ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS

1. Which of the following is/are correct about Social Bonds?

1. Social bonds are bonds that raise funds for new and existing projects with positive social outcomes.

2. It seeks to support socially sound and sustainable projects.

3. Most common examples are bond focused on food security, sustainable food system, affordable housing, access to essential services and affordable basic infrastructure.

(a) 1 and 2    (b) 2 and 3   (c) 1 and 3      (d) 1, 2, and 3

 

2. Which of the following statement is not correct about the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)?

(a) This scheme covers small and marginal farmers only.

(b) This scheme aims to provide a payment of Rs.6000 per year.

(c) The scheme is fully funded by the Union Government.

(d) The identification of beneficiaries for this scheme is the sole responsibility of the respective State Governments.

 

3. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

1. Tourism sector in India accounts for about 8% of the total employment.

2. Mawlynnong village (Meghalaya) has been selected as one of the best tourism villages in the world by UNWJC.

3. India is ranked 10th among 185 countries in terms of travel and tourism’s total contribution to GDP.

(a) 1 and 2   (b) 1 and 3    (c) 1 only    (d) 1, 2 and 3

 

ANSWERS

1. ANS D

2. ANS A 

3. ANS B

39 mn jobs. Pochampally village (Telangana). About 7% GDP. Highest foreign tourist arrivals from USA (26.8%) followed by Bangladesh (15.6%) and Afghanistan (6.9%).