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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, then this is deemed a support to farmers. As per WTO rules, all such support has to be kept within a limit of 10 per cent of the value of production of the product in question. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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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 countries.
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b
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Agriculture
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Anthropology
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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 administered prices and not market prices, then this is deemed a support to farmers. As per WTO rules, all such support has to be kept within a limit of 10 per cent of the value of production of the product in question. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:b##Explaination:
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 countries.
##Topic:Agriculture##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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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 political control of the Delhi sultanate towards the south. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 only
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2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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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 agreements needed annual campaigns to be enforced.Some rulers even refused to accept the agreements.
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b
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Sultanate Period: The Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagar & other Kingdoms
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Geography
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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 Sultanate emperors. They greatly increased the political control of the Delhi sultanate towards the south. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:b##Explaination: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 agreements needed annual campaigns to be enforced.Some rulers even refused to accept the agreements.##Topic:Sultanate Period: The Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagar & other Kingdoms##Subject:Geography##Answer:b
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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 rich temples which could be plundered at will. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 2 only
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3 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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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 Turkey were of good quality and could be imported through the ports. Statement 4 is not correct.
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c
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Sultanate Period: The Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagar & other Kingdoms
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Geography
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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 quality horses to their armies. The region had rich temples which could be plundered at will. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 3 and 4 only##Option_C: 1, 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:c##Explaination: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 Turkey were of good quality and could be imported through the ports. Statement 4 is not correct.##Topic:Sultanate Period: The Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagar & other Kingdoms##Subject:Geography##Answer:c
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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 seeks to give an equal voice to workers, employers and governments.
Select from the code given below.
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1 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 3
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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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, encourage decent employment opportunities, enhance social protection and strengthen dialogue on work-related issues.
The unique tripartite structure of the ILO gives an equal voice to workers, employers and governments to ensure that the views of the social partners are closely reflected in labour standards and in shaping policies and programmes.
Recently, ILO published a report on gender equality, which said i t will take at least 70 more years to achieve pay equity between women and men. Also, t he ILO study, entitled 'In the Corridor of Remittance: Cost and Use of Remittance' was released recently.
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b
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Bodies of UN
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Electrical Engineering
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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 issues.
3. ILO was founded in 1919, and seeks to give an equal voice to workers, employers and governments.
Select from the code given below.
##Option_A: 1 and 3 only ###Option_B: 1, 2 and 3
##Option_C: 2 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 and 3 only ##Answer:b##Explaination:
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, encourage decent employment opportunities, enhance social protection and strengthen dialogue on work-related issues.
The unique tripartite structure of the ILO gives an equal voice to workers, employers and governments to ensure that the views of the social partners are closely reflected in labour standards and in shaping policies and programmes.
Recently, ILO published a report on gender equality, which said i t will take at least 70 more years to achieve pay equity between women and men. Also, t he ILO study, entitled 'In the Corridor of Remittance: Cost and Use of Remittance' was released recently.
##Topic:Bodies of UN##Subject:Electrical Engineering##Answer:b
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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 production in the present oilfields.
3. Fertilizer production has increased mainly due to increase in demand and capacity addition.
Select the correct answer using the codes give below.
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1 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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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) accounted for moderation in growth.
The improved performance in electricity is due to high growth in thermal generation
Natural gas and crude oil production have declined because of no major discoveries and problems with old oilfields.
Fertilizer production has contracted mainly because of non-availability of gas and no significant capacity addition in the past few years.
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a
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Industry
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Anthropology
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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 production have increased due to increase in production in the present oilfields.
3. Fertilizer production has increased mainly due to increase in demand and capacity addition.
Select the correct answer using the codes give below.
##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 1 and 3 only
##Option_C: 2 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:a##Explaination:
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) accounted for moderation in growth.
The improved performance in electricity is due to high growth in thermal generation
Natural gas and crude oil production have declined because of no major discoveries and problems with old oilfields.
Fertilizer production has contracted mainly because of non-availability of gas and no significant capacity addition in the past few years.
##Topic:Industry ##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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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, followed by capital goods and precious metals. Select the correct answer using codes given below.
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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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 for 36.6 per cent of India’s total imports followed by manufacture goods and precious metals (Gold and Silver).
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c
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BOP & International Trade ,
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Anthropology
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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 Products constitute bulk of the imports, followed by capital goods and precious metals. Select the correct answer using codes given below.##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:c##Explaination: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 for 36.6 per cent of India’s total imports followed by manufacture goods and precious metals (Gold and Silver).##Topic:BOP & International Trade ,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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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, management etc while FIIs are interested in capital gain and momentary price differences. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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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 involves a lasting interest in the management of an enterprise and includes reinvestment of profits. In contrast, FIIs do not generally influence the management of the enterprise.
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d
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FDI/FII etc
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Anthropology
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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 more direct involvement in technology, management etc while FIIs are interested in capital gain and momentary price differences. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:d##Explaination: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 involves a lasting interest in the management of an enterprise and includes reinvestment of profits. In contrast, FIIs do not generally influence the management of the enterprise.##Topic:FDI/FII etc##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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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 southern India are described as the most prominent causes of the disease. Which disease is being talked about in the statements given above?
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Pernicious Anaemia
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Sickle Cell Anaemia
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Thalassaemia
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Pernicious Anaemia
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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 endogamy (marriage within the community) as the it enhances the chances of occurrence of disease in offspring. The severe pain is the result of blockage of small blood vessels due to abnormal (sickle) shape of Red Blood cells. To treat hrdroxyurea is used to manage the complications. Thalassaemia: It is also genetic disorder related to RBCs due to abnormal haemoglobin formation which results in iron deposition in blood. Mild disorder doesn't need treatment but in case of severe Thalassaemia, patient needs regular blood transfusions. It is common among the people of Mediterrenean heritage. Lymphoma: A form of blood cancer that develops in the lymph system. In lymphoma, a white blood cell becomes malignant, multiplying and spreading abnormally.
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b
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Events.National
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Chemistry
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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 tribal communities in the north-central and southern India are described as the most prominent causes of the disease. Which disease is being talked about in the statements given above?##Option_A: Pernicious Anaemia###Option_B: Sickle Cell Anaemia##Option_C: Thalassaemia##Option_D: Pernicious Anaemia##Answer:b##Explaination: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 endogamy (marriage within the community) as the it enhances the chances of occurrence of disease in offspring. The severe pain is the result of blockage of small blood vessels due to abnormal (sickle) shape of Red Blood cells. To treat hrdroxyurea is used to manage the complications. Thalassaemia: It is also genetic disorder related to RBCs due to abnormal haemoglobin formation which results in iron deposition in blood. Mild disorder doesn't need treatment but in case of severe Thalassaemia, patient needs regular blood transfusions. It is common among the people of Mediterrenean heritage. Lymphoma: A form of blood cancer that develops in the lymph system. In lymphoma, a white blood cell becomes malignant, multiplying and spreading abnormally.##Topic:Events.National##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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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?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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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, 80,000 crores. Of this, the unorganized sector contributes more than 70% of the production in terms of volume and 50% in terms of value.
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a
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Industry
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Anthropology
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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?
##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:a##Explaination:
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, 80,000 crores. Of this, the unorganized sector contributes more than 70% of the production in terms of volume and 50% in terms of value.
##Topic:Industry ##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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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 beneficiary should be given 3 kg of grain instead of 5 kg under the Food Security Act.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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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 50 per cent of the minimum support price paid to farmers. So statement 2 is incorrect.
Each beneficiary should be given 7 kg of grain instead of 5 kg under the Act, So statement 3 is also incorrect .
It is estimated that these provisions will reduce the food grain requirement under TPDS from 61.4 million tonnes to about 40 million tonnes.
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a
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PDS
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Anthropology
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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 support price paid to farmers.
3. Each beneficiary should be given 3 kg of grain instead of 5 kg under the Food Security Act.
Select the correct answer using the code given below. ##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:1 and 2 only##Option_C:2 and 3 only##Option_D:1 only##Answer:a##Explaination:
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 50 per cent of the minimum support price paid to farmers. So statement 2 is incorrect.
Each beneficiary should be given 7 kg of grain instead of 5 kg under the Act, So statement 3 is also incorrect .
It is estimated that these provisions will reduce the food grain requirement under TPDS from 61.4 million tonnes to about 40 million tonnes.
##Topic:PDS##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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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 GDP growth in agriculture and allied sectors has always remained below the target during the 12th five year plan.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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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 tonnes as per the 2nd Advance Estimates for 2014-15.
The growth target for agriculture and allied sectors for 12th plan period is 4%. However it never reached the target with 1.2% in 2012-13, 3.7% in 2013-14 and 1.1% in 2014-15.
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d
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Agriculture
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Anthropology
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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 2014-15 compared to the previous year.
3. The GDP growth in agriculture and allied sectors has always remained below the target during the 12th five year plan.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 1 and 2 only
##Option_C: 2 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:
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 tonnes as per the 2nd Advance Estimates for 2014-15.
The growth target for agriculture and allied sectors for 12th plan period is 4%. However it never reached the target with 1.2% in 2012-13, 3.7% in 2013-14 and 1.1% in 2014-15.
##Topic:Agriculture##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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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.
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2, 1, 4, 3
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2, 4, 3, 1
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3, 4, 1, 2
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2, 1, 4, 3
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The correct order is fishing (0.9%) - forestry and logging (1.4%) - livestock (3.9%) - Crops (11.8%).
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c
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Agriculture
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Anthropology
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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##Option_C: 3, 4, 1, 2##Option_D: 2, 1, 4, 3##Answer:c##Explaination:The correct order is fishing (0.9%) - forestry and logging (1.4%) - livestock (3.9%) - Crops (11.8%).##Topic:Agriculture##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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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 cattle breeding centres called Gokul Grams. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 2 only
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3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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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 productivity; upgrade nondescript cattle using elite indigenous breeds like Gir, Sahiwal, Rathi, Deoni, Tharparkar and Red Sindhi. So option 1 is incorrect. It is not a sub-mission under the National mission for livestock. The mission is a focussed project under National Programme for Bovine Breeding and Dairy Development. So option 2 is also incorrect. A number of Integrated Indigenous Cattle Centres (Gokul Grams) will be set up under the mission that will work for improving milk productivity. So option 3 is correct. Rashtriya Gokul Mission will be implemented through the State Implementing Agency (SIA viz Livestock Development Boards). State Gauseva Ayogs will be given the mandate to sponsor proposals to the SIA's (LDB's) and monitor implementation of the sponsored proposal. All Agencies having a role in indigenous cattle development will be the "Participating Agencies" like CFSPTI, CCBFs, ICAR, Universities, Colleges, NGO's and Gaushalas with best germplasm.
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b
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Agriculture
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Anthropology
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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 of Village level integrated indigenous cattle breeding centres called Gokul Grams. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:b##Explaination: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 productivity; upgrade nondescript cattle using elite indigenous breeds like Gir, Sahiwal, Rathi, Deoni, Tharparkar and Red Sindhi. So option 1 is incorrect. It is not a sub-mission under the National mission for livestock. The mission is a focussed project under National Programme for Bovine Breeding and Dairy Development. So option 2 is also incorrect. A number of Integrated Indigenous Cattle Centres (Gokul Grams) will be set up under the mission that will work for improving milk productivity. So option 3 is correct. Rashtriya Gokul Mission will be implemented through the State Implementing Agency (SIA viz Livestock Development Boards). State Gauseva Ayogs will be given the mandate to sponsor proposals to the SIA's (LDB's) and monitor implementation of the sponsored proposal. All Agencies having a role in indigenous cattle development will be the "Participating Agencies" like CFSPTI, CCBFs, ICAR, Universities, Colleges, NGO's and Gaushalas with best germplasm.##Topic:Agriculture##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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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.
