[UPSC Prelims 2014] Insights Secure Prelims 2014, 04 July 2014

Consider the following statements

1. ‘Maulana Azad Taleem-e-Balighan’ is a scheme under Sakshar Bharat mission with an aim to educate no-literate Muslim adults
2. Saakshar Bharat has been formulated with the objective of achieving 80% literacy level by 2012 at national level, by focusing on adult women literacy

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

With reference to  the India Inclusive Innovation Fund, consider the following statements

1. It is aimed at encouraging basic science research in the country at the school levels
2. The fund proposes to invest in ventures started by minority communities to help them succeed and develop communities to bring inclusive development

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to enterprises engaged in providing or rendering of services in India, consider the following statements

1. A micro enterprise is an enterprise where investment in equipment does not exceed Rs. 25 lakh
2. A small enterprise is an enterprise where the investment in equipment  is more than Rs. 25 lakh but does not exceed Rs. 5 crore
3. A medium enterprise is an enterprise where the investment in equipment  is more than Rs.5 crore but does not exceed Rs.10 crore

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

With reference to the  Scheduled  Tribes and other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act -2006, consider the following statements

1. Right of ownership, access to collect, use and dispose of minor forest produce which has been traditionally collected within or outside village boundaries is conferred in the Act
2. Right of access to biodiversity and community right to intellectual property and traditional knowledge related to biodiversity and cultural diversity is also conferred in the Act

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to the Legislative Council of a state in India

1. It is constituted as per Article 168 of Indian Constitution
2.  the total number of Members in the Legislative council of a State shall not exceed two third of the total number of Members in the Legislative Assembly
3. 1/3 of its members are elected by the Members of Legislative Assembly

Which of the above statements is/are correct?