Sample questions
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CSE2016
With reference to 'IFC Masala Bonds', sometimes seen in the news, which of the statements given below is/are correct?
- The International Finance Corporation, which offers these bonds, is an arm of the World Bank
- They are the rupee-denominated bonds and are a source of debt financing for the public and private sector
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- A 1 only
- B 2 only
- C Both 1 and 2
- D Neither 1 nor 2 ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Economy › External Sector & Trade
CSE
With reference to 'IFC Masala Bonds', sometimes seen in the news, which of the statements given below is/are correct?
- The International Finance Corporation, which offers these bonds, is an arm of the World Bank
- They are the rupee-denominated bonds and are a source of debt financing for the public and private sector
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- A 1 only
- B 2 only
- C Both 1 and 2 ✓
- D Neither 1 nor 2
✓ Correct answer: (C)
International Relations › International Organizations & Groupings
CSE
Consider the following organizations
- International Bank of Reconstruction and Development
- International Finance Corporation
- International Fund for Agricultural Development
- International Monetary Fund Which
of these are agencies of the United Nations?
- A land2
- B 2and3
- C 3 and 4
- D 1, 2, 3 and 4 ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
International Relations › International Organizations & Groupings
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