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With respect to agricultural trade rules of WTO and food security, consider following statements: The agricultural trade rules in the WTO"s Agreement on Agriculture bar public procurement and stockholding for food security. If food for food security programs is acquired at administered prices and not market prices, the... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only |
The agricultural trade rules in the WTO’s Agreement on Agriculture do not bar public procurement and stockholding for food security. But developed countries are insistent on keeping this limit to 10 per cent of the value of total production. This cap can constrain procurement and food aid programs in developing ... | b | Agriculture | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With respect to agricultural trade rules of WTO and food security, consider following statements: The agricultural trade rules in the WTO"s Agreement on Agriculture bar public procurement and stockholding for food security. If food for food security programs is acquired at a... |
Malik Kafur"s expeditions became a subject for writing by poets like Amir Khusrau because: These expeditions brought fresh geographical information and knowledge of trade routes of the south. They struck the imagination of the people and reflected the boldness of the Sultanate emperors. They greatly increased the polit... | 1 only | 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | Statement 1 is not correct as the trade routes were already known and no new knowledge came out of these expeditions. Statement 2 is correct as it was the first time that Turks from Delhi Sultanate reached far south of India. Statement 3 is not correct as the political gains were not very prominent. Most of the agreeme... | b | Sultanate Period: The Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagar & other Kingdoms | Geography | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Malik Kafur"s expeditions became a subject for writing by poets like Amir Khusrau because: These expeditions brought fresh geographical information and knowledge of trade routes of the south. They struck the imagination of the people and reflected the boldness of the Sultana... |
Which of the following is/are the reasons for which Alauddin Khalji wanted to capture Gujarat and Malwa? The region was fertile and populous. Western seaports and the routes connecting them to the Ganga Valley would come under his control. It would ensure better supply of quality horses to their armies. The region had ... | 1 and 2 only | 3 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Statement 1 is correct as the region had fertile plains which could yield significant revenues. Statement 2 is correct as the ports in the west coast were major centres of trade bringing a lot of gold. Statement 3 is correct as the Mongol threat had forced Delhi Sultanate to have stronger army.The horses of Iran Iraq T... | c | Sultanate Period: The Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagar & other Kingdoms | Geography | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are the reasons for which Alauddin Khalji wanted to capture Gujarat and Malwa? The region was fertile and populous. Western seaports and the routes connecting them to the Ganga Valley would come under his control. It would ensure better supply of qu... |
With respect to the International Labour Organisation, which of the following statements is true?
1. The ILO became the first specialized agency of the UN in 1946.
2. The main aims of the ILO include enhance social protection and strengthen dialogue on work-related issues.
3. ILO was founded in 1919, and ... | 1 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 3
| 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only |
The ILO was founded in 1919, in the wake of a destructive war, to pursue a vision based on the premise that universal, lasting peace can be established only if it is based on social justice. The ILO became the first specialized agency of the UN in 1946. The main aims of the ILO are to promote rights at work, encourag... | b | Bodies of UN | Electrical Engineering | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
With respect to the International Labour Organisation, which of the following statements is true?
1. The ILO became the first specialized agency of the UN in 1946.
2. The main aims of the ILO include enhance social protection and strengthen dialogue on work-related... |
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the performance of different sub-sectors of industry in the year 2014-15?
1. There is an improved performance in electricity sector due to high growth in thermal generation.
2. Natural gas and crude oil production have increased due to increase in pro... | 1 only | 1 and 3 only
| 2 and 3 only | 1 only |
As per the economic survey 2014-15, out of 8 core industries Electricity (9.7 per cent), coal (9.1 per cent), and cement (7.9 per cent) boosted the performance, while natural gas (-5.1 per cent), fertilizers (-1.4 per cent), crude oil (-0.9 per cent), refinery products (0.2 per cent), and steel (1.6 per cent) acco... | a | Industry | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the performance of different sub-sectors of industry in the year 2014-15?
1. There is an improved performance in electricity sector due to high growth in thermal generation.
2. Natural gas and crude oil pro... |
With reference to the composition of Trade for India since fiscal year 2011-12, which of the following statements is/are correct? The share of manufactured goods is highest for the exports, followed by petroleum products, agriculture & allied products. Petroleum and Oil Products constitute bulk of the imports, followe... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Manufactured goods constitute the bulk of exports — over 63 per cent in recent years, followed by crude and petroleum products (including coal) with a 20 per cent share, and agriculture and allied products with a share of 13.7 per cent. One of the major items in India’s import basket is the POL group, which accounted ... | c | BOP & International Trade , | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the composition of Trade for India since fiscal year 2011-12, which of the following statements is/are correct? The share of manufactured goods is highest for the exports, followed by petroleum products, agriculture & allied products. Petroleum and Oil Pro... |
Consider the following statements regarding the Foreign Investments in India: Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) do not invest in entities which are not listed on Stock exchanges rather they participate only through stock exchanges. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has more direct involvement in technology, manageme... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) may invest in the securities in the primary and secondary markets including shares, debentures and warrants of companies unlisted, listed or to be listed on a recognized stock exchange in India. Second statement is a general myth about both FDI and FII. However, direct investment in... | d | FDI/FII etc | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding the Foreign Investments in India: Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) do not invest in entities which are not listed on Stock exchanges rather they participate only through stock exchanges. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has mo... |
With reference to a blood related genetic disorder, consider the information provided: It is painful for patients due to blockage of small blood vessels but not because of iron deposition in blood. Hydroxyurea is used in the treatment. Malnutrition and endogamy amongst the tribal communities in the north-central and so... | Pernicious Anaemia | Sickle Cell Anaemia | Thalassaemia | Pernicious Anaemia | Pernicious Anaemia: It's a condition which prevents the body from absorbing enough Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) in the diet. This can be caused by a weakened stomach lining or an autoimmune condition. Sickle Cell Anaemia: It is a hereditary genetic disorder, prevalent Indian tribal communities due to malnutrition and... | b | Events.National | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to a blood related genetic disorder, consider the information provided: It is painful for patients due to blockage of small blood vessels but not because of iron deposition in blood. Hydroxyurea is used in the treatment. Malnutrition and endogamy amongst the t... |
Consider the following statements regarding food processing industry in India:
1. It is a sunrise industry.
2. Due to promotional government policies, major part of this industry is in formal sector.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
| 1 only | 2 only
| Both 1 and 2 | 1 only |
A sunrise industry is one that is new or relatively new, is growing fast and is expected to become important in the future. Food processing industry in India is in nascent stage but with huge growth potential.
The food processing sector in India contributes 14% of manufacturing GDP with a share of rupees 2, ... | a | Industry | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements regarding food processing industry in India:
1. It is a sunrise industry.
2. Due to promotional government policies, major part of this industry is in formal sector.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
##Opti... |
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the recommendations of the high-level committee headed by Shanta Kumar on food policy?
1. TPDS beneficiaries be reduced to 40 per cent from the current 67 per cent.
2. The rationed grains be priced at the minimum support price paid to farmers.
3. Each ben... | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only |
The high level committee head by Shanta Kumar was appointed to suggest measures for restructuring of food policy.
The high-level committee has suggested that TPDS beneficiaries be reduced to 40 per centfrom the current 67 per cent.So statement 1 is correct.
It suggested that the rationed grains be priced at 5... | a | PDS | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the recommendations of the high-level committee headed by Shanta Kumar on food policy?
1. TPDS beneficiaries be reduced to 40 per cent from the current 67 per cent.
2. The rationed grains be priced at the minimum... |
Consider the following statements as per the economic survey 2014-15.
1. The growth in GDP in agriculture and allied sectors for the year 2014-15 has remained more or less same as that of 2013-14.
2. There is an increase in the total food grain production in 2014-15 compared to the previous year.
3. The G... | 1 only | 1 and 2 only
| 2 and 3 only | 1 only |
There was an impressive 3.7% GDP growth in agriculture and allied activities in 2013-14. However it came down to 1.1% in 2014-15.
The total food grain production in 2013-14 was 265.6 million tonnes. Owing to deficiency of 12% in the monsoon rainfall, the total food grain production came down to 257.07 million... | d | Agriculture | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements as per the economic survey 2014-15.
1. The growth in GDP in agriculture and allied sectors for the year 2014-15 has remained more or less same as that of 2013-14.
2. There is an increase in the total food grain production in 2014-1... |
Arrange the following components of agriculture and allied sectors in the increasing order of their contribution to the GDP: Livestock Crops Fishing Forestry and logging Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 2, 1, 4, 3 | 2, 4, 3, 1 | 3, 4, 1, 2 | 2, 1, 4, 3 | The correct order is fishing (0.9%) - forestry and logging (1.4%) - livestock (3.9%) - Crops (11.8%). | c | Agriculture | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Arrange the following components of agriculture and allied sectors in the increasing order of their contribution to the GDP: Livestock Crops Fishing Forestry and logging Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 2, 1, 4, 3###Option_B: 2, 4, 3, 1##Optio... |
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding the National Gokul mission? It aims for scientific development of the dairy sector by importing high yielding cows. It is one of the sub-missions under the National mission for livestock. It envisages establishment of Village level integrated indigenous cattl... | 1 and 2 only | 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | The mission does not aim to import cows. The mission aims to conserve and develop "indigenous breeds" of cows in a focused and scientific manner. The mission will undertake breed improvement programme for indigenous cattle breeds to improve the genetic make-up and increase the stock; enhance milk production and product... | b | Agriculture | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding the National Gokul mission? It aims for scientific development of the dairy sector by importing high yielding cows. It is one of the sub-missions under the National mission for livestock. It envisages establishment... |
Which of the following components are included in calculating the economic cost of foodgrains?