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1 and 4 only
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3 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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1 and 4 only
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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 process of procurement
The cost of distribution - this include the charges incurred during transport, handling, storage etc.
Hence all the given options are included while calculating economic cost of foodgrains.
The economic cost of both wheat and rice witnessed significant increase during the last few years due to increase in MSPs and proportionate increase in incidentals as well as other costs, which necessitated for a detailed review of the open-ended procurement policy, especially in states that offer high bonus on top of MSP and those that impose high taxes and statutory levies, as well as stocking and distribution policies.
In this regard, the government set up a High Level Committee (HLC) in August 2014 under the chairmanship of Shri Shanta Kumar to suggest inter-alia restructuring or unbundling of the FCI with a view to improving its operational efficiency and financial management.
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d
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Agriculture
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Anthropology
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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 only
###Option_B: 3 and 4 only
##Option_C: 1, 2 and 3 only
##Option_D: 1 and 4 only
##Answer:d##Explaination: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 process of procurement
The cost of distribution - this include the charges incurred during transport, handling, storage etc.
Hence all the given options are included while calculating economic cost of foodgrains.
The economic cost of both wheat and rice witnessed significant increase during the last few years due to increase in MSPs and proportionate increase in incidentals as well as other costs, which necessitated for a detailed review of the open-ended procurement policy, especially in states that offer high bonus on top of MSP and those that impose high taxes and statutory levies, as well as stocking and distribution policies.
In this regard, the government set up a High Level Committee (HLC) in August 2014 under the chairmanship of Shri Shanta Kumar to suggest inter-alia restructuring or unbundling of the FCI with a view to improving its operational efficiency and financial management.
##Topic:Agriculture##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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Nominal GDP differs from Real GDP because:
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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.
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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.
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Nominal GDP includes the output of both goods and services, while real GDP includes only the output of tangible goods.
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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.
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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 .
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b
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National Income, Economic Growth and Development,
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Anthropology
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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 the Real GDP is measured on the basis of constant-base year prices.##Option_C: Nominal GDP includes the output of both goods and services, while real GDP includes only the output of tangible goods.##Option_D: 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.##Answer:b##Explaination:
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 .
##Topic:National Income, Economic Growth and Development,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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Gini coefficient of one means that
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One family has all the income and everyone else has nothing.
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All the income is received by the top 1% of the population.
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The income is split equally between the top 1% and the rest of the population.
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One family has all the income and everyone else has nothing.
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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 values (for example, where only one person has all the income or consumption, and all others have none).
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a
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National Income, Economic Growth and Development,
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Anthropology
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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.##Option_D: One family has all the income and everyone else has nothing.##Answer:a##Explaination:
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 values (for example, where only one person has all the income or consumption, and all others have none).
##Topic:National Income, Economic Growth and Development,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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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:
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1-4-3-2
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4-3-2-1
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2-3-1-4
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1-4-3-2
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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 National Savings Certificates) where, CU is currency (notes plus coins) held by the public and DD is net demand deposits held by commercial banks. The word ‘net’ implies that only deposits of the public held by the banks are to be included in money supply. The interbank deposits, which a commercial bank holds in other commercial banks, are not to be regarded as part of money supply. M1 and M2 are known as narrow money. M3 and M4 are known as broad money. These gradations are in decreasing order of liquidity. M1 is most liquid and easiest for transactions whereas M4 is least liquid of all.
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d
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Financial Intermediation & Markets ,
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Anthropology
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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 ###Option_B: 4-3-2-1##Option_C: 2-3-1-4 ##Option_D: 1-4-3-2 ##Answer:d##Explaination: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 National Savings Certificates) where, CU is currency (notes plus coins) held by the public and DD is net demand deposits held by commercial banks. The word ‘net’ implies that only deposits of the public held by the banks are to be included in money supply. The interbank deposits, which a commercial bank holds in other commercial banks, are not to be regarded as part of money supply. M1 and M2 are known as narrow money. M3 and M4 are known as broad money. These gradations are in decreasing order of liquidity. M1 is most liquid and easiest for transactions whereas M4 is least liquid of all.##Topic:Financial Intermediation & Markets ,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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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.
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1, 2, 3
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1, 3, 2
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2, 3, 1
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1, 2, 3
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As per the data from economic survey 2014-15, the correct order is Industry (24.4%) – Services (28.5%) – Agriculture (47.1%).
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c
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Services
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Anthropology
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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##Explaination:
As per the data from economic survey 2014-15, the correct order is Industry (24.4%) – Services (28.5%) – Agriculture (47.1%).
##Topic:Services##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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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 stockholding for food security purposes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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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 security purposes.
Rules relating to public stockholding for food security purposes concerns developing countries more and developed countries are more concerned with TFA.
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a
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India and IMF, WTO , WIPO
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Commerce & Accountancy
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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. TFA is linked to rules relating to public stockholding for food security purposes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:a##Explaination:
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 security purposes.
Rules relating to public stockholding for food security purposes concerns developing countries more and developed countries are more concerned with TFA.
##Topic:India and IMF, WTO , WIPO##Subject:Commerce & Accountancy##Answer:a
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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 the country over a period of time. The nominal effective exchange rate (NEER) is the weighted geometric average of the bilateral nominal exchange rates of the home currency in terms of foreign currencies. REER is defined as a weighted geometric average of nominal exchange rates of the home currency in terms of the foreign currencies adjusted for relative price differential. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1, 2 and 4 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 4 only
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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.
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d
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Financial Intermediation & Markets ,
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Anthropology
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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 as indicator of external competitiveness of the country over a period of time. The nominal effective exchange rate (NEER) is the weighted geometric average of the bilateral nominal exchange rates of the home currency in terms of foreign currencies. REER is defined as a weighted geometric average of nominal exchange rates of the home currency in terms of the foreign currencies adjusted for relative price differential. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1, 2 and 4 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1, 2 and 4 only##Answer:d##Explaination: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.##Topic:Financial Intermediation & Markets ,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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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 given below.
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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.
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b
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No_topic
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Agriculture
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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.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:1 and 2 only##Option_C:2 and 3 only##Option_D:1 only##Answer:b##Explaination:.##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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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 rainfall. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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1, 3 and 4
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1,2 and 3
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1, 2 and 4
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1, 3 and 4
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nan
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c
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No_topic
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Agriculture
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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 is characterized by two periods of maximum rainfall. Which of the above statements is/are correct?##Option_A:1, 3 and 4###Option_B:1,2 and 3##Option_C:1, 2 and 4##Option_D:1, 3 and 4##Answer:c##Explaination:nan##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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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. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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1 and 2 both
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1 only
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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 Article 11 of the Convention.
GCF and GEF are the two entities operating as per Article 11 of the Convention.
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c
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India and IMF, WTO , WIPO
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Commerce & Accountancy
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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 operating entities under the financial mechanism. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: 1 and 2 both##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:c##Explaination:
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 Article 11 of the Convention.
GCF and GEF are the two entities operating as per Article 11 of the Convention.
##Topic:India and IMF, WTO , WIPO##Subject:Commerce & Accountancy##Answer:c
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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?
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1, 2, 3 and 4
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2, 3, and 4 only
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1, 2 and 4 only
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1, 2, 3 and 4
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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 secrecy to save taxes. Anonymity that tax havens offer allows other kinds of illegal activity to flourish too.
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d
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BOP & International Trade ,
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Anthropology
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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, and 4 only
##Option_C: 1, 2 and 4 only ##Option_D: 1, 2, 3 and 4 ##Answer:d##Explaination:
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 secrecy to save taxes. Anonymity that tax havens offer allows other kinds of illegal activity to flourish too.
##Topic:BOP & International Trade ,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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‘Peace Clause’ was in news recently. What is it?
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A Clause for Cease fire at LOC between India and Pakistan in Shimla agreement.
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The aid provided by USA to prevent the spread of Ebola.
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An interim measure of WTO, to allow food security program, for a country.
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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).
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c
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India and IMF, WTO , WIPO
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Commerce & Accountancy
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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 security program, for a country.
##Option_D: A Clause for Cease fire at LOC between India and Pakistan in Shimla agreement.
##Answer:c##Explaination:
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).
##Topic:India and IMF, WTO , WIPO##Subject:Commerce & Accountancy##Answer:c
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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 proposed nationalization of all important economic activities including agriculture. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 and 2
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1, 2 and 3
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3 only
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1 and 2
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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, Purshottamdas Thakurdas , Lala Shriram, kasturbhai lalbhai, AD Shroff , Ardeshir Dalal, & John Mathai working together prepared "A Brief Memorandum Outlining a Plan of Economic Development for India" which was popularly known as Bombay Plan. This plan envisaged doubling the per capita income in 15 years and tripling the national income during this period. Bombay Plan had emphasized on the development of consumer goods industries in India. A People's Plan also came out during that era which was based upon Marxist socialism and drafted by M N Roy on behalf of the Indian federation of Lahore. It called for nationalization of all agricultural production and distribution besides development of consumer goods industries by the state only.
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b
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Planning and Development Strategies till 1991
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Anthropology
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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 goods industries in India. People"s Plan had proposed nationalization of all important economic activities including agriculture. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 2###Option_B: 1, 2 and 3##Option_C: 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2##Answer:b##Explaination: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, Purshottamdas Thakurdas , Lala Shriram, kasturbhai lalbhai, AD Shroff , Ardeshir Dalal, & John Mathai working together prepared "A Brief Memorandum Outlining a Plan of Economic Development for India" which was popularly known as Bombay Plan. This plan envisaged doubling the per capita income in 15 years and tripling the national income during this period. Bombay Plan had emphasized on the development of consumer goods industries in India. A People's Plan also came out during that era which was based upon Marxist socialism and drafted by M N Roy on behalf of the Indian federation of Lahore. It called for nationalization of all agricultural production and distribution besides development of consumer goods industries by the state only.##Topic:Planning and Development Strategies till 1991##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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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 code given below.
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1, 2 and 4 only
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2 and 3 only
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4 only
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1, 2 and 4 only
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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 particularly in flooded rice fields.
The virus circulates in ardeid birds (herons and egrets).
Pigs are amplifying hosts , in that the virus reproduces in pigs and infects mosquitoes that take blood meals, but does not cause disease.
The virus tends to spill over into human populations when infected mosquito populations build up explosively and the human biting rate increases (these culicines are normally zoophilic, i.e. they prefer to take blood meals from animals).
Japanese encephalitis (JE) is a disease caused by a flavivirus that affects the membranes around the brain.
Hence, all the statements are correct.
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d
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Health , Health and Family Welfare
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Botany
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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 hosts. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1, 2 and 4 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 4 only##Option_D: 1, 2 and 4 only##Answer:d##Explaination:
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 particularly in flooded rice fields.
The virus circulates in ardeid birds (herons and egrets).
Pigs are amplifying hosts , in that the virus reproduces in pigs and infects mosquitoes that take blood meals, but does not cause disease.
The virus tends to spill over into human populations when infected mosquito populations build up explosively and the human biting rate increases (these culicines are normally zoophilic, i.e. they prefer to take blood meals from animals).
