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Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct with reference to Fed Tapering? This will result in lower fund flow from the U.S. towards India. This may affect value of rupee with respect to the U.S. dollar negatively. Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | All the statements are correct . As in the Fed Tapering the U.S. central bank (the Federal Reserve) is climbing down its bond buying programme , the circulation of U.S. dollar is to get affected and also the interest rate is also getting hiked on bond, which in turn is making investment in U.S. bonds attractive for U.... | c | BOP & International Trade , | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct with reference to Fed Tapering? This will result in lower fund flow from the U.S. towards India. This may affect value of rupee with respect to the U.S. dollar negatively. Select the correct answer using the code given below... |
Recently in a major monetary policy shift, India has adopted inflation-targeting. Consider the following statements regarding new framework for achievement of inflation targets :
1. The RBI and government signed a pact which says that the Reserve Bank will aim to bring WPI inflation below 4 per cent by January 20... | 1 only | 2 and 3 only
| 3 only | 1 only |
Accordin to the new framework for inflation targeting the Reserve Bank will aim to bring inflation (CPI) below 6 per cent by January 2016. The target for financial year 2016-17 and all subsequent years will be 4 per cent with a band of +/- 2 per cent. So in inflation targetin CPI inflation is targeted not the WPI inf... | c | Financial Intermediation & Markets , | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Recently in a major monetary policy shift, India has adopted inflation-targeting. Consider the following statements regarding new framework for achievement of inflation targets :
1. The RBI and government signed a pact which says that the Reserve Bank will aim to bring... |
Consider the following statements regarding Option Derivatives(instruments):
1. In case of options, option holder is not bound to follow the contract.
2. In option derivative instrument, loss is always fixed ie is equal to the price of the option.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
| 1 only | 2 only
| Both 1 and 2 | 1 only |
Both statements are correct.
| c | Financial Intermediation & Markets , | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements regarding Option Derivatives(instruments):
1. In case of options, option holder is not bound to follow the contract.
2. In option derivative instrument, loss is always fixed ie is equal to the price of the option.
Which of the ... |
Which of the following statement is/are not correct?
1. Evergreening allows pharmaceutical companies to extend monopoly protection for old drugs.
2. Evergreening allows making minor modifications to existing formulations.
| 1 only | 2 only
| Both 1 and 2 | 1 only |
Evergreening is the practice whereby pharmaceutical firms extend the patent life of a drug by obtaining additional 20-year patents for minor reformulations or other iterations of the drug, without necessarily increasing the therapeutic efficacy for patients. Evergreening allows pharmaceutical companies to obtain o... | d | Environment Technology | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following statement is/are not correct?
1. Evergreening allows pharmaceutical companies to extend monopoly protection for old drugs.
2. Evergreening allows making minor modifications to existing formulations.
##Option_A: 1 only ###O... |
Which of the following factors are responsible for high MMR in India? Early age of marriage among women. Early age of pregnancy. High Birth rate. Less spacing between two deliveries. High rate of malnutrition among women. Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1, 2 and 5 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 5 only |
India accounts for the largest number of maternal deaths in the world.
India’s Maternal Mortality ratio between 2010 – 2012 was 178 per 1,00,000 live births.
All the options given above are considered as the main reasons for the higher level of MMR existence in India.
| d | Health , Health and Family Welfare | Botany | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following factors are responsible for high MMR in India? Early age of marriage among women. Early age of pregnancy. High Birth rate. Less spacing between two deliveries. High rate of malnutrition among women. Select the correct answer using the code given below... |
Which of the following is/are the primary responsibilities of cabinet secretariat?
1. Forming legislation rules and regulations.
2. Sectoral planning and programme formulation.
3. Making and modifying policies.
4. Budgeting and control of expenditure.
| 1 and 3 only | 1 and 4 only
| 2, 3 and 4 only | 1 and 3 only |
The secretariat’s primary responsibility is to assist and advise the ministers in respect to the following matters :
Making and modifying policies from time to time.
Forming legislation rules and regulations.
Sectoral planning and programme formulation,
Budgeting and control of expenditure,
... | d | GS_Polity_unclassified | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following is/are the primary responsibilities of cabinet secretariat?
1. Forming legislation rules and regulations.
2. Sectoral planning and programme formulation.
3. Making and modifying policies.
4. Budgeting and control of expenditure.
##... |
Which of the following effects can be seen on the declaration of emergency due to the breakdown of Constitutional machinery in a State? The President assumes all or any of the functions of the State Government. The governor dissolves the State Legislative Assembly. The president appoints a new governor. The parliament ... | 1 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 4 only | 3 only | 1 and 4 only |
The declaration of emergency due to the breakdown of Constitutional machinery in a State has the following effects:
The President can assume to himself all or any of the functions of the State Government or he may vest all or any of those functions with the Governor or any other executive authority.
The President... | a | Center-State Administrative Relations | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following effects can be seen on the declaration of emergency due to the breakdown of Constitutional machinery in a State? The President assumes all or any of the functions of the State Government. The governor dissolves the State Legislative Assembly. The presi... |
Consider the following statements:
1. Samudra Prahari is India’s first pollution control vessel of Indian Navy. It is being used to mitigate marine oil spills.
2. ASTRA is a surface-to-air to be used against low-level targets at short range.
3. TRISHUL is a beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM) ... | 1 only | 1 and 2 only
| 1 and 3 only | 1 only |
The Coast Guard inducted ICGS samudra Prahari, touted to be India’s first pollution control vessel, in Mumbai on October 9 2010. It is being used to mitigate marine oil spills. It is equipped with advanced navigational and communication sensors.
TRISHUL is a short range surface to air missile on land. It has ... | a | Missiles | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements:
1. Samudra Prahari is India’s first pollution control vessel of Indian Navy. It is being used to mitigate marine oil spills.
2. ASTRA is a surface-to-air to be used against low-level targets at short range.
3. TRISHUL is a bey... |
Consider the following statements about the Satellite launching vehicles of ISRO:
1. PSLV – Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, is capable of launching 1600 kg satellites in 620 km sun-synchronous polar orbit and 1050 kg satellite in geo-synchronous transfer orbit.
2. GSLV I & II - Geosynchronous Satellite Launch... | 1 only | 2 only
| 1, 2 | 1 only |
The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, (PSLV) is the first operational launch vehicle of ISRO. PSLV is capable of launching 1600 kg satellites in 620 km sun-synchronous polar orbit and 1050 kg satellite in geo-synchronous transfer orbit.
Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) - Mark I & II, is capable of... | c | Also in News(Misc) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements about the Satellite launching vehicles of ISRO:
1. PSLV – Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, is capable of launching 1600 kg satellites in 620 km sun-synchronous polar orbit and 1050 kg satellite in geo-synchronous transfer orbit.
2. ... |
Consider the following statements about the Senkaku Islands:
1. It is a group of uninhabited islands in the East China Sea with rich oil resources.
2. Both Japan and China claims the islands.
3. The islands are included within the U.S. Japan Security Treaty, meaning that a defense of the islands by Japan... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only
| 3 only | 1 and 2 only |
It is group of uninhabited islands known as the Senkaku Islands in Japan, the Diaoyu in China, and Tiaoyutai Islands in Taiwan. All the three countries Japan, China and Taiwan claim the islands. No important oil resources are found in the islands
The US and Japan forged a security alliance in the wake of W... | c | Miscellaneous Technology | Electrical Engineering | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements about the Senkaku Islands:
1. It is a group of uninhabited islands in the East China Sea with rich oil resources.
2. Both Japan and China claims the islands.
3. The islands are included within the U.S. Japan Security Treaty, m... |
Consider the following statements regarding Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN): Previously known as National Illness Assistance Fund (NIAF), RAN was set up under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It aims to provide financial assistance only for persons below the poverty line suffering from specified life threatening... | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only |
Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN) previously known as National Illness Assistance Fund (NIAF) was set up under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in 1997. Hence, 1st statement is correct.
It aims to provide for financial assistance to patients, living below poverty line, who are suffering from major life... | d | Health , Health and Family Welfare | Botany | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN): Previously known as National Illness Assistance Fund (NIAF), RAN was set up under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It aims to provide financial assistance only for persons below the poverty l... |
The Green Revolution has led to:
1. Spurt in all food grains production.
2. Increase in regional inequalities.
3. Reduction in inter-personal inequalities within a region.
4. Good production in wheat.
Select the correct option using given codes:
| 1 and 3 | 1, 2 and 3
| 2, 3 and 4 | 1 and 3 |
Green revolution was limited to few crops especially wheat and rice and limited only to few states like Punjab, Haryana and west Uttar Pradesh. As the inputs requirements for HYV seeds were quite costly, hence only big and few medium farmers got benefited out of Green revolution.
| d | Agriculture | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The Green Revolution has led to:
1. Spurt in all food grains production.
2. Increase in regional inequalities.
3. Reduction in inter-personal inequalities within a region.
4. Good production in wheat.
Select the correct option using given codes:
##Option_A: 1 and ... |
Consider the following statements about the Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF).
1. It aims to provide onsite welfare services to NRIs, Overseas Indian citizen and overseas Indian workers.
2. The services provided by the fund include emergency passage and provision for board and lodge.
3. The funds woul... | 1, 2 | 2 only
| 1, 3 | 1, 2 |
The Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF) aims to provide onsite welfare services to only overseas Indian workers.
The ICWF would be funded through budgetary support from the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, funds raised by the Indian Missions by levying a nominal service charge on consular services and th... | b | Also in News(Polity) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements about the Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF).
1. It aims to provide onsite welfare services to NRIs, Overseas Indian citizen and overseas Indian workers.
2. The services provided by the fund include emergency passage and provisio... |
Consider the following statements about the Census 2011: The population added during the decade 2001-2011 was lesser than the previous decade. In 2011 the proportion of Child Population in the age group of 0-6 years to total population is lesser than the 2001 figure. The under 6 child sex ratio in 2011 shows a continuo... | 1 only | 2 only | 1 and 2 only | 1 only |
2001-2011 is the first decade (with the exception of 1911-1921) which has actually added lesser population compared to the previous decade. The total number of children in the age-group 0-6 is 158.8 million. The proportion of Child Population in the age group of 0-6 years to total population is 13.1 percent while the... | c | India Year Book | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about the Census 2011: The population added during the decade 2001-2011 was lesser than the previous decade. In 2011 the proportion of Child Population in the age group of 0-6 years to total population is lesser than the 2001 figure. The und... |
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
1. Mt. Godwin Austin - Trans Himalayas.
2. Nanga Parbat - Greater Himalayas.
3. Kanchenjunga - Lesser Himalayas.
4. Nag Tibba - Shiwaliks.
| 1 only | 1, 2
| 1, 3 | 1 only |
The correct pairs of peaks with the mountain ranges are:
Mt. Godwin Austin - Trans Himalayas, Nanga Parbat - Greater Himalayas, Kanchenjunga - Greater Himalayas, Nag Tibba – Lesser Himalayas.
| b | Summits.National | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
1. Mt. Godwin Austin - Trans Himalayas.
2. Nanga Parbat - Greater Himalayas.
3. Kanchenjunga - Lesser Himalayas.
4. Nag Tibba - Shiwaliks.
##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 1, 2
##Option_C:... |
Consider the following statements: English is the only official Language of the union of India however, It shall be the duty of the Union to promote the spread of the Hindi language. Article 348 of the Constitution which says that all proceedings in the Supreme Court and high courts shall be done in English or in Hindi... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | As per Article 343 of the Constitution of India, India's official languages shall be Standard Hindi written in the Devanagari script, and English. These are the official languages of the Union of India , i.e. at the Central Government level. Article 351. Directive for development of the Hindi language It shall be the ... | d | Provisions related to Language | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: English is the only official Language of the union of India however, It shall be the duty of the Union to promote the spread of the Hindi language. Article 348 of the Constitution which says that all proceedings in the Supreme Court and hig... |
Consider the following statements about the Governor of the States: During an emergency he can override the advice of the Council of Ministers. If no party gets an absolute majority, he can use his discretion to choose the Chief Minister. He cannot reject the advice of the Council of Ministers about dissolving assembl... | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 4 only | 3 and 4 only | 1 and 3 only | Discretionary Powers of the Governor. If no party gets an absolute majority, the Governor can use his discretion in the selection of the Chief Minister; During an emergency he can override the advice of the council of ministers. At such times, he acts as an agent of the President and becomes the real ruler of the state... | c | Governor | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about the Governor of the States: During an emergency he can override the advice of the Council of Ministers. If no party gets an absolute majority, he can use his discretion to choose the Chief Minister. He cannot reject the advice of the ... |
If Income were distributed equally, the Lorenz curve would be | a line lying directly on the horizontal axis | a line lying directly on the vertical axis at 0% | a 45-degree line between 0 and 100% | a line lying directly on the horizontal axis |
The Lorenz curve is a graphical representation of the cumulative distribution function of the empirical probability distribution of wealth or income, and was developed by Max O. Lorenz in 1905 for representing inequality of the wealth distribution.
The curve is a graph showing the proportion of overall income... | c | National Income, Economic Growth and Development, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:If Income were distributed equally, the Lorenz curve would be##Option_A:a line lying directly on the horizontal axis###Option_B:a line lying directly on the vertical axis at 0%##Option_C:a 45-degree line between 0 and 100%##Option_D:a line lying directly on the horizontal ax... |
Consider the following statements: Inflation benefits the debtors. Inflation benefits the bond-holders. Which of the statements given above are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only |
Inflation will benefit the debtors as with rise in prices the actual value of the amount they are indebted with will decline.
| a | Prices & Monetary management, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: Inflation benefits the debtors. Inflation benefits the bond-holders. Which of the statements given above are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:a##Explaination:
Inflation will... |
Consider the following statements with respect to Fiscal Marksmanship: It brings accountability on the part of the government. It refers to the forecasting accuracy in the budget making exercise. The performance of government"s fiscal policy is evaluated on the basis of fiscal deficit, current account deficit but not o... | 3 only | 1 and 2 | 1 and 3 | 3 only |
In the Economic Survey of 2012-13, a new term was introduced in the discourse of public finance in India: Fiscal Marksmanship. Fiscal marksmanship simply refers to the forecasting/projection accuracy in the budget making exercise. So option 2 is correct.
It brought further accountability on the part of the go... | b | Economic Survey 2012-13 | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with respect to Fiscal Marksmanship: It brings accountability on the part of the government. It refers to the forecasting accuracy in the budget making exercise. The performance of government"s fiscal policy is evaluated on the basis of fisc... |
From 2012 to 2014 India has witnessed consistent high inflation. Which of the following is/are the reasons for this phenomenon? 1. The reserve bank has kept repo rate lower to fuel economic growth but lower repo rate has increased the money supply in the economy which has raised inflation. 2. After 2008 financial crisi... | 1 Only | 2 only | 1 and 2 only | 1 Only |
To cope up with financial crisis 2008 government has given strong fiscal stimulus in the economy which led to stronger growth in 2009-10 and 2010-11. However the boost in consumption coupled with supply side constraints led to higher inflation. So option 2 is correct.
Due to high inflation during 2012 to 2014 the... | b | Prices & Monetary management, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:From 2012 to 2014 India has witnessed consistent high inflation. Which of the following is/are the reasons for this phenomenon? 1. The reserve bank has kept repo rate lower to fuel economic growth but lower repo rate has increased the money supply in the economy which has ra... |
Q. According to Global Investment Trends Monitor Report, 2015,
1. In India, despite financial uncertainties, there was 26% surge in FDI inflows on account of Make in India campaign.
2. Among the African nations, Mozambique witnessed increased FDI inflows due to its gas purchase agrrement with Chin... | Only 1 | Only 2
| Both 1 and 2 | Only 1 |
According to ‘Global Investment Monitor’ report - 2015 by UNCTAD;
FDI inflows to India surged, increasing by about 26% to an estimated US$35 billion, despite macroeconomic uncertainties
and financial risks mainly due to investments in services sector - particularly in electricity, gas, water, waste m... | d | Also in News(Economy) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Q. According to Global Investment Trends Monitor Report, 2015,
1. In India, despite financial uncertainties, there was 26% surge in FDI inflows on account of Make in India campaign.
2. Among the African nations, Mozambique witnessed increased FDI inflow... |
Consider the following statements:
1 When a self-employed or regular salaried employee starts working as an unskilled daily wager, it is called as informalization of employment.
2. When the number of people working as agricultural labourer, street vendor, paid domestic worker etc rises, it is called as casual... | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only
| 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only |
The process of moving from self-employment and regular salaried employment to casual wage work is called as casualisation of workforce.
The number of people engaged in informal employment has risen in the past decades in developing countries, despite the achieved economic growth. The trend is called “informal... | d | National Income, Economic Growth and Development, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements:
1 When a self-employed or regular salaried employee starts working as an unskilled daily wager, it is called as informalization of employment.
2. When the number of people working as agricultural labourer, street vendor, paid dome... |
Emerging economies like India has been criticising the IMF for some reasons. These reasons include: IMF top post is geographically confined and not merit based. Emerging economies do not have voting power in proportion to their economic weight. Conditionalities that go with loans follow, one size fits all policy. It fa... | 1, 2 and 3 only | 2, 3 and 4 only | 1, 3 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | IMF managing director has invariably been from a European country. (Current MD Christine Lagarde being from France) Although voting quota for emerging economies increased recently but still it is not comparable to their economic might. The pace of implementing quota reforms has been slow. Conditionalities have always b... | d | India and IMF, WTO , WIPO | Commerce & Accountancy | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Emerging economies like India has been criticising the IMF for some reasons. These reasons include: IMF top post is geographically confined and not merit based. Emerging economies do not have voting power in proportion to their economic weight. Conditionalities that go with ... |
Which of the following action(s) have been taken up by the Government of India to support India"s commitment towards climate change? A shift from carbon subsidization regime to carbon taxation regime. Increase in excise duty on petrol and diesel. Doubling of coal cess. Signing the Green Energy Pact with USA. Select the... | 1 and 2 only | 3 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only |
Recently US and China, the two largest emitters, signed an agreement on climate change whereby China agreed to peak its emissions by 2030 and the US agreed that it would emit 26 percent to 28 percent less carbon in 2025 than it did in 2005.
