UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 265

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1.
With reference to the National Project on Organic Farming (NPOF), consider the following objectives:
  1. Financial support for the production of biofertilizers
  2. Training and certification on organic farming practices
  3. Development of organic farming standards
Which of the above is / are included under the major objectives of the NPOF?
2.
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT)?
  1. Foreign companies with income sources in India are liable under MAT
  2. It is not applicable to infrastructure and power sectors
  3. MP Shah committee was set up to review MAT issue
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
3.
Consider the following statements about the Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC):
  1. It is a company registered under the Companies Act, 1956
  2. It cannot accept demand deposits
  3. It does not form part of the payment and settlement system
  4. Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation are not available to depositors of NBFC
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
4.
Consider the following statements about the Price Stabilisation Fund (PSF) Scheme:
  1. It aims to control the price of perishable agri-horticultural commodities
  2. The fund is managed by NABARD
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
5.
As of 2025, the Government of India has established Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) for which of the following sectors:
  1. Pharmaceuticals
  2. Cashew
  3. Carpet
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Originally written on November 28, 2019 and last modified on May 20, 2021.

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