Quiz 2020: Prelims Power Play 25 November 2020

1. Consider the following statements regarding NBFCs

1. They cannot accept demand deposits.
2. They cannot issue cheques drawn on itself
3. They are not part of payment and settlement system of RBI.
4. Their deposits are not ensured by Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation.

Which of the following statements are correct? Choose the correct code?

2. Consider the following statements regarding sculpture tradition in Ancient India:

1. Gandhara school sculptures were completely indigenous.
2. Mathura school of sculptures were heavily influenced by the Graeco-Roman traditions.
3. Buddha idols of Mathura school are shown with a smiling face.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

3. Which of the following mudras can be seen in Gandhara School of Art

1. Abhayamudra
2. Bhumisparshamudra
3. Dhyana mudra
4. Dharmachakramudra

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

4. National Council on India’s Nutritional Challenges (National Council on Nutrition) is chaired by

5. Consider the following statements

1. The writ jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is wider than that of the high court.
2. The remedy under article 226 is discretionary and hence, a high court may refuse to exercise its writ jurisdiction.
3. Only the fundamental rights guaranteed by the constitution can be enforced under article 32 and not any other rights.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?