India has moved from a carbon subsidization regime to one of significant c... | c | Sustainable Development | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following action(s) have been taken up by the Government of India to support India"s commitment towards climate change? A shift from carbon subsidization regime to carbon taxation regime. Increase in excise duty on petrol and diesel. Doubling of coal cess. Signi... |
Consider the following statements: 1. In India a proportional system of income tax is followed. 2. Reducing direct taxes & increasing indirect taxes fuel inflation in the economy. 3. Indirect taxes are of regressive nature in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only |
A proportional tax (sometimes called a flat tax ) is a tax where everyone, regardless of income, pays the same fraction of income in taxes. A progressive tax is a tax where lower-income entities pay a lower fraction of their income in taxes than do higher-income entities. Hence, in India a Progressive system of taxat... | c | Fiscal Development & Public Finance, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: 1. In India a proportional system of income tax is followed. 2. Reducing direct taxes & increasing indirect taxes fuel inflation in the economy. 3. Indirect taxes are of regressive nature in India. Which of the statements given above is/are... |
Which of the following statements regarding the buoyancy of the tax system is correct? | It is the ratio of percentage change in tax revenue to percentage change in GDP, without any changes in the tax rate or tax base. | Under this system, government"s revenue collection, mainly from direct tax, increases without increasing the tax rate. | It is the responsiveness of tax revenues to changes in the tax rate and in the tax base in relation to the GDP. | It is the ratio of percentage change in tax revenue to percentage change in GDP, without any changes in the tax rate or tax base. | nan | c | Fiscal Policy: Public Finance - Role and Importance, Public Expenditure - Revenue and Capital, Development and Non-Development, Public Revenue - Sources of Revenue, Taxes: Classification, Direct and Indirect, Social and Economic Objectives of Taxes, Object | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements regarding the buoyancy of the tax system is correct?##Option_A:It is the ratio of percentage change in tax revenue to percentage change in GDP, without any changes in the tax rate or tax base.###Option_B:Under this system, government"s reven... |
Consider the following statements regarding inflation in India: To reduce inflation RBI Increases repo rate. To reduce inflation government can ban exports of certain products. RBI uses Wholesale Price Index (WPI) as the key measure of inflation. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 only | Increase in repo rate decreases money supply in the economy which is used to curb inflation. So option 1 is correct. Ban of export of certain products raises supply of those products in the country's economy so prices of those products reduce. So option 2 is correct. Earlier RBI used WPI indexes as a key measure for in... | b | Prices & Monetary management, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding inflation in India: To reduce inflation RBI Increases repo rate. To reduce inflation government can ban exports of certain products. RBI uses Wholesale Price Index (WPI) as the key measure of inflation. Which of the statement(s)... |
Which of the following policies aims to reduce the Current Account Deficit? Currency Devaluation Reduction in import duties Tightening of fiscal and monetary policy Providing export subsidies Select the correct answer from the code given below. | 3 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | 1, 3 and 4 only | 3 and 4 only |
Currency devaluation depends upon the elasticity of demand for exports and imports and country specific but as J-curve effect suggests that initially the demand will remain inelastic and in the long-term, trade will become price elastic and imports will reduce, leading to reduction in CAD. So statement 1 is correct. ... | c | BOP & International Trade , | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following policies aims to reduce the Current Account Deficit? Currency Devaluation Reduction in import duties Tightening of fiscal and monetary policy Providing export subsidies Select the correct answer from the code given below.##Option_A: 3 and 4 only###Opt... |
Consider the following statements regarding National Pension Scheme (NPS): Only Indian citizens residing in the country are eligible for this scheme. It is a co-contributory scheme under the Central government. The subscriber is allotted a Permanent Retirement Account Number (PRAN) which can be used from any location i... | 1, 3 and 4 only | 2 and 4 only | 3 only | 1, 3 and 4 only | A citizen of India, whether resident or non-resident, subject to the conditions: He/she should be between 18 – 60 years of age as on the date of submission of his/her application to the POP/ POP-SP. ' Swavalamban' is a special co-contributory scheme under NPS which is designed specifically for workers from the unorga... | c | Economic Reforms since 1991 | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding National Pension Scheme (NPS): Only Indian citizens residing in the country are eligible for this scheme. It is a co-contributory scheme under the Central government. The subscriber is allotted a Permanent Retirement Account Number... |
Q. Consider following pairs:
Port Country
1. Hai Phong : Vietnam
2. Ranong : Thailand
3. Maday Island : Myanmar
4. Batangas : Philippines
Select the correct answer using the code given ... | 1 and 4 only | 2 only
| 3 only | 1 and 4 only |
Hai Phong: Vietnam - Northern Vietnam's most important seaport with its deep-water anchorage and large maritime facilities
Ranong: Thailand - Located on the Kra Buri River of the Kra Peninsula, across from Myanmar and near the Indian Ocean coast. Approved in 2003 as a PAT port, expansion is planned to serv... | d | Places(International) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Q. Consider following pairs:
Port Country
1. Hai Phong : Vietnam
2. Ranong : Thailand
3. Maday Island : Myanmar
4. Batangas : Philippines
Se... |
Consider the following statements regarding functions of RBI in India: Only RBI can issue currency notes. RBI carries out sale and purchase of treasury bills of state as well as central government. RBI manages the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? | 1 and 3 only | 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | RBI issues currency notes and coins except rupee 1 currency note and coin. Rupee 1 currency note is issued by Ministry of finance itself. So statement 1 is incorrect. RBI does open market operations which means that RBI carries out sale and purchase of treasury bills of government. So statement 2 is correct. RBI Manage... | c | Prices & Monetary management, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding functions of RBI in India: Only RBI can issue currency notes. RBI carries out sale and purchase of treasury bills of state as well as central government. RBI manages the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999. Which of the statement... |
With respect to Non-Banking Financial companies consider the following statements: In case of NBFC defaults the depositor can"t file a civil suit to recover the deposits. NBFC"s can acquire commercial bonds, shares but can"t acquire government securities. NBFC"s can engage in insurance business, chit fund business. NBF... | 1 and 4 only | 3 and 4 only | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 4 only | If an NBFC registered with the RBI fails to return depositor's money, the depositor can complain against the NBFC to the nearest Regional Office of the Reserve Bank. Depositors can also approach the Company Law Board constituted under the Companies Act 1956 or a civil court or Consumer Disputes Redressal Forums for rec... | b | Financial Intermediation & Markets , | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With respect to Non-Banking Financial companies consider the following statements: In case of NBFC defaults the depositor can"t file a civil suit to recover the deposits. NBFC"s can acquire commercial bonds, shares but can"t acquire government securities. NBFC"s can engage i... |
Which of the following was/were the correct reason(s) for slowed industrial development in India till the beginning of the Second Plan? Absence of capital goods industry. Limited area of operation of the public sector. Lack of capital to invest. Lack of demand of consumer goods. Select the correct answer using the code... | 1, 2, and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 2, 3, and 4 only | 1, 2, and 3 only | The main reasons were: Absence of capital goods industry which is needed to promote further industrialization in India. Limited area of operation of public sector, which was limited to few sector, like railways, power generation etc. Further, there was lack of capital (or savings) for setting up industries. There was n... | a | Industry | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following was/were the correct reason(s) for slowed industrial development in India till the beginning of the Second Plan? Absence of capital goods industry. Limited area of operation of the public sector. Lack of capital to invest. Lack of demand of consumer go... |
Land reforms were meant to address the historical inequity in agriculture. However, the success of these measures was mixed. In this context, which of the following states achieved maximum success?
| Kerala and Tamil Nadu
| Kerala and West Bengal
| Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan
| Kerala and Tamil Nadu
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Among the Indian states, Kerala and West Bengal were most successful in implementing land reforms, because the governments in these states had greater commitment to the policy. This may be attributed to the Communist parties in power in these states, which ideologically believed in social ownership, rather than conce... | b | Agriculture | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Land reforms were meant to address the historical inequity in agriculture. However, the success of these measures was mixed. In this context, which of the following states achieved maximum success?
##Option_A: Kerala and Tamil Nadu
###Option_B: Kerala and West Beng... |
The New Economic Policy of 1991 is considered a landmark in country’s economic history. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the impacts of this policy?
1. The industrial growth had increased because of relaxation of regulatory requirements.
2. The agricultural growth had dec... | 1 only | 2 only
| Both 1 and 2 | 1 only |
The reforms adversely affected both the agricultural and industrial sector, largely because of declining public investment in vital infrastructure, like irrigation etc.
Further, the demand for indigenous industrial products declining because of increased imports due to liberalization.
As a result both th... | b | Industry | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
The New Economic Policy of 1991 is considered a landmark in country’s economic history. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the impacts of this policy?
1. The industrial growth had increased because of relaxation of regulatory requirements.... |
In the context of the Health System in India, which of the following is/are included within the "primary healthcare"? Education of and controlling basic health problems. Polio Immunization program. Promotion of mental health. Supply of water. Promotion of maternal health. Provision of essential drugs. Select the correc... | 1, 2, 5 and 6 only | 1, 3, 5 and 6 only | 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 only | 1, 2, 5 and 6 only |
The primary healthcare system is both preventive and curative .