Japanese encephalitis (JE) is a disease caused by a flavivirus that affects the membranes around the brain.
Hence, all the statements are correct.
##Topic:Health , Health and Family Welfare##Subject:Botany##Answer:d
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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 erstwhile Planning Commission have been taken away. The executive function of framing Plans and allocating funds for Plan-assisted schemes has been retained in the new body. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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1 and 2
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1, 2 and 3
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1, 2 and 4
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1 and 2
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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.
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a
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NITI Aayog
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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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 advisory and monitoring functions of the erstwhile Planning Commission have been taken away. The executive function of framing Plans and allocating funds for Plan-assisted schemes has been retained in the new body. Which of the statements given above are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 2###Option_B: 1, 2 and 3##Option_C: 1, 2 and 4##Option_D: 1 and 2##Answer:a##Explaination:
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.
##Topic:NITI Aayog##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:a
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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 codes given below:
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1 only
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1 and 2
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2 and 3
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1 only
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The Nachiket Mor committee was set up on financial inclusion while the Urjit Patel committee was set up on stance of monetary policy.
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b
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GS_Economics_unclassified
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Anthropology
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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 inclusion
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 1 and 2
##Option_C: 2 and 3 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:b##Explaination:
The Nachiket Mor committee was set up on financial inclusion while the Urjit Patel committee was set up on stance of monetary policy.
##Topic:GS_Economics_unclassified##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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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.
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1 and 2 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 4 only
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1 and 2 only
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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.
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c
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Prices & Monetary management,
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Anthropology
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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: 1, 2 and 4 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:c##Explaination: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.##Topic:Prices & Monetary management,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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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.
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1 and 3 only
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2, 3 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 4 only
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1 and 3 only
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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).
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d
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Industry
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Anthropology
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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 and 3 only###Option_B: 2, 3 and 4 only##Option_C: 1, 2 and 4 only##Option_D: 1 and 3 only##Answer:d##Explaination:
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).
##Topic:Industry ##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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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 is no minimum investment threshold for the FDI while there is such a limit for FII.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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1 and 2
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1, 2 and 3
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1, 2 and 4
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1 and 2
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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.
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a
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Industry
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Anthropology
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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 management of the company while FII does.
4. There is no minimum investment threshold for the FDI while there is such a limit for FII.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
##Option_A: 1 and 2 ###Option_B: 1, 2 and 3
##Option_C: 1, 2 and 4 ##Option_D: 1 and 2 ##Answer:a##Explaination:
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.
##Topic:Industry ##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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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, gold holdings of the RBI and loans from World Bank. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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1 and 2
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2 only
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1 and 3
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1 and 2
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India's forex consists of Foreign currency assets, gold holdings of the RBI and SDRs.
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b
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BOP & International Trade ,
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Anthropology
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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 World Bank and SDRs. Foreign currency assets, gold holdings of the RBI and loans from World Bank. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: 1 and 3##Option_D: 1 and 2##Answer:b##Explaination:
India's forex consists of Foreign currency assets, gold holdings of the RBI and SDRs.
##Topic:BOP & International Trade ,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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Which of the following is true about ‘Mission Indradhanush’?
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It has been launched by Ministry of Agriculture to diversify the basket of foodgrains produced in India.
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It has been launched by Ministry to Health and family welfare to cover all those children by 2020 who had not been vaccinated.
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It is a campaign by NGO Astitva for creating awareness about rights and welfare of the transgender community.
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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 Ministry identified 201 high-focus districts in the country in the first phase.
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b
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National Unclassified
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Chemistry
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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 children by 2020 who had not been vaccinated.
##Option_C: It is a campaign by NGO Astitva for creating awareness about rights and welfare of the transgender community.
##Option_D: It has been launched by Ministry of Agriculture to diversify the basket of foodgrains produced in India.
##Answer:b##Explaination:
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 Ministry identified 201 high-focus districts in the country in the first phase.
##Topic:National Unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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Which of the statements given below is correct regarding the High Altitude Venus Operational Concept (HAVOC) mission?
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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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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.
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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.
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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 the surface.
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c
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Space Technology
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Economics
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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 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.
##Option_C: 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.
##Option_D: It will be launched by NASA and it aims at exploring the surface of Venus for its suitability to establish human colonies.
##Answer:c##Explaination:
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 the surface.
##Topic:Space Technology##Subject:Economics##Answer:c
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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 free trade agreements are violation of MFN principal. India has accorded MFN status to Pakistan but Pakistan is yet to reciprocate. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 and 4 only
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2 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 4 only
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1 and 4 only
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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 be traded unfairly etc.
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a
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BOP & International Trade ,
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Anthropology
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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 matters related to trade in goods. Bilateral free trade agreements are violation of MFN principal. India has accorded MFN status to Pakistan but Pakistan is yet to reciprocate. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 4 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1, 2 and 4 only##Option_D: 1 and 4 only##Answer:a##Explaination:
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 be traded unfairly etc.
##Topic:BOP & International Trade ,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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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.
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2 only
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 only
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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 he actually introduced the Jizyah as a separate tax,which was earlier a part of land revenue.
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a
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Sultanate Period: The Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagar & other Kingdoms
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Geography
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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 the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 2 only###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 2 only##Answer:a##Explaination: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 he actually introduced the Jizyah as a separate tax,which was earlier a part of land revenue. ##Topic:Sultanate Period: The Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagar & other Kingdoms##Subject:Geography##Answer:a
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Muhammad Tughlaq decided to introduce a bronze coin as token currency because:
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The Mongols and Chinese had already experimented with it.
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The traders and common men in India were willing to accept it.
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There was a shortage of silver in the 14 th century.
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The Mongols and Chinese had already experimented with it.
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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, which droveTughlaq towards the token currency. Statement (d) is a correct statement but was not a reason for the introduction of token currency.
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c
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Sultanate Period: The Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagar & other Kingdoms
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Geography
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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 th century.##Option_D: The Mongols and Chinese had already experimented with it.##Answer:c##Explaination: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, which droveTughlaq towards the token currency. Statement (d) is a correct statement but was not a reason for the introduction of token currency.##Topic:Sultanate Period: The Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagar & other Kingdoms##Subject:Geography##Answer:c
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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.
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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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 neither been reported to the public authorities at the time of their generation nor disclosed at any point of time during their possession .”
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c
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National Income, Economic Growth and Development,
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Anthropology
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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 the code given below.
##Option_A: 1 and 3 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only
##Option_C: 1 and 2 only ##Option_D: 1 and 3 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:
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 neither been reported to the public authorities at the time of their generation nor disclosed at any point of time during their possession .”
##Topic:National Income, Economic Growth and Development,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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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. The Report provided for the linguistic reorganization of provinces in order to safeguard the linguistic unity of the area and accomodated the wishes of the people. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 only
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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 throughout British India. However, reservation for Muslims was given only where in minority. Hence, 2nd Statement is incorrect. The Motilal Nehru Committee noted that everyone knew that the distribution of provinces in India had no rational basis. Thus by raising the the question, at the meeting as to what principles should govern the redistribution of provinces, it suggested the following factors: Partly geographical and partly economic and financial, but the main considerations must necessarily be the wishes of the people and the linguistic unity of the are concerned. Hence, 3rd Statement is correct.
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c
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Freedom Struggle : The Gandhian Era (1917– 47)
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General Studies
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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 seats for minorities at an All India Level. The Report provided for the linguistic reorganization of provinces in order to safeguard the linguistic unity of the area and accomodated the wishes of the people. Which of the above statements is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:c##Explaination: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 throughout British India. However, reservation for Muslims was given only where in minority. Hence, 2nd Statement is incorrect. The Motilal Nehru Committee noted that everyone knew that the distribution of provinces in India had no rational basis. Thus by raising the the question, at the meeting as to what principles should govern the redistribution of provinces, it suggested the following factors: Partly geographical and partly economic and financial, but the main considerations must necessarily be the wishes of the people and the linguistic unity of the are concerned. Hence, 3rd Statement is correct.##Topic:Freedom Struggle : The Gandhian Era (1917– 47)##Subject:General Studies##Answer:c
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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 from the code given below.
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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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 and (ii) commutation of the death sentence of Bhagat Singh and his comrades' into life sentence. Hence, 3rd and 4th Statements are correct.
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d
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Non- Cooperation, Civil Disobedience and Quit India Movement
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General Studies
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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-aggressive picketing. Select the correct answer from the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 1 and 3 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:d##Explaination: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 and (ii) commutation of the death sentence of Bhagat Singh and his comrades' into life sentence. Hence, 3rd and 4th Statements are correct.##Topic:Non- Cooperation, Civil Disobedience and Quit India Movement##Subject:General Studies##Answer:d
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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.
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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3 and 4 only
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1 and 3 only
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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 been some changes recently. The Government has scrapped the supply of subsidised kerosene through the Public Distribution System (PDS). The Centre plans to write to States asking them to provide subsidised kerosene only to un-electrified households. States, which have achieved near 100 per cent electrification, will be incentivised to become kerosene-free. In the remaining States, un-electrified households will be given the choice between cash subsidy in lieu of kerosene allocation and upfront subsidy for greener solar lighting systems. The allocation of kerosene subsidy will now be in accordance with Census 2011 data, which shows that it’s no longer, a fuel of choice for cooking but is used for lighting purposes. The Census showed that kerosene has been almost completely replaced by LPG in urban and semi-urban areas and biomass is the cooking fuel of choice in the rural areas.
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d
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GS_Economics_unclassified
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Anthropology
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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###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 3 and 4 only##Option_D: 1 and 3 only##Answer:d##Explaination: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 been some changes recently. The Government has scrapped the supply of subsidised kerosene through the Public Distribution System (PDS). The Centre plans to write to States asking them to provide subsidised kerosene only to un-electrified households. States, which have achieved near 100 per cent electrification, will be incentivised to become kerosene-free. In the remaining States, un-electrified households will be given the choice between cash subsidy in lieu of kerosene allocation and upfront subsidy for greener solar lighting systems. The allocation of kerosene subsidy will now be in accordance with Census 2011 data, which shows that it’s no longer, a fuel of choice for cooking but is used for lighting purposes. The Census showed that kerosene has been almost completely replaced by LPG in urban and semi-urban areas and biomass is the cooking fuel of choice in the rural areas.##Topic:GS_Economics_unclassified##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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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 under cultivation of non-MSP crops. PDS allocation of kerosene significantly exceeding the consumption. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 2 only
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3 and 4 only
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3 only
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1 and 2 only
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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 electrified (Census 2011), the top quintile i.e. the rich households consume more electricity per month (121 kWh) and thus, majority of power subsidy (37%) is taken up by them. Whereas, the bottom quintile of households i.e. the poor households consume only 10% of the subsidy amount on the basis of the electricity consumed by them per month( 45kWh) . Hence, 1st Statement is correct.
The subsidised/controlled rail prices( 31.5 paise per passenger-km 2013-14 data) benefits the wealthy households than poor households, since the bottom 80% of households constitute only 28.1% of total originating passsengers on non-suburban rail routes. Thus, majority of railway subsidy goes to the rich. Hence 2nd Statement is correct.
Statement 3 is incorrect as it is a result of populist measures which is an issue for farmers belonging to all income groups.
Statement 4 is incorrect with respect to regressive nature of subsidies as kerosene is an inferior good and its consumption tends to decline as income rises i.e. richer households consume less kerosene because they substitute it with cleaner and higher quality fuels like LPG.