Minimum Support Price
Central bonus above MSP
Cost of distribution
Procurement incidentals
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
| 1 and 4 only
| 3 and 4 only
| 1, 2 and 3 only
| 1 and 4 only
| The economic cost of foodgrains consists of three components:
The MSP including central bonus, if applicable, as the price paid to farmers - MSP is the minimum support price announced by the govt. at the beginning of the sowing season.
Procurement incidentals - these are the extra cost incurred during the proce... | d | Agriculture | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following components are included in calculating the economic cost of foodgrains?
Minimum Support Price
Central bonus above MSP
Cost of distribution
Procurement incidentals
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
##Option_A: 1 and 4 ... |
Nominal GDP differs from Real GDP because: | Nominal GDP is measured using a market basket of all goods and services, while real GDP uses a market basket of consumer goods and services. | Nominal GDP is measured on the basis of current year prices, while the Real GDP is measured on the basis of constant-base year prices. | Nominal GDP includes the output of both goods and services, while real GDP includes only the output of tangible goods. | Nominal GDP is measured using a market basket of all goods and services, while real GDP uses a market basket of consumer goods and services. |
The main difference between nominal and real values is that real values are adjusted for inflation, while nominal values are not.
As a result, nominal GDP will often appear higher than real GDP .
| b | National Income, Economic Growth and Development, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Nominal GDP differs from Real GDP because:##Option_A: Nominal GDP is measured using a market basket of all goods and services, while real GDP uses a market basket of consumer goods and services.###Option_B: Nominal GDP is measured on the basis of current year prices, while t... |
Gini coefficient of one means that | One family has all the income and everyone else has nothing. | All the income is received by the top 1% of the population. | The income is split equally between the top 1% and the rest of the population. | One family has all the income and everyone else has nothing. |
The Gini coefficient (also known as the Gini index or Gini ratio ) is a measure of statistical dispersion intended to represent the income distribution of a nation's residents, and is the most commonly used measure of inequality.
A Gini coefficient of one (or 100%) expresses maximal inequality among v... | a | National Income, Economic Growth and Development, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Gini coefficient of one means that##Option_A: One family has all the income and everyone else has nothing.###Option_B: All the income is received by the top 1% of the population.##Option_C: The income is split equally between the top 1% and the rest of the population.##Optio... |
Consider the following liquid assets: 1. Demand deposits with the banks 2. Time deposits with the banks 3. Savings deposits with the banks 4. Currency The correct sequence of these assets in the decreasing order of liquidity is: | 1-4-3-2 | 4-3-2-1 | 2-3-1-4 | 1-4-3-2 | RBI publishes figures for four alternative measures of money supply, viz. M1, M2, M3 and M4. They are defined as follows: M1 = CU + DD M2 = M1 + Savings deposits with Post Office savings banks M3 = M1 + Net time deposits of commercial banks M4 = M3 + Total deposits with Post Office savings organisations (excluding Nati... | d | Financial Intermediation & Markets , | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following liquid assets: 1. Demand deposits with the banks 2. Time deposits with the banks 3. Savings deposits with the banks 4. Currency The correct sequence of these assets in the decreasing order of liquidity is:##Option_A: 1-4-3-2 ###Op... |
Arrange the following sectors of economy in the increasing order of their share in the employment. Agriculture Industry Services Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1, 2, 3 | 1, 3, 2 | 2, 3, 1 | 1, 2, 3 |
As per the data from economic survey 2014-15, the correct order is Industry (24.4%) – Services (28.5%) – Agriculture (47.1%).
| c | Services | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Arrange the following sectors of economy in the increasing order of their share in the employment. Agriculture Industry Services Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1, 2, 3###Option_B: 1, 3, 2##Option_C: 2, 3, 1##Option_D: 1, 2, 3##Answer:c##Expl... |
Consider following statements about the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) of WTO. Trade Facilitation Agreement is basically aimed at greater transparency and simplification of customs procedures. Trade facilitation was put on the agenda mainly by the developed countries. TFA is linked to rules relating to public stock... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only |
TFA and to public stockholding for food security purposes are two separate issues, but India along with other developing countries have tried to use the implementation of TFA as bargaining lever to bring the developed countries on discussion table for relaxation of rules relating to public stockholding for food se... | a | India and IMF, WTO , WIPO | Commerce & Accountancy | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider following statements about the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) of WTO. Trade Facilitation Agreement is basically aimed at greater transparency and simplification of customs procedures. Trade facilitation was put on the agenda mainly by the developed countries. TF... |
Consider following statements about Effective Exchange Rates: Effective exchange rates are summary indicators of movement in the exchange rate of home currency against a basket of currencies of trade partner countries. The real effective exchange rate (REER) indices are used as indicator of external competitiveness of ... | 1, 2 and 4 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 4 only | Effective exchange rates are summary indicators of movement in the exchange rate of home currency against a basket of currencies of trade partner countries. They can help in determine the competitiveness of a country in international market and also inform us about price differential. | d | Financial Intermediation & Markets , | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider following statements about Effective Exchange Rates: Effective exchange rates are summary indicators of movement in the exchange rate of home currency against a basket of currencies of trade partner countries. The real effective exchange rate (REER) indices are used... |
With reference to The Savanna or Sudan Climate, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. These are found in the interiors of the continents. 2. The amount of rainfall received is not sufficient for the growth of large trees. 3. They are only found in Africa.
Select the correct answer using the code give... | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | . | b | No_topic | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to The Savanna or Sudan Climate, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. These are found in the interiors of the continents. 2. The amount of rainfall received is not sufficient for the growth of large trees. 3. They are only found in Africa.
... |
Consider the following about Equatorial Rain Forest: 1.There is an abundance of Evergreen forests. 2.The trees of Tropical Rain Forests are not found in pure stands of a single species. 3.The Tropical Rain Forests does not have a distinct layer of arrangement. 4.The region is characterized by two periods of maximum rai... | 1, 3 and 4 | 1,2 and 3 | 1, 2 and 4 | 1, 3 and 4 | nan | c | No_topic | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following about Equatorial Rain Forest: 1.There is an abundance of Evergreen forests. 2.The trees of Tropical Rain Forests are not found in pure stands of a single species. 3.The Tropical Rain Forests does not have a distinct layer of arrangement. 4.The region i... |
Consider following statements, with reference to climate financing: The UNFCCC places the responsibility of providing climate finance to the developing countries on the developed countries. The Global Environment Facility (GEF) and Green Climate Fund (GCF) are the two operating entities under the financial mechanism. W... | 1 only | 2 only | 1 and 2 both | 1 only |
The UNFCCC squarely places the responsibility of providing climate finance to the developing countries on the developed countries.
For this purpose a financial mechanism for the provision of financial resources on a grant or concessional basis, including for the transfer of technology, has been defined in Art... | c | India and IMF, WTO , WIPO | Commerce & Accountancy | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider following statements, with reference to climate financing: The UNFCCC places the responsibility of providing climate finance to the developing countries on the developed countries. The Global Environment Facility (GEF) and Green Climate Fund (GCF) are the two operat... |
Tax haven countries are those having:
1. Black money
2. Zero or low rate of tax
3. No substantial economic activity
4. Lack of transparency
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
| 1, 2, 3 and 4 | 2, 3, and 4 only
| 1, 2 and 4 only | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
Tax havens are countries that have low or near-zero tax rates. Multinationals set up their holding companies in these locations which then invest in operations located at other high-tax locationsTax havens promise complete confidentiality to companies. Corporations and affluent individuals take advantage of the se... | d | BOP & International Trade , | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Tax haven countries are those having:
1. Black money
2. Zero or low rate of tax
3. No substantial economic activity
4. Lack of transparency
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1, 2, 3 and 4 ###Option_B: 2, 3, an... |
‘Peace Clause’ was in news recently. What is it?
| A Clause for Cease fire at LOC between India and Pakistan in Shimla agreement.
| The aid provided by USA to prevent the spread of Ebola.
| An interim measure of WTO, to allow food security program, for a country.
| A Clause for Cease fire at LOC between India and Pakistan in Shimla agreement.
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Peace Clause allows countries such as India to continue to freely procure and stock grains for the public distribution system even if subsidies resulting from these breach limits under the WTO’s Agreement on Agriculture (AoA).
| c | India and IMF, WTO , WIPO | Commerce & Accountancy | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
‘Peace Clause’ was in news recently. What is it?
##Option_A: A Clause for Cease fire at LOC between India and Pakistan in Shimla agreement.
###Option_B: The aid provided by USA to prevent the spread of Ebola.
##Option_C: An interim measure of WTO, to allow food se... |
Consider the following statements about approaches to planning in India before independence: The first attempt to develop a national plan was made in the year 1938, when the National Planning Committee was set up. Bombay Plan had emphasized on the development of consumer goods industries in India. People"s Plan had pro... | 1 and 2 | 1, 2 and 3 | 3 only | 1 and 2 | All statements are correct. 1938 was the year that witnessed the first attempt to develop a national plan for India when national planning Committee was set up. This committee was set up by Subhash Chandra Bose and chaired by Jawaharlal Nehru. In 1944 Eight Industrialists of Bombay including Mr. JRD Tata, GD Birla, Pur... | b | Planning and Development Strategies till 1991 | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about approaches to planning in India before independence: The first attempt to develop a national plan was made in the year 1938, when the National Planning Committee was set up. Bombay Plan had emphasized on the development of consumer goo... |
Which of the following is true about Japanese Encephalitis? Japanese encephalitis is a viral disease that infects animals and humans. It affects the membranes around the brain. In areas where the JE virus is common, it occurs mainly in young children. Pigs are its amplifying hosts. Select the correct answer using the c... | 1, 2 and 4 only | 2 and 3 only | 4 only | 1, 2 and 4 only |
In areas where the JE virus is common, encephalitis occurs mainly in young children because older children and adults have already been infected and are immune.
