Q1: A rapid increase in the rate of inflation is sometimes attributed to the "base effect". What is "base effect"?

A. It is the impact of drastic deficiency in supply due to failure of crops B. It is the impact of the surge in demand due to rapid economic growth C. It is the impact of the price levels of previous year on the calculation of inflation rate D. None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct in this context

Correct Answer: C
The base effect refers to the impact of the price levels of the corresponding period in the previous year on the calculation of the current inflation rate.[cite: 1]

Q2: With what purpose is the Government of India promoting the concept of "Mega Food Parks"?
1. To provide good infrastructure facilities for the food processing industry.
2. To increase the processing of perishable items and reduce wastage.
3. To provide emerging and eco-friendly food processing technologies to entrepreneurs.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A. 1 only B. 1 and 2 only C. 2 and 3 only D. 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: B

Q3: A married couple adopted a male child. A few years later, twin boys were born to them. The blood group of the couple is AB positive and O negative. The blood group of the three sons is A positive, B positive, and O positive. The blood group of the adopted son is

A. O positive B. A positive C. B positive D. Cannot be determined on the basis of the given data

Correct Answer: D

Q4: In India, which of the following have the highest share in the disbursement of credit to agriculture and allied activities?

A. Commercial Banks B. Cooperative Banks C. Regional Rural Banks D. Microfinance Institutions

Correct Answer: A
Commercial banks have historically held the largest share in agricultural credit disbursement in India.

Q5: Between India and East Asia, the navigation-time and distance can be greatly reduced by which of the following?
1. Deepening the Malacca straits between Malaysia and Indonesia.
2. Opening a new canal across the Kra isthmus between the Gulf of Siam and Andaman Sea.
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

Correct Answer: B
The Kra Canal project is designed specifically to bypass the longer Malacca Strait route.

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