Q1. Consider the following statements regarding maternity benefit act in the employment sector :

1) The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 applies to establishments employing 10 or more than 10 persons in Factories, Mines, Plantation, Shops & Establishments and other entities.
2) The main purpose of this Act is to regulate the employment of women in certain establishments for certain period before and after child birth and to provide maternity benefit and certain other benefits.
3) The newly introduced maternity benefit scheme shall ensure the women in this country an equal access to employment and other approved benefits along with adequate safety and secure environment.

Which of the above statements are true ?

a) 1 & 2 only
b) 2 & 3 only
c) 1 & 3only
d) all of the above

Q2. Consider the following statements about IONS ( Indian Ocean Naval Symposium ) :

1) As India seeks to consolidate its sphere of influence from the Straits of Malacca to Hormuz, a platform like IONS would ensure that India has the scope to cooperate with the littoral states on issues of maritime security and awareness in the region.
2) As India punches above its weight and seeks to counter-balance the increasing presence of China alongside owning more responsibilities in the region, IONS can help India to project itself as a net-security provider.
3) IONS can be a facilitator for India’s vision of a rules-based maritime order in the region.

Which of the above statements are true ?

a) 1 & 2 only
b) 2 & 3 only
c) 1 & 3only
d) all of the above

Q3.Which of the following statements regarding NEDAC (The Network for the Development of Agricultural Cooperatives ) are true ?

1) NEDAC was set up in 1991 by the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO).
2) NEDAC sensitises Governments in the region on the role of agricultural cooperatives in promoting agricultural and rural development to ensure rural food and livelihood security for millions of people in Asia and Pacific.

a) 1only
b) 2only
c) Both 1 & 2
d) None

Q4. Which of the following statements regarding steel production in India are true ?

1) India is expected to overtake Japan to become the world's second largest steel producer soon.
2) Easy availability of low cost manpower and presence of abundant iron ore reserves make India competitive in the global set up.
3) Government of India’s focus on infrastructure and restarting road projects is reducing the boost in demand for steel.

a) 1 & 2 only
b) 2 & 3 only
c) 1 & 3only
d) all of the above

Q5. Which of the following comprises of indirect taxes in India :

1) Stamp Duty
2) Securities transaction tax
3) customs duty
4) corporate tax

a) 1,2 & 3only
b) 2,3 & 4only
c) 1,3 & 4only
d) all of the above

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ANSWER:

1(d), 2(d), 3(c), 4(a), 5(a)