1. Consider the following statements:
1. In Narrow Banking, Banks just accept deposits and provide loans.
2. In Narrow Banking, there is rarely Asset Liability Mismatch.
Which among the above statements is / are correct?

2. In issuing one of the writs, the Supreme Court orders: " the respondent was not entitled to an office he was holding or a privilege he was exercising". The above declaration can be identified as which among the following writs?

3. The largest contiguous cotton-growing region in the world is located in which among the following countries?

4. Consider the following statements: 1. By convention, Scientific Advisor to Raksha Mantri is also DRDO Chief2. By convention, Principal Scientific Adviser to Government of India is also chief of Atomic Energy CommissionWhich among the above statements is / are correct?

5. A person is standing in front of a wall and makes a sound. What should be the normal minimum distance between the person and the wall , so that the person hears echo?

6. What is the Value Added Tax (VAT)?

7. How many Indian languages are recognized by the Sahitya Akademi for its awards?

8. Consider the following:
1. Kaziranga National Park
2. Manas Wildlife Sanctuary & Tiger Reserve
3. Sundarbans National Park
Which among the above are World Heritage Sites?

9. Consider the following: 1. Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) 2. Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) 3. Shale Gas Methane is the main component of which among the above gases?

10. Consider the following statements: 1. Elections to the Panchayats are held by the Union Election Commission2. The reservation for weaker sections and women are mandatory in Panchayat Seats 3. The term of Panchayats is 5 years. Which among the above statements is / are correct?