Prelims Power Play 21 September 2022

1. Consider the following pairs related to Chola temples

Terms                                                 Meaning

Koyilkanakku                                       temple manager

Cantesar                                                temple accountant

Devakanmi                                            Agent of God

Sankarapadiyar                                    Oil Pressers

How many of the above pairs is /are correct?

2. Temples during Chola empire became social institutions. Which of the following activities were taken up by temples

1. Business
2. Lending money
3. Digging tanks
4. Educational centres

How many of the above are correct?

3. Consider the following statements regarding PLMA.

1. All offences under PMLA are non-bailable.
2. The burden of proof under PLMA is on the accused.
3. Under PLMA properties can be attached.

Which of the above is/are correct?

4. Consider the following statements regarding Lumpy Skin Disease

1. It is a zoonotic virus, meaning the disease can spread to humans.
2. It reduces the production of milk in infected animals.
3. It is safe to consume milk from the infected cattle

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Select the correct answer using the code below:

5. Consider the following statements regarding Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)

1. Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is under the jurisdiction of ministry of home affairs (MHA) whereas Enforcement Directorate (ED) under Ministry of Finance.
2. ED needs consent of Sates to register a case whereas CBI doesn’t need any such consent.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Select the correct answer using the code below: