With reference to ' Pradhan Mandri Fasal Bima Yojana', consider the following statements.
1 . Under this scheme, farmers with have to pay a uniform premium of two percent for any crop they cultivate in any season of the year.
2. This scheme covers post-harvest losses arising out of cyclones and unseasonal rains.
Which of the statements given about is/are correct?
The question asks to identify the correct statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). We need to evaluate each statement based on the provisions of the scheme.
Correct Option: B) 2 only
In which of the following regions of India are you most likely to come across the 'Great Indian Hornbill' in its natural habitat?
Sand deserts of northwest India
Higher Himalayas of Jammu and Kashmir
Salt marshes of western Gujarat
Western Ghats
The question asks to identify the region in India where the Great Indian Hornbill is most likely found in its natural habitat. This requires knowledge of the typical habitats of this bird species.
Correct Option: D) The Western Ghats are well-known for their dense evergreen and moist deciduous forests, which provide the ideal natural habitat for the Great Indian Hornbill. This region is one of the primary strongholds for this species in India.
Which of the following are the key features of 'National Ganga River Basin Authority(NGRBA)?
1. River basin is the unit of planning and management
2. It spearheads the river conservation efforts at the national level
3. One of the Chief Ministers of the States through which the Ganga flows becomes the Chairman of NGRBA on rotation basis.
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1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
The question asks to identify the key features of the National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA). We need to evaluate each statement based on the known structure and functions of NGRBA.
A) 1 and 2 only. Statements 1 and 2 accurately describe key features of the NGRBA, while statement 3 is incorrect regarding the chairmanship.
The question asks about the primary reason behind the Government of India's promotion of Neem-coated Urea. This involves understanding the properties of Neem coating on urea and its impact on nitrogen availability in the soil.
Correct Option: B) Neem coating slows down the rate of dissolution of urea in the soil. This is the primary mechanism by which Neem-coated Urea improves nitrogen use efficiency, making nitrogen available to plants for a longer period and reducing losses.
Consider the following statements:
1. The Chieaf Secretary in a State is appointed by the Governor of that State
2. The Chief Secretary in a State has a fixed tenure
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The question asks about the appointment and tenure of the Chief Secretary in a State. We need to evaluate each statement based on the established administrative practices and constitutional provisions in India.
Since both statements are incorrect, the correct option is D.
D) Neither 1 nor 2
With reference to Stand Up India Scheme', which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Its purpose is to promote entrepreneurship among Sc/ST and women entrepreneurs.
2. It provides for refinancing through SIDBI
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The question asks to identify the correct statements regarding the 'Stand Up India Scheme'. We need to evaluate each statement based on the objectives and operational mechanisms of the scheme.
Correct Option: C) Both 1 and 2
The FAO accords the status of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS)' to traditional agricultural systems.what is the overall goal of this initiative?
1. They provide modern technology , training in modern farming methods and financial support to local communities of identified GIAHS so as to greatly enhance their agricultural productivity
2. To identify and safeguard eco-friendly traditional farm practices and their associated landscapes, and agricultural systems of the local communities.
3 To provide Geographical Indication status to all the varieties of agricultural produce in such indentified GIAHS.
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The question asks about the overall goal of the FAO's Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) initiative. We need to evaluate each given statement against the known objectives of the GIAHS program.
Based on the analysis, only statement 2 accurately describes the overall goal of the GIAHS initiative.
Correct Option: B) 2 only
Which of the following is/are tributary/tributaries of Brahmaputra?
1.Dibang
2.Kameng
3.Lohit
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The question asks to identify the tributaries of the Brahmaputra River from the given options. To answer this, one needs to have knowledge of the major tributaries of the Brahmaputra River system.
D) 1, 2 and 3. All three rivers – Dibang, Kameng, and Lohit – are well-known tributaries of the Brahmaputra River. The Dibang and Lohit join the Brahmaputra near Sadiya in Arunachal Pradesh, while the Kameng joins it further downstream in Assam.
The term 'Core Banking Solution is sometimes such in the news . Which of the following statements best describes /describe this term?
1. It is a networking of a bank's branches which enables customers to operate their accounts from any branch of the bank on its network regardless of where they open their accounts.
2. It is an effort to increase RBI's control over commercial banks through computerization.
3. It is a detailed procedure by which a bank with huge non-performing assets is taken over by another bank.
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The question asks for the best description of 'Core Banking Solution' (CBS). We need to evaluate each statement to determine its accuracy in defining CBS.
A) 1 only. Statement 1 perfectly defines Core Banking Solution as a system that networks bank branches, enabling customers to operate their accounts from any branch within the network. This is the essence of "Anywhere Banking" provided by CBS.
Consider the following pairs: Terms sometimes seen in the news and their origin
1. Annex-I Countries : Cartagena Protocol
2. Certified Emissions Reductions: Nagoya
3. Clean Development Mechanism: Kyoto Protocol
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
The question asks to identify the correctly matched pairs between environmental terms and their associated international protocols. We need to evaluate each pair based on our knowledge of these agreements.
C) 3 only — Only the third pair, Clean Development Mechanism and Kyoto Protocol, is correctly matched. The CDM is a key mechanism established under the Kyoto Protocol to help developed countries meet their emission reduction targets while promoting sustainable development in developing countries.