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November 12, 2022 UPSC Prelims

1. With reference to the Indian Constitution, who among the following has the power to constitute a Constitution Bench and refer cases to it?

[A] President of India
[B] Collegium of Supreme Court Judges
[C] Chief Justice of India
[D] Law Minister of India

2. Consider the following statements regarding Farmers Producers Organizations (FPOs):

FPOs are controlled by state governments.
FPOs are open to all persons without gender, social, racial, political or religious discrimination.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] Only 1
[B] Both 1 and 2
[C] Only 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2

3. With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, consider the following statements:

It replaced the National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NAIS) and Modified National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (MNAIS).
It is not applicable to oilseed crops.
The prescribed premium is 2% to be paid by farmers for all Kharif crops and 1.5% for all rabi crops.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] Only 3
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3

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