Consider the following statements regarding Fischer – Tropsch (FT) process, recently seen in the news:

1. It is the process where synthesis gas (H2 and CO) is converted into hydrocarbons.

2. It is usually a catalytic reaction at high temperatures and high pressure.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Payments Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) Scheme, consider the following statements:

1. It is managed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to facilitate the development of payment acceptance infrastructure in the country.

2. It provides financial assistance to banks and non-bank financial companies (NBFCs) for the deployment of Point of Sale (PoS) terminals.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to National Means-cum-Merit Scheme (NMMSS), consider the following statements:

1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme to award scholarships to meritorious students.

2. All students from public and private schools are eligible under the scheme.

3. Each State and Union Territory conducts its own test to select students for the scholarship.

How many of the above statements are correct?

With reference to the Fifth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements:

1. Only the Governor of a State is empowered to declare an area as a Scheduled Area in the State.

2. The Central Government can give directions to the State regarding the administration of Scheduled Areas.

3. The executive power of a State does not extend to the Scheduled Ares therein. 

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court (SC):

1. The Chief Justice of India has the power to set up a Constitution bench.

2. The decision of a Constitution bench formed on presidential reference on a law or fact is binding on the President.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Consider the following statements regarding the Bekal fort:

1. It is built with dark maroon laterite stones.

2. It was originally built by the rulers of the Vijayanagara Empire.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to thePUSA-44 paddy variety, consider the following statements:

1. It was developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).

2. It is a short duration crop taking only 90 days to mature.

3. It generates more stubble as compared to other paddy variety.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding protein binders:

1. They are used as ingredients to manufacture food products.

2. They affect the biological and nutritive value of milk proteins.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD), consider the following statements:

1. It was established under the auspices of the World Economic Forum.

2. India is a founding member of this organization.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?