Quiz 2021: Prelims Power Play 11 September 2021

1. Which of the following is well known for its extreme daily tides, which are useful for viewing the underwater reefs

2. Which of the following are the main objectives of disinvestment

1. Reducing the fiscal burden on the exchequer
2. Improving public finances
3. Encouraging government ownership
4. Funding growth and development programmes
5. Maintaining and promoting competition in the market

Select the correct pairs from the code given below:

3. Consider the following regarding semiconductors

1. The resistance of semiconductors increases with the increase in temperature and vice-versa.
2. Resistivity of semiconductor is higher than conductors but lesser than insulators.

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct? Select the correct pairs from the code given below:

4. Consider the following statements:

1. All disinvestment leads to privatization.
2. Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) responsible for disinvestment comes under the Ministry of heavy industries.
3. DIPAM and NITI Aayog will jointly identify PSUs for strategic disinvestment.

Which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect?

5. The reasons for low proceeds from disinvestment against the actual target set were: 

1. Unfavorable market conditions
2. Offers made by the government were not attractive for private sector investors
3. Lot of opposition on the valuation process
4. Strong opposition from employee and trade unions

Which of the above are correct statements?