The virus causing Japanese encephalitis is transmitted by mosquitoes belonging to the Culex tritaeniorhynchus and Culex vishnui groups, which breed partic... | d | Health , Health and Family Welfare | Botany | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is true about Japanese Encephalitis? Japanese encephalitis is a viral disease that infects animals and humans. It affects the membranes around the brain. In areas where the JE virus is common, it occurs mainly in young children. Pigs are its amplifying... |
Consider the following statements with respect to the NITI Aayog: It will formulate National Development Strategy in consultation with the states. It will adopt a bottom-up approach where decisions will be taken at local level and then endorsed at the central level. The advisory and monitoring functions of the erstwhil... | 1 and 2 | 1, 2 and 3 | 1, 2 and 4 | 1 and 2 |
While the advisory and monitoring functions of the erstwhile Planning Commission have been retained in the new body, the executive function of framing Plans and allocating funds for Plan-assisted schemes has been taken away.
| a | NITI Aayog | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with respect to the NITI Aayog: It will formulate National Development Strategy in consultation with the states. It will adopt a bottom-up approach where decisions will be taken at local level and then endorsed at the central level. The advi... |
Which of the following are correctly matched?
Committee Purpose
1. P. J. Nayak- Role of government in Public Sector banks
2. M. Damodaran- Improvement of customer service in banks
3. Urjit Patel- Financial inclusion
Select the correct answer using the c... | 1 only | 1 and 2
| 2 and 3 | 1 only |
The Nachiket Mor committee was set up on financial inclusion while the Urjit Patel committee was set up on stance of monetary policy.
| b | GS_Economics_unclassified | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following are correctly matched?
Committee Purpose
1. P. J. Nayak- Role of government in Public Sector banks
2. M. Damodaran- Improvement of customer service in banks
3. Urjit Patel- Financial inclus... |
Which of the following is/are quantitative credit control measures? Open Market Operations Statutory Liquidity Ratio Variation of margin requirements Repo rate Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 2 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 4 only | 1 and 2 only | For quantitative credit control , the Central Bank takes the help of bank rate, open market operations, statutory liquidity ratio and cash reserve ratio. Whereas rationing of credit, regulation of consumer credit, moral suasion, variation in margin requirements are the qualitative credit control methods. | c | Prices & Monetary management, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are quantitative credit control measures? Open Market Operations Statutory Liquidity Ratio Variation of margin requirements Repo rate Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 1, 2 and 3 only##Option_C... |
According to the economic survey 2014-15, which of the following sub-sectors of industry have shown positive growth in the year 2014-15? Mining and quarrying Manufacturing Electricity, gas etc Construction Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 3 only | 2, 3 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 4 only | 1 and 3 only |
As per the economic survey 2014-15, the Advance Estimates (AE) for the year 2014-15 show industrial growth of 5.9 per cent as per 2011-12 base year. All the given sectors have shown positive growth.
Mining and quarrying (2.3%), manufacturing (6.8%), electricity, gas etc. (9.6%) and construction (4.5).
| d | Industry | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:According to the economic survey 2014-15, which of the following sub-sectors of industry have shown positive growth in the year 2014-15? Mining and quarrying Manufacturing Electricity, gas etc Construction Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 an... |
The difference between Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Foreign Institutional Investment(FII) is that:
1. FDI can buy all the shares of a company while FII cannot.
2. FDI cannot buy government bonds while FII can.
3. FDI does not participate in the management of the company while FII does.
4. There... | 1 and 2 | 1, 2 and 3
| 1, 2 and 4 | 1 and 2 |
FDI is an investment that a parent company makes in a foreign country. On the contrary, FII is an investment made by an investor in the markets of a foreign nation. FDI does participates in the management of the company and there is also a minimum investment threshold for the FDI.
| a | Industry | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
The difference between Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Foreign Institutional Investment(FII) is that:
1. FDI can buy all the shares of a company while FII cannot.
2. FDI cannot buy government bonds while FII can.
3. FDI does not participate in the managemen... |
Which of the following group of items is included in India"s Foreign Exchange reserve? Foreign currency assets, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) and loans from foreign countries. Foreign currency assets, gold holdings of the RBI and SDRs. Foreign currency assets, loans from World Bank and SDRs. Foreign currency assets, go... | 1 and 2 | 2 only | 1 and 3 | 1 and 2 |
India's forex consists of Foreign currency assets, gold holdings of the RBI and SDRs.
| b | BOP & International Trade , | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following group of items is included in India"s Foreign Exchange reserve? Foreign currency assets, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) and loans from foreign countries. Foreign currency assets, gold holdings of the RBI and SDRs. Foreign currency assets, loans from Wor... |
Which of the following is true about ‘Mission Indradhanush’?
| It has been launched by Ministry of Agriculture to diversify the basket of foodgrains produced in India.
| It has been launched by Ministry to Health and family welfare to cover all those children by 2020 who had not been vaccinated.
| It is a campaign by NGO Astitva for creating awareness about rights and welfare of the transgender community.
| It has been launched by Ministry of Agriculture to diversify the basket of foodgrains produced in India.
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Health and Family Welfare Minister launched “Mission Indradhanush,” which will aim to cover all those children by 2020 who had not been vaccinated, or were partially vaccinated, against seven vaccine-preventable diseases — diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus, polio, tuberculosis, measles and hepatitis B. The Minist... | b | National Unclassified | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is true about ‘Mission Indradhanush’?
##Option_A: It has been launched by Ministry of Agriculture to diversify the basket of foodgrains produced in India.
###Option_B: It has been launched by Ministry to Health and family welfare to cover all those c... |
Which of the statements given below is correct regarding the High Altitude Venus Operational Concept (HAVOC) mission?
| It will be launched by NASA and it aims at exploring the surface of Venus for its suitability to establish human colonies.
| It will be launched by ESA (European Space Agency) and it aims at exploring the atmosphere of Venus for traces of methane as an indicator of life.
| It will be launched by NASA and it aims at exploring the atmosphere of Venus, with the aim of establishing human presence in a floating cloud city.
| It will be launched by NASA and it aims at exploring the surface of Venus for its suitability to establish human colonies.
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NASA plans to send solar-powered airships to explore Venus’ atmosphere and to eventually establish a permanent human colony in a floating cloud city above the Earth’s nearest planetary neighbor. NASA’s High Altitude Venus Operational Concept (HAVOC) mission aims to explore the atmosphere of Venus instead of exploring... | c | Space Technology | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the statements given below is correct regarding the High Altitude Venus Operational Concept (HAVOC) mission?
##Option_A: It will be launched by NASA and it aims at exploring the surface of Venus for its suitability to establish human colonies.
###Option_B: It will... |
Considering following statements with reference to Most Favoured Nation (MFN) principal of WTO agreements: According to this principal if any country grants one country a special favour the same would need to be extended to all other WTO members. It is only applicable in matters related to trade in goods. Bilateral fr... | 1 and 4 only | 2 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 4 only | 1 and 4 only |
MFN governs the trade in goods, services and even in intellectual property rights.
There are some exception allowed in MFN rule and Free trade agreements are one of those exceptions. Others are: giving developing countries special access, a country can raise barriers against products that are considered to b... | a | BOP & International Trade , | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Considering following statements with reference to Most Favoured Nation (MFN) principal of WTO agreements: According to this principal if any country grants one country a special favour the same would need to be extended to all other WTO members. It is only applicable in ma... |
Which of the following statements regarding Firuz Tughlaq is/are correct? He was able to re-establish Delhi"s control over South India and Deccan. He extended the principle of heredity to the army and nobility. He abolished Jizyah which had become a separate tax. Select the correct answer using the code given below... | 2 only | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 only | Statement 1 is not correct as Firuz was not a powerful military leader. He made no attempts to regain his control over Deccan and South India,but focused only on Gujarat, Jajnagar, Bengal etc. Statement 2 is correct as he tried to please the nobility and the army to check their discontent. Statement 3 is not correct as... | a | Sultanate Period: The Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagar & other Kingdoms | Geography | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements regarding Firuz Tughlaq is/are correct? He was able to re-establish Delhi"s control over South India and Deccan. He extended the principle of heredity to the army and nobility. He abolished Jizyah which had become a separate tax. Select ... |
Muhammad Tughlaq decided to introduce a bronze coin as token currency because: | The Mongols and Chinese had already experimented with it. | The traders and common men in India were willing to accept it. | There was a shortage of silver in the 14 th century. | The Mongols and Chinese had already experimented with it. | Statement (a) is a correct statement but was not the main reason why Tughlaq went for the token currency. Statement (b) is not correct as the idea was new in India and it was very tough for Tughlaq to convince them to use the bronze coins in place of silver. Statement( c ) is a correct statement and was the main reason... | c | Sultanate Period: The Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagar & other Kingdoms | Geography | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Muhammad Tughlaq decided to introduce a bronze coin as token currency because:##Option_A: The Mongols and Chinese had already experimented with it.###Option_B: The traders and common men in India were willing to accept it.##Option_C: There was a shortage of silver in the 14 ... |
The term black money implies:
1. Money generated through illegitimate activities not permissible under the law.
2. Legal income that is concealed from public authorities.
3. Wealth that is deposited in foreign bank accounts.
Select the correct answer from the code given below.
| 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only
| 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only |
Income/wealth deposited in foreign bank accounts is not necessarily black money. If it is not disclosed to public authorities and required taxes are not paid, only then it is black money.
