1. Consider the following statements with reference to National Bee Board:

• 1. It aims for overall development of beekeeping by promoting scientific beekeeping in India to increase the productivity of crops through pollination
• 2. It is implementing agency for National Horticulture mission

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

2. With reference to SAUBHAGYA Yojana, consider the following statements:

• 1. It provides free electricity connections to all households (both APL and poor families) in rural areas only.
• 2. Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) has been designated as its nodal agency.
• 3. The scheme aims to achieve universal household electrification in all parts of the country.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

3. The following are the objectives of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme:

• 1. Prevent gender biased sex selective elimination
• 2. Ensure survival and protection of the girl child
• 3. Ensuring education and participation of the girl child

Select the correct answer code:

4. Consider the following statements with reference to Financial Stability Report:

• 1. It is released by the Ministry of Finance
• 2. The Report discusses issues relating to development and regulation of the financial sector.

Which of the above statements is/are INCORRECT?

5. Consider the following statements with respect to the “One Nation One Ration Card” scheme:

• 1. The scheme is aimed at providing freedom to beneficiaries to access any PDS shop across the country.
• 2. It will be implemented by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
• 3. It is particularly aimed to benefit migrant workers who move to other states for better job opportunities.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

6. A Wholesale Price Index (WPI) is an index that measures and tracks the changes in the price of goods in the stages before the retail level. With reference to the WPI in India, consider the following statements:

• 1. The current series of wholesale price index with 2011-12 as base year was introduced in 2017.
• 2. In India, WPI is calculated by Central Statistical Office (CSO).

Select the correct code:

7. The EQUIP Programme recently seen in news is an initiative related to:

8. With reference to the religious practices in India, the “Sthanakvasi” sect belongs to

9. Right to Privacy is protected as an intrinsic part of Right to Life and Personal Liberty. Which of the following in the Constitution of India correctly and appropriately imply the above statement?

10. International Labour Organization’s Conventions 138 and 182 are related to