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b
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Fiscal Development & Public Finance,
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Anthropology
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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. Higher Minimum Support Price (MSP) encouraging under cultivation of non-MSP crops. PDS allocation of kerosene significantly exceeding the consumption. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 3 and 4 only##Option_C: 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:b##Explaination:
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 electrified (Census 2011), the top quintile i.e. the rich households consume more electricity per month (121 kWh) and thus, majority of power subsidy (37%) is taken up by them. Whereas, the bottom quintile of households i.e. the poor households consume only 10% of the subsidy amount on the basis of the electricity consumed by them per month( 45kWh) . Hence, 1st Statement is correct.
The subsidised/controlled rail prices( 31.5 paise per passenger-km 2013-14 data) benefits the wealthy households than poor households, since the bottom 80% of households constitute only 28.1% of total originating passsengers on non-suburban rail routes. Thus, majority of railway subsidy goes to the rich. Hence 2nd Statement is correct.
Statement 3 is incorrect as it is a result of populist measures which is an issue for farmers belonging to all income groups.
Statement 4 is incorrect with respect to regressive nature of subsidies as kerosene is an inferior good and its consumption tends to decline as income rises i.e. richer households consume less kerosene because they substitute it with cleaner and higher quality fuels like LPG.
##Topic:Fiscal Development & Public Finance,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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Which of the following is/are part of Producer Subsidy? Electricity Water Railways Sugar Select the correct answer from the code given below.
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 4 only
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1 and 2 only
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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 subsidy as well as sugar prices are subsidised under PDS for the consumers.
Hence,option 1 and 4 are correct.
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c
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GS_Economics_unclassified
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Anthropology
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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 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 subsidy as well as sugar prices are subsidised under PDS for the consumers.
Hence,option 1 and 4 are correct.
##Topic:GS_Economics_unclassified##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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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 :
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2-5-3-1-4
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1-4-3-5-2
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4-1-3-5-2
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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 subsidy (0.36%).
LPG subsidy (0.26%) is mainly provided via DBT.
Pulses are subsidized through MSP and PDS allocation (0.002%).
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c
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Fiscal Development & Public Finance,
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Anthropology
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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 below :
##Option_A: 2-5-3-1-4
###Option_B: 1-4-3-5-2
##Option_C: 4-1-3-5-2
##Option_D: 2-5-3-1-4
##Answer:c##Explaination:
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 subsidy (0.36%).
LPG subsidy (0.26%) is mainly provided via DBT.
Pulses are subsidized through MSP and PDS allocation (0.002%).
##Topic:Fiscal Development & Public Finance,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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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 given below.
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1 and 2 only
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2 only
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1, 2 and 3
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1 and 2 only
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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 Anna Yojana (AAY) eligible household would receive 35 kg of food grain per family while priority household would receive 5 kg per person . Women pregnant/lactating (6 months post birth) would receive free meals at Anganwadi and Rs 6000. Child (6 months to 6 yrs) would receive free meal at Anganwadi while child (6yrs to 14 yrs) would receive free Midday meal at school and take home ration as per ICDS and MDM scheme.
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c
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GS_Economics_unclassified
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Anthropology
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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 meals. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: 1, 2 and 3##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:c##Explaination: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 Anna Yojana (AAY) eligible household would receive 35 kg of food grain per family while priority household would receive 5 kg per person . Women pregnant/lactating (6 months post birth) would receive free meals at Anganwadi and Rs 6000. Child (6 months to 6 yrs) would receive free meal at Anganwadi while child (6yrs to 14 yrs) would receive free Midday meal at school and take home ration as per ICDS and MDM scheme. ##Topic:GS_Economics_unclassified##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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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
2. Lack of promoters interest
c. Electricity
3. Fuel/raw material supply problem
d. Service
4. Unfavorable market conditions
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
a b c d
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3 2 1 4
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4 1 3 2
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4 2 1 3
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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 resulted in issues in mining sector.
Poor investment sentiment is responsible for stalled projects in services sector.
Government has come up with innovative solutions like "plug and play" model of auctioning infra projects.
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b
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Energy , Infrastructure and Communication
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Anthropology
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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 clearances
b. Mining
2. Lack of promoters interest
c. Electricity
3. Fuel/raw material supply problem
d. Service
4. Unfavorable market conditions
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
a b c d
##Option_A: 3 2 1 4
###Option_B: 4 1 3 2
##Option_C: 4 2 1 3
##Option_D: 3 2 1 4
##Answer:b##Explaination:
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 resulted in issues in mining sector.
Poor investment sentiment is responsible for stalled projects in services sector.
Government has come up with innovative solutions like "plug and play" model of auctioning infra projects.
##Topic:Energy , Infrastructure and Communication##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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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 projects in the private sector.
3. Land acquisition problem has led to public sector projects being stalled.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
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1, 2 and 3
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1 and 3 only
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3 only
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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 Clearances
Lack of funds
As per the economic survey 2014-15, evidence points towards over exuberance and a credit bubble as primary reasons (rather than lack of regulatory clearances) for stalled projects in the private sector. On the flipside, government projects were the most severely affected by “policy paralysis” of regulatory clearances.
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a
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Industry
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Anthropology
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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 Credit bubble is responsible for stalled projects in the private sector.
3. Land acquisition problem has led to public sector projects being stalled.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3
###Option_B: 1 and 3 only
##Option_C: 3 only
##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3
##Answer:a##Explaination:
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 Clearances
Lack of funds
As per the economic survey 2014-15, evidence points towards over exuberance and a credit bubble as primary reasons (rather than lack of regulatory clearances) for stalled projects in the private sector. On the flipside, government projects were the most severely affected by “policy paralysis” of regulatory clearances.
##Topic:Industry ##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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Indian corporate sector is characterized by “Balance Sheet Syndrome”. Which of the following represents the meaning of the term “Balance Sheet Syndrome”?
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Term used by economic scientists referring to non-transparent practices followed by the companies with regards to their balance sheets
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A debt overhang faced by the corporate sector in the aftermath of the debt fuelled investment bubble.
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Balance sheet showing increasing tendency of capital out-flow.
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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 “subject to clearance”. They are getting no or minimum returns. Their balance sheets are recording more of debts i.e. suffering from 'debt overhang' (aka balance sheet syndrome). This phenomenon has a distinct Indian touch to it in the following ways:
Being encouraged by high growth
Excessive reliance on public sector funding.
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b
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National Income, Economic Growth and Development,
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Anthropology
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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 regards to their balance sheets
###Option_B: A debt overhang faced by the corporate sector in the aftermath of the debt fuelled investment bubble.
##Option_C: Balance sheet showing increasing tendency of capital out-flow.
##Option_D: Term used by economic scientists referring to non-transparent practices followed by the companies with regards to their balance sheets
##Answer:b##Explaination:
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 “subject to clearance”. They are getting no or minimum returns. Their balance sheets are recording more of debts i.e. suffering from 'debt overhang' (aka balance sheet syndrome). This phenomenon has a distinct Indian touch to it in the following ways:
Being encouraged by high growth
Excessive reliance on public sector funding.
##Topic:National Income, Economic Growth and Development,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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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 amendment of the Banking regulation Act(1949) in January 2007. A bulk of government"s fiscal deficit is financed by using SLR. Currently banks are increasingly breaching the SLR limits due to lack of liquidity. CRR has to be maintained in cash while SLR can be maintained only in gold and government bonds. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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1, 2, 3 and 4
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1, 2 and 3 only
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2 only
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1, 2, 3 and 4
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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 practice, the SLR has become a means of financing (at less than market rates presumably) a bulk of the government's fiscal deficit, suggesting that SLR cuts are related to the government's fiscal position. ( option 2 ) Banks typically keep more than the required SLR, the current realized SLR is in fact over 25 per cent. (option 3) The important difference between CRR and SLR is that CRR has to be maintained in cash while SLR can be maintained either in cash or in assets that RBI suggests. ( option 4 )
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c
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Financial Intermediation & Markets ,
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Anthropology
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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 CRR and SLR were scrapped through the amendment of the Banking regulation Act(1949) in January 2007. A bulk of government"s fiscal deficit is financed by using SLR. Currently banks are increasingly breaching the SLR limits due to lack of liquidity. CRR has to be maintained in cash while SLR can be maintained only in gold and government bonds. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A: 1, 2, 3 and 4###Option_B: 1, 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 2 only##Option_D: 1, 2, 3 and 4##Answer:c##Explaination: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 practice, the SLR has become a means of financing (at less than market rates presumably) a bulk of the government's fiscal deficit, suggesting that SLR cuts are related to the government's fiscal position. ( option 2 ) Banks typically keep more than the required SLR, the current realized SLR is in fact over 25 per cent. (option 3) The important difference between CRR and SLR is that CRR has to be maintained in cash while SLR can be maintained either in cash or in assets that RBI suggests. ( option 4 )##Topic:Financial Intermediation & Markets ,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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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 resulting in resource deployment in less productive sectors. Lack of financial literacy resulting in lower bank deposits. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1, 2, 3 and 4 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 4 only
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1, 2, 3 and 4 only
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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 securities held under the statutory liquidity ratio (SLR) requirement to fund its fiscal deficit. Financial repression on the asset side of the balance sheet is created by high SLR requirement that forces banks to hold government securities. ( option 2 )
Similarly priority sector lending (PSL) requirement forces resource deployment in less efficient ways. ( option 3 )
Financial repression on the liability side has arisen from high inflation since 2007, leading to negative real interest rates, and a sharp reduction in households’ financial savings.
Option 1 and 4 do not result in preemption of capital by the government and thus do not reflect this phenomenon.
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b
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Financial Intermediation & Markets ,
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Anthropology
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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 government securities. Priority Sector Lending resulting in resource deployment in less productive sectors. Lack of financial literacy resulting in lower bank deposits. Select the correct answer using the code given below. ##Option_A: 1, 2, 3 and 4 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 4 only##Option_D: 1, 2, 3 and 4 only##Answer:b##Explaination:
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 securities held under the statutory liquidity ratio (SLR) requirement to fund its fiscal deficit. Financial repression on the asset side of the balance sheet is created by high SLR requirement that forces banks to hold government securities. ( option 2 )
Similarly priority sector lending (PSL) requirement forces resource deployment in less efficient ways. ( option 3 )
Financial repression on the liability side has arisen from high inflation since 2007, leading to negative real interest rates, and a sharp reduction in households’ financial savings.
Option 1 and 4 do not result in preemption of capital by the government and thus do not reflect this phenomenon.
##Topic:Financial Intermediation & Markets ,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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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?
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Ratio of total capital to total assets.
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Ratio of total capital to total debt.
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Ratio of total assets to total capital.
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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 Great Recession (2008-13). CRAR is arrived at by dividing the capital of the bank with aggregated risk weighted assets for credit risk, market risk and operational risk.
Accordingly, BASEL III norms propose an additional capital buffer and a leverage ratio to be maintained.
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c
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Financial Intermediation & Markets ,
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Anthropology
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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 definition of Leverage Ratio?
##Option_A: Ratio of total capital to total assets.
###Option_B: Ratio of total capital to total debt.
##Option_C: Ratio of total assets to total capital.
##Option_D: Ratio of total capital to total assets.
##Answer:c##Explaination:
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 Great Recession (2008-13). CRAR is arrived at by dividing the capital of the bank with aggregated risk weighted assets for credit risk, market risk and operational risk.
