8th June TYK

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3. 1. Question

   2 points
   Consider the following statements

   1. Repo is an instrument for borrowing funds by selling securities with an agreement to repurchase the securities on a mutually agreed future date at an agreed price which includes interest for the funds borrowed.
   2. Reverse repo is an instrument for lending funds by purchasing securities with an agreement to resell the securities on a mutually agreed future date at an agreed price which includes interest for the funds lent.

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   •  (a) 1 only
   •  (b) 2 only
   •  (c) Both 1 and 2
   •  (d) Neither 1 nor 2

4. 2. Question

   2 points
   Consider the following statements regarding 103rd constitutional Amendment

   1. The amendment changed two fundamental rights, Article 15 & 16 and provide for the advancement of the “economically weaker sections” of the society.
   2. 10% EWS reservation quota is given to all sections of the society.
   3. The states can set their own income cut-off to decide who constitutes EWS and even exceed the income criteria set by the centre.

   
   

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   •  (a) 1 only
   •  (b) 2 and 3 only
   •  (c) 1 and 3 only
   •  (d) 1, 2 and 3

5. 3. Question

   2 points
   Consider the following statements regarding Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY)

   1. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme having central sector component under Ayushman Bharat Mission anchored in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW).
   2. To ensure that nobody is left out (especially women, children and elderly) there will be no cap on family size and age in the scheme.
   3. Beneficiary owning a refrigerator and landline phone are excluded from the scheme.

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   •  (a) 1 only
   •  (b) 1, 2 and 3
   •  (c) 1 and 2 only
   •  (d) None

6. 4. Question

   2 points
   Which of the following criteria/s a must satisfy to qualify as a Special Category Status

   1. Economic and infrastructural backwardness
   2. Hilly and difficult terrain
   3. High Population Density
   4. Non-viable nature of state finances

   Select the correct answer using the code given below

   •  (a) 1 and 3 only
   •  (b) 2 and 3 only
   •  (c) 1, 2 and 3 only
   •  (d) 1, 2 and 4 only

7. 5. Question

   2 points
   Consider the following statements regarding NITI Ayog

   1. NITI Aayog was formed via a resolution of the Parliament.
   2. Team India Hub and the Knowledge & Innovation Hub are the creation of NITI Ayog
   3. To focus on technology up gradation and capacity building for implementation of programmes and initiatives is one of the function of it.

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   •  (a) 2 only
   •  (b) 1 and 2 only
   •  (c) 2 and 3 only
   •  (d) 3 only

Q6) Who among the following is/are debarred from receiving 
Foreign Contribution under the Foreign Contribution 
Regulation Act (FCRA), 2010.

1. Candidate contesting an election
2. Political parties
3. Judges

Choose the correct option:

a. 1 only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3

Q7)  Lakhari Valley Wildlife Sanctuary is located in

a. Madhya Pradesh
b. Odisha
c. West Bengal
d. Jammu and Kashmir

Q8) Consider the following statements with respect to Hague Abduction Convention

1. The Convention applies only to children under the age of 18.
2. India is a signatory to it.

Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2