Quiz Details

1.  

Which of the following were the port towns of the Indus Valley Civilization are correct?

1.Balakot

2.Khirasa

[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: C [Both 1 and 2]

Notes:

Port towns of  the Indus Valley Civilization: Balakot (Pakistan), Khirasa (in Gujarat’s Kutch) and Kuntasi (in Rajkot).

2.  

Consider the following statements regarding the term ‘pleasure of the Governor’ are correct.

1.The Governor can have his pleasure as long as the government enjoys majority in the House.

2.The Governor can withdraw his pleasure only when the government loses majority but refuses to quit.

[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: C [Both 1 and 2]

Notes:

The Governor can have his pleasure as long as the government enjoys majority in the House. The Governor can withdraw his pleasure only when the government loses majority but refuses to quit. Then he withdraws the pleasure and dismisses it. Without the advice of the Chief Minister, a Governor can neither appoint nor dismiss a minister. That’s the constitutional position.

3.  

Consider the following statements regarding Pokkali paddy cultivation are correct.

1.Pokkali is an ancient farming practice where one season of rice farming is alternated with another season of fish culture.

2.The brand Pokkali has received a GI tag.

[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: C [Both 1 and 2]

Notes:

Pokkali is a unique saline tolerant rice variety that is cultivated using extensive aquaculture in an organic way in the water-logged coastal regions, spread in about 5000 hectares area in Alappuzha, Thrissur and Ernakulam districts of Kerala in Southern India.

4.  

e-GramSwaraj Portal has been launched by

[A] Ministry of Rural Development
[B] Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
[C] Ministry of Panchayati Raj
[D] Niti Ayog

Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Panchayati Raj]

Notes:

Launched by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj. It will provide the Gram Panchayats with a single interface to prepare and implement their Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP). The portal will ensure real time monitoring and accountability.

5.  

Which of the following committees are related to RBI surplus transfers ?

1.Bimal Jalan committee

2.Malegam committee

[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: C [Both 1 and 2]

Notes:

Earlier, RBI used to keep a major chunk of this surplus for its Contingency Fund and Asset Development Fund. However, after the Malegam Committee (2013) recommendations its transfer of surplus to government increased. Later, the Bimal Jalan committee provided a revised Economic Capital Framework or ECF. ECF provides a methodology for determining the appropriate level of risk provisions and profit distribution to be made under Section 47 of the RBI Act, 1934.