Accordingly, BASEL III norms propose an additional capital buffer and a leverage ratio to be maintained.
##Topic:Financial Intermediation & Markets ,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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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 declared as the winner.
3. The concession period can be automatically prolonged in case the actual revenue is lower than the estimated one .
4. It discourages opportunistic bidding.
5. It would lead to increased flow of pension and insurance funds in PPP projects.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
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1, 3, 4 and 5 only
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1, 2, 4 and 5 only
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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 duration , which is more manageable for financial institutions.
Since the bid is on gross revenue, it also selects bidders who can execute at low cost and demand relatively lower margins and by limiting the scope for renegotiation to the remaining uncollected value of the LPVR bid, it discourages opportunistic bidding.
Further, since the present value is protected, this structure is suitable for pension and insurance funds .
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b
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Energy , Infrastructure and Communication
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Anthropology
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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 contracts.
2. The highest bidder is declared as the winner.
3. The concession period can be automatically prolonged in case the actual revenue is lower than the estimated one .
4. It discourages opportunistic bidding.
5. It would lead to increased flow of pension and insurance funds in PPP projects.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
###Option_B: 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
##Option_C: 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
##Option_D: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
##Answer:b##Explaination:
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 duration , which is more manageable for financial institutions.
Since the bid is on gross revenue, it also selects bidders who can execute at low cost and demand relatively lower margins and by limiting the scope for renegotiation to the remaining uncollected value of the LPVR bid, it discourages opportunistic bidding.
Further, since the present value is protected, this structure is suitable for pension and insurance funds .
##Topic:Energy , Infrastructure and Communication##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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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 externalities occurring due to economic activities.
Select the correct codes:
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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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. Hence, it cannot be used as an indicator of the welfare of the people of a country. Therefore, the correct option is c.
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c
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Sustainable Development
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Anthropology
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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. It does not include the environmental externalities occurring due to economic activities.
Select the correct codes:
##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 1 and 3 only
##Option_C: 2 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:
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. Hence, it cannot be used as an indicator of the welfare of the people of a country. Therefore, the correct option is c.
##Topic:Sustainable Development##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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"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 speech "Freedom at midnight", the first prime minister of the country, Jawaharlal Nehru mentioned it. Select the correct answer using code given below.
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2 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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2 only
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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 us, but as long as there are tears and suffering, so long our work will not be over.
The NDA government's first full-fledged economic survey authored by Arvind Subramanian, chief economic advisor in the NarendraModi-led government, has a full chapter on 'Wiping Every Tear From Every Eye' : The JAM Number Trinity solution.
JAM is Jan DhanYojana, Adhaar, Mobile Number.
It is expected that JAM may wipe every tear from every eye.
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b
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Also in News(Misc)
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Anthropology
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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 through both education and skills. In his famous speech "Freedom at midnight", the first prime minister of the country, Jawaharlal Nehru mentioned it. Select the correct answer using code given below.##Option_A: 2 only###Option_B: 1 and 3 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 2 only##Answer:b##Explaination:
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 us, but as long as there are tears and suffering, so long our work will not be over.
The NDA government's first full-fledged economic survey authored by Arvind Subramanian, chief economic advisor in the NarendraModi-led government, has a full chapter on 'Wiping Every Tear From Every Eye' : The JAM Number Trinity solution.
JAM is Jan DhanYojana, Adhaar, Mobile Number.
It is expected that JAM may wipe every tear from every eye.
##Topic:Also in News(Misc)##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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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?
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Only 1 and 2
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Only 2 and 3
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Only 3 and 4
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Only 1 and 2
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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 ensures that programmes are carried out by the Executive legally, effectively and for the purposes they are intended.
To achieve this, every taxation and every receipt and expenditure to and from the Consolidated Fund of India is subject to the approval of the Lok Sabha or Vidhan Sabha
Secondly, the highest Executive authority i.e. the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers function as long as they enjoy the confidence of popularly-elected House and can be removed by a simple majority of the House through a motion of no-confidence.
Hence, only Control on Finances and Removal Executives are the oversight functions of Parliament.
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c
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Also in News(Polity)
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Chemistry
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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 ###Option_B: Only 2 and 3
##Option_C: Only 3 and 4 ##Option_D: Only 1 and 2 ##Answer:c##Explaination:
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 ensures that programmes are carried out by the Executive legally, effectively and for the purposes they are intended.
To achieve this, every taxation and every receipt and expenditure to and from the Consolidated Fund of India is subject to the approval of the Lok Sabha or Vidhan Sabha
Secondly, the highest Executive authority i.e. the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers function as long as they enjoy the confidence of popularly-elected House and can be removed by a simple majority of the House through a motion of no-confidence.
Hence, only Control on Finances and Removal Executives are the oversight functions of Parliament.
##Topic:Also in News(Polity)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:c
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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, causing :
1. Stabilization of rupee.
2. Downward pressure on long term interest rate.
3. Surge in equity prices.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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1 only.
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3 only.
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1 and 3 only.
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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, ranking it the highest amongst emerging markets).
Rupee fluctuated(mostly downward) heavily in 2013 but got stabilized when huge influx of FPI occured in 2014. More is FPI more is demand for equities and less for government securities which are low risk low return bonds. Causing downward pressure on long term interest rates and surge in equity prices.
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d
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No_topic
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Commerce & Accountancy
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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 rose significantly in India recently, causing :
1. Stabilization of rupee.
2. Downward pressure on long term interest rate.
3. Surge in equity prices.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1 only.
###Option_B: 3 only.
##Option_C: 1 and 3 only.
##Option_D: 1 only.
##Answer:d##Explaination:
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, ranking it the highest amongst emerging markets).
Rupee fluctuated(mostly downward) heavily in 2013 but got stabilized when huge influx of FPI occured in 2014. More is FPI more is demand for equities and less for government securities which are low risk low return bonds. Causing downward pressure on long term interest rates and surge in equity prices.
##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Commerce & Accountancy##Answer:d
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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 Account Deficit. Inflation. Total debt. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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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 different time periods to gauge their relative vulnerability. The Ministry has done a comparison of the " fragile five " countries-Brazil, India, Indonesia, South Africa and Turkey. Today, India's fortunes have improved dramatically and India demonstrated the greatest improvement in the MVI while many others maintained the status quo or showed only a marginal improvement or deteriorated dramatically (Russia). India is still more vulnerable than the mean of countries in its investor rating category (BBB) but is less so than many of its larger emerging market peers.
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c
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Fiscal Development & Public Finance,
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Anthropology
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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? Country"s Fiscal Deficit. Country"s Current Account Deficit. Inflation. Total debt. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 3 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1, 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 3 only##Answer:c##Explaination: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 different time periods to gauge their relative vulnerability. The Ministry has done a comparison of the " fragile five " countries-Brazil, India, Indonesia, South Africa and Turkey. Today, India's fortunes have improved dramatically and India demonstrated the greatest improvement in the MVI while many others maintained the status quo or showed only a marginal improvement or deteriorated dramatically (Russia). India is still more vulnerable than the mean of countries in its investor rating category (BBB) but is less so than many of its larger emerging market peers.##Topic:Fiscal Development & Public Finance,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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Consider the following pairs: Skill Development Scheme Ministry 1. Placement Linked Skill development Programme : Ministry of Labour and Employment 2. Craftsmen Training Scheme : Ministry of Commerce and Industry 3. Udaan : Ministry of Home Affairs 4. STAR Scheme : Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
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only 1 and 2
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only 3 and 4
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1, 3 and 4
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only 1 and 2
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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. Udaan : Ministry of Home Affairs
4. STAR Scheme : Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Only, 3 and 4 are correctly matched.
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b
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National Unclassified
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Chemistry
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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 : Ministry of Commerce and Industry 3. Udaan : Ministry of Home Affairs 4. STAR Scheme : Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?##Option_A: only 1 and 2###Option_B: only 3 and 4##Option_C: 1, 3 and 4##Option_D: only 1 and 2##Answer:b##Explaination: 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. Udaan : Ministry of Home Affairs
4. STAR Scheme : Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Only, 3 and 4 are correctly matched.
##Topic:National Unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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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 Indian to a foreigner.
Select the correct answer using code given below.
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1, 2 and 3 only
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2 and 4 only
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3 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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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 option.
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b
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Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT
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Anthropology
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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 operations abroad.
4.Sale of painting by an Indian to a foreigner.
Select the correct answer using code given below.##Option_A:1, 2 and 3 only###Option_B:2 and 4 only##Option_C:3 and 4 only##Option_D:1, 2 and 3 only##Answer:b##Explaination:
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 option.
##Topic:Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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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?
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केवल 1
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केवल 2
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1 और 2 दोनों
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केवल 1
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nan
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c
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GS_Geography_unclassified
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Agriculture
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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_A:केवल 1 ###Option_B:केवल 2 ##Option_C:1 और 2 दोनों ##Option_D:केवल 1 ##Answer:c##Explaination:nan##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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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?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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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.
Sterilization refers to the process where RBI reduces the liquidity in the economy that occurs due to increased inflow of foreign investments. Since foreign currency is converted into rupee, it results in greater liquidity & causes inflation. To manage it RBI sells the government securities in the open market to reduce the liquidity. The stabilization of rupee may be an implied effect but not the basic purpose of sterilization.
Hence, both the statements are incorrect.
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d
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Prices & Monetary management,
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Anthropology
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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 statement(s) given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:d##Explaination:
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.
Sterilization refers to the process where RBI reduces the liquidity in the economy that occurs due to increased inflow of foreign investments. Since foreign currency is converted into rupee, it results in greater liquidity & causes inflation. To manage it RBI sells the government securities in the open market to reduce the liquidity. The stabilization of rupee may be an implied effect but not the basic purpose of sterilization.
Hence, both the statements are incorrect.
##Topic:Prices & Monetary management,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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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 Statutory liquidity Ratio by the RBI.
Select the correct answer using code given below.
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1, 2 and 4 only
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1 and 4 only
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2, 3 and 5 only
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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 credit in the capital account. Hence 3rd statement is incorrect.
Reduction of Food Subsidy & Statutory Liquidity Ratio will not have any impact on BoP. Hence, 4th statement is correct.
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b
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BOP & International Trade ,
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Anthropology
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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 FDI limit in various sectors.
Reduction in Statutory liquidity Ratio by the RBI.
Select the correct answer using code given below.
##Option_A: 1, 2 and 4 only
###Option_B: 1 and 4 only
##Option_C: 2, 3 and 5 only
##Option_D: 1, 2 and 4 only
##Answer:b##Explaination:
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 credit in the capital account. Hence 3rd statement is incorrect.
Reduction of Food Subsidy & Statutory Liquidity Ratio will not have any impact on BoP. Hence, 4th statement is correct.
##Topic:BOP & International Trade ,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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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) given above is/are incorrect ?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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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 deficit can be low due to high spending on capital assets out of the revenue account as well as low revenue deficit itself. Hence, only low effective revenue deficit is not a complete indicator unless revenue deficit is known. Hence, option c is correct answer
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c
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Government Budgeting
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Anthropology
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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 capital assets. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect ?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:c##Explaination: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 deficit can be low due to high spending on capital assets out of the revenue account as well as low revenue deficit itself. Hence, only low effective revenue deficit is not a complete indicator unless revenue deficit is known. Hence, option c is correct answer##Topic:Government Budgeting##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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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.
