Consider the following statements about Sinking Fund:
1. It is a method of repayment of public debt.
2. It is created by the government out of budgetary revenues every year.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [CDS 2011]

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• Consider the following statements: [IAS 2004] 1. Regarding the procurement of foodgrains, the Government of India follows a procurement target rather than an open-ended procurement policy 2. Government of India announces minimum support price only for cereals 3. For distribution under Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS)wheat and rice are issued by the Government of India at uniform central issue prices to the States/Union Territories Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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• Consider the following about the 'Rolling Plan': I. A plan for the current year which includes the annual budget II. A plan for a fixed number of years, say 3, 4 or 5 III. It is revised every year as per requirements of the economy IV. A perspective plan for 10, 15 or 20 years Which of the above are correct? [BPSC 2011]
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• Consider the following statements about Wholesale Price Index (WPI) : 1. It captures the price movement extensively and is, therefore, taken as an indicator of inflation. 2. The office of the Economic adviser (OEA) is entrusted with the function of compilation and publication of the weekly wholesale price index number in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [CDS 2009]
• Consider the following statements with regard to Statutory liquidity Ratio (SLR) : 1. To meet SLR, commercial banks can use cash only. 2. SLR is maintained by the banks with themselves. 3. SLR restricts the banks' leverage in pumping more money into the economy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [CDS 2010]
• Consider the following statements relating to estimation of National Income : 1. Foreigners working in Indian Embassies are normal residents of India. 2. Foreigners working in the office of WHO, World Bank. UNO etc. located in India are not normal residents of India. 3. Indians working in foreign embassies in India are not normal residents of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [CDS 2010]
• Consider the following statements with reference to Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme [IGNOAPS] 1. All persons of 60 years or above belonging to the households below poverty line in rural areas are eligible. 2. The Central Assistance under this Scheme is at the rate of Rs. 300 per month per beneficiary. Under the Scheme, States have been urged to give matching amounts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2008]