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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsParticipatory notes (P-notes) investments in the Indian market is allowed in which of the following instruments
- Equity
- Debt
- Hybrid securities
- Derivatives
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: d)
P-notes are issued by registered FPIs to overseas investors who wish to be part of the Indian stock market without registering themselves directly. They, however, need to go through a due diligence process.
P-note investments in Indian markets – equity, debt, hybrid securities and derivatives.
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Solution: d)
P-notes are issued by registered FPIs to overseas investors who wish to be part of the Indian stock market without registering themselves directly. They, however, need to go through a due diligence process.
P-note investments in Indian markets – equity, debt, hybrid securities and derivatives.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following are the Member Countries of Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)?
- Ecuador
- Algeria
- Nigeria
- Iran
- Qatar
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: c)
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Solution: c)
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsNagorno-Karabakh, recently seen in news is internationally recognised as part of
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Solution: b)
Straddling western Asia and Eastern Europe, Nagorno-Karabakh is internationally recognised as part of Azerbaijan, but most of the region is controlled by Armenian separatists. Nagorno-Karabakh has been part of Azerbaijan territory since the Soviet era.
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Solution: b)
Straddling western Asia and Eastern Europe, Nagorno-Karabakh is internationally recognised as part of Azerbaijan, but most of the region is controlled by Armenian separatists. Nagorno-Karabakh has been part of Azerbaijan territory since the Soviet era.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointse-Choupal, sometimes seen news is regarding
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Solution: a)
e-Choupal is an initiative of ITC Limited, a conglomerate in India, to link directly with rural farmers via the Internet for procurement of agricultural and aquaculture products like soybeans, wheat, coffee, and prawns. The programme installs computers with Internet access in rural areas of India to offer farmers up-to-date marketing and agricultural information.
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Solution: a)
e-Choupal is an initiative of ITC Limited, a conglomerate in India, to link directly with rural farmers via the Internet for procurement of agricultural and aquaculture products like soybeans, wheat, coffee, and prawns. The programme installs computers with Internet access in rural areas of India to offer farmers up-to-date marketing and agricultural information.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Irrawaddy dolphins.
- Of the six varieties of dolphins that are found in India’s rivers, lakes and around coastline, the Irrawaddy Dolphins are among the highest in number.
- The Irrawaddy Dolphins are found mostly in brackish water zones.
- In India, Irrawaddy Dolphins are found mainly in Chilika Lake.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
Of the six varieties of dolphins that are found in India’s rivers, lakes and around coastline, the Irrawaddy Dolphins are among the lowest in number.
The Gangetic river dolphins are freshwater species that are found in the Sundarban river system and Brahmaputra rivers. On the other hand, the Irrawaddy Dolphins are found mostly in brackish water zones and that too in Chilika.
The Irrawaddy Dolphin (Orcaella brevirostris) is the flagship species of Chilika lake. Chilika is home to the only known population of Irrawaddy Dolphins in India and one of only two lagoons in the world that are home to this species.
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Solution: b)
Of the six varieties of dolphins that are found in India’s rivers, lakes and around coastline, the Irrawaddy Dolphins are among the lowest in number.
The Gangetic river dolphins are freshwater species that are found in the Sundarban river system and Brahmaputra rivers. On the other hand, the Irrawaddy Dolphins are found mostly in brackish water zones and that too in Chilika.
The Irrawaddy Dolphin (Orcaella brevirostris) is the flagship species of Chilika lake. Chilika is home to the only known population of Irrawaddy Dolphins in India and one of only two lagoons in the world that are home to this species.
