Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CSE2019
The Service Area Approach was implemented under the purview of
- A Integrated Rural Development Programme
- B Lead Bank Scheme
- C Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme ✓
- D National Skill Development Mission
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Economy › Money/Banking/Finance
CSE2013
Which of the following grants/grant direct credit assistance to rural households?
- Regional Rural Banks
- National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
- Land Development Banks
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
- A 1 and 2 only
- B 2 only
- C 1 and 3 only ✓
- D 1, 2 and 3
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Economy › Agricultural Economy
CSE1982
NABARD, which is set up to provide loans for rural development, is a
- A Bank ✓
- B Board
- C Block
- D Department
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Economy › Money/Banking/Finance
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