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1, 2 and 3 only
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1, 3 and 4 only
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1 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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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 incurred on building a warship- part of Capital Expenditure( Any artillery or eqipment whether acquired or manufactues forms a part of Defence Capital). Assistance given to state governments to meet their plan expenditure falls in both the capital & revenue expenditure. Loan given to PSUs is included in the capital expenditure- Hence, option c is the correct answer.
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c
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Government Budgeting
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Anthropology
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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 correct answer from the code given below.##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3 only###Option_B: 1, 3 and 4 only##Option_C: 1 and 4 only##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3 only##Answer:c##Explaination: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 incurred on building a warship- part of Capital Expenditure( Any artillery or eqipment whether acquired or manufactues forms a part of Defence Capital). Assistance given to state governments to meet their plan expenditure falls in both the capital & revenue expenditure. Loan given to PSUs is included in the capital expenditure- Hence, option c is the correct answer.##Topic:Government Budgeting##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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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 in Balance of Payment Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect ?
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 only
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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 services. Hence statement 1 is incorrect. Statement 2 and 3 are correct.
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a
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BOP & International Trade ,
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Anthropology
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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. Subsidies constitute a part of Current Account in Balance of Payment Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect ?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:a##Explaination:
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 services. Hence statement 1 is incorrect. Statement 2 and 3 are correct.
##Topic:BOP & International Trade ,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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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?
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1, 2 and 4 only
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2, 4 and 5 only
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1, 3 and 5 only
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1, 2 and 4 only
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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 Services : 100% - Automatic up to 49% & Government route beyond 49%
3. Existing Airport projects : 100% - Automatic up to 74% & Government route beyond 74%
4. Single Brand product retail trading: 100% - Automatic up to 49% & Government route beyond 49%
5. Publication of newspaper and periodicals: 26% (FDI and investment by NRIs/PIOs/FII/FPI - Foreign Portfolio Investment) - only government route.
In case of DTH, though maximum FDI allowed is 74% but question is only askng which activities need government approval beyond 49% investment.
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a
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FDI/FII etc
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Chemistry
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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 approval route beyond 49% FDI?##Option_A: 1, 2 and 4 only###Option_B: 2, 4 and 5 only##Option_C: 1, 3 and 5 only##Option_D: 1, 2 and 4 only##Answer:a##Explaination: 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 Services : 100% - Automatic up to 49% & Government route beyond 49%
3. Existing Airport projects : 100% - Automatic up to 74% & Government route beyond 74%
4. Single Brand product retail trading: 100% - Automatic up to 49% & Government route beyond 49%
5. Publication of newspaper and periodicals: 26% (FDI and investment by NRIs/PIOs/FII/FPI - Foreign Portfolio Investment) - only government route.
In case of DTH, though maximum FDI allowed is 74% but question is only askng which activities need government approval beyond 49% investment.##Topic:FDI/FII etc##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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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 Varanasi to Kanyakumari. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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3 only
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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3 only
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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 suffixes to these like A, B, C etc indicate very small spin-offs of sub-highways. Only, the third statement is correct. Under the new system the new NH 44 becomes single longest NH , which runs from Varanasi to Kanyakumari.
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a
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National Unclassified
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Chemistry
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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. New NH 44 is the single longest NH from Varanasi to Kanyakumari. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 3 only###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 3 only##Answer:a##Explaination: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 suffixes to these like A, B, C etc indicate very small spin-offs of sub-highways. Only, the third statement is correct. Under the new system the new NH 44 becomes single longest NH , which runs from Varanasi to Kanyakumari.##Topic:National Unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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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 statements given above is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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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 because more nutrients are supplied for grains. Hence 3rd statement is correct.
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d
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Agriculture
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Anthropology
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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 nutrients are supplied for grains. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 3 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:d##Explaination:
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 because more nutrients are supplied for grains. Hence 3rd statement is correct.
##Topic:Agriculture##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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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 code given below.
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1, and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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3 only
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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 it is labor intensive . Further, it doesn't use chemical inputs so the food produced is more nutritious.
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b
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Agriculture
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Anthropology
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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 farming.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
##Option_A: 1, and 2 only
###Option_B: 2 and 3 only
##Option_C: 3 only
##Option_D: 1, and 2 only
##Answer:b##Explaination:
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 it is labor intensive . Further, it doesn't use chemical inputs so the food produced is more nutritious.
##Topic:Agriculture##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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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 : Assistance in accessing remote areas in Himachal Pradesh 4. Tata Kisan Kendra : Crop estimates using GIS Which of the above given pair(s) are correctly matched?
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1, 2, 3 and 4
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1, 2 and 3 only
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1, 3 and 4
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1, 2, 3 and 4
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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 : Assistance in accessing remote areas in Himachal Pradesh Tata Kisan Kendra : Crop estimates using GIS, help detect unproductive farming practices, track the progress of insect attacks across states Gyandoot : Information kiosks in tribal dominated rural area of Madhya Pradesh
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c
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GS_Economics_unclassified
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Chemistry
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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 Madhya Pradesh 3. LokMitra : Assistance in accessing remote areas in Himachal Pradesh 4. Tata Kisan Kendra : Crop estimates using GIS Which of the above given pair(s) are correctly matched?##Option_A: 1, 2, 3 and 4###Option_B: 1, 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1, 3 and 4##Option_D: 1, 2, 3 and 4##Answer:c##Explaination: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 : Assistance in accessing remote areas in Himachal Pradesh Tata Kisan Kendra : Crop estimates using GIS, help detect unproductive farming practices, track the progress of insect attacks across states Gyandoot : Information kiosks in tribal dominated rural area of Madhya Pradesh##Topic:GS_Economics_unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:c
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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 Green Revolution. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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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 security ensures the access to adequate nutrition by every individual. Therefore, statement 1 is incorrect.
Statement 2 is correct because green revolution has led to increased water-logging due to excessive irrigation.
Statement 3 is also correct.
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c
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Agriculture
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Anthropology
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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 cropping pattern of the regions affected by the Green Revolution. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?##Option_A: 1 and 3 only###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 3 only##Answer:c##Explaination:
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 security ensures the access to adequate nutrition by every individual. Therefore, statement 1 is incorrect.
Statement 2 is correct because green revolution has led to increased water-logging due to excessive irrigation.
Statement 3 is also correct.
##Topic:Agriculture##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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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 integral part of the scheme.
Select the correct answer using codes given below:
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1 and 2 only
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2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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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 Mission for Protein Supplements.
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c
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Agriculture
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Anthropology
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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. National Mission for Protein Supplements is an integral part of the scheme.
Select the correct answer using codes given below:
##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: 2 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:
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 Mission for Protein Supplements.
##Topic:Agriculture##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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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.
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3, and 4 only
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2, 3, and 4 only
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3 only
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3, and 4 only
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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.
Similar is the case with Blue Box, which is nothing but Amber Box with some conditions.
For Green Box there is no restriction on subsidy.
Under S&D Box some subsidies are allowed under certain conditions like human development.
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d
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Agriculture
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Anthropology
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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###Option_B: 2, 3, and 4 only##Option_C: 3 only##Option_D: 3, and 4 only##Answer:d##Explaination:
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.
Similar is the case with Blue Box, which is nothing but Amber Box with some conditions.
For Green Box there is no restriction on subsidy.
Under S&D Box some subsidies are allowed under certain conditions like human development.
##Topic:Agriculture##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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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 given below.
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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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.
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d
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Sultanate Period: The Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagar & other Kingdoms
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Geography
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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. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:d##Explaination: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.##Topic:Sultanate Period: The Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagar & other Kingdoms##Subject:Geography##Answer:d
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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 moving from one region to another..
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 ,2 only
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1,3 only
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2,3 only
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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 transferred from one region to another.Thus the iqta system was different from the European fiefs which were hereditary and non transferable.
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c
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Sultanate Period: The Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagar & other Kingdoms
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Geography
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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 assignments were transferable,with the iqta holder moving from one region to another..
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
##Option_A: 1 ,2 only
###Option_B: 1,3 only
##Option_C: 2,3 only
##Option_D: 1 ,2 only
##Answer:c##Explaination:
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 transferred from one region to another.Thus the iqta system was different from the European fiefs which were hereditary and non transferable.
##Topic:Sultanate Period: The Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagar & other Kingdoms##Subject:Geography##Answer:c
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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 answer using the code given below :
2 only
1,2 only
2,3 only
1,2 and 3
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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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 correct as Timur just wanted to plunder the wealth of the Delhi Sultanate.
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a
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Sultanate Period: The Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagar & other Kingdoms
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Geography
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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 empire in India.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
2 only
1,2 only
2,3 only
1,2 and 3
##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:a##Explaination:
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 correct as Timur just wanted to plunder the wealth of the Delhi Sultanate.
##Topic:Sultanate Period: The Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagar & other Kingdoms##Subject:Geography##Answer:a
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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. Select the correct answer using codes given below.
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1 only
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1, and 2 only
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1, 2, and 3 only
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1 only
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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.
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d
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Agriculture
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Anthropology
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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 products. Fish and fish products. Forestry products. Select the correct answer using codes given below.##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 1, and 2 only##Option_C: 1, 2, and 3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:d##Explaination:
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.
##Topic:Agriculture##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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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 target groups. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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2 only
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 only
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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 procurement. These states are Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and Punjab. FCI should move on to help those states where farmers suffer from distress sales at prices much below MSP, and which are dominated by small holdings, like Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Assam etc. Hence, first statement is incorrect.
Negotiable warehouse receipt system (NWRs) - farmers can deposit their produce to the registered warehouses and take certain amount as advance from banks against their produce valued at MSP. They can sell later when they feel prices are good for them. This will bring back the private sector, reduce massively the costs of storage to the government, and be more compatible with a market economy. Hence, second statement is correct
HLC recommended gradual introduction (not substitution because it implies that fair price shops will be dismantled and target groups will buy the grains from open market with the help of cash transferred) of cash transfers in PDS, starting with large cities with more than 1 million population; extending it to grain surplus states, and then giving option to deficit states to opt for cash or physical grain distribution. This will be much more cost effective way to help the poor, without much distortion in the production basket, and in line with best international practices. Hence, third statement is incorrect.
Reduce the coverage of food security act (FSA) from 67 per cent to 40 per cent of the population.
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a
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committees and Commissions
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Chemistry
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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 Delivery System with Direct Cash Transfer to target groups. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 2 only###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 2 only##Answer:a##Explaination: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 procurement. These states are Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and Punjab. FCI should move on to help those states where farmers suffer from distress sales at prices much below MSP, and which are dominated by small holdings, like Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Assam etc. Hence, first statement is incorrect.
Negotiable warehouse receipt system (NWRs) - farmers can deposit their produce to the registered warehouses and take certain amount as advance from banks against their produce valued at MSP. They can sell later when they feel prices are good for them. This will bring back the private sector, reduce massively the costs of storage to the government, and be more compatible with a market economy. Hence, second statement is correct
HLC recommended gradual introduction (not substitution because it implies that fair price shops will be dismantled and target groups will buy the grains from open market with the help of cash transferred) of cash transfers in PDS, starting with large cities with more than 1 million population; extending it to grain surplus states, and then giving option to deficit states to opt for cash or physical grain distribution. This will be much more cost effective way to help the poor, without much distortion in the production basket, and in line with best international practices. Hence, third statement is incorrect.
Reduce the coverage of food security act (FSA) from 67 per cent to 40 per cent of the population.
