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Prelims - Paper 1 (GS)

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2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.41
The total fertility rate in an economy is defined as:
Demographics
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.42

Consider the following statements:

1
In India, Non-Banking Financial Companies can access the Liquidity Adjustment Facility window of the Reserve Bank of India.
2
In India, Foreign Institutional Investors can hold the Government Securities (G-Secs).
3
In India, Stock Exchanges can offer separate trading platforms for debts.
Economics
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.43

In India, which of the following can trade in Corporate Bonds and Government Securities?

1
Insurance Companies
2
Pension Funds
3
Retail Investors
Economics
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.44

Consider the following:

1
Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF)
2
Motor vehicles
3
Currency swap
Economics
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.45

With reference to the sectors of the Indian economy, consider the following pairs: Economic activity | Sector

1
Storage of agricultural produce | Secondary
2
Dairy farm | Primary
3
Mineral exploration | Tertiary
4
Weaving cloth | Secondary
Economics
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.46

Consider the following materials:

1
Agricultural residues
2
Corn grain
3
Wastewater treatment sludge
4
Wood mill waste
Environment
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.47

With reference to physical capital in Indian economy, consider the following pairs: Items | Category

1
Farmer's plough | Working capital
2
Computer | Fixed capital
3
Yarn used by the weaver | Fixed capital
4
Petrol | Working capital
Economic and Social Development
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.48
Which one of the following words/phrases is most appropriately used to denote "an interoperable network of 3D virtual worlds that can be accessed simultaneously by millions of users, who can exert property rights over virtual items"?
General Science
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
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