According to Govt of India’s white paper on black money, “ black money’ is defined as assets or resources that have neith... | c | National Income, Economic Growth and Development, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
The term black money implies:
1. Money generated through illegitimate activities not permissible under the law.
2. Legal income that is concealed from public authorities.
3. Wealth that is deposited in foreign bank accounts.
Select the correct answer from t... |
With reference to the Nehru Report (1928), consider the following statements: It was a first major attempt by the Indians to draft a constitutional framework for the country. In order to tackle communal issue, the Report recommended for Joint Electorates and reservation of seats for minorities at an All India Level. Th... | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 only | An All Parties Conference met in Feb.1928 and appointed a sub-Committee under the chairmanship of Motilal Nehru to draft a constitution.Thus , it was the first major attempt by the Indians to draft a constitutional framework for the country. Hence, 1st Statement is correct. The Joint Electorates were proposed througho... | c | Freedom Struggle : The Gandhian Era (1917– 47) | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the Nehru Report (1928), consider the following statements: It was a first major attempt by the Indians to draft a constitutional framework for the country. In order to tackle communal issue, the Report recommended for Joint Electorates and reservation of s... |
With reference to "Gandhi-Irwin Pact", which among the following were part of its provisions? Right to make salt in coastal villages for both sale and personal use. A Public inquiry into police excesses. Suspend the Civil Disobedience Movement. Right to peaceful and non-aggressive picketing. Select the correct answer f... | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Under "Gandhi-Irwin Pact" by the terms of which civil disobedience would be suspended , all political prisoners were released not convicted of violence,and salt manufacture allowed along the coast only for personal use and not for sale . 2 demands were rejected by the Viceroy: (i) public inquiry into police excesses... | d | Non- Cooperation, Civil Disobedience and Quit India Movement | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to "Gandhi-Irwin Pact", which among the following were part of its provisions? Right to make salt in coastal villages for both sale and personal use. A Public inquiry into police excesses. Suspend the Civil Disobedience Movement. Right to peaceful and non-aggr... |
Price subsidies have formed an important part of anti-poverty discourse in India. Which of the following goods are currently subsidized by the government of India? Rice Pulses Diesel Kerosene Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 3 and 4 only | 1 and 3 only | Rice forms an important part of National Food Security Act. The Integrated Scheme of Oilseeds, Pulses, Oil Palm and Maize (ISOPOM) provides, inter alia, grant of subsidy on purchase of inputs. Government has recently deregularised Diesel and thus removed the subsidy on it. Kerosene is subsidized but there have be... | d | GS_Economics_unclassified | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Price subsidies have formed an important part of anti-poverty discourse in India. Which of the following goods are currently subsidized by the government of India? Rice Pulses Diesel Kerosene Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 3 only###Opt... |
It is often argued that price subsidies are regressive. Which of the following statements is/are not an example of regressive price subsidy? Top quintile of households consuming 37% of power subsidy. Controlled rail prices providing more benefits to wealthy households. Higher Minimum Support Price (MSP) encouraging u... | 1 and 2 only | 3 and 4 only | 3 only | 1 and 2 only |
Regressive nature of a subsidy means that the benefits are taken up largely by the population on higher income side which is a result of inefficient targeting of subsidies. In other words, the rich households benefits more from the subsidy than a poor household.
Given that 67.2% of households in India are electrif... | b | Fiscal Development & Public Finance, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:It is often argued that price subsidies are regressive. Which of the following statements is/are not an example of regressive price subsidy? Top quintile of households consuming 37% of power subsidy. Controlled rail prices providing more benefits to wealthy households. Hig... |
Which of the following is/are part of Producer Subsidy? Electricity Water Railways Sugar Select the correct answer from the code given below. | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 4 only | 1 and 2 only |
Producer subsidy is given to the producer while the consumer subsidy is given to the consumer.
Railways do not receive producer subsidy and only the consumer fares are subsidized.
Electricity receives both producer and consumer subsidy.
Sugar- farmers and mill owners , being producers , receive producer subsi... | c | GS_Economics_unclassified | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are part of Producer Subsidy? Electricity Water Railways Sugar Select the correct answer from the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only ##Option_C: 1 and 4 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:c##Explaination:
Producer ... |
Arrange the following products in descending order as per the fiscal expenditure on the product subsidy as a percentage of GDP.
1. Railways
2. Pulses
3. Electricity
4. Rice and Wheat
5. Liquefied Petroleum Gas
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
| 2-5-3-1-4
| 1-4-3-5-2
| 4-1-3-5-2
| 2-5-3-1-4
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Rice and wheat are subsidized through MSP and PDS allocation (1.14 %).
Railway passenger fares are cross subsidized using the earnings from the freight charges and budgeted allocation (0.57%).
Electricity consumption charges are capped below market rates while the producers also receive raw material subs... | c | Fiscal Development & Public Finance, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Arrange the following products in descending order as per the fiscal expenditure on the product subsidy as a percentage of GDP.
1. Railways
2. Pulses
3. Electricity
4. Rice and Wheat
5. Liquefied Petroleum Gas
Select the correct answer using the codes given... |
Which of the following are the provisions of the National Food Security Act? The beneficiaries will be entitled to 5kg of subsidized grain (rice, wheat and/or millet) per person per month. The pregnant women with get cash benefits. The children will be provided hot cooked meals. Select the correct answer using the code... | 1 and 2 only | 2 only | 1, 2 and 3 | 1 and 2 only | National Food Security Act 2013 , is an act to provide for food and nutritional security in human life cycle approach, by ensuring access to adequate quantity of quality food at affordable prices to people to live a life with dignity and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. As per the Act - Antyodaya ... | c | GS_Economics_unclassified | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following are the provisions of the National Food Security Act? The beneficiaries will be entitled to 5kg of subsidized grain (rice, wheat and/or millet) per person per month. The pregnant women with get cash benefits. The children will be provided hot cooked me... |
Stalled projects have been a major impediment in the growth of Indian economy in recent times. Map the industry with the most probable reason for it being stalled.
Industry
Reason
a. Manufacturing
1. Lack of non-environmental clearances
b. Mining
... | 3 2 1 4
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| 3 2 1 4
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Economic Survey 2014-15 mentions the following reasons for the stalled projects:
Manufacturing is being stifled by a general deterioration in the macroeconomic environment.
Stalled projects in electricity are a victim of lack of coal (or coal linkages).
Lack of non-environmental clearances like has... | b | Energy , Infrastructure and Communication | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Stalled projects have been a major impediment in the growth of Indian economy in recent times. Map the industry with the most probable reason for it being stalled.
Industry
Reason
a. Manufacturing
1. Lack of non-environmental clea... |
Projects are stalled in public as well as in the private sectors. In this context please choose the correct option :
1. Private projects are stalled due to non-regulatory factors while government projects are stalled due to lack of required clearances.
2. The ongoing Credit bubble is responsible for stalled pro... | 1, 2 and 3
| 1 and 3 only
| 3 only
| 1, 2 and 3
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As per the economic survey 2014-15, top reasons for stalling of private projects are
Unfavorable market conditions
Lack of promoter interest
Lack of non-environmental
Clearances
Top reasons for stalling of public projects are
Land acquisition problem
Lack of non-environmental... | a | Industry | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Projects are stalled in public as well as in the private sectors. In this context please choose the correct option :
1. Private projects are stalled due to non-regulatory factors while government projects are stalled due to lack of required clearances.
2. The ongoing... |
Indian corporate sector is characterized by “Balance Sheet Syndrome”. Which of the following represents the meaning of the term “Balance Sheet Syndrome”?
| Term used by economic scientists referring to non-transparent practices followed by the companies with regards to their balance sheets
| A debt overhang faced by the corporate sector in the aftermath of the debt fuelled investment bubble.
| Balance sheet showing increasing tendency of capital out-flow.
| Term used by economic scientists referring to non-transparent practices followed by the companies with regards to their balance sheets
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In the background of positive economic signals (like decent growth + good borrowings from public sector banks) Indian companies invested in sectors like manufacturing, power etc. Owing to policy paralysis or delay in clearances, these assets in the balance sheet were converted from "expected return on investment" to ... | b | National Income, Economic Growth and Development, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Indian corporate sector is characterized by “Balance Sheet Syndrome”. Which of the following represents the meaning of the term “Balance Sheet Syndrome”?
##Option_A: Term used by economic scientists referring to non-transparent practices followed by the companies with r... |
Credit Reserve Ratio (CRR) and Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) are monetary tools used by RBI to control money supply in the market. Which of the following statements is/are true with regards to SLR and CRR? As a part of the second generation financial reforms the limits on CRR and SLR were scrapped through the amendme... | 1, 2, 3 and 4 | 1, 2 and 3 only | 2 only | 1, 2, 3 and 4 | As per RBI Act, 1934 the Reserve Bank, prescribes the CRR for Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) without any floor or ceiling rate. Similarly following the amendment of the Banking regulation Act(1949) in January 2007, the floor rate of 25% for SLR was removed but the ceiling rate of 40% was retained. ( option 1 ) In pr... | c | Financial Intermediation & Markets , | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Credit Reserve Ratio (CRR) and Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) are monetary tools used by RBI to control money supply in the market. Which of the following statements is/are true with regards to SLR and CRR? As a part of the second generation financial reforms the limits on ... |
Indian banking sector is facing the problem of “Financial Repression”. Which of the following contributes to this phenomenon? Acute shortage of funds in the banking sector due to flight of capital. High Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) requirement which forces bank to hold government securities. Priority Sector Lending ... | 1, 2, 3 and 4 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 4 only | 1, 2, 3 and 4 only |
When it comes to public debt, India is forcing financial firms to lend to the government such as through the statutory liquidity ratio for banks and investment guidelines for other financial firms. This method of capturing resources is known as ‘financial repression’.
