The increase of human population and depletion of forest cover in Sri Lanka are shown in the graph which is not scaled evenly. Between 1956 and 1992, the average depletion of forest was 40 000 ha. per year mainly for the purpose of Mahaweli, Kirindi Oya and Pelwatta schemes.

What would be the 100% forest coverage based on the information given above, in million ha ?

The increase of human population and depletion of forest cover in Sri Lanka are shown in the graph which is not scaled evenly. Between 1956 and 1992, the average depletion of forest was 40 000 ha. per year mainly for the purpose of Mahaweli, Kirindi Oya and Pelwatta schemes.

Which of the following statements is not relevant for the period from 1956 to 1992 according to given information ?

The increase of human population and depletion of forest cover in Sri Lanka are shown in the graph which is not scaled evenly. Between 1956 and 1992, the average depletion of forest was 40 000 ha. per year mainly for the purpose of Mahaweli, Kirindi Oya and Pelwatta schemes.

Which of the following is wrong according to the graph ?

Sri Lanka though small in size, has a rich and proud tradition and civilization. Our forefathers achieved great engineering feats. According to recorded accounts, most of the early settlers founded villages in the dry zone where the land was generally flat. The ancient rulers were aware of the needs of the people whose main occupation was agriculture. Rice cultivation depended very much on rain which could be abundant in one season and fail in another. These variations in rainfall created an urgent need to store water and manage it properly so as to increase the production of rice. As time passed, our ancestors were able to control waters of streams gifted by nature. Gradually the builders of tanks developed their own technology and proceeded with the construction of giant tanks. Hill streams were tapped and their water fed into giant tanks below, some as large as small harbours.

Select the statement expressing the idea not implied in the above text.

Sri Lanka though small in size, has a rich and proud tradition and civilization. Our forefathers achieved great engineering feats. According to recorded accounts, most of the early settlers founded villages in the dry zone where the land was generally flat. The ancient rulers were aware of the needs of the people whose main occupation was agriculture. Rice cultivation depended very much on rain which could be abundant in one season and fail in another. These variations in rainfall created an urgent need to store water and manage it properly so as to increase the production of rice. As time passed, our ancestors were able to control waters of streams gifted by nature. Gradually the builders of tanks developed their own technology and proceeded with the construction of giant tanks. Hill streams were tapped and their water fed into giant tanks below, some as large as small harbours.

Which is the correct statement based on the above text ?

In an attempt to evaluate the impact of MF on micro-enterprises, a survey was carried out on utilization of profit among the clients and the data obtained are presented in the table below. Which of the following statements is not correct based on the information provided ?

Micro finance (MF) can be defined as the provision of a wide range of financial services such as deposits, loans, payment services, insurance cover and business development services to the poor and low-income households and their micro-enterprises. MF is increasingly recognized as an effective instrument for poverty reduction, employment generation and women’s empowerment. Successive governments in Sri Lanka have recognised MF in their schemes, mainly the previous ‘Janasaviya” Programme and the current ‘Samurdhi’ Programme. Apart from the government, a large number of institutions including cooperative societies, NGO’s, banks and international donor agencies provide various types of MF products and services.

Which is the correct statement based on the above text ?

Micro finance (MF) can be defined as the provision of a wide range of financial services such as deposits, loans, payment services, insurance cover and business development services to the poor and low-income households and their micro-enterprises. MF is increasingly recognized as an effective instrument for poverty reduction, employment generation and women’s empowerment. Successive governments in Sri Lanka have recognised MF in their schemes, mainly the previous ‘Janasaviya” Programme and the current ‘Samurdhi’ Programme. Apart from the government, a large number of institutions including cooperative societies, NGO’s, banks and international donor agencies provide various types of MF products and services.

Which one of the following statements is not implied in the above paragraph ?

Sri Lanka earned Rs. 46.5 billion by exporting raw rubber and finished rubber products in 2004. Raw rubber exports recorded Rs. 9.6 billion in the same year and the earnings from different types of raw rubber exports are presented in the given figure.

Which of the following statements is wrong according to the given information ?