It encompasses a wide range of services for ensuring a healthy and dignified life. Therefore, it includes all the components mentioned in the question.
| d | Services | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In the context of the Health System in India, which of the following is/are included within the "primary healthcare"? Education of and controlling basic health problems. Polio Immunization program. Promotion of mental health. Supply of water. Promotion of maternal health. Pr... |
Indian medical tourism has witnessed tremendous growth in recent times. In this context, which of the following is/are the correct reasons for this phenomenon ? Indian hospitals possess state of the art medical technologies. The Central Government provides subsidy to the private hospitals for attracting medical tourist... | 2, 3 and 4 only | 1, 3 and 4 only | 1 and 4 only | 2, 3 and 4 only |
India provides world class medical facilities with hospitals and specialized multi specialty health centers providing their expertise.
The government does not provide any such subsidy to private hospitals for attracting medical tourists. At present most of the investment in health infrastructure is made by the p... | c | Services | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Indian medical tourism has witnessed tremendous growth in recent times. In this context, which of the following is/are the correct reasons for this phenomenon ? Indian hospitals possess state of the art medical technologies. The Central Government provides subsidy to the pri... |
With regard to the ancient civilization of Ahar-Banas region, consider following statements: It was a Chalcolithic culture, contemporary to the Harappan Civilization. Like Harappans, they also followed the ritual of both burial and cremation of the dead. Aharites used reserved slip technique in pottery. Which of the s... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Pachamta belongs to the Ahar-Banas culture in the Mewar region, which was contemporaneous with the early and mature Harappan culture where many artefacts (Chalcolithic - Copper age) were recovered and carbon dating studies proved it. Though Harappan civilization symbolizes Bronze age, both cultures flourished during th... | d | Harappan / Indus Valley Civilization | Geography | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With regard to the ancient civilization of Ahar-Banas region, consider following statements: It was a Chalcolithic culture, contemporary to the Harappan Civilization. Like Harappans, they also followed the ritual of both burial and cremation of the dead. Aharites used reser... |
Insider trading refers to: | Trading of goods inside the country. | Purchase and sale of shares of a company by its own promoter. | Trading of shares by individuals with potential access to non-public information about the company. | Trading of goods inside the country. | Insider trading is defined as a malpractice wherein trade of a company's securities is undertaken by people who by virtue of their work have access to the otherwise non public information. SEBI in Jan. 2015 has tightened the rules by widening the definition of an insider to cover any person who is a "connected person... | c | Financial Intermediation & Markets , | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Insider trading refers to:##Option_A: Trading of goods inside the country.###Option_B: Purchase and sale of shares of a company by its own promoter.##Option_C: Trading of shares by individuals with potential access to non-public information about the company.##Option_D: Trad... |
Which of the following is/are constituents of Non-plan expenditure in India?
(1) Interest payments.
(2) Subsidies.
(3) Wages and salaries of government employees.
(4) Grants to state governments.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
| 1 only | 1 and 2
| 2 and 3 | 1 only |
Non-plan expenditure includes Interest payments, Subsidies, Wages and salaries of government employees as well as Grants to state governments.
| d | Fiscal Development & Public Finance, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following is/are constituents of Non-plan expenditure in India?
(1) Interest payments.
(2) Subsidies.
(3) Wages and salaries of government employees.
(4) Grants to state governments.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
... |
Crowding out of private investment by government will imply
| Higher private sector borrowing reducing size of government borrowing.
| Higher Government borrowing reducing size of private sector borrowing.
| Private sector being allowed to invest more in government securities.
| Higher private sector borrowing reducing size of government borrowing.
|
If an increase in government spending and/or a decrease in tax revenues leads to a deficit that is financed by increased borrowing, then the borrowing can increase interest rates , leading to a reduction in private investment.
| b | Fiscal Development & Public Finance, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Crowding out of private investment by government will imply
##Option_A: Higher private sector borrowing reducing size of government borrowing.
###Option_B: Higher Government borrowing reducing size of private sector borrowing.
##Option_C: Private sector being allo... |
With respect to various rates, regulated by RBI consider the following statements: Cash Reserve Ratio is the ratio of total deposits of a bank which is to be maintained by the bank with itself in the form of cash. The purpose of Cash Reserve Ratio is to ensure that banks do not run out of cash to meet the payment deman... | 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 only | Cash Reserve Ratio is the ratio of total deposits of a bank which is to be maintained with RBI (and not with the bank itself) in the form of cash. Hence, 1 st Statement is incorrect. The purpose of Cash Reserve Ratio is to ensure that banks do not run out of cash to meet the payment demands of their depositors. The o... | a | Prices & Monetary management, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With respect to various rates, regulated by RBI consider the following statements: Cash Reserve Ratio is the ratio of total deposits of a bank which is to be maintained by the bank with itself in the form of cash. The purpose of Cash Reserve Ratio is to ensure that banks do ... |
Which of the following are equity market instruments? Futures Preference shares Options External Commercial borrowings Select the correct answer using the codes given below. | 1 only | 1 and 2 | 1, 2 and 3 | 1 only | An external commercial borrowing (ECB) is an instrument used in India to facilitate the access to foreign money by Indian corporations and PSUs (public sector undertakings). It is not an equity market instrument. | c | Financial Intermediation & Markets , | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following are equity market instruments? Futures Preference shares Options External Commercial borrowings Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 1 and 2##Option_C: 1, 2 and 3##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:c##Explaination... |
With reference to Desert Vegetation, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Most of the deserts have no vegetation at all.
2. Few Shrubs that exist have very short roots.
3. Arid environment and saline soil retard vegetation in these regions.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below. | 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 3 only | . | a | Forests and their distribution, Forest Conservation | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Desert Vegetation, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Most of the deserts have no vegetation at all.
2. Few Shrubs that exist have very short roots.
3. Arid environment and saline soil retard vegetation in these regions.
Select the... |
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding deserts of the world?
The hot deserts of the world are located on the western coasts of the continent.
Gobi desert in China is an example of a cold desert also known as a mid-latitude desert.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below: | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | . | c | Map based questions from World | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding deserts of the world?
The hot deserts of the world are located on the western coasts of the continent.
Gobi desert in China is an example of a cold desert also known as a mid-latitude desert.
Select the cor... |
Consider the following statements:
1. Higher GDP growth always leads to a lower unemployment rate.
2. Higher GDP growth always leads to higher employment growth.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | nan | d | National Income, Economic Growth and Development, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements:
1. Higher GDP growth always leads to a lower unemployment rate.
2. Higher GDP growth always leads to higher employment growth.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:2 only##Option_C:Both 1 ... |
Which of the following is/are Money Market instruments?
1. Treasury bills
2. Exchange traded funds
3. Commercial bills
4. Inflation indexed bonds
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
| 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only
| 1,2 and 4 only | 1 and 2 only |
Exchange traded funds and Inflation indexed bonds are not money market instruments.
| b | Financial Intermediation & Markets , | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following is/are Money Market instruments?
1. Treasury bills
2. Exchange traded funds
3. Commercial bills
4. Inflation indexed bonds
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ##... |
Consider the following statements regarding various tools of monetary policy of RBI: Bank rate is charged on long term lendings while Repo rate is charged on short term lendings. Reverse repo rate is generally higher than repo rate in India. If repo rate is increased then money supply will decrease in the economy. Whic... | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 only |
Bank rate is charged by RBI on long term lendings such as lending to GoI, state governments, banks etc. while Repo rate is charged on short term lendings. So statement 1 is correct.
Reverse repo rate is interest rate which RBI pays to lender while repo rate is the rate at which RBI gives loans to others. So rate ... | c | Prices & Monetary management, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding various tools of monetary policy of RBI: Bank rate is charged on long term lendings while Repo rate is charged on short term lendings. Reverse repo rate is generally higher than repo rate in India. If repo rate is increased then mo... |
Under liquidity trap situation, demand for money is
| Perfectly inelastic
| Perfectly elastic
| Decreasing with higher interest rates
| Perfectly inelastic
|
A liquidity trap is a situation, described in Keynesian economics, in which injections of cash into the private banking system by a central bank fail to decrease interest rates and hence make monetary policy ineffective. In this case demand for money will remain perfectly elastic
| b | Financial Intermediation & Markets , | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Under liquidity trap situation, demand for money is
##Option_A: Perfectly inelastic
###Option_B: Perfectly elastic
##Option_C: Decreasing with higher interest rates
##Option_D: Perfectly inelastic
##Answer:b##Explaination:
A liquidity trap is a situat... |
With respect to Marginal standing Facility (MSF) consider the following statements: The marginal standing facility doesn"t affect the value of rupee in international market as it is used for overnight transactions which are very short term. The purpose of marginal standing facility is to reduce volatility in the overni... | 1 only | 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | To keep a check on rupee depreciation, RBI had raised the gap between MSF and Repo Rate to 300 basis point (i.e. 3% above the Repo Rate) in July 2013 . Increasing MSF reduces money supply for speculation which in turn strengthens rupee value in international market. So option 1 is incorrect. The purpose of marginal st... | b | Prices & Monetary management, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With respect to Marginal standing Facility (MSF) consider the following statements: The marginal standing facility doesn"t affect the value of rupee in international market as it is used for overnight transactions which are very short term. The purpose of marginal standing f... |
Economic reforms programme was introduced in 1991 in the backdrop of: Severe Balance of payments crisis with very high current account deficit Mounting losses of PSUs. Drastic fall in GDP growth rate. Select the correct answer using code given below: | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only |
GDP growth rate had not fallen drastically in 1991. Rest two statements are correct.
| a | Economic Reforms since 1991 | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Economic reforms programme was introduced in 1991 in the backdrop of: Severe Balance of payments crisis with very high current account deficit Mounting losses of PSUs. Drastic fall in GDP growth rate. Select the correct answer using code given below:##Option_A: 1 and 2 only... |
Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) Policy for fertilizer was implemented in 2010. Which of the following statements regarding NBS is/are correct ?