Government uses funds generated from the securi... | b | Financial Intermediation & Markets , | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Indian banking sector is facing the problem of “Financial Repression”. Which of the following contributes to this phenomenon? Acute shortage of funds in the banking sector due to flight of capital. High Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) requirement which forces bank to hold go... |
One of the main factors behind the Great Recession (2008-2013) was the lack of adequate measures of risk and safe capital in the banking system. Leverage ratio represents a good indicator to measure the risk appetite. As per RBI which of the following is the correct definition of Leverage Ratio?
| Ratio of total capital to total assets.
| Ratio of total capital to total debt.
| Ratio of total assets to total capital.
| Ratio of total capital to total assets.
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Leverage ratio is defined by the RBI as ratio of total assets to total capital. But , the international definition, for example as laid out by the Bank of International Settlements, is typically the inverse.
Capital to risk weighted assets ratio ( CRAR ) was used to measure risk which failed to avoid the Gre... | c | Financial Intermediation & Markets , | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
One of the main factors behind the Great Recession (2008-2013) was the lack of adequate measures of risk and safe capital in the banking system. Leverage ratio represents a good indicator to measure the risk appetite. As per RBI which of the following is the correct defini... |
One of the major flaws in the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model is poorly designed contract. Least Present Value of Revenue (LPVR) contract is suggested as a solution to this problem. Consider the following statements regarding LPVR :
1. It is a method of awarding contracts.
2. The highest bidder is declar... | 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
| 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
| 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
| 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
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LPVR contract is a good solution to award PPP project wherein the lowest bidder is considered as the winner and the bid is the lowest present value (discounted at pre-announced rate) of total gross revenue received by the concessionaire.
It offers advantages like converting usage risk to risk of contract... | b | Energy , Infrastructure and Communication | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
One of the major flaws in the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model is poorly designed contract. Least Present Value of Revenue (LPVR) contract is suggested as a solution to this problem. Consider the following statements regarding LPVR :
1. It is a method of awarding... |
What is/are the problems with GDP being used as an index of the welfare of the people of a country?
1. It includes both monetary & non-monetary exchanges taking place in the economy.
2. It does not indicate the distribution of income among the population.
3. It does not include the environmental externa... | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only
| 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only |
GDP indicates the total goods & services produced with in country. It does not indicate the economic disparity between the population. It only includes the monetary exchanges & does not include non-monetary exchanges like work done by women in the households. it also environment externalities like pollution etc. Henc... | c | Sustainable Development | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What is/are the problems with GDP being used as an index of the welfare of the people of a country?
1. It includes both monetary & non-monetary exchanges taking place in the economy.
2. It does not indicate the distribution of income among the population.
3. ... |
"Wiping Every Tear From Every Eye", Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about the mentioned phrase? The father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi said it first as his mission in life. Rabindranath Tagore first spoke of it and created Shantiniketan to achieve it through both education and skills. In his famous... | 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 2 only |
The father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi not Tagore said it first as his mission in life. In his famous speech 'Freedom at midnight', the first prime minister of the country, Jawaharlal Nehru mentioned, "The ambition of the greatest men of our generation has been to wipe every tear from every eye. That may be beyond u... | b | Also in News(Misc) | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:"Wiping Every Tear From Every Eye", Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about the mentioned phrase? The father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi said it first as his mission in life. Rabindranath Tagore first spoke of it and created Shantiniketan to achieve it thr... |
Consider following functions of Parliament in a democracy:
1. Policy formulation
2. Initiation of legislation
3. Control on Finances
4. Removal Executives
Which of the above are oversight functions of Parliament?
| Only 1 and 2 | Only 2 and 3
| Only 3 and 4 | Only 1 and 2 |
The Parliament has three vital functions – representation, law-making and oversight.
The formulation of policy and initiation of legislation is mainly the function of the Executive,however, enactment of legislation or its rejection is within the domain of the legislature.
In case of oversight, Parliament... | c | Also in News(Polity) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider following functions of Parliament in a democracy:
1. Policy formulation
2. Initiation of legislation
3. Control on Finances
4. Removal Executives
Which of the above are oversight functions of Parliament?
##Option_A: Only 1 and 2 ##... |
In economics, foreign portfolio investment is the entry of funds into a country where foreigners make purchases in the country’s stock and bond markets, sometimes for speculation.Portfolio investments typically involve transactions in securities that are highly liquid. FPI rose significantly in India recently, causin... | 1 only.
| 3 only.
| 1 and 3 only.
| 1 only.
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Foreign portfolio flows (of US$ 38.4 billion since April 2014) have stabilized the rupee, exerting downward pressure on long-term interest rates, reflected in the yield on 10-year government securities, and contributed to the surge in equity prices (31 percent since April in rupee terms, and even more in US dollars, ... | d | No_topic | Commerce & Accountancy | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
In economics, foreign portfolio investment is the entry of funds into a country where foreigners make purchases in the country’s stock and bond markets, sometimes for speculation.Portfolio investments typically involve transactions in securities that are highly liquid. FPI... |
For economic activity to grow at a healthy pace, it is important that the economy is managed well. Macro Vulnerability Index (MVI) is one way to measure the vulnerability of an economy that depends on the way economy is managed. Which of the following is included in it? Country"s Fiscal Deficit. Country"s Current Accou... | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | M acroeconomic Vulnerability Index, as mentioned in the Mid-Year Economic Analysis 2014-2015, released by Ministry of Finance and Economic Survey 2014-15 recently, which adds together the rate of inflation, current account deficit and fiscal deficit of a country. The Index value can be compared across countries for di... | c | Fiscal Development & Public Finance, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:For economic activity to grow at a healthy pace, it is important that the economy is managed well. Macro Vulnerability Index (MVI) is one way to measure the vulnerability of an economy that depends on the way economy is managed. Which of the following is included in it? Coun... |
Consider the following pairs: Skill Development Scheme Ministry 1. Placement Linked Skill development Programme : Ministry of Labour and Employment 2. Craftsmen Training Scheme : ... | only 1 and 2 | only 3 and 4 | 1, 3 and 4 | only 1 and 2 | Skill Development Scheme Ministry
1. Placement Linked Skill development Programme : Ministry of Commerce and Industry
2. Craftsmen Training Scheme : Ministry of Labour and Employment
3... | b | National Unclassified | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following pairs: Skill Development Scheme Ministry 1. Placement Linked Skill development Programme : Ministry of Labour and Employment 2. Craftsmen Training Scheme ... |
In the context of Indian economy, which of the following transactions will be recorded into the Capital Account?
1.Remittance received from citizens residing abroad.
2.Purchase of shares of an Indian company by foreigners.
3.Profits accrued by Indian company from its operations abroad.
4.Sale of painting by an ... | 1, 2 and 3 only | 2 and 4 only | 3 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 3 only |
Remittances, gifts and grant-in-aid is included in the current account. Profits accrued by Indian company from its operations abroad are also included in the Current account . Capital Account includes all international purchases and sales of assets such as money, stocks, bonds etc.
Hence, option b is the correct... | b | Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In the context of Indian economy, which of the following transactions will be recorded into the Capital Account?
1.Remittance received from citizens residing abroad.
2.Purchase of shares of an Indian company by foreigners.
3.Profits accrued by Indian company from its o... |
पनामा नहर से सम्बंधित निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिये;
1- पनामा नहर उत्तर अमेरिका को दक्षिणी अमेरिका से जोड़ती है।
2- पनामा नहर प्रशांत महासागर को अटलांटिक महासागर से अलग करती है।
उपर्युक्त में से कौन सा/से कथन सत्य है/हैं? | केवल 1 | केवल 2 | 1 और 2 दोनों | केवल 1 | nan | c | GS_Geography_unclassified | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:पनामा नहर से सम्बंधित निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिये;
1- पनामा नहर उत्तर अमेरिका को दक्षिणी अमेरिका से जोड़ती है।
2- पनामा नहर प्रशांत महासागर को अटलांटिक महासागर से अलग करती है।
उपर्युक्त में से कौन सा/से कथन सत्य है/हैं?##Option... |
In context of Indian economy, consider the following statements : Under the New Economic Policy post 1991 India follows a free floating exchange rate system. The purpose of sterilization of economy by the RBI is to stabilize the value of Rupee against Dollar. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only |
India followed a pegged or fixed exchange rate system before 1991. Now it follows a managed exchange rate system where RBI intervenes by selling or buying the foreign currency in the exchange market to stabilize the rupee. Such an exercise was taken by RBI last year when the rupee value saw a steep decline.
Sterili... | d | Prices & Monetary management, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In context of Indian economy, consider the following statements : Under the New Economic Policy post 1991 India follows a free floating exchange rate system. The purpose of sterilization of economy by the RBI is to stabilize the value of Rupee against Dollar. Which of the st... |
If India faces a Balance of Payment crisis, which of the following actions will help it in overcoming the crisis?
Devaluing the Indian rupee by the government.
Sale of assets held by foreigners in India.
Reduction of food subsidy by the government.
Increasing the FDI limit in various sectors.
Reduction in S... | 1, 2 and 4 only
| 1 and 4 only
| 2, 3 and 5 only
| 1, 2 and 4 only
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Devaluing rupee will lead to increase in exports & hence will positively contribute to BoP. Hence 1st statement is correct.
