Q.1) Consider the following statements about ‘Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)’
It is an indicator of the economic health of the manufacturing sector
The PMI is based on new orders, inventory levels, production, supplier deliveries and the employment environment
A PMI of more than 50 represents contraction of the manufacturing sector when compared to the previous month
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1 Only
1 and 2
2 and 3
All of the above
Q.2) ‘Variable Infiltration Capacity Model’ which was in news recently is associated with
Ethanol Blending
Reverse Osmosis
Solar Energy
Soil Moisture
Q.3) Consider the following statements about ‘Asian Development Bank (ADB)’
ADB raises funds through bond issues on the world’s capital markets.
ADB is an official United Nations Observer.
ADB provides direct financial assistance to private sector companies, for projects that have clear social benefits beyond the financial rate of return.
Select the correct statements
1 and 2
2 and
1 and 3
All of the above
Q.4) Consider the following statements about ‘Black Spotted Turtles’
It is classified as vulnerable by the IUCN Red List of threatened species.
It is native to South Asia
Select the correct code:
1 Only
2 Only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Q.5) ‘Agricultural Marketing & Farm Friendly Reforms Index’ is released by
