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Dear ClearIAS Follower, We will be discussing a few questions on a daily basis - from topics which are very important for UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2018. We hope covering these topics would help you in your Mains preparation as well. Our 'learn through MCQs' approach integrates learning with test-taking and is successfully used in 'ClearIAS Prelims Test Series'. All the best! Most Probable Questions (30-08-2017) Qn 1) The term ‘core Gross Value Added (core GVA)’, sometimes seen in news, refers to Total GVA excluding agriculture and Government sector GVA in agriculture and Government sector only GVA in mining and manufacturing only Total GVA excluding finance, real estate and related services Ans: (A) Learning Zone: Core GVA is defined as total GVA excluding agriculture and allied sectors, and public administration, defence and other services. Qn 2) With reference to the unemployment scenario in India, consider the following statements. Unemployment rate is higher in rural areas than in urban areas. Unemployment rate is higher for females compared to males. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Ans: (B) Learning Zone: Unemployment rate is the proportion of persons who were available for work but did not get work and are still seeking work. Unemployment is higher in urban than in rural areas and for females compared to males. Qn 3) Which of the following categories of companies have to follow the provisions of corporate social responsibility (CSR)? Companies having net worth of Rs 500 crore or more Companies having turnover of Rs 1000 crore or more Companies having net Profit of Rs 5 crore or more Select the correct answer using the code given below. 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3 Ans: (D) ​​​​​​​ Learning Zone: The companies that are covered under CSR ambit are contained in sub section 1 of Section 135 of The Companies Act, 2013. The following Categories of companies have to follow the provisions of CSR: Companies having net worth of Rs 500 crore or more; or Turnover of Rs 1000 crore or more; or Net Profit of Rs 5 crore or more According to estimates, around 8,000 companies have come under the mandate of CSR provisions by this Act. The Act specifies that companies have to spend at least 2 per cent of their average profit in the last three years on CSR activities. Enroll for ClearIAS Prelims Test Series 2018

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