When a foreigner sells an asset in India, he needs to be paid & it will be added as debit & hence will negatively impact BoP. Hence 2nd statement is incorrect.
Increasing FDI will add as cre... | b | BOP & International Trade , | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:If India faces a Balance of Payment crisis, which of the following actions will help it in overcoming the crisis?
Devaluing the Indian rupee by the government.
Sale of assets held by foreigners in India.
Reduction of food subsidy by the government.
Increasing the F... |
Consider the following statements: A low primary deficit along with high fiscal deficit indicates that the interest liabilities of the government are low. A low effective revenue deficit is a clear indicator that the government is spending more on creation and maintenance of capital assets. Which of the statement(s) gi... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Primary deficit = Fiscal Deficit - Net Interest Liabilities. Thus, if the primary deficit is low in spite of high fiscal deficit, it means that the interest liabilities are high. Effective revenue deficit = Revenue deficit - expenditure on creation and maintenance of assets out of revenue account. Effective revenue def... | c | Government Budgeting | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: A low primary deficit along with high fiscal deficit indicates that the interest liabilities of the government are low. A low effective revenue deficit is a clear indicator that the government is spending more on creation and maintenance of... |
Which of the following expenditures by the central government is/are part of revenue expenditure? Pension to the judges of high courts. Loan given to a PSU. Expenditure on building a warship. Assistance given to state governments to meet their plan expenditure. Select the correct answer from the code given below. | 1, 2 and 3 only | 1, 3 and 4 only | 1 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | Revenue expenditure is the expenditure incurred for purposes other than the creation of physical or financial assets of the central government. It generally refers to the day to day expenditure incurred by the government. Pensions to the judges of the high courts -part of Non-Plan Revenue Expenditure. Expenditure incur... | c | Government Budgeting | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following expenditures by the central government is/are part of revenue expenditure? Pension to the judges of high courts. Loan given to a PSU. Expenditure on building a warship. Assistance given to state governments to meet their plan expenditure. Select the co... |
In the context of "Balance of Payment", consider the following statements: Trade balance refers to the balance between exports & imports of goods & services. A country is in balance of payment equilibrium if the sum of its current account and capital account equals zero. Subsidies constitute a part of Current Account i... | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 only |
Balance of payment is a statement of accounts showing all monetary transactions of a country with rest of the world.
Balance of trade takes into account only those transactions arising out of the exports and imports of the visible items, namely goods; it does not consider the exchange of invisible items like servic... | a | BOP & International Trade , | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In the context of "Balance of Payment", consider the following statements: Trade balance refers to the balance between exports & imports of goods & services. A country is in balance of payment equilibrium if the sum of its current account and capital account equals zero. Sub... |
With respect to equity/FDI cap, consider the following industrial activities: Direct to Home services Telecom Services Existing Airport projects Single Brand product retail trading Publication of newspaper and periodicals Which of the above are required to take government approval route beyond 49% FDI? | 1, 2 and 4 only | 2, 4 and 5 only | 1, 3 and 5 only | 1, 2 and 4 only | Activity FDI Cap Entry Route
1. Direct to Home services: 74% - Automatic up to 49% & Government route beyond 49% and up to 74%
2. Telecom Serv... | a | FDI/FII etc | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With respect to equity/FDI cap, consider the following industrial activities: Direct to Home services Telecom Services Existing Airport projects Single Brand product retail trading Publication of newspaper and periodicals Which of the above are required to take government ap... |
Based on the new numbering system of National Highways (NH), consider the following statements: All North-South oriented highways are even numbered, number increasing from west to east. All East-West oriented highways are odd numbered, number increasing from south to north. New NH 44 is the single longest NH from Varan... | 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 3 only | This new numbering system was adopted in 2010, according to which: All North-South oriented highways are even numbered, number increasing from east to west. All East-West oriented highways are odd numbered, number increasing from north to south. Three digit numbered highways are secondary routes of a main highway and s... | a | National Unclassified | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Based on the new numbering system of National Highways (NH), consider the following statements: All North-South oriented highways are even numbered, number increasing from west to east. All East-West oriented highways are odd numbered, number increasing from south to north. ... |
Consider the following statements regarding High Yielding Variety (HYV) seeds: HYV seeds are non-photosynthetic, thus independent of sunlight for targeted yields. HYV seeds are more resistant to pests than naturally occurring seeds. HYV plants are dwarf because more nutrients are supplied for grains. Which of the state... | 1 and 2 only | 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only |
The mutation is done in such a way that HYV seeds do not need sunlight for targeted yields. Hence 1st statement is correct.
HYV crops are also prone to attack by pests; this is the very reason for increased use of chemical pesticides and fertilisers. Hence 2nd statement is incorrect.
HYV plants are dwarf becaus... | d | Agriculture | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding High Yielding Variety (HYV) seeds: HYV seeds are non-photosynthetic, thus independent of sunlight for targeted yields. HYV seeds are more resistant to pests than naturally occurring seeds. HYV plants are dwarf because more nutrient... |
Which of the following statements regarding organic farming is/are true?
Organic farming is based on genetically modified organisms.
Organically grown food has more nutritional value than chemical farming.
Organic farming is more labor intensive than conventional farming.
Select the correct answer using the... | 1, and 2 only
| 2 and 3 only
| 3 only
| 1, and 2 only
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Organic farming is a whole system of farming that restores, maintains and enhances the ecological balance.
It is based on natural inputs such that the output of one process serves as input for the other.
Since it is completely based on bio-diversity as far as pesticides and fertilizers are concerned therefore... | b | Agriculture | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements regarding organic farming is/are true?
Organic farming is based on genetically modified organisms.
Organically grown food has more nutritional value than chemical farming.
Organic farming is more labor intensive than conventional far... |
Consider the following pairs: e-Governance Project Service area 1. e-Choupal : Sale of agro-products and consumer goods 2. Akashganga : Information kiosks in tribal dominated rural area of Madhya Pradesh 3. LokMitra ... | 1, 2, 3 and 4 | 1, 2 and 3 only | 1, 3 and 4 | 1, 2, 3 and 4 | e-Governance Project Service area e-Choupal : Sale of agro-products and consumer goods Akashganga : Assistance to milk producers in Gujarat from procurement to accounting LokMitra ... | c | GS_Economics_unclassified | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following pairs: e-Governance Project Service area 1. e-Choupal : Sale of agro-products and consumer goods 2. Akashganga : Information kiosks in tribal dominated rural area of Mad... |
Which of the following is/are the impacts of the Green Revolution launched in India in mid 1960s? It has resulted in food security for all. It has resulted in the increased incidence of malaria in the regions which witnessed Green revolution. It has disturbed the local cropping pattern of the regions affected by the Gr... | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only |
Green revolution has resulted in increased production of food grains making countries self-sufficient from the state of deficient. However, it has not necessarily resulted in food security. Food security is different from self-sufficiency. While, self-sufficiency only ensures availability of food grains, food securit... | c | Agriculture | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are the impacts of the Green Revolution launched in India in mid 1960s? It has resulted in food security for all. It has resulted in the increased incidence of malaria in the regions which witnessed Green revolution. It has disturbed the local cropp... |
Consider the following statements regarding Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY):
1. Under the scheme the Central Government directly invests in agriculture for promoting agriculture development.
2. The goal is to achieve 4 percent growth rate in agriculture.
3. National Mission for Protein Supplements is an inte... | 1 and 2 only | 2 only
| 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only |
RKVY is a state plan linked scheme for incentivizing the states to enhance public investment in agriculture, so as to achieve 4 percent growth rate. Therefore, statement 1 is incorrect, and statement 2 is correct.
Further, among this scheme has many sub-schemes as its integral parts and one of them is National Miss... | c | Agriculture | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY):
1. Under the scheme the Central Government directly invests in agriculture for promoting agriculture development.
2. The goal is to achieve 4 percent growth rate in agriculture.
3. Nation... |
In the context of "boxes of agricultural subsidies" under the WTO agreement, in which of the following boxes agricultural subsidy is allowed? Amber Box Blue Box Green Box Social and Development Box Select the correct answer using codes given below. | 3, and 4 only | 2, 3, and 4 only | 3 only | 3, and 4 only |
In the Amber Box all the trade distorting subsidies are placed. However, there are restrictions on the extent of subsidy by way of reduction commitment to their minimum level- to 5% and 10% for the developed and the developing countries. Therefore, agricultural subsidy is allowed though in restricted proportion.
Si... | d | Agriculture | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In the context of "boxes of agricultural subsidies" under the WTO agreement, in which of the following boxes agricultural subsidy is allowed? Amber Box Blue Box Green Box Social and Development Box Select the correct answer using codes given below.##Option_A: 3, and 4 only##... |
Which of the following statements regarding trade and commerce in the Delhi Sultanate is/are correct? The permanence in prices of grains became a common feature during the Sultanate period. Trade with Central Asia and West Asia flourished through the land routes in Punjab. Select the correct answer using the code give... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Statement 1 is not correct because the permanence of price of grains was a feature only durin the reign of Alauddin Khalji. Statement 2 is not correct as most of the trade was through the Arabian sea route in the Coastal regions. | d | Sultanate Period: The Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagar & other Kingdoms | Geography | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements regarding trade and commerce in the Delhi Sultanate is/are correct? The permanence in prices of grains became a common feature during the Sultanate period. Trade with Central Asia and West Asia flourished through the land routes in Punjab. ... |
Which of the following statements regarding Iqta system under the Sultanate is/are incorrect ?
