1. Tick the correct statement/s regarding International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD): 1. India is IFADs largest borrower, as well as one of its main contributors. Working in close partnership with the Government of India and other donors, IFAD funds projects for rural development, tribal development, womens empowerment, natural resource management and rural finance. 2. Since 1979 the organization has financed 25 programmes and projects, approving loans for a total of approximately US$797.3 million. 3. IFAD has an important role in developing replicable models through project activities, and it acts as a catalyst for far-reaching innovative change. Choose the correct option: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 only (d) All 1, 2 and 3 2. Identify the incorrect statement/s regarding Swami Vivekananda: 1. Swami Vivekananda was the disciple of Ramakrishna Parmahansa. 2. In 1887, he founded the Ramakrishna Mission to carry on humanitarian relief and social work. 3. He condemned the Hindu emphasis on rituals and superstitions but supported the caste system. 4. He criticised Indians for having lost touch with the rest of the world and became stagnant and mummified. (a) 2 and 3 (b) 1, 2 and 4 (c) 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 3. Consider the following statements regarding Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT): 1. APCTT is a regional institution of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) servicing the Asia-Pacific region. 2. It was established in 1977 with the objective of facilitating technology transfer in the Asia-Pacific region. The Centre is headquartered in Dhaka with host facilities provided by the Government of Bangladesh. Choose the correct option: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 2 Both (d) Neither 1 nor 2. 4. Tick the correct statement/s regarding Swami Dayanand: 1. He favoured the study of western sciences and he also regarded Vedas as Infallible. 2. In many aspects, the ideas of Arya Samaj resembled the practices of the Brahmo Samaj and Prarthana Samaj. 3. Swami Dayanands follower Lala Hansraj started the Gurukul near Hardwar to propagate the more traditional ideals of education. 4. While Arya Samajs reformist work tended to remove social ills and to unite people the growing national unity among various religions. (a) 1, 2 and 4 (b) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 2, 3 and 4 (d ) 2 and 4 5. Following are the features of Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008: 1. LLP is a separate legal entity separate from its partners, can own assets in its name, sue and be sued. 2. One partner is not responsible or liable for another partners misconduct or negligence. 3. Minimum of 2 partners and no maximum. 4. LLP shall maintain annual accounts. However, audit of the accounts is required only if the contribution exceeds Rs. 50 lakhs or annual turnover exceeds Rs.80 lakhs. Choose the correct option: (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only (c) All 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) None of the above
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