1. The government transfers the fertilizer subsidy directly in the bank accounts of farmers through DBT Scheme.
2. Urea has the biggest share of subsidy under NBS... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only
| 3 only | 1 and 2 only |
Under the scheme the farmer pays only 50% of the delivered cost of P and K fertilizers and the rest is borne by the government in the form of subsidy.
At present the urea is not included in the NBS scheme for fertilizers.
The biggest beneficiary of the scheme is the manufacturer because he is allowed to fix the m... | c | Agriculture | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) Policy for fertilizer was implemented in 2010. Which of the following statements regarding NBS is/are correct ?
1. The government transfers the fertilizer subsidy directly in the bank accounts of farmers through DBT Scheme.
2. Ur... |
Consider the following statements: Universal adult suffrage Dispute Redressal mechanism Freedom to form political parties Which of the above are the necessary features of a modern representative democracy? | 1 and 3 only | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | Features of the Representative democracy: Free and fair elections Free to form political parties Universal adult suffarage Equality of citizens Independent judiciary Dispute redressal mechanism Plebiscite, recall, referendum, initiative are features of direct democracy. | d | Democratic & NonDemocratic | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: Universal adult suffrage Dispute Redressal mechanism Freedom to form political parties Which of the above are the necessary features of a modern representative democracy?##Option_A:1 and 3 only###Option_B:1 only##Option_C:2 and 3 only##Opti... |
Manjeri Conference is associated with which of the following peasant movement? | Eka Movement | Tebhaga Movement | Indigo Revolt | Eka Movement | In August 1921, peasant discontent erupted in the Malabar district of Kerala. Here Mappila (Muslim) tenants rebelled due to lack of any security of tenure and other oppressive landlord exactions. The Manjeri Conference, held in the erstwhile part of the Madras Presidency, for the first time, provided a platform for th... | d | Peasants Movement | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Manjeri Conference is associated with which of the following peasant movement?##Option_A:Eka Movement ###Option_B:Tebhaga Movement##Option_C:Indigo Revolt##Option_D:Eka Movement ##Answer:d##Explaination:In August 1921, peasant discontent erupted in the Malabar district of Ke... |
Consider the following statements with regards to Article 20: It prohibits the state from enacting any type of ex-post facto legislation. It protects a person against self incrimination. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | An ex-post-facto law is one that imposes penalties retrospectively (retroactively), that is, upon acts already done or which increases the penalties for such acts. The enactment of such a law is prohibited by the first provision of Article 20. However, this limitation is imposed only on criminal laws and not on civil l... | b | Fundamental Rights | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with regards to Article 20: It prohibits the state from enacting any type of ex-post facto legislation. It protects a person against self incrimination. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only... |
Since the economic reforms of 1991, the services sector has been leading the economic growth in India. Which of the following activities constitute the services sector in India? Trade Financing Construction Real estate Agricultural labor Select the correct answer using codes given below: | 1, 2, 4, and 5 only | 1, 2, 3, and 4 only | 1, 2, and 4 only | 1, 2, 4, and 5 only | All these activities, except agricultural labor, are included within services sector- WTO and RBI. | b | Services | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Since the economic reforms of 1991, the services sector has been leading the economic growth in India. Which of the following activities constitute the services sector in India? Trade Financing Construction Real estate Agricultural labor Select the correct answer using codes... |
Consider the following statements: Hyderabad and Junagarh were integrated with India by means of referendum. Kashmir was integrated by the instrument of accession. Both Nagaland and Mizoram was integrated to India with the use of army after independence. Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand and Jharkhand were made new states base... | 1 and 2 only | 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | bearingHyderabad was integrated by the means of police action while Junagarh by referendum. Hence statement 1 is wrong. Nagaland was part of Indian union and was separated later from Assam. Hence statement 3 is incorrect. Statement 4 is incoorect as the basis for creating these new states was socio-political and not li... | b | The Union and its Territory | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: Hyderabad and Junagarh were integrated with India by means of referendum. Kashmir was integrated by the instrument of accession. Both Nagaland and Mizoram was integrated to India with the use of army after independence. Chhattisgarh, Uttara... |
Among the services sector, which of the following sub-sectors has the largest share in GDP of India? | Finance, insurance, real estate, and business services | Transport, storage, and communication | Trade, hotels, and restaurants | Finance, insurance, real estate, and business services | "Trade, hotels, and restaurants" sub-sector has been the consistent largest contributor to GDP over the last many years. It also includes tourism industry. | c | GDP, GNP, Market Price and Factor Cost, NNP, NDP, transfer payments, National income at FC, Personal Income, disposable income, factors affecting national income, net foreign facto income | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Among the services sector, which of the following sub-sectors has the largest share in GDP of India?##Option_A: Finance, insurance, real estate, and business services###Option_B: Transport, storage, and communication##Option_C: Trade, hotels, and restaurants##Option_D: Finan... |
Which of the following statements regarding the Kisan Vision Project is/are correct ?
| It is a project for providing irrigation facilities.
| It is aimed at doubling the agricultural income of farmers by 2022.
| It is a project for setting up temperature-controlled perishable cargo centers at selected railway stations.
| It is a project for providing irrigation facilities.
|
The central government launched this pilot project for promoting the setting up of cold storages and temperature-controlled perishable cargo centers through Public Private Parternship mode at select railway stations.
| c | Energy , Infrastructure and Communication | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following statements regarding the Kisan Vision Project is/are correct ?
##Option_A: It is a project for providing irrigation facilities.
###Option_B: It is aimed at doubling the agricultural income of farmers by 2022.
##Option_C: It is... |
In the context of Indian economy, which of the following constitute export of services? An Indian tourist visiting Mauritius. Bharti Airtel setting up telecom towers in Africa. An Indian IT company selling software to a Chinese firm. A Pakistani national visiting India for liver transplant. Select the correct answer us... | 1, 2, and 3 only | 4 only | 2, 3 and 4 only | 1, 2, and 3 only |
Services export means an activity which earns foreign exchange for the home country, and which is included within the services sector. In this case, the first option is included within the services sector but it would result in outflow of foreign exchange.
In rest of the three cases the activities are included in s... | c | Services | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In the context of Indian economy, which of the following constitute export of services? An Indian tourist visiting Mauritius. Bharti Airtel setting up telecom towers in Africa. An Indian IT company selling software to a Chinese firm. A Pakistani national visiting India for l... |
In the context of Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) Project, consider the following statements regarding differences between the Western DFC and Eastern DFC:
1. Western DFC is longer than Eastern DFC.
2. Western DFC is funded by Japan, whereas Eastern DFC is funded by the World Bank.
3. W... | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only
| 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only |
Western corridor is about 1500 Km whereas the Eastern corridor is more than 1800 Km. All the other statements are correct.
| c | Energy , Infrastructure and Communication | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
In the context of Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) Project, consider the following statements regarding differences between the Western DFC and Eastern DFC:
1. Western DFC is longer than Eastern DFC.
2. Western DFC is funded by Japan, whereas Eastern DF... |
Consider following statements about international financial institutions:
1. Chiang Mai initiative and Contingency Reserve agreement of BRICS will replicate the role of IMF.
2. New Development Bank and Asia infrastructure Investment Bank will supplement the role of World Bank.
3. The new institutions are... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only
| 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only |
One of the main duties of the IMF has been to help members to handle BOP crisis situation. The CRA of BRICS and Chiang Mai initiatives (A currency swap initiative among ASEAN+3 countries) also share this goal.
World Bank plays a measure role in infrastructure development by providing easy loans; the same role... | a | India and IMF, WTO , WIPO | Commerce & Accountancy | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider following statements about international financial institutions:
1. Chiang Mai initiative and Contingency Reserve agreement of BRICS will replicate the role of IMF.
2. New Development Bank and Asia infrastructure Investment Bank will supplement the role o... |
Consider the following statements regarding Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF):
1. It is a statutory fund.
2. It is used to extend basic telephony services to the rural areas.
3. It is maintained as a part of Consolidated Fund of India.
4. Resources for USOF are raised exclusively through Universal Servic... | 1 and 2 only
| 2, 3 and 4 only
| 2 and 4 only
| 1 and 2 only
|
USOF is a statutory fund under Indian Telegraph Act, 2003. The objective is to extend basic telecom services to the rural areas. For this purpose National Optical Fiber Network (NOFN) is being funded by USOF. Hence, 1st and 2nd statements are correct.