1. It was a revenue assignment by the rulers to the military officials.
2. The grant of iqta did not imply a right to the land .
3. These assignments were transferable,with the iqta holder m... | 1 ,2 only
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Statement 1 is not correct because the assignments were made to both the nobles as well as military officials.
Statement 2 is correct as the assignees did not have the rights on land,neither were the assignments hereditary except in Firuz Tughlaq’s reign.
Statement 3 is correct as the assignees could be trans... | c | Sultanate Period: The Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagar & other Kingdoms | Geography | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following statements regarding Iqta system under the Sultanate is/are incorrect ?
1. It was a revenue assignment by the rulers to the military officials.
2. The grant of iqta did not imply a right to the land .
3. These assignmen... |
Which of the following statements is/arecorrect in the context of Timur’s invasion ?
Firuz Tughlaq could not resist Timur as his army was inefficient.
Timur built many bulidings in his capital after Indian plunder.
Timur attacked Delhi to establish his own empire in India.
Select the correct an... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
Statement 1 is not correct as Timur raided Delhi during the reign of Nasiruddin Mahmud in 1398 AD.
Statement 2 is correct as he plundered Delhi and slaughtered all people except the artisans masons and craftsmen whom he took with him to his capital at Samarqand.There he built many buildings .
Statement 3 is c... | a | Sultanate Period: The Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagar & other Kingdoms | Geography | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following statements is/arecorrect in the context of Timur’s invasion ?
Firuz Tughlaq could not resist Timur as his army was inefficient.
Timur built many bulidings in his capital after Indian plunder.
Timur attacked Delhi to establish his own... |
Starting with Doha Ministerial Conference, Non-agricultural Products Market Access (NAMA) negotiations have become bone of contention between developed and developing countries. Which of the following constitute NAMA products? Manufacturing products. Fuels and mining products. Fish and fish products. Forestry products.... | 1 only | 1, and 2 only | 1, 2, and 3 only | 1 only |
NAMA refers to all products not covered by the Agreement on Agriculture. In other words, in practice, it includes manufacturing products, fuels and mining products, fish and fish products, and forestry products. They are sometimes referred to as industrial products or manufactured goods.
| d | Agriculture | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Starting with Doha Ministerial Conference, Non-agricultural Products Market Access (NAMA) negotiations have become bone of contention between developed and developing countries. Which of the following constitute NAMA products? Manufacturing products. Fuels and mining product... |
Which of the following is/are the recommendations of Shanta Kumar Committee? Complete devolution of procurement role to state-level agencies. Negotiable Warehouse Receipt System (NWRs) should be taken up on priority and scaled up quickly. Gradual substitution of Public Delivery System with Direct Cash Transfer to targ... | 2 only | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 only | Recommendations of High Level Committee on restructuring of FCI under the Chairmanship of Shanta Kumar are :
It recommended that that FCI hand over all procurement operations of wheat, paddy and rice to states that have gained sufficient experience in this regard and have created reasonable infrastructure for pro... | a | committees and Commissions | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are the recommendations of Shanta Kumar Committee? Complete devolution of procurement role to state-level agencies. Negotiable Warehouse Receipt System (NWRs) should be taken up on priority and scaled up quickly. Gradual substitution of Public Deli... |
FDI is not allowed in the Agriculture sector, except in?
1.Horticulture under controlled conditions
2.Apiculture
3.Production of seeds
4.Plantation crops
5.Contract farming
Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1, 4 and 5 only | 1, 3 and 5 only | 2, 3 and 4 only | 1, 4 and 5 only | nan | d | No_topic | Commerce & Accountancy | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:FDI is not allowed in the Agriculture sector, except in?
1.Horticulture under controlled conditions
2.Apiculture
3.Production of seeds
4.Plantation crops
5.Contract farming
Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A:1, 4 and 5 only###Option_B... |
संविधान संशोधन के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजये-
संसद को किसी नए क्षेत्र को भारतीय संघ में शामिल करने अथवा स्थापित करने का अधिकार है|
केंद्र यदि चाहे तो राज्यों को कुछ कार्यपालिकीय शक्तियां सौंप सकता है|
भाग-3 एवं भाग-4 में किया गया कोई भी संशोधन|
सर्वोच्च एवं उच्च न्यायालय की अधिकारिता से संबंधित... | 1 एवं 2 | 1, 2 एवं 3 | 2, 3 एवं 4 | 1 एवं 2 | nan | a | Amendment of Constitution | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:संविधान संशोधन के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजये-
संसद को किसी नए क्षेत्र को भारतीय संघ में शामिल करने अथवा स्थापित करने का अधिकार है|
केंद्र यदि चाहे तो राज्यों को कुछ कार्यपालिकीय शक्तियां सौंप सकता है|
भाग-3 एवं भाग-4 में किया गया कोई भी संशोधन|
सर्वो... |
Consider the following statements regarding Effective Exchange Rate: The Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) is a multilateral rate representing the price of a representative basket of foreign currencies where the average of export and import shares is taken as an indicator. The nominal effective exchange rate (NEER) i... | 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | 3 only | The R eal effective exchange rate (REER) indices are used as indicator of external competitiveness of the country over a period of time. Nominal Effective Exchange Rate (NEER) which is a multilateral rate representing the price of a representative basket of foreign currencies, each weighted by its importance to the d... | a | Prices & Monetary management, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Effective Exchange Rate: The Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) is a multilateral rate representing the price of a representative basket of foreign currencies where the average of export and import shares is taken as an indicator.... |
With reference to the disinvestment in the Public Sector Undertakings in India, which of the given statements is/are correct? The disinvestment is a process to facilitate unlocking the true value of the Central Public Sector Enterprises for all stakeholders - Investors, Employees, Company and the Government. The Disinv... | 2 and 3 only | 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | Department of Disinvestment aims that the disinvestment process should facilitate unlocking the true value of the Central Public Sector Enterprises for all stakeholders - Investors, Employees, Company and the Government. The salient features of the Disinvestment Policy are: Public Sector Undertakings are the wealth o... | d | Economic Reforms since 1991 | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the disinvestment in the Public Sector Undertakings in India, which of the given statements is/are correct? The disinvestment is a process to facilitate unlocking the true value of the Central Public Sector Enterprises for all stakeholders - Investors, Empl... |
With reference to the Partition of Bengal, consider the following statements: The Partition of Bengal was done on the basis of language, caste and religion. The Lucknow Session of the Indian National Congress under the Presidentship of Gokhale was convened to condemn the partition and reactionary policies of Curzon. Th... | 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 3 only |
The British Government's decision to partition Bengal had been made public in Dec.1903. The official reason given for the decision was that Bengal with a population of 78 million had become too big to be administered. But the real motive behind the partition plan was the British desire to weaken Bengal , the nerve ce... | a | Freedom Struggle : Extremist Phase (1905 – 17) | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the Partition of Bengal, consider the following statements: The Partition of Bengal was done on the basis of language, caste and religion. The Lucknow Session of the Indian National Congress under the Presidentship of Gokhale was convened to condemn the par... |
With reference to the Liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) of Reserve Bank of India, which of the given statements is/are correct?
1. LAF falls under the Open Market Operations done by RBI to address the short-term liquidity mismatch of the Banks.
2. LAF operation has enabled the Reserve Bank to de-emphasize t... | 1 only | 2 and 3 only
| 1 and 3 only | 1 only |
Liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) is a monetary policy tool which allows banks to borrow money through repurchase agreements.
LAF is used to aid banks in adjusting the day to day mismatches in liquidity.LAF consists of repo and reverse repo operations.
The LAF enables the Reserve Bank to modulate sh... | d | Financial Intermediation & Markets , | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
With reference to the Liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) of Reserve Bank of India, which of the given statements is/are correct?
1. LAF falls under the Open Market Operations done by RBI to address the short-term liquidity mismatch of the Banks.
2. LAF operation h... |
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the recently launched ‘Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana’ (DDUGJY)?
1. With this yojana, the agriculture and non-agriculture feeders will be separated in rural areas.
2. The yojana will help in decreasing the peak load and increasing the billed en... | 1 only | 1 and 3 only
| 2 and 3 only | 1 only |
The Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti yojana was launched with two objectives: (i) to separate agriculture and non-agriculture feeders facilitating judicious rostering of supply to agricultural and non-agricultural consumers in rural areas and (ii) strengthening and augmentation of sub transmission and distribution i... | d | Energy , Infrastructure and Communication | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the recently launched ‘Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana’ (DDUGJY)?
1. With this yojana, the agriculture and non-agriculture feeders will be separated in rural areas.
2. The yojana will help in decreasi... |
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFC) project? The project aims to reduce the unit cost of transportation and speed up the freight train in India. The Eastern DFC is funded by Japan while the Western DFC is funded by World Bank. The freight trains in DFC will r... | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | The primary aim of the project is to reduce the unit transportation cost and speed up the freight trains resulting in higher productivity. The Eastern DFC extends from Dankuni near Kolkata to Ludhiana in Punjab, while the Western DFC extends from the Jawahar Lal Nehru Port (JNPT) in Mumbai to Dadri near Delhi. The W... | b | Energy , Infrastructure and Communication | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFC) project? The project aims to reduce the unit cost of transportation and speed up the freight train in India. The Eastern DFC is funded by Japan while the Western DFC is funded by... |
Which of the following is/are the goals of present Disinvestment policy in India? To promote people’s ownership of Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs). Improving efficiency of PSEs by transferring majority shares to capable private sector enterprises. Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | The salient features of the Policy are:
Citizens have every right to own part of the shares of Public Sector Undertakings . Public Sector Undertakings are the wealth of the Nation and this wealth should rest in the hands of the people. This has been a major goal of disinvestment policy in India. Hence, ... | a | Industry | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are the goals of present Disinvestment policy in India? To promote people’s ownership of Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs). Improving efficiency of PSEs by transferring majority shares to capable private sector enterprises. Select the correct answer ... |
Consider the following sentences about Participatory Notes:
It is a derivative instrument issued in foreign jurisdictions against underlying Indian securities.
