Q1. With reference to Rice Fortification in India, consider the following statements: 

1. It aims to address the issue of malnutrition and hidden hunger.  
2. Fortified rice is provided to the children through the Mid-Day Meal scheme. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q2. With reference to Chit Funds, consider the following statements:

1. The responsibility of implementation of the Chit Funds Act, 1982 rests with the States.
2. They are prohibited from accepting deposits from the public.
3. They are included in the definition of Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs).

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Q3. With respect to the impacts of El Nino, consider the following statements:

1. It leads to coastal flooding and erosion in South America.
2. All El Nino years led to a drought in India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q4. Consider the following air pollutants:

1. Sulphur Dioxide (SO2)
2. Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5)
3. Carbon Monoxide (CO)
4. Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)
5. Benzene

How many of the above air pollutants have been identified for regular monitoring under the National Air Quality Monitoring Programme (NAMP)?

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Q5. With reference to the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), consider the following statements:

1.  It is a 12-member statutory body reconstituted every year by the Central Government.
2.  The Minister of Finance is the ex-officio Chairman of the MPC.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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