USOF is maintained outside the Consolidated Fund, and is ma... | a | Rural Development | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF):
1. It is a statutory fund.
2. It is used to extend basic telephony services to the rural areas.
3. It is maintained as a part of Consolidated Fund of India.
4. Resources for USOF ar... |
Which of the following statements regarding “ MeghRaj” project is correct ?
| It is a joint venture between ISRO and space agency of France for building a satellite.
| It is a project for better forecasting of monsoon rains.
| It is a project for creating cloud computing environment at the national level.
| It is a joint venture between ISRO and space agency of France for building a satellite.
|
To harness the benefits of cloud technology, DeitY initiated a project called “MeghRaj” for creating a Government of India Cloud computing environment at the national level.
| c | Energy , Infrastructure and Communication | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following statements regarding “ MeghRaj” project is correct ?
##Option_A: It is a joint venture between ISRO and space agency of France for building a satellite.
###Option_B: It is a project for better forecasting of monsoon rains.
##Option... |
Consider the following statements regarding National Electricity Fund (NEF):
1. Marginalized sections of the society, like STs/SCs and BPL families, are provided financial assistance from NEF for improving access to electricity.
2. NEF is operational only in areas not covered under other schemes,... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only
| 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only |
National Electricity Fund is an Interest Subsidy Scheme to provide interest subsidy on loans taken by the power utilities, both in public or private sector, for improving the distribution network. Therefore, statement 1 is incorrect.
Statement 2 and 3 are correct.
| b | Energy , Infrastructure and Communication | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements regarding National Electricity Fund (NEF):
1. Marginalized sections of the society, like STs/SCs and BPL families, are provided financial assistance from NEF for improving access to electricity.
2. NEF is operational o... |
Which of the following plantation crops are covered under the Price Stabilization Fund Scheme?
Sugarcane
Tobacco
Rubber
Coffee
Banana
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
| 1 and 2 only
| 2, 3 and 4 only
| 3, 4 and 5 only
| 1 and 2 only
|
The scheme was launched for tea, coffee, rubber, and tobacco growers in 2003 against the backdrop of decline in unit value realization of these commodities.
| b | Agriculture | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following plantation crops are covered under the Price Stabilization Fund Scheme?
Sugarcane
Tobacco
Rubber
Coffee
Banana
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
##Option_A: 1 and 2 only
###Option_B: 2, 3 and 4 only
##Option_C: 3,... |
In the context of Rainbow Revolution in agriculture sector, match the following?
Revolution Commodity
1. Silver A. Fertilizer
2. Grey B. Fruits
3. Round ... | 1-B, 2-C, 3-D, 4-E, 5-A
| 1-D, 2-A, 3-E, 4-C, 5-B
| 1-A, 2-C, 3-D, 4-E, 5-B
| 1-B, 2-C, 3-D, 4-E, 5-A
| Rainbow revolution as the name suggests covers different areas of agricultural economy -
Grey Revolution - Fertilizer
Pink Revolution - Onion production/Pharmaceutical (India)/Prawn production
Red Revolution - Meat & Tomato Production
Round Revolution - Potato
Silver Fiber Revolution - Cotton
Silver Revol... | b | Agriculture | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In the context of Rainbow Revolution in agriculture sector, match the following?
Revolution Commodity
1. Silver A. Fertilizer
2. Grey ... |
Which of the following schemes targets to reduce the import for gold? Sovereign gold bonds Gold Monetisation Indian Gold Coin scheme Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 3 | 1 only | The government had launched three ambitious schemes to reduce the physical demand for gold and fish out 20,000 tonnes of the precious metal worth $800 billion lying idle with households. PM launched the maiden sovereign gold bond, gold monetisation and the Indian gold coin scheme. The main objectives of the schemes are... | c | Misc Economic Issues | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following schemes targets to reduce the import for gold? Sovereign gold bonds Gold Monetisation Indian Gold Coin scheme Select the correct answer using the code given below. ##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1, 2 and 3##Option_D: 1 only##Ans... |
Pay commission’s final report is submitted: | To the President who in turn places it before the Parliament | To the Finance minister, who in turn places it before the Cabinet | To the Finance Minister who in turn places it before the PAC | To the President who in turn places it before the Parliament | The Pay Commission submitted its report to Finance Minister who in turn submits to the Union cabinet of India headed by Prime minister. | b | Others | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Pay commission’s final report is submitted:##Option_A:To the President who in turn places it before the Parliament###Option_B:To the Finance minister, who in turn places it before the Cabinet##Option_C:To the Finance Minister who in turn places it before the PAC##Option_D:To... |
Consider the following statements: In a Parliamentary system, the executive leader is selected from the legislative branch directly. In case of differing opinions of the legislature and the executive, it is easier to enact legislation under the Presidential system. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | The major difference between these two systems is that the executive leader of the Parliamentary system is elected from the legislative branch directly. In the Presidential System, it is more difficult to enact legislation, especially in the event that the President has different views than the legislative body. | a | Parliamentary & Presidential | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: In a Parliamentary system, the executive leader is selected from the legislative branch directly. In case of differing opinions of the legislature and the executive, it is easier to enact legislation under the Presidential system. Which of ... |
Which of the following statements is true regarding National Investment and Infrastructure Fund? The fund will be used in both commercially viable and stalled projects. The fund will be used to raise debt and in turn invest it as equity in infrastructure finance companies. It is set up by Ministry of Ministry of Commer... | 1 and 2 only | 2 only | 1, 2 and 3 | 1 and 2 only | Only 3rd Statement is incorrect because it is set up by Ministry of Finance.To be operational by the year end, 2015, NIIF will primarily focus on fund infusion in infrastructure projects -- greenfield, brownfield and the stalled ones. | a | Others | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is true regarding National Investment and Infrastructure Fund? The fund will be used in both commercially viable and stalled projects. The fund will be used to raise debt and in turn invest it as equity in infrastructure finance companies. I... |
Consider the following statements regarding ‘village industry’:
1. It is run by family members without any hired worker.
2. It possesses negligible capital investment.
3. Its characterization depends on the population of the rural area.
Which of the statements given above is/are inc... | 1 and 2 only | 3 only
| 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only |
The industries established in rural areas having population below 10000 and having less than Rs 15,000 as fixed capital investment per worker are termed as village industries.
| a | Industry | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements regarding ‘village industry’:
1. It is run by family members without any hired worker.
2. It possesses negligible capital investment.
3. Its characterization depends on the population of the rural area.
Wh... |
Consider the following statements regarding Competition Commission of India (CCI): One of its objectives is to prevent artificial inflation. It prevents companies from acquiring dominant position in the market. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only |
Section 3 of CCI Act deals with anti-competitive agreements. Since healthy competition keeps prices under check, therefore, anti-competition agreements may result in artificial increase in prices. Hence, 1st Statement is correct.
Section 4 of the same Act deals with abuse of dominant position only, which invari... | a | Industry | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Competition Commission of India (CCI): One of its objectives is to prevent artificial inflation. It prevents companies from acquiring dominant position in the market. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?##Option_A: ... |
In the context of sea ports in India, match the following: Port Feature 1. Mumbai : A. Deepest port 2. Marmugao : B. Busiest port 3. Ennore : C. Port with the most modern facilities 4. Chennai : D. Water transport with naval base 5. Vishakhapatnam : E. Oldest port Select the correct answer using codes given below. | 1-B, 2-C, 3-D, 4-E, 5-A | 1-D, 2-A, 3-E, 4-C, 5-B | 1-A, 2-C, 3-D, 4-E, 5-B | 1-B, 2-C, 3-D, 4-E, 5-A |
Chennai port is the oldest sea port in India. Mumbai port was developed after the British acquired the possession of the then Bombay province in 1668. Ennore is a newly developed port with most modern facilities, and is operated by private sector. Vishakhapatnam is the deepest port in India.
| d | Energy , Infrastructure and Communication | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In the context of sea ports in India, match the following: Port Feature 1. Mumbai : A. Deepest port 2. Marmugao : B. Busiest port 3. Ennore : C. Port with the most modern facilities 4. Chennai : D. Water transport with naval base 5. Vishakhapatnam : E. Oldest port Select t... |
Though India has one of the largest coal reserves in the world, but the extraction of Coal Bed Methane (CBM) is less than optimal because India lacks in CBM related services. Lack of infrastructure and CBM related technology. Low gas prices in domestic market. Most of CBM reserves are in tribal areas. Select the correc... | 1, 2 and 3 only | 1, 3 and 4 only | 2 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 3 only |
Though, India has the third largest coal reserve in the world, but the production of CBM is sub-optimal due to various reasons, like :
There is lack of CBM related technology and services.
There is lack of basic infrastructure like pipelines for transportation of gas etc.
