Static Quiz 7th August

1. Which of the following organizations and reports published by them are correctly matched?

1. Global Financial Stability Report by the World Economic Forum.
2. World Economic Outlook by International Monetary Fund.
3. The Trade and Development Report by World Trade Organization (WTO).
4. Human Development Report by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

2. What are the advantages of drip irrigation over other forms of irrigation?

1. It leads to low weed growth.
2. It leads to better yield and quality of crops by controlling soil moisture-air – nutrients level.
3. Soil compaction increases due to drip irrigation.

3. Consider the following statements:

1. Grants to States and Union Territories governments.
2. Defense expenditure.
3. Loans to foreign governments.
4. Loans to States, Union Territories.

Which of the above are included in the non-plan capital expenditure?

4. Consider the following statements related to Direct Taxes:

1. Those taxes which are levied on the income of individuals or organizations come under Direct Taxes.
2. It leads to social justice as they are based on the principle of ability to pay.
3. Direct taxes are more growth oriented than indirect taxes.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

5. Which of the following sectors are covered under Secondary Sector?

1. Electricity and gas
2. Manufacturing
3. Water supply and construction
4. Mining and quarrying