Sample questions
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CSE2024
Consider the following countries
- Italy
- Japan
- Nigeria
- South Korea
- South Africa
Which of the above countries are frequently mentioned in the media for their low birth rates, or ageing population or declining population ?
- A 1, 2 and 4 ✓
- B 1, 3 and 5
- C 2 and 4 only
- D 3 and 5 only
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Geography › Population & Settlement
CSE
The economic crisis in the latter half of 1990s most seriously affected Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and South Korea. The cause of the crisis was
- A mismanagement of the financial resources and financial sector, in general ✓
- B the prolonged over-valuation of local currencies vis-a-vis the western currencies
- C the downswing and recession in the western economies which earlier provided export market to these export-oriented
- D none of the above
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Economy › External Sector & Trade
CSE
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List -I List -II A. Ringgit
- Indonesia B. Baht
- South Korea C. Rupiah
- Thailand D.Won
- Malaysia Codes: A B C D
- A 1 3 4 2
- B 4 3 1 2 ✓
- C 1 2 4 3
- D 4 2 1 3
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Economy › External Sector & Trade
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