Prelims Power Play 1 August 2022

1. Consider following statements on Chabahar port:

1. It is located on the Gulf of Oman and is the only oceanic port of Iran.
2. The port gives access to the energy-rich Persian Gulf nations and Central Asia to India
3. It is part of International North-South Transport Corridor.

Which of the above statements are correct?

2. Consider the following statements

1. The share of employment in agriculture in the economy has remained constant in the last three decades.
2. The surplus labour pulled out from the farms is being largely absorbed in manufacturing.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

3. Consider the following

1. Bangladesh is the largest producer of jute in the world.
2. In terms of acreage, India is the largest cultivator.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

4. Consider the following regarding the Jute Packaging Materials (Compulsory use in Packing Commodities) Act, 1987 (JPM Act)

1. The government can under JMP Act mandate compulsory use of jute packaging material in the supply and distribution of certain commodities.
2. At present 20% of the food grains and 100% of sugar are required to be mandatorily packed in jute bags.
3. National Jute Board is responsible for monitoring and implementation of JMP Act.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

5. Consider the following countries

1. India
2. Russia
3. Iran
4. Pakistan
5. Turkmenistan
6. Afghanistan

Which of the above are members of International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC)