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A government bond with a fixed annual coupon is affected by market interest rates. If the bond's price decreases due to a rise in market interest rates, what is the likely impact on the bond's yield?

  • The bond yield will remain constant as the coupon rate is fixed.
  • The bond yield will decrease due to lower market price.
  • The bond yield will be unaffected by market price changes.
  • The bond yield will increase as market price falls. (correct)

The Outward Foreign Direct Investment (OFDI) from India has increased. What can be inferred from this increase?

  • Indian companies are investing in their own subsidiaries abroad. (correct)
  • There has been a decrease in confidence among foreign investors in the Indian market.
  • There has been a decrease in the growth forecast of the Indian economy.
  • Foreign investors have shifted their capital to countries where the rate of interest is better than in India.

Which action by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is a quantitative credit control measure?

  • Increasing the target lending to MSME sector.
  • Fixing the proportion of value of a collateral which can be granted as a loan.
  • Purchase of securities under Open Market Operations. (correct)
  • Mandating target for banks to lend to certain priority sectors.

The Supreme Court's view in the Minerva Mills Ltd. vs Union of India (1980) case is best reflected by which statement regarding the relationship between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs)?

<p>Giving undue importance to either Fundamental Rights or Directive Principles would disturb the Basic Structure of the Constitution. (A)</p>
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With reference to the Privilege Motion in the Parliament of India, which statement is correct?

<p>The respective House can impose imprisonment on its Member, as a punishment for the breach of privilege. (A)</p>
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Which statement accurately represents the inclusion of Parts related to the original Constitution of India?

<p>Elections were included in the original Constitution of India. (B)</p>
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Considering the statements, which option correctly describes the Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?

<p>It can be used for the repayment of loans taken from the World Bank. (A)</p>
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Which of the following groups of parameters can appropriately measure the Systemic Importance Score (SIS) of a bank?

<p>Total assets or market capitalization and Interconnectedness with other banks (A)</p>
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Which of the following correctly affirms the republic nature of the Constitution of India?

<p>Election of the President of India for a fixed term of 5 years and All public offices are open to every citizen (A)</p>
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Which set of factors are typically required for the formation of photochemical smog in the air?

<p>Presence of nitrogen oxides, volatile organic compounds, hot and sunny climate, and temperature inversion (A)</p>
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In the species listed below, which order represents the correct sequence of a food chain?

<p>Diatoms -&gt; Copepods -&gt; Corals -&gt; Parrotfish (B)</p>
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Based on the content, how would increased carbon dioxide concentration in the atmosphere likely impact plants?

<p>Increased rate of photosynthesis and drastic reduction in water-use efficiency (D)</p>
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Choose the correct option regarding special characteristics of 'wombats'.

<p>They are herbivorous nocturnal animals that build burrows. (C)</p>
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According to the provided context, which of the following describes the primary benefit of using bio-bitumen?

<p>It enhances the durability and strength of road surfaces and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. (A)</p>
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Which term best describes plants, such as Pitcher plant, Butterwort and Australian sundew?

<p>Insectivorous plants (D)</p>
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Given the characteristics of cloud clover presented, is the statement correct? Cloud cover provides an example of a negative feedback mechanism, and Cloud cover alters the amount of sunlight that reaches Earth's surface.

<p>Both statements are correct, and Statement-II explains Statement-I (D)</p>
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The Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal river-linking project aims to divert water involving multiple rivers. Which of the statements are correct?

<p>Which of the following is correct: It will divert surplus water from Parbati, Newaj and Kalisindh rivers into the Chambal River, It is spread between Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, and Both Parbati and Kalisindh are tributaries of the Chambal River. (B)</p>
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Which of the following statements accurately explains the relationship of the La Niña event weakens the Western Disturbances described below? Statement-I: The La Niña event weakens the Western Disturbances. Statement-II: The La Niña phase weakens the temperature gradient for the formation of Western Disturbances.

<p>Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I (B)</p>
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Which of the following historical figures was not associated with the Mughal Era?

<p>Ziauddin Barani (D)</p>
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The term “Resolution 1267”, often mentioned in news, is related to?

<p>Counter-terrorism mechanism of United Nations Security Council (A)</p>
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‘Sangolli Rayanna' was associated with which revolt?

<p>Kittur Rebellion (D)</p>
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Kadambini Ganguly and Chandramukhi Basu were significant contributions for what advancement in modern India?

<p>First two women graduates in India (C)</p>
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What is the meaning of the historical practice of 'Pumsavana'?

<p>A prenatal ceremony performed to achieve the child of desired sex (D)</p>
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Flashcards

OMR Answer Sheet: Roll Number

It is the candidate's responsibility to accurately fill in the Roll Number on the OMR Answer Sheet; omission/discrepancy can lead to rejection.

Penalty for Wrong Answers

For wrong answers, one-third of the marks assigned to the question will be deducted as penalty.

Factor Income Earned Abroad

Income earned from abroad that is considered for calculating the Net National Product at factor cost.

Transfer Payments

Payments received from the government by individuals, influencing the Net National Product at factor cost.

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Public Goods Characteristics

These have association with public goods: existence of free-rider problem, and the generation of positive externalities.

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Bond Yield Impact

It means the bond's yield will increase as market price falls.

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Systemic Importance Score (SIS)

These are parameters to measure Systemic Importance Score (SIS) of a bank: Total assets or market capitalization, Interconnectedness with other banks, Extent of operations across multiple countries.

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Uses of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs)

The Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) of the IMF can be used by member countries to hold as part of the foreign exchange reserves and Repayment of loans taken from the IMF

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Outward Foreign Direct Investment (OFDI)

The Indian companies investing in their own subsidiaries abroad.

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Doctrine of 'Basic structure'

The Legislature cannot undermine certain core values of the Constitution.

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Constitution of India

It means Articles 20 and 21 cannot be suspended even during an emergency and Protection under Article 20(1) does not apply to preventive detention cases.

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Fundamental Rights and Directive

Giving undue importance to either Fundamental Rights or Directive Principles would disturb the Basic Structure of the Constitution.

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State Legislative Assembly

The correct sequence of States of India in increasing order of the strength of their State Legislative Assembly is: Sikkim < Goa <Arunachal Pradesh < Assam

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Privilege Motion

The Presiding Officers of the Houses of the Parliament are the first authority to decide whether an act amounts to a breach of privilege.

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Statement II

Right to Property is not a Fundamental Right in India.

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'Dung Decay Rate'

Estimating, large animal populations like elephants.

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Photochemical smog

Presence of nitrogen oxides, Presence of volatile organic compounds,Hot and sunny climate, Temperature inversion.

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What would be the likely impacts on plants

Increasing rate of photosynthesis

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wombats

They are a herbivorous nocturnal animal and They build their homes by making burrows in the ground.

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Characteristics of torrefied

High energy density, Hydrophobic in nature, Resistant to microbial degradation.

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Study Notes

  • The test duration is two hours.
  • The maximum possible score is 200 points.
  • Each test booklet contains 100 questions, each with four answer choices.
  • Only one answer should be selected per question.
  • Answers must be marked exclusively on the provided answer sheet.
  • Each question carries equal marks.
  • Candidates must fill in particulars on the answer sheet before marking responses.
  • Only the answer sheet is to be handed over to the invigilator after completion; test booklets may be retained.

Penalty for Wrong Answers

  • One-third of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for a wrong answer.
  • Selecting more than one answer is considered a wrong answer, even if one of the choices is correct.
  • No penalty is applied if a question is left unanswered.

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