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11.

During the mid-year monetary policy review in 2026, the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to keep the policy repo rate unchanged. What is the typical rationale behind such a decision?

A To signal a tightening of monetary policy

B To assess the impact of previous rate changes and current economic conditions

C To encourage immediate borrowing by commercial banks

D To reduce the cost of funds for the government

12.

In its mid-year monetary policy review for 2026, what was the primary objective stated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regarding inflation management?

A To aggressively reduce inflation to below 2%

B To maintain inflation within the target range of 4% +/- 2%

C To allow inflation to rise to stimulate economic growth

D To focus solely on economic growth without considering inflation

13.

The new phase of PMAY-G aims to integrate climate resilience by encouraging the use of materials and designs that are:

A Imported and high-cost.

B Energy-intensive and non-biodegradable.

C Locally available, sustainable, and disaster-resistant.

D Dependent on fossil fuels for production.

14.

Which of the following is NOT typically considered a climate-resilient feature promoted under the new phase of PMAY-G?

A Use of locally sourced, sustainable building materials.

B Construction techniques that enhance structural stability against seismic activity.

C Installation of air conditioning units in every room.

D Designing houses to be elevated in flood-prone areas.

15.

What is the primary focus of the new phase of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Gramin (PMAY-G) concerning climate resilience, as of 2026?

A To construct high-rise apartments in rural areas.

B To promote the use of traditional building materials only.

C To incorporate climate-resilient features and disaster-resistant construction techniques in rural housing.

D To provide financial assistance for purchasing land only.

16.

Which of the following is a key benefit for consumers under the expanded PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana?

A Guaranteed employment in the solar energy sector.

B Reduction in electricity bills and potential income from selling surplus power.

C Free electric vehicle charging stations at home.

D Government-funded maintenance for all solar panels.

17.

Under the PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, what is the typical subsidy provided for rooftop solar installations, as of 2026?

A A fixed subsidy of ₹10,000 per installation.

B Subsidies vary based on the capacity of the solar system installed, with higher capacities receiving proportionally more support.

C No subsidy is provided; only loans are available.

D A flat 50% subsidy on the total cost of the system.

18.

As of 2026, what is the primary objective of the expanded PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana?

A To provide free electricity to all rural households.

B To promote rooftop solar installations and provide up to 300 units of free electricity per month to eligible households.

C To subsidize the purchase of electric vehicles.

D To develop large-scale solar power parks across the country.

19.

What is the primary objective of observing the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem?

A To promote deep-sea fishing activities globally.

B To raise awareness about the critical importance of mangrove ecosystems as unique, special and vulnerable ecosystems.

C To encourage the development of coastal tourism without environmental regulations.

D To facilitate the conversion of mangrove areas into agricultural land.

20.

Which international organization proclaimed the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem?

A United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

B United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

C International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

D World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)

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