1. Which of the statements given below are correct regarding the Central Deputation of AIS Officers?

1. 1. 1. A cadre officer may, with the concurrence of the State Governments concerned and the Central Government, be deputed for service under the Central Government or another State Government.
   2. 2. In case of any disagreement, the matter shall be decided by the Central Government and the State Government or State Governments concerned shall give effect to the decision of the Central Government.
   3. 3. However, existing rules did not mention any time limit for deciding on such disagreement.

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2. ‘Two state solution’, sometimes seen in news is related to which of the following countries?

3. Israel is bordered by which of the following sea(s)?

1. 1. 1. Mediterranean Sea
   2. 2. Red Sea
   3. 3. Sea of Galilee
   4. 4. Dead Sea

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4. With respect to the Swamp Deer, consider the following statements:

1. 1. 1. The Swamp Deer has been classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN.
   2. 2. It is also called barasingha, and is endemic to Kaziranga.
   3. 3. It is the state animal of Madhya Pradesh and Assam.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

5. With reference to the ‘Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988 (PBPT Act)’,

consider the following statements:

1. 1. 1. A property transaction is not treated as a benami transaction if the owner of the Property is not aware of the transaction.
   2. 2. Properties held benami are liable for confiscation by the Government.
   3. 3. The Act provides for three authorities for investigations but does not provide for any appellate mechanism.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

6. With respect to Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM),

which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. 1. 1. DAY-NRLM is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched by the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD)
   2. 2. The programme is supported partially by the World Bank

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7. Consider the following statements:

1. 1. 1. Brent Crude is sourced from U.S. oil fields
   2. 2. West Texas Intermediate is slightly “sweeter” and “lighter” than Brent
   3. 3. Brent Crude is more ubiquitous, and most oil is Priced using Brent Crude as the Benchmark, akin to two-thirds of all oil pricing

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

8. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Schools of Hindu Laws’:

1. 1. 1. Mitakshara law school is observed in southern Indian states only.
   2. 2. Under Mitakshara law school, the son has no automatic ownership right by birth but acquires it on death of his father.
   3. 3. Under Dayabhaga law school, the sons do not enjoy coparcenary rights when the father is alive.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

9. With reference to the Indian National Army, consider the following statements:

1. 1. 1. The INA was formed under the leadership of Mohan Singh.
   2. 2. The slogan of ‘Delhi Chalo’,was given by Subhash Chandra Bose.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

10. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose?

1. 1. 1. He actively participated In the Salt Satyagraha of 1930.
   2. 2. He vehemently opposed the signing of the Gandhi-Irwin Pact in 1931.
   3. 3. ‘Forward’ was the name of the newspaper started by Netaji.

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