Domestic gas prices are low in Indi... | d | Energy , Infrastructure and Communication | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Though India has one of the largest coal reserves in the world, but the extraction of Coal Bed Methane (CBM) is less than optimal because India lacks in CBM related services. Lack of infrastructure and CBM related technology. Low gas prices in domestic market. Most of CBM re... |
There have been constraints in flow of capital from Breton woods Twins towards emerging markets. Consider following sentences regarding this. The decline in IMF lending has been a supply side problem. In case of World Bank there are demand side constraints. The lack of adequate funding from these Breton Woods Twins is ... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 3 only | 1 and 2 only | The decline in the IMF lending was a demand side problem, as private capital flows plugged the foreign currency deficits of developing economies, except low income countries and conflict ridden states from where the private capital shied away. On the other hand, lack of adequate lending from World Bank was a supply sid... | c | India and IMF, WTO , WIPO | Commerce & Accountancy | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:There have been constraints in flow of capital from Breton woods Twins towards emerging markets. Consider following sentences regarding this. The decline in IMF lending has been a supply side problem. In case of World Bank there are demand side constraints. The lack of adequ... |
Consider the following statements with reference to Cabinet Mission and Interim Government formed during 1940s: The Cabinet Mission was sent to India to negotiate the setting up of a national government and to set into motion a machinery for transfer of power. The Cabinet Mission was convinced that Pakistan was not vi... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Statement 1 is correct as the Cabinet Mission went out to India in March 1946 to negotiate the setting up of a national government and to set into motion a machinery for transfer of power. Statement 2 is correct as the Cabinet Mission was convinced that Pakistan was not viable and wanted that minority autonomy must be... | a | British Response and Negotiations | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with reference to Cabinet Mission and Interim Government formed during 1940s: The Cabinet Mission was sent to India to negotiate the setting up of a national government and to set into motion a machinery for transfer of power. The Cabinet M... |
India adopted strategy of Import Substitution before opening its economy in 1991. Consider following statements regarding this policy:
1. There may be consideration of preserving foreign exchange reserve behind adoption of this policy.
2. This policy runs counter to the economic theory of comparative advantag... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only
| 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only |
Many countries protect their producers from international competition by way of tariffs, quotas and undervalued currency. The idea is to protect domestic industry so that it can grow, which will, in turn, generate income and employment for the residents, and the country will not have to be dependent on imports. Su... | a | BOP & International Trade , | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
India adopted strategy of Import Substitution before opening its economy in 1991. Consider following statements regarding this policy:
1. There may be consideration of preserving foreign exchange reserve behind adoption of this policy.
2. This policy runs counter t... |
Consider the following statements on Infant Mortality Rate(IMR):
1. IMR is the number of deaths of children less than 1 month of age per 1000 live births.
2. Kerela has the lowest IMR while M.P and Assam are the worst performing states with highest IMR.
Which of the statements given above are cor... | 1 only | 2 only
| Both 1 and 2 | 1 only |
IMR is the number of deaths of children less than 1 year of age per 1000 live births. Kerela has the lowest IMR while M.P and Assam are the worst performing states with highest IMR.
| b | Planning and Development Strategies till 1991 | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements on Infant Mortality Rate(IMR):
1. IMR is the number of deaths of children less than 1 month of age per 1000 live births.
2. Kerela has the lowest IMR while M.P and Assam are the worst performing states with highest IMR.
... |
Sucess of the Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan will directly improve India"s performance in which of the following indices? | Human Development Index. | Human Poverty Index. | Multidimensional Poverty Index. | Human Development Index. | Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan (NBA) previously called Total Sanitation campaign (TSC) is a program following the principles of community-led total sanitation (CLTS) and was initiated by Government of India in 1999. It is a demand-driven and people-centered sanitation program. It evolved from the limited achievements of the ... | c | Economic survey 2014-15 | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Sucess of the Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan will directly improve India"s performance in which of the following indices?##Option_A: Human Development Index. ###Option_B: Human Poverty Index.##Option_C: Multidimensional Poverty Index. ##Option_D: Human Development... |
Which of the following is/are the objectives of Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana? Correcting regional imbalances in the availabilty of affordable tertiary medical healthcare services. To augment facilities for quality medical education in the country. Providing insurance of upto 30,000 rupees in the form of cash... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only |
The Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) aims at correcting the imbalances in the availability of affordable healthcare facilities in the different parts of the country in general, and augmenting facilities for quality medical education in the under-served States in particular. Hence, statement 1 and ... | a | Sustainable Development | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are the objectives of Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana? Correcting regional imbalances in the availabilty of affordable tertiary medical healthcare services. To augment facilities for quality medical education in the country. Providing insura... |
Consider following statements about 'PURCHASING POWER PARITY - PPP'.
1. PPP refers to a method used to calculate the money that would be needed to purchase the same goods and services in two countries.
2. In terms of GDP at PPP, India is third largest economy of the world after US and China.
3. PPP also ... | 1, 2 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only
| 1 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 3 only |
PPP calculates the relative value of the currency of two countries. If a country has higher GDP-PPP, it implies that its currency is cheaper or undervalued and its exports will be more competitive.
| d | BOP & International Trade , | Commerce & Accountancy | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider following statements about 'PURCHASING POWER PARITY - PPP'.
1. PPP refers to a method used to calculate the money that would be needed to purchase the same goods and services in two countries.
2. In terms of GDP at PPP, India is third largest economy of t... |
Under the Universal Immunization Programme, the Government of India is providing vaccination to prevent which of the following diseases? Polio Measles Diphtheria Pertussis Leprosy Diarrhea Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 only | 1, 3 and 5 only | 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 only | 1, 2, 3 and 4 only | Under UIP, following vaccines are provided :
1. BCG (Bacillus Calmette Guerin) 2. DPT (Diphtheria, Pertussis and Tetanus Toxoid) 3. OPV (Oral Polio Vaccine) 4. Measles 5. Hepatitis B 6. TT (Tetanus Toxoid) 7. JE vaccination (in sel... | c | Health , Health and Family Welfare | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Under the Universal Immunization Programme, the Government of India is providing vaccination to prevent which of the following diseases? Polio Measles Diphtheria Pertussis Leprosy Diarrhea Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1, 2, 3 and 4 only###... |
With reference to the India Newborn Action Plan (INAP), which of the following statements is/are correct? It is developed in response to the Global Every Newborn Action Plan (ENAP) launched at the World Health Assembly. It aims at a ending preventable newborn deaths, to achieve "Single Digit NMR" by 2025, with all the ... | 1, 2 and 4 only | 1, 3 and 4only | 1 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 4 only | The India Newborn Action Plan is the fulfillment of a commitment made to the global community at the Global Newborn Conference held at Johannesburg in April 2013-the commitment to end all preventable newborn deaths, and the 67th World Health Assembly at Geneva in May 2014 .
The Action Plan is in synchrony with the... | c | Women and Child Development | Botany | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the India Newborn Action Plan (INAP), which of the following statements is/are correct? It is developed in response to the Global Every Newborn Action Plan (ENAP) launched at the World Health Assembly. It aims at a ending preventable newborn deaths, to achi... |
Consider the following statements regarding National Urban Livelihood Mission (NULM) : In the 12 th plan, NULM will be implemented in all district Headquarters, towns and all other cities with a population of 1,00,000 or more as per 2011 census. The primary target of NULM is the urban poor, including the urban homeles... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 2 only | 1 and 2 only |
The Mission of NULM is to reduce poverty and vulnerability of the urban poor households by enabling them to access gainful self-employment and skilled wage employment opportunities, resulting in an appreciable improvement in their livelihoods on a sustainable basis, through building strong grassroots level institut... | a | Poverty & Unemployment, Poverty alleviation Programme & Employment Generation Programme | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding National Urban Livelihood Mission (NULM) : In the 12 th plan, NULM will be implemented in all district Headquarters, towns and all other cities with a population of 1,00,000 or more as per 2011 census. The primary target of NULM i... |
Consider the following statements regarding rural electrification in India :
1. One of the component of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) is integration of feeders (rural households & agricultural).
2. Central Electricity authority is the nodal agency for operationalization of DDUGJY.
3. Til... | 1 and 2 only
| 2 and 3 only
| 3 only
| 1 and 2 only
|
The major components of the scheme are feeder separation ; strengthening of sub-transmission and distribution network; Metering at all levels (input points, feeders and distribution transformers).So option 1 is incorrect
Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) is the Nodal Agency for operationalization of this ... | c | Energy , Infrastructure and Communication | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements regarding rural electrification in India :
1. One of the component of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) is integration of feeders (rural households & agricultural).
2. Central Electricity authority is the nodal agency... |
Which of the following schemes are included in National Social Assistance Programme?
1. National Family Benefit Scheme.
2. Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme.
3. Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme.
4. Indira Gandhi Matritva Sahyog Yojana.
Select the correct answer using the co... | 1 and 2 only | 1,2 and 3
| 1,2 and 4 | 1 and 2 only |
The National Social Assistance Scheme (NSAS) or National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) is a flagship welfare program of the Government of India initiated on 15 August 1995. There are five major components under this scheme.
National Old Age Pension Scheme (NOAPS),
National Family Benefit Scheme (NFB... | b | Sustainable Development | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following schemes are included in National Social Assistance Programme?
