UPSC Prelims Full Length Test - 85

With reference to the National Small Savings Fund (NSSF), which among the following statements is / are correct?

1. NSSF is a part of the Public Account of India
2. The State Governments can borrow money from the National Small Savings Fund

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Which of the following are considered Revenue Expenditures of the Government?

1. Loan from Government of India to States
2. Interest paid by Government of India on loans taken from IMF
3. Subsidies & Grants
4. Expenditure on acquisition of defense equipment

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Which of the following is/are consequences of zero population growth?

1. A growing labour force
2. Demographic dividend
3. Increasing old age dependency ratio

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Consider the following statements regarding the differences between Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) and banks in India:

1. NBFCs cannot accept demand deposits
2. NBFCs do not form part of the payment and settlement system
3. NBFCs cannot issue cheques drawn on themselves

Which of the above statements is / are correct?

Which of the following statements regarding the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is/are correct?

1. It has its headquarters at Manila, Philippines.
2. It has only Asian countries as its member states.
3. It provides financial support for infrastructure development as well as education and healthcare.

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