[UPSC PRELIMS-2014] Insights Secure Prelims, July 06, 2014

With reference to cotton production in the country, consider the following statements

1. For last two years, India has been importing cotton to meet the domestic demand
2. In India, a bale of cotton weighs 170 kilos
3. In recent years yield of cotton per hectare is highest in Tamil Nadu than in any other part of the country

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to Indian Diaspora, consider the following statements

1. The Indian Diaspora is composed of “NRIs” (Indian citizens not residing in India) and “PIOs” (Persons of Indian Origin who have acquired the citizenship of some other country) both.
2. All the people who migrated from territories that are currently within the borders of the Republic of India are part of the Indian diaspora but not their descendants
3. Currently, diaspora living in the North America and the Gulf countries remits more money that from diaspora residing in any part of the world

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to recently created Power System Development Fund (PSDF), consider the following statements

1. It will be utilized to install necessary components to  improve voltage profile in the grid
2. Private Sector projects will not be eligible for assistance from the Fund

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements

1. In India, 40% cotton yarn has to be packed in hank form available for use in the handloom sector
2. In the textile industry, a hank refers to a unit of yarn or twine that is in a coiled form. This is often the best form for use with hand looms, compared to the cone form needed for power looms

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

With reference to  classical languages of India , consider the following statements

1. Once a language is declared classical, it gets financial assistance for setting up a centre of excellence for the study of that language
2. No major language spoken north of 20  degree latitude in India is so far accorded classical status

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?