RBI and SEBI have a dual control over P-Notes in order to check its volatility.
The P-Note holder does not enjoy any voting rights in relation to secur... | 1 and 2 only
| 2 and 3 only
| 1 and 3 only
| 1 and 2 only
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A Participatory Note (PN or P-Note) in the Indian context, in essence, is a derivative instrument issued in foreign jurisdictions, by SEBI and a registered Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) or its sub-accounts or one of its associates, against underlying Indian securities. PNs are also known as Overseas Derivati... | c | FDI/FII etc | Commerce & Accountancy | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following sentences about Participatory Notes:
It is a derivative instrument issued in foreign jurisdictions against underlying Indian securities.
RBI and SEBI have a dual control over P-Notes in order to check its volatility.
The P-Note holder does not... |
Consider the following statements about Transfer Pricing : This practice is prevalent in Multinational Companies in dealing with their different units operating in different countries. Transfer Pricing regulations are used by multinational companies to minimize their tax incidence. Safe Harbour provisions and Advance P... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only |
Transfer Pricing is a price at which divisions of a company transact with each other. Transactions may include the trade of supplies or labor between departments. Transfer prices are used when individual entities of a larger multi-entity firm are treated and measured as separately run entities.
Under Advance Prici... | d | BOP & International Trade , | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about Transfer Pricing : This practice is prevalent in Multinational Companies in dealing with their different units operating in different countries. Transfer Pricing regulations are used by multinational companies to minimize their tax inc... |
Recently global oil prices has witnessed sharp fall. The benefits it accrues for Indian economy are:
1. Reduction in inflation rate.
2. Growth in investment.
3. Growth in remittances from Gulf region.
4. Reduction in trade deficit.
Select the correct answer from the code given below:
| 1, 2 and 3 only | 2, 3 and 4 only
| 1, 2 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 3 only |
Petroleum products form a large part of the consumer price indices, lower crude prices result in reduced inflation, which in turn paves the way for lower interest rates and greater buoyancy in investments. Thus, lower oil prices can trigger a virtuous cycle in the Indian economy.
With decrease in the profit m... | c | BOP & International Trade , | Commerce & Accountancy | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Recently global oil prices has witnessed sharp fall. The benefits it accrues for Indian economy are:
1. Reduction in inflation rate.
2. Growth in investment.
3. Growth in remittances from Gulf region.
4. Reduction in trade deficit.
Select the correct an... |
Consider the following statements about General Anti-avoidance rules: It allows tax officials to deny tax benefits, if a deal is found without any commercial purpose other than tax avoidance. It has been mooted in the backdrop of the exploitation of DTAA between India and foreign countries by investors. It does not a... | 1 and 4 only | 2, 3 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 4 only | 1 and 4 only | Statements 1, 2 and 4 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong as Tax avoidance is of international concern now and several countries have either already codified GAAR in their tax statutes or are in the process of doing so. The regulation allows tax officials to deny tax benefits, if a deal is found without any commercial pu... | c | Fiscal Development & Public Finance, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: Consider the following statements about General Anti-avoidance rules: It allows tax officials to deny tax benefits, if a deal is found without any commercial purpose other than tax avoidance. It has been mooted in the backdrop of the exploitation of DTAA between India and f... |
Consider following statements regarding Financial Action Task Force.
1. It tries to check money laundering, terrorist financing, and other threats to the global financial system.
2. Only OECD countries are the members of this body.
3. India is also a member of FATF.
4. FATF has a mandate to monitor ... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only
| 1,3 and 4 only | 1 and 2 only |
FATF is an inter-governmental body that sets standards and promotes policies to combat money laundering and terrorist financing for countries across the world.
India, which is not an OECD member, is also a member of this body.
Once a member, a country or organization must endorse and support the most rec... | c | India and IMF, WTO , WIPO | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider following statements regarding Financial Action Task Force.
1. It tries to check money laundering, terrorist financing, and other threats to the global financial system.
2. Only OECD countries are the members of this body.
3. India is also a member of... |
With reference to the proposed Public Debt Management Agency (PDMA), which of the following statement/s is/are correct? The PDMA is an independent specialised agency entrusted with dealing external and internal liabilities of Union Government and State governments. All functions of RBI related to the public debt manag... | 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 3 only | PDMA is a body corporate to be run on the grants or loans received from the Central Government and from other sources as may be prescribed by the central government . All debt management functions are now transferred to PDMA in respect of the central government and the RBI Act is amended accordingly. RBI is required b... | a | Fiscal Development & Public Finance, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the proposed Public Debt Management Agency (PDMA), which of the following statement/s is/are correct? The PDMA is an independent specialised agency entrusted with dealing external and internal liabilities of Union Government and State governments. All func... |
With reference to the Monetary Policy Framework agreement announced between Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Union Government, which of the given statements is/are correct? RBI will publish a document every six months explaining sources of inflation and forecast of the inflation for subsequent six months. The agreement... | 2 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 2 only | The Monetary Policy Framework agreement was signed between Central government and RBI as recommended by FSLRC. The agreement places responsibility on RBI to publish a document every six months giving sources of inflation and forecast of inflation for next six months. When the dispute about agreement arises it will be... | b | Prices & Monetary management, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the Monetary Policy Framework agreement announced between Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Union Government, which of the given statements is/are correct? RBI will publish a document every six months explaining sources of inflation and forecast of the inflat... |
Which of the following statements regarding National Investment Fund (NIF) is/are correct? All the proceeds from disinvestment of Central Public Sector Enterprises are transferred to NIF. The corpus of the National Investment Fund is of a permanent nature and is maintained under the Consolidated Fund of India. Some par... | 1 only | 1 an 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only |
The Government of India constituted the National Investment Fund (NIF) on 3rd November, 2005, into which the proceeds from disinvestment of Central Public Sector Enterprises were to be channelized. Hence, statement1 is correct.
The corpus of the fund was to be of permanent nature and the same was to be professiona... | a | Industry | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements regarding National Investment Fund (NIF) is/are correct? All the proceeds from disinvestment of Central Public Sector Enterprises are transferred to NIF. The corpus of the National Investment Fund is of a permanent nature and is maintained u... |
Which of the following statements regarding NIMZ, under National Manufacturing Policy, is/are correct?
1. The state government identifies and notifies NIMZs.
2. NIMZs are dealt with Part IX-A of the Indian Constitution.
Select the correct answer using codes given below:
| 1 only | 2 only
| Both 1 and 2 | 1 only |
Though, the state government is responsible for identifying site for a NIMZ, but each NIMZ, once finalized, is notified separately by the DIPP (Union Government) in the official gazette.
On receipt of final approval, the NIMZ will be declared by the State Government as an industrial township under Article 243... | b | Industry | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following statements regarding NIMZ, under National Manufacturing Policy, is/are correct?
1. The state government identifies and notifies NIMZs.
2. NIMZs are dealt with Part IX-A of the Indian Constitution.
Select the correct answer using codes giv... |
Which of the following most appropriately defines an “industrial cluster”?
(a) It is an agglomeration of different types of industries within a geographical region.
(b) It is a sectoral concentration of enterprises, having a necessary input-output link in the production organization.
(c) A region having m... | and | nan | A region having more than 500 small and medium units belonging to the same industrial sector.
| and |
Clusters can be defined as sectoral and spatial concentration of enterprises, having a definite kind of dynamism in production organization that opens up efficiency and flexibility gains. However, agglomeration by itself does not necessarily generate collective efficiency. Attributes of cumulative competitiveness ... | b | Industry | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following most appropriately defines an “industrial cluster”?
(a) It is an agglomeration of different types of industries within a geographical region.
(b) It is a sectoral concentration of enterprises, having a necessary input-output link in the produ... |
Fiscal policies that could fight recession include:
1. Central bank purchase of bonds, decrease in the discount rate and decrease in reserve requirements.
2. Central bank sale of bonds, increase in the discount rate and increase in reserve requirements.
3. Tax hikes, decrease in government purchases and d... | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 4 only
| 1 and 4 only | 1 and 3 only |
Central bank purchase of bonds, decrease in the discount rate and decrease in reserve requirements injects money into the economy. Tax cuts, increase in government purchases and increase in transfer payments leads to increase in demand in the economy. These expansionary fiscal policies help in fighting recession a... | c | Fiscal Development & Public Finance, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Fiscal policies that could fight recession include:
1. Central bank purchase of bonds, decrease in the discount rate and decrease in reserve requirements.
2. Central bank sale of bonds, increase in the discount rate and increase in reserve requirements.
3. Tax ... |
The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) is an important barometer of industrial activity in India. Which of the following is/are included in IIP basket of items?
1. Cattle and poultry feed.
2. Skimmed milk.
3. Rice.
4. Wood furniture.
Select the correct answer using codes given below.
| 2 and 4 only | 4 only
| 2, 3, and 4 | 2 and 4 only |
The new IIP, which was revised in 2011, has very wide basket of items. The new basket includes all the items.
| d | Industry | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) is an important barometer of industrial activity in India. Which of the following is/are included in IIP basket of items?
1. Cattle and poultry feed.
2. Skimmed milk.
3. Rice.
4. Wood furniture.
Select the correc... |
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