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2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.49

With reference to the rule/rules imposed by the Reserve Bank of India while treating foreign banks, consider the following statements:

1
There is no minimum capital requirement for wholly owned banking subsidiaries in India.
2
For wholly owned banking subsidiaries in India, at least 50% of the board members should be Indian nationals.
Indian Economy
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.50

With reference to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) rules in India, consider the following statements:

1
CSR rules specify that expenditures that benefit the company directly or its employees will not be considered as CSR activities.
2
CSR rules do not specify minimum spending on CSR activities.
Governance and Policy
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.51

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I
If the United States of America (USA) were to default on its debt, holders of US Treasury Bonds will not be able to exercise their claims to receive payment.
Statement-II
The USA Government debt is not backed by any hard assets, but only by the faith of the Government.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Economic and Social Development
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.52

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I
Syndicated lending spreads the risk of borrower default across multiple lenders.
Statement-II
The syndicated loan can be a fixed amount/lump sum of funds, but cannot be a credit line.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Economic and Social Development
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.53

Consider the following statements in respect of the digital rupee:

1
It is a sovereign currency issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in alignment with its monetary policy.
2
It appears as a liability on the RBI's balance sheet.
3
It is insured against inflation by its very design.
4
It is freely convertible against commercial bank money and cash.
Economic and Social Development
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.54

With reference to ancient India, Gautama Buddha was generally known by which of the following epithets?

1
Nayaputta
2
Shakyamuni
3
Tathagata
History of India and Indian National Movement
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.55

Consider the following information: Archaeological Site | State | Description

1
Chandraketugarh | Odisha | Trading Port town
2
Inamgaon | Maharashtra | Chalcolithic site
3
Mangadu | Kerala | Megalithic site
4
Salihundam | Andhra Pradesh | Rock-cut cave shrines In which of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?
History of India and Indian National Movement
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.56
Who of the following rulers of medieval India gave permission to the Portuguese to build a fort at Bhatkal?
Medieval History
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.57

With reference to revenue collection by Cornwallis, consider the following statements:

1
Under the Ryotwari Settlement of revenue collection, the peasants were exempted from revenue payment in case of bad harvests or natural calamities.
2
Under the Permanent Settlement in Bengal, if the Zamindar failed to pay his revenues to the state, on or before the fixed date, he would be removed from his Zamindari.
Modern History
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.58

Consider the following statements:

1
There are no parables in Upanishads.
2
Upanishads were composed earlier than the Puranas.
Ancient Indian Culture
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.59

Consider the following statements:

1
India is a member of the International Grains Council.
2
A country needs to be a member of the International Grains Council for exporting or importing rice and wheat.
Economic Development
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.60
Which one of the following was the latest inclusion in the Intangible Cultural Heritage List of UNESCO?
Indian Culture
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.61
Who was the Provisional President of the Constituent Assembly before Dr. Rajendra Prasad took over?
Polity
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.62

With reference to the Government of India Act, 1935, consider the following statements:

1
It provided for the establishment of an All India Federation based on the union of the British Indian Provinces and Princely States.
2
Defence and Foreign Affairs were kept under the control of the federal legislature.
Polity
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.63
Which one of the following is a work attributed to playwright Bhasa?
Art and Culture
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.64
Sanghabhuti, an Indian Buddhist monk, who travelled to China at the end of the fourth century AD, was the author of a commentary on:
Art and Culture
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.65

Consider the following properties included in the World Heritage List released by UNESCO:

1
Shantiniketan
2
Rani-ki-Vav
3
Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas
4
Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodhgaya
Art and Culture
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.66

As per Article 368 of the Constitution of India, the Parliament may amend any provision of the Constitution by way of:

1
Addition
2
Variation
3
Repeal
Polity
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.67

Consider the following countries:

1
Italy
2
Japan
3
Nigeria
4
South Korea
5
South Africa
Economic and Social Development
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.68

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of a Money Bill in the Parliament?

1
Article 109 mentions special procedure in respect of Money Bills.
2
A Money Bill shall not be introduced in the Council of States.
3
The Rajya Sabha can either approve the Bill or suggest changes but cannot reject it.
4
Amendments to a Money Bill suggested by the Rajya Sabha have to be accepted by the Lok Sabha.
Polity
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