[UPSC PRELIMS-2014] Insights Secure Prelims-2014, 05 July 2014

Consider the following statements

1. In the 2014, out of 80 crore electors in India, more than 51% were females
2. Andhra Pradesh has second largest number of electors next to Uttar Pradesh in India

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to Special Economic Zones, consider the following statements

1. As per the rules under SEZ Act, the letter of approval granted to a SEZ developer is valid for a only for a period of three years
2. The Chairman of the Board of Approval, which approves SEZ projects, is the Minister of Commerce, Government of India

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

With reference to the Price Stabilisation Fund (PSF) Scheme , consider the following statements

1. Its  objective is to provide financial relief to the growers of coffee, tea, rubber and tobacco when prices of these commodities fall below a specified level
2. Growers enrol into the scheme by paying a nominal fees

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to Bell Metal and its industry in India, consider the following statements

1. Bell metal is a bronze with a high tin content of 20–25 percent
2.  Sarthebari in Barpeta district of West Bengal is famous for producing bell metal artefacts

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

With reference to spectrum allocation in India, consider the following statements

1. As per the National Frequency Allocation Plan- 2011 (NFAP), the radio frequency spectrum, from 9 KHz to 275 GHz is available in the country
2. Radio frequency in the band of 275 GHz is used in very high speed internet (2-7 GBits/s speed)

Which of the above statements is/are correct?