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Prelims PYQ - General Studies - 1

Q1.   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. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a)   1 and 2 only
(b)   3 only
(c)   1, 2 and 3
(d)   2 and 3 only

Q2.   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. 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

Q3.   In which of the following are hydrogels used? 1. Controlled drug delivery in patients 2. Mobile air-conditioning systems 3. Preparation of industrial lubricants Select the correct answer using the code given below :
(a)   1 only
(b)   1 and 2 only
(c)   2 and 3 only
(d)   1, 2 and 3

Q4.   Consider the following description : 1. Annual and daily range of temperatures is low. 2. Precipitation occurs throughout the year. 3. Precipitation varies between 50 cm-250 cm. What is this type of climate?
(a)   Equatorial climate
(b)   China type climate
(c)   Humid subtropical climate
(d)   Marine West coast climate