[Solution] – The 10 PM Daily Quiz – 6th May, 2016

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• 10 PM Daily Quiz – 6th May, 2016

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Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding Composition of Monetary Policy Committee.

1. It is a seven-member committee to set monetary policy.
2. The government will nominate three members to the committee.
3. The RBI Governor will chair the committee and have a second or casting vote in case of a tie.

Select the correct statements using the codes given below:

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

Answer-c

Explanation:-

Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)

• The government has moved an amendment, which  has removed the governor’s powers to singularly set monetary policy vesting them in a six-member Monetary Policy Committee.
• Of the six members, the government will nominate three.
• The Deputy Governor in-charge of monetary policy and another officer to be nominated by the central bank’s board will also be members.
• Decisions will be taken by majority vote with each member having a vote.
• The RBI Governor will chair the committee and have a second or casting vote in case of a tie.

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Q.2) Exercise Malabar is a trilateral naval exercise involving which of the following three countries

1. India
   2.Australia
   3. Japan
   4. China
   5.USA

Select the correct statements using the codes given below:

a) 1, 2 and 4
b) 1, 2 and 5
c) 1, 3 and 4
d) 1, 3 and 5

Answer-d

Explanation:– Exercise Malabar

• Exercise Malabar is a trilateral naval exercise involving the United States, Japan and India as permanent partners.
• Originally only a bilateral exercise between India and the U.S., Japan became a permanent partner of the exercise in 2015.
• Past non-permanent participants are Australia and Singapore.
• The annual Malabar series began in 1992, and includes diverse activities, ranging from fighter combat operations from aircraft carriers, through Maritime Interdiction Operations Exercises.

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Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding ratoon Cropping

1.  Ratooning is a practice of growing a crop from the stubbles of previous crop.
2. This type of cropping is used for sugarcane crops.

Select the correct statements using the codes given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both are correct
d) Neither is true

Answer-c

Explanation:-  Ratooning:

1. Ratooning is a practice of growing a crop from the stubbles of previous crop.
2. Importance of Ratoon:
   i) Ratoon saves cost on preparatory tillage and planting material.
   ii) It gets benefit of residual manure and moisture.
   iii) Ratoon crop matures earlier and gives more or less same yield as of suru cane.

3. Only one ratoon should be taken because incidence of pests and diseases increases and deterioration of soil takes place.
4. Generally, January to march is the period of sowing and December to March is the period of harvesting sugarcane. After harvest, generally a ratoon crop is cultivated from the re-growth.

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Q.4) Consider the following statements regarding Sugarcane crop

1. The yields are substantially higher in the sub-tropical belt as compared to the tropical regions.
2. Temperatures above 50°C and below 20°C are not suitable for its growth.
3. For optimum productivity it requires 750-1200 mm of rainfall during its entire growth period.

Select the correct statements using the codes given below:

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

Answer-c

Explanation:-  Sugarcane

• Sugarcane is a long duration, high water and high nutrient-demanding crop.
• It  is grown under wide range of climate, ranging from sub-tropical to tropical conditions.
• Temperatures above 50°C and below 20°C are not suitable for its growth.
• For optimum productivity it requires 750-1200 mm of rainfall during its entire growth period.
• Sugarcane is grown extensively in the tropical belt including States of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Gujarat, as sugar cane, which is a tropical crop, has favourable agro climatic conditions for its growth in these States.  
• The yields are substantially higher in the tropical belt as compared to the sub-tropical regions.

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Q.5) Consider the following statements visa free entry for businessmen and visitors:

1. The Union Commerce Ministry has proposed an ambitious scheme to waive the visa requirement for business visitors and tourists from 18 countries
2. But the Home Ministry has raised objections.
3. This does not include any other countries except BRICS.

Select the correct statements using the codes given below:

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) All of the above

Answer a

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Q.6) Consider the statements regarding Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP):

1. It is a proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between 16 countries.
2. This includes ASEAN countries.
3. It also includes Australia Japan and New zealand.

Select the correct statements using the codes given below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) All of the above

Answer d

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Q.7) Consider the statements regarding Dunhuang city:

1. Dunhuang is a city in China’s northwestern Gansu Province, on the edge of the Gobi Desert.
2. It is known today for the Mogao Caves, a complex of 492 grottoes.
3. Which has painted walls and magnificent status related to buddhism.

Select the correct statements using the codes given below:

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) All of the above

Answer d

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