Q1. Consider the following banks:

1. Regional Rural Banks
2. Foreign banks with less than 20 branches
3. Cooperative Banks
4. Small Finance Banks

How many of the above financial institutions are mandated to follow Priority Sector Lending (PSL) norms in India?

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Q2. The Tamil Nadu coast remains relatively dry during the south-west monsoon period because of which of the following reasons?

1. Rain shadow effect of the Arabian Sea branch of the monsoon.
2. Bay of Bengal branch of the monsoon flows parallel to the coast.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Q3. In the context of Indian economy, which one of the following statements is correct regarding K-shaped economic recovery?

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Q4. Consider the following statements about the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Creative Cities Network:

1. It is an initiative started under the Paris Climate Agreement.
2. Indian cities, Kanpur, Bangalore and Chandigarh are part of this network.
3. Its objectives are in synergy with Sustainable Development Goals 2030.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q5. With reference to the office of the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha, consider the following statements:

1. The Constitution of India has prescribed this office to the opposition party.
2. There is no need for the Deputy Speaker to resign from the membership of his/her political party.
3. Deputy Speaker acts as the presiding officer in case of leave or absence caused by death or illness of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
4. A Deputy Speaker can be removed from office by passing a resolution in Lok Sabha by a simple majority.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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