##Topic:committees and Commissions##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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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.
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1, 4 and 5 only
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1, 3 and 5 only
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2, 3 and 4 only
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1, 4 and 5 only
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nan
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d
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No_topic
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Commerce & Accountancy
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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:1, 3 and 5 only##Option_C:2, 3 and 4 only##Option_D:1, 4 and 5 only##Answer:d##Explaination:nan##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Commerce & Accountancy##Answer:d
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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 कोई संशोधन|
उपरोक्त में से कौन-सा/से संविधान संशोधन साधारण बहुमत से किये जा सकते है/हैं?
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1 एवं 2
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1, 2 एवं 3
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2, 3 एवं 4
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1 एवं 2
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nan
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a
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Amendment of Constitution
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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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|
सर्वोच्च एवं उच्च न्यायालय की अधिकारिता से संबंधित कोई संशोधन|
उपरोक्त में से कौन-सा/से संविधान संशोधन साधारण बहुमत से किये जा सकते है/हैं?##Option_A:1 एवं 2 ###Option_B:1, 2 एवं 3 ##Option_C:2, 3 एवं 4 ##Option_D:1 एवं 2 ##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:Amendment of Constitution##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:a
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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) indices are used as indicator of external competitiveness of the country over a period of time. NEER is interpreted as the quantity of domestic goods required to purchase one unit of a given basket of foreign goods. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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3 only
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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 domestic country in international trade (the average of export and import shares is taken as an indicator of this). The Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) is calculated as the weighted average of the real exchange rates of all its trade partners, the weights being the shares of the respective countries in its foreign trade. It is interpreted as the quantity of domestic goods required to purchase one unit of a given basket of foreign goods. Statement 1 and 2 interchanges the features of both term. 3rd statement is true regarding REER. Hence option A is correct.
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a
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Prices & Monetary management,
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Anthropology
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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. The nominal effective exchange rate (NEER) indices are used as indicator of external competitiveness of the country over a period of time. NEER is interpreted as the quantity of domestic goods required to purchase one unit of a given basket of foreign goods. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 3 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 only##Option_D: 3 only##Answer:a##Explaination: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 domestic country in international trade (the average of export and import shares is taken as an indicator of this). The Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) is calculated as the weighted average of the real exchange rates of all its trade partners, the weights being the shares of the respective countries in its foreign trade. It is interpreted as the quantity of domestic goods required to purchase one unit of a given basket of foreign goods. Statement 1 and 2 interchanges the features of both term. 3rd statement is true regarding REER. Hence option A is correct.##Topic:Prices & Monetary management,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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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 Disinvestment policy views the Public Sector Undertakings as the wealth of the Nation and this wealth should rest in the hands of the people. While pursuing disinvestment, Government aims to retain majority shareholding and management control of the Public Sector Undertakings. Select the correct answer using code given below.
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2 and 3 only
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3 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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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 of the Nation and this wealth should rest in the hands of the people. While pursuing disinvestment, Government has to retain majority shareholding, i.e. at least 51% and management control of the Public Sector Undertakings. So option D is correct.
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d
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Economic Reforms since 1991
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Anthropology
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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, Employees, Company and the Government. The Disinvestment policy views the Public Sector Undertakings as the wealth of the Nation and this wealth should rest in the hands of the people. While pursuing disinvestment, Government aims to retain majority shareholding and management control of the Public Sector Undertakings. Select the correct answer using code given below.##Option_A: 2 and 3 only###Option_B: 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 2 and 3 only##Answer:d##Explaination: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 of the Nation and this wealth should rest in the hands of the people. While pursuing disinvestment, Government has to retain majority shareholding, i.e. at least 51% and management control of the Public Sector Undertakings. So option D is correct.##Topic:Economic Reforms since 1991##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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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. The Partition of Bengal was annulled in 1911 but Bihar and Orissa were taken out of it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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3 only
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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3 only
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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 centre of Indian Nationalism.
The Partition took place on the basis of (i) language - thus reducing the Bengalis to a minority in Bengal - as the new Bengal created was to have 17 million Bengalis and 37 million Hindi and Oriya speaking people. (ii) Religion- western half of the Bengal was to be made a Hindu majority area and eastern half was to be a Muslim majority area.Thus, there was no basis of Caste to partition Bengal. Hence, 1st Statement is incorrect.
Benaras Session under the Presidentship of Gopal Krishna Gokhale was convened to condemn the Partition of Bengal and the reactionary policies of Curzon and support the anti-Partition and Swadeshi Movement of Bengal. Hence, 2nd Statement is incorrect.
It was decided to annul the partition of Bengal in 1911 mainly to curb the menace of revolutionary terrorism. The annulment came as a rude shock to the Muslim political elite. It was decided to shift the capital to Delhi as a sop to the Muslims, as it was associated with Muslim glory, but the Muslims were not pleased. Bihar and Orissa were taken out of Bengal and Assam was made a separate province.
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a
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Freedom Struggle : Extremist Phase (1905 – 17)
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General Studies
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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 partition and reactionary policies of Curzon. The Partition of Bengal was annulled in 1911 but Bihar and Orissa were taken out of it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 3 only ###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only ##Option_D: 3 only ##Answer:a##Explaination:
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 centre of Indian Nationalism.
The Partition took place on the basis of (i) language - thus reducing the Bengalis to a minority in Bengal - as the new Bengal created was to have 17 million Bengalis and 37 million Hindi and Oriya speaking people. (ii) Religion- western half of the Bengal was to be made a Hindu majority area and eastern half was to be a Muslim majority area.Thus, there was no basis of Caste to partition Bengal. Hence, 1st Statement is incorrect.
Benaras Session under the Presidentship of Gopal Krishna Gokhale was convened to condemn the Partition of Bengal and the reactionary policies of Curzon and support the anti-Partition and Swadeshi Movement of Bengal. Hence, 2nd Statement is incorrect.
It was decided to annul the partition of Bengal in 1911 mainly to curb the menace of revolutionary terrorism. The annulment came as a rude shock to the Muslim political elite. It was decided to shift the capital to Delhi as a sop to the Muslims, as it was associated with Muslim glory, but the Muslims were not pleased. Bihar and Orissa were taken out of Bengal and Assam was made a separate province.
##Topic:Freedom Struggle : Extremist Phase (1905 – 17)##Subject:General Studies##Answer:a
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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 the targeting of bank reserves and focus increasingly on interest rates.
3. LAF, with repo rate and reverse repo rate as two components, has also helped in reducing Cash Reserve Ratio without engendering liquidity pressure..
Select the correct answer using codes given below.
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 only
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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 short-term liquidity under varied financial market conditions in order to ensure stable conditions in the overnight (call) money market. The LAF operates through daily repo and reverse repo auctions thereby setting a corridor for the short-term interest rate consistent with policy objectives. Although there is no formal targeting of overnight interest rates, LAF operation has enabled the Reserve Bank to deemphasize the targeting of bank reserves and focus increasingly on interest rates. This has also helped in reducing CRR without engendering liquidity pressure.
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d
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Financial Intermediation & Markets ,
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Anthropology
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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 has enabled the Reserve Bank to de-emphasize the targeting of bank reserves and focus increasingly on interest rates.
3. LAF, with repo rate and reverse repo rate as two components, has also helped in reducing Cash Reserve Ratio without engendering liquidity pressure..
Select the correct answer using codes given below.
##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only
##Option_C: 1 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:
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 short-term liquidity under varied financial market conditions in order to ensure stable conditions in the overnight (call) money market. The LAF operates through daily repo and reverse repo auctions thereby setting a corridor for the short-term interest rate consistent with policy objectives. Although there is no formal targeting of overnight interest rates, LAF operation has enabled the Reserve Bank to deemphasize the targeting of bank reserves and focus increasingly on interest rates. This has also helped in reducing CRR without engendering liquidity pressure.
##Topic:Financial Intermediation & Markets ,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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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 energy based on metered consumption.
3. The ongoing rural electrification scheme of ‘Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY)’ will continue as a separate programme.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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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 infrastructure in rural areas, including metering of distribution transformers/feeders/consumers. Hence the statement 1 is correct.
Thought the programme will help in improvement in billed energy based on metered consumption and reducing the peak load. Hence the statement 2 is also correct.
The ongoing scheme of Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY) will get subsumed in DDUGJY as a distinct component for rural electrification.
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d
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Energy , Infrastructure and Communication
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Anthropology
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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 decreasing the peak load and increasing the billed energy based on metered consumption.
3. The ongoing rural electrification scheme of ‘Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY)’ will continue as a separate programme.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 1 and 3 only
##Option_C: 2 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:
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 infrastructure in rural areas, including metering of distribution transformers/feeders/consumers. Hence the statement 1 is correct.
Thought the programme will help in improvement in billed energy based on metered consumption and reducing the peak load. Hence the statement 2 is also correct.
The ongoing scheme of Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY) will get subsumed in DDUGJY as a distinct component for rural electrification.
##Topic:Energy , Infrastructure and Communication##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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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 run completely on electricity, reducing the emission of Green house gases. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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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 Western DFC is being funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) up to 77 per cent of the total cost. The Ludhiana to Mughalsarai section (1183 km) of the Eastern DFC is being funded by the World Bank up to 66 per cent of the project cost. The trains will run completely on electrcity and thus reduces the green house gas emissions. Once implemented DFC will make Indian freight transport cheapest in the world as they run on a Broad-gauage with double-stack using electric locomotives, which no other country has achieved.
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b
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Energy , Infrastructure and Communication
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Anthropology
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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 World Bank. The freight trains in DFC will run completely on electricity, reducing the emission of Green house gases. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 2 and 3 only###Option_B: 1 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 2 only##Option_D: 2 and 3 only##Answer:b##Explaination: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 Western DFC is being funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) up to 77 per cent of the total cost. The Ludhiana to Mughalsarai section (1183 km) of the Eastern DFC is being funded by the World Bank up to 66 per cent of the project cost. The trains will run completely on electrcity and thus reduces the green house gas emissions. Once implemented DFC will make Indian freight transport cheapest in the world as they run on a Broad-gauage with double-stack using electric locomotives, which no other country has achieved.##Topic:Energy , Infrastructure and Communication##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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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.
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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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, statement 1 is correct.
While pursuing disinvestment, Government has to retain majority shareholding , i.e. at least 51% and management control of the Public Sector Undertakings. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
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a
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Industry
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Anthropology
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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 using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:a##Explaination: 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, statement 1 is correct.
While pursuing disinvestment, Government has to retain majority shareholding , i.e. at least 51% and management control of the Public Sector Undertakings. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
##Topic:Industry ##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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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 security/shares referenced by the P-Note.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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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 Derivative Instruments, Equity Linked Notes, Capped Return Notes, and Participating Return Notes etc . Hence 1st Statement is correct and 2nd Statement is incorrect.
The underlying Indian security instrument may be equity, debt, derivatives or may even be an index. Further, a basket of securities from different jurisdictions can also be constructed in which a portion of the underlying securities is Indian securities or indices.
In 2014, SEBI issued the new Regulations for Foreign Portfolio Investments, P- Notes got formally defined under the tag "Offshore Derivative Instrument" (ODIs) in Section 2(1)(j) of the said regulation. As per this definition, participatory notes or ODIs are issued by selected foreign portfolio investors which is a broad category also including FIIs. Hence, Regulation excludes certain category of Foreign Portfolio Investors, like individuals, from issuing the PN against securities held by it that are listed or proposed to be listed on any recognized stock exchange in India.