1. National Family Benefit Scheme.
2. Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme.
3. Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme.
4. Indira Gandhi Matritva Sahyog Yojan... |
Consider following sentences about the BOP of a country: Balance of current account is a broader term than Balance of Trade. Balance on current account covers all receipts on account of earning and borrowing. Interests, profits, royalties paid and received are covered under the Capital account of BOP. Which of the sent... | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 only |
Balance of payment= balance of current account + balance of capital account
Balance of trade, balance of services and balance of unrequited transfers constitute balance of current account.
Balance on current account covers all receipts on account of earning, but receipts on account of lending/ borrowing ... | a | BOP & International Trade , | Commerce & Accountancy | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider following sentences about the BOP of a country: Balance of current account is a broader term than Balance of Trade. Balance on current account covers all receipts on account of earning and borrowing. Interests, profits, royalties paid and received are covered under ... |
Consider following sentences regarding IMF quotas: The IMF quota of a country is the maximum amount of financial resources, it is obliged to contribute to IMF fund. Allotment of SDR is determined by the quota of the country. The difference between IMF quota and the IMF"s holding of its currency is a country"s Reserve T... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | None of the above | 1 and 2 only |
All are correct.
| d | India and IMF, WTO , WIPO | Commerce & Accountancy | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider following sentences regarding IMF quotas: The IMF quota of a country is the maximum amount of financial resources, it is obliged to contribute to IMF fund. Allotment of SDR is determined by the quota of the country. The difference between IMF quota and the IMF"s hol... |
Which of the following are not included in forex reserves of an economy? Special Drawing Rights (SDRs). Gold and Platinum reserves. US Dollars. Japanese yen. Select the correct answer from the code given below: | 2 and 4 only | 2 only | None | 2 and 4 only |
Foreign exchange reserves consists : Foreign currency assets (FCA) (US dollar, euro, pound sterling, Canadian dollar, Australian dollar and Japanese yen etc.) gold, special drawing rights (SDRs) of IMF and Reserve tranche position (RTP) in the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
The level of forex reserve is expres... | b | BOP & International Trade , | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following are not included in forex reserves of an economy? Special Drawing Rights (SDRs). Gold and Platinum reserves. US Dollars. Japanese yen. Select the correct answer from the code given below:##Option_A: 2 and 4 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: None##Opti... |
Consider the following statements regarding External Debt of India: NRI deposits are included in external debt of India. GOI"s debt from domestic market is more than its external debt. Repayment of external commercial borrowing (ECB) can be more than domestic borrowing even if interest rate on ECB is less than its dome... | 1 and 3 only | 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | Following things are included in External debt:
External Assistance
Short term Trade Credit
NRI deposits
Commercial Borrowings
Hence, 1st Statement is correct.
Presently more than 90% of government debt is from domestic market i.e. Internal Debt 92.9% of total debt at the end of March 2013, while the rema... | d | BOP & International Trade , | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding External Debt of India: NRI deposits are included in external debt of India. GOI"s debt from domestic market is more than its external debt. Repayment of external commercial borrowing (ECB) can be more than domestic borrowing even ... |
With respect to management of Exchange Rate of Rupee consider the following statements: Government can increase restrictions on external commercial borrowings. Government can decrease import duties on gold and silver to increase the value of rupee. RBI sells dollars to increase the value of rupee with respect to dollar... | 1 and 3 only | 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | To appreciate value of rupee following steps can be taken: By selling dollars in international market supply of dollar will increase which will strengthen rupee with respect to dollar. So option 3 is correct. Government has raised import duties on gold and silver to restrict the fall of value of rupee. So option 2 is i... | b | BOP & International Trade , | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With respect to management of Exchange Rate of Rupee consider the following statements: Government can increase restrictions on external commercial borrowings. Government can decrease import duties on gold and silver to increase the value of rupee. RBI sells dollars to incre... |
Consider the following statements regarding Balance of Payment Account: Private remittances and Special Drawing Rights (SDR) form part of Capital Account. Current Account includes Interest Payments and Borrowings. Trade in services comes under Current Account. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect ? | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 3 only | 1 only | BOP Current account includes the following:
Export
Import
Interest payments
Private remittances (so option 1 is incorrect.)
Trade in services. So option 3 is correct.
BOP Capital Account consists the following:
SDR
Gold
Borrowing and lending (so statement 2 is inco... | c | BOP & International Trade , | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Balance of Payment Account: Private remittances and Special Drawing Rights (SDR) form part of Capital Account. Current Account includes Interest Payments and Borrowings. Trade in services comes under Current Account. Which of the s... |
Recently, Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) of Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change convened a species specific operation by the code named "Operation Save Kurma". Which of the following species was recovered under this operation? | Turtles | Vultures | Gharial | Turtles | WCCB had recently, convened a species specific operation on turtles, code named "OPERATION SAVE KURMA” from December 15 2016 to January 30, 2017. A total of 15, 739 live turtles were recovered from 45 suspects, having inter-state linkages. The operation brought about an awareness among the enforcement agencies to focus... | a | Also in News(Geo+Eco) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Recently, Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) of Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change convened a species specific operation by the code named "Operation Save Kurma". Which of the following species was recovered under this operation?##Option_A: Turtles###Option... |
World Bank has recently committed to provide $63 million loan to India for Tejaswini Project. Which among the following best describes the objective of Tejaswini Project?
| Socio-Economic Empowerment of Adolescent Girls and Young Women.
| Providing training-cum-placement for unemployed youth in Jammu and Kashmir.
| Revamping and recapitalizing the Bhartiya Mahila Bank.
| Socio-Economic Empowerment of Adolescent Girls and Young Women.
|
Socio-Economic Empowerment of Adolescent Girls and Young Women is the objective of Tejaswini Project.
The project seeks to empower the adolescent girls with basic life skills and thereafter provide further opportunities to acquire market driven skill training or completion of secondary education, depending ... | a | Also in News(Polity) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
World Bank has recently committed to provide $63 million loan to India for Tejaswini Project. Which among the following best describes the objective of Tejaswini Project?
##Option_A: Socio-Economic Empowerment of Adolescent Girls and Young Women.
###Option_B: Provi... |
Consider the following statements regarding NISAR (satellite): It is a joint mission of ISRO and NASA to co-develop a synthetic aperture radar satellite. It will serve the purpose of telecommunication, broadcasting and meteorology etc. that will facilitate last mile connectivity in India. It will operate in two frequen... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only |
NISAR ( NASA-ISRO synthetic aperture radar) satellite is a joint mission by NASA and ISRO. It has cleared its critical review phase and has entered pre-project assessment phase. It will provide detailed view of the earth. It will be first radar imaging satellite that will work on dual frequency. It is designed to mea... | c | India's Space Programme | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding NISAR (satellite): It is a joint mission of ISRO and NASA to co-develop a synthetic aperture radar satellite. It will serve the purpose of telecommunication, broadcasting and meteorology etc. that will facilitate last mile connecti... |
Consider the following statements regarding comparison between land solar power projects and floating solar power project:
Floating solar project would be costly than land solar project because the technology used in the earlier is of high cost.
Solar panel on lands face reduction of yield due to land heating, th... | 1 and 2 only
| 2 and 3 only
| 1 and 3 only
| 1 and 2 only
|
Floating solar project would be cheaper than the land solar project as it will save the cost to acquire or lease land. It is also expected to offer more generation yield than land project.
Solar panel on lands face reduction of yield due to land heating, this problem is solved in floating project as it is installed... | b | New Technologies, Devices and Discoveries | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding comparison between land solar power projects and floating solar power project:
Floating solar project would be costly than land solar project because the technology used in the earlier is of high cost.
Solar panel on lands fa... |
Consider the following statements regarding Budgeting in India: Revenue expenditure reduces the assets of the government while capital expenditure leads to reduction in capital stock. Revenue receipts do not impact liability status of the government where as capital receipts add to the liabilities. Which of the stateme... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Revenue expenditure does not cause either increase or decrease the assets of Government because such expenditures are of 'consumptive' nature and do not involve creation of productive assets i.e. they are either used in running of a productive process. Whereas, Capital expenditure are asset creating in nature, like on ... | b | Government Budgeting | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Budgeting in India: Revenue expenditure reduces the assets of the government while capital expenditure leads to reduction in capital stock. Revenue receipts do not impact liability status of the government where as capital receipts... |
Consider the following statements regarding the status of various sectors of Indian economy :
1. Coal and crude petroleum production has stagnated in the last 4 years.
2. Because of poor growth in agriculture in the year 2012-13 and 2013-14, growth of Indian economy is less than 5% in these years.
3. The ... | 1 and 3 only | 1 only
| 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only |
Due to regulatory issue, policy uncertainties mining activities like coal and petroleum production has stagnated in last 3-4 years. So option 1 is correct.
Due to good monsoon in 2012-13 and 2013-14 agriculture has witness growth of more than 4% on both the years. But because of slowdown in manufacturi... | a | Industry | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements regarding the status of various sectors of Indian economy :
1. Coal and crude petroleum production has stagnated in the last 4 years.
2. Because of poor growth in agriculture in the year 2012-13 and 2013-14, growth of Indian econom... |
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