the banking sector.
What is/are the facility/facilities the beneficiaries can get from the services of Business Correspondent (Bank Saathi) in branchless areas?
1. It enables the beneficiaries to draw their subsidies and social security benefits in their villages.
2. It enables the beneficiaries in the rural areas to make deposits and withdrawals.
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The question asks about the services provided by Business Correspondents (Bank Saathis) in branchless areas. We need to evaluate two statements regarding their functions: enabling beneficiaries to draw subsidies/benefits and enabling deposits/withdrawals in rural areas.
Correct Option: C) Both 1 and 2
Business Correspondents (Bank Saathis) are integral to financial inclusion. They act as agents for banks, providing essential banking services in remote and unbanked areas. Their services typically include facilitating cash transactions (deposits and withdrawals), enabling beneficiaries to receive government subsidies and social security benefits, opening no-frills accounts, and providing micro-credit and micro-insurance products. Therefore, both statements correctly describe the facilities provided by them.
In the context of Indian economy, which of the following is/are the purpose/purposes of 'Statutory Reserve Requirements?
1. To enable the Central Bank to control the amount of advances the bank can create
2. To make the people's deposite with banks safe and liquid
3. To prevent the commercial banks from making excessive profits
4. To force the banks to have sufficient vault cash to meet their day-to-day requirements
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The question asks about the purposes of 'Statutory Reserve Requirements' in the context of the Indian economy. We need to evaluate each given statement to determine if it aligns with the primary objectives of these reserve requirements.
Based on the analysis, only statement 1 accurately describes a primary purpose of statutory reserve requirements.
Correct Option: A) 1 only
The question asks about the origin of the 'Arab Spring' uprisings. This is a factual question related to recent international events and history. To answer correctly, one needs to recall the country where these protests first began.
D) Tunisia — The Arab Spring uprisings originated in Tunisia with the self-immolation of Mohamed Bouazizi in December 2010, leading to the Jasmine Revolution and the eventual overthrow of its president.
Consider the following countries:
1. Denmark
2. Japan
3. Russian Federation
4. United Kingdom
5. United States of America
Which of the above are the members of the 'Arctic Council'?
The question asks to identify the member countries of the 'Arctic Council' from a given list. To answer this, one needs to know the permanent member states of the Arctic Council.
Correct Option: D) 1, 3 and 5
Consider the following pairs:
| Region often in news | Country |
| 1) Chechnya | Russian Federation |
| 2) Darfur | Mali |
| 3) Swat Valley | Iraq |
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
The question asks to identify the correctly matched pairs of regions and their respective countries. This requires knowledge of current global geography and geopolitical hotspots.
A) 1 only is the correct answer because only the pair "Chechnya - Russian Federation" is correctly matched.
With reference to Agni-IV Missile, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is a surface-to-surface missile.
2. It is fuelled by liquid propellant only.
3. It can deliver one-tonne nuclear warheads about 7500 km away.
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The question asks to identify the correct statements about the Agni-IV missile. We need to evaluate each statement based on known facts about the missile's characteristics, propulsion, and range/payload capabilities.
A) 1 only — Based on the evaluation, only statement 1 is correct. Agni-IV is a surface-to-surface missile.
With reference to two non-conventional energy sources called 'coalbed methane' and 'shale gas', consider the following statements:
1. Coalbed methane is the pure methane gas extracted from coal seams, while shale gas is a mixture of propane and butane only that can be extracted from fine-grained sedimentary rocks.
2. In India, abundant coalbed methane sources exist, but so far no shale gas sources have been found.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The question asks us to evaluate two statements regarding coalbed methane and shale gas, which are non-conventional energy sources. We need to determine the correctness of each statement based on the composition of these gases and their availability in India.
Since both statements are incorrect, the correct option is D.
Correct Option: D) Neither 1 nor 2
With reference to 'Changpa' community of India, consider the following statements:
1. They live mainly in the State of Uttarakhand.
2. They year the Pashmina goats that yield a fine wool.
3. They are kept in the category of Scheduled Tribes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The question asks to identify the correct statements about the Changpa community of India. We need to evaluate each statement individually based on general knowledge about this community.
Based on the evaluation, statements 2 and 3 are correct, while statement 1 is incorrect.
B) 2 and 3 only — Statements 2 and 3 are factually correct regarding the Changpa community's occupation (rearing Pashmina goats) and their official classification as a Scheduled Tribe.
The question asks about the recent significance of cluster bean (Guar) cultivation in India, beyond its traditional uses. This requires knowledge of its industrial applications, particularly those that have gained prominence recently.
Correct Option: B) The gum made from its seeds is used in the extraction of shale gas.
Guar gum, derived from cluster bean seeds, is a polysaccharide that acts as a thickening agent. It is extensively used in the oil and gas industry, particularly in hydraulic fracturing (fracking) for shale gas and oil extraction. Its ability to suspend proppants (like sand) in the fracking fluid and its high viscosity make it ideal for this application. The boom in shale gas exploration globally has significantly increased the demand for guar gum, making its cultivation economically important.