The investor in PN does not own the underlying Indian security, which is held by the FII who issues the PN. The PN holder also does not enjoy any voting rights in relation to security/shares referenced by the PN. Hence, 3rd Statement is correct.
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c
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FDI/FII etc
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Commerce & Accountancy
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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 enjoy any voting rights in relation to security/shares referenced by the P-Note.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
##Option_A: 1 and 2 only
###Option_B: 2 and 3 only
##Option_C: 1 and 3 only
##Option_D: 1 and 2 only
##Answer:c##Explaination:
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 Derivative Instruments, Equity Linked Notes, Capped Return Notes, and Participating Return Notes etc . Hence 1st Statement is correct and 2nd Statement is incorrect.
The underlying Indian security instrument may be equity, debt, derivatives or may even be an index. Further, a basket of securities from different jurisdictions can also be constructed in which a portion of the underlying securities is Indian securities or indices.
In 2014, SEBI issued the new Regulations for Foreign Portfolio Investments, P- Notes got formally defined under the tag "Offshore Derivative Instrument" (ODIs) in Section 2(1)(j) of the said regulation. As per this definition, participatory notes or ODIs are issued by selected foreign portfolio investors which is a broad category also including FIIs. Hence, Regulation excludes certain category of Foreign Portfolio Investors, like individuals, from issuing the PN against securities held by it that are listed or proposed to be listed on any recognized stock exchange in India.
The investor in PN does not own the underlying Indian security, which is held by the FII who issues the PN. The PN holder also does not enjoy any voting rights in relation to security/shares referenced by the PN. Hence, 3rd Statement is correct.
##Topic:FDI/FII etc##Subject:Commerce & Accountancy##Answer:c
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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 Pricing Agreement (APA) are being considered as means to resolve the tax and Transfer Pricing related concerns. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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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 Pricing Agreement scheme, the two competent authorities (tax authorities of two countries) will negotiate in advance to determine the Arms Length Price of the future international transaction. This is called bilateral APA.
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d
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BOP & International Trade ,
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Anthropology
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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 incidence. Safe Harbour provisions and Advance Pricing Agreement (APA) are being considered as means to resolve the tax and Transfer Pricing related concerns. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:d##Explaination:
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 Pricing Agreement scheme, the two competent authorities (tax authorities of two countries) will negotiate in advance to determine the Arms Length Price of the future international transaction. This is called bilateral APA.
##Topic:BOP & International Trade ,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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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:
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1, 2 and 3 only
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2, 3 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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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 margin of oil exporting gulf countries, the large Indian migrant work force may get affected negatively. It has possibility to reduce remittances, but on the account of fall in oil prices the remittances will not see increase.
As India’s overall imports in terms of prices will come down; India’s balance sheet will improve.
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c
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BOP & International Trade ,
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Commerce & Accountancy
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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 answer from the code given below:
##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3 only ###Option_B: 2, 3 and 4 only
##Option_C: 1, 2 and 4 only ##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:
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 margin of oil exporting gulf countries, the large Indian migrant work force may get affected negatively. It has possibility to reduce remittances, but on the account of fall in oil prices the remittances will not see increase.
As India’s overall imports in terms of prices will come down; India’s balance sheet will improve.
##Topic:BOP & International Trade ,##Subject:Commerce & Accountancy##Answer:c
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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 allow tax officials to target participatory notes. It was first proposed as a part of proposed Direct Tax Code of India in 2009. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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1 and 4 only
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2, 3 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 4 only
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1 and 4 only
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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 purpose other than tax avoidance. It allows tax officials to target participatory notes. Under GAAR, the investor has to prove that the participatory note was not set to avoid taxes. It also allows officials to deny double taxation avoidance benefits, if deals made in tax havens like Mauritius were found to be avoiding taxes.
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c
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Fiscal Development & Public Finance,
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Anthropology
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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 foreign countries by investors. It does not allow tax officials to target participatory notes. It was first proposed as a part of proposed Direct Tax Code of India in 2009. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 4 only###Option_B: 2, 3 and 4 only##Option_C: 1, 2 and 4 only##Option_D: 1 and 4 only##Answer:c##Explaination: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 purpose other than tax avoidance. It allows tax officials to target participatory notes. Under GAAR, the investor has to prove that the participatory note was not set to avoid taxes. It also allows officials to deny double taxation avoidance benefits, if deals made in tax havens like Mauritius were found to be avoiding taxes.##Topic:Fiscal Development & Public Finance,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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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 the progress of its members in implementing necessary measures.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1,3 and 4 only
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1 and 2 only
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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 recent FATF recommendations, commit to being evaluated by (and evaluating) other members.
The FATF has developed a series of recommendations that are recognised as the international standard for combating of money laundering and the financing of terrorism and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
The FATF monitors the progress of its members in implementing necessary measures, reviews money laundering and terrorist financing techniques and counter-measures, and promotes the adoption and implementation of appropriate measures globally. In collaboration with other international stakeholders, the FATF works to identify national-level vulnerabilities with the aim of protecting the international financial system from misuse.
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c
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India and IMF, WTO , WIPO
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Anthropology
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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 FATF.
4. FATF has a mandate to monitor the progress of its members in implementing necessary measures.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only
##Option_C: 1,3 and 4 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:
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 recent FATF recommendations, commit to being evaluated by (and evaluating) other members.
The FATF has developed a series of recommendations that are recognised as the international standard for combating of money laundering and the financing of terrorism and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
The FATF monitors the progress of its members in implementing necessary measures, reviews money laundering and terrorist financing techniques and counter-measures, and promotes the adoption and implementation of appropriate measures globally. In collaboration with other international stakeholders, the FATF works to identify national-level vulnerabilities with the aim of protecting the international financial system from misuse.
##Topic:India and IMF, WTO , WIPO##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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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 management of Union government and State governments have been transferred to PDMA by the amendment to RBI Act. PDMA will collect and publish information about public debt, including borrowings by the Central government. Select the correct answer using codes given below.
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3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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3 only
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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 by law (Finance Act, 2015) to provide all necessary information and assistance to the effective functioning of PDMA. However, RBI may still be managing the borrowing requirements of the state governments as per the agreement it has entered into with them earlier. Financial Sector Legislative Reforms Commission report (2013) also recommended setting up the independent "Public Debt Management Agency" (PDMA) at the earliest. Committee observed that management of public debt requires a specialized investment banking capability. It will collect and publish information about public debt, including borrowings by the central government. So statement 1 and 2 are incorrect as per explanation and 3rd statement is correct.
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a
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Fiscal Development & Public Finance,
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Anthropology
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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 functions of RBI related to the public debt management of Union government and State governments have been transferred to PDMA by the amendment to RBI Act. PDMA will collect and publish information about public debt, including borrowings by the Central government. Select the correct answer using codes given below.##Option_A: 3 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 2 only##Option_D: 3 only##Answer:a##Explaination: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 by law (Finance Act, 2015) to provide all necessary information and assistance to the effective functioning of PDMA. However, RBI may still be managing the borrowing requirements of the state governments as per the agreement it has entered into with them earlier. Financial Sector Legislative Reforms Commission report (2013) also recommended setting up the independent "Public Debt Management Agency" (PDMA) at the earliest. Committee observed that management of public debt requires a specialized investment banking capability. It will collect and publish information about public debt, including borrowings by the central government. So statement 1 and 2 are incorrect as per explanation and 3rd statement is correct.##Topic:Fiscal Development & Public Finance,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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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 mandates RBI to publish the operating procedures of monetary policy and changes in operating procedures that are used to achieve targets. Any dispute regarding the interpretation and implementation of the agreement will be decided by the Supreme Court of India. Select the correct answer using code given below.
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2 only
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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2 only
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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 decided by GOI and RBI jointly in a meeting. Rules of agreement mandate RBI to publish information regarding operation strategies. Both statements 1 & 2 are correct, so option B is correct.
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b
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Prices & Monetary management,
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Anthropology
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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 inflation for subsequent six months. The agreement mandates RBI to publish the operating procedures of monetary policy and changes in operating procedures that are used to achieve targets. Any dispute regarding the interpretation and implementation of the agreement will be decided by the Supreme Court of India. Select the correct answer using code given below.##Option_A: 2 only###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 2 only##Answer:b##Explaination: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 decided by GOI and RBI jointly in a meeting. Rules of agreement mandate RBI to publish information regarding operation strategies. Both statements 1 & 2 are correct, so option B is correct. ##Topic:Prices & Monetary management,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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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 part of the annual income of the Fund will be used to finance selected social sector schemes. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 only
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1 an 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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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 professionally managed in order to provide sustainable returns to the Government, without depleting the corpus. NIF was to be maintained outside the Consolidated Fund of India. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect
The Government on 17th January, 2013 has approved restructuring of the National Investment Fund (NIF) and decided that the disinvestment proceeds with effect from the fiscal year 2013-14 will be used only for approved purposes, like investment in shares of PSEs, recapitalization etc. Hence, statement 3 is also incorrect.
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a
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Industry
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Anthropology
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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 under the Consolidated Fund of India. Some part of the annual income of the Fund will be used to finance selected social sector schemes. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 1 an 3 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:a##Explaination:
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 professionally managed in order to provide sustainable returns to the Government, without depleting the corpus. NIF was to be maintained outside the Consolidated Fund of India. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect
The Government on 17th January, 2013 has approved restructuring of the National Investment Fund (NIF) and decided that the disinvestment proceeds with effect from the fiscal year 2013-14 will be used only for approved purposes, like investment in shares of PSEs, recapitalization etc. Hence, statement 3 is also incorrect.
##Topic:Industry ##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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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:
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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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 243Q(1)(c) of the Constitution.
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b
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Industry
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Anthropology
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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 given below:
##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:b##Explaination:
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 243Q(1)(c) of the Constitution.
##Topic:Industry ##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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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 more than 500 small and medium units belonging to the same industrial sector.
(d) Both
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and
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nan
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A region having more than 500 small and medium units belonging to the same industrial sector.
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and
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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 in an industrial cluster do not depend much upon strict homogeneity in size. Organisational synergies and interdependence of firms in vertical and horizontal linkages are more important issues than strict notions of size and scale of firms.
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b
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Industry
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Anthropology
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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 production organization.
(c) A region having more than 500 small and medium units belonging to the same industrial sector.
(d) Both ##Option_A: and ###Option_B:nan##Option_C: A region having more than 500 small and medium units belonging to the same industrial sector.
##Option_D: and ##Answer:b##Explaination:
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 in an industrial cluster do not depend much upon strict homogeneity in size. Organisational synergies and interdependence of firms in vertical and horizontal linkages are more important issues than strict notions of size and scale of firms.
##Topic:Industry ##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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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 decrease in transfer payments.
4. Tax cuts, increase in government purchases and increase in transfer payments.
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 4 only
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1 and 4 only
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1 and 3 only
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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 and reviving the economy.
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c
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Fiscal Development & Public Finance,
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Anthropology
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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 hikes, decrease in government purchases and decrease in transfer payments.
4. Tax cuts, increase in government purchases and increase in transfer payments.
##Option_A: 1 and 3 only ###Option_B: 2 and 4 only
##Option_C: 1 and 4 only ##Option_D: 1 and 3 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:
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 and reviving the economy.
##Topic:Fiscal Development & Public Finance,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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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.
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2 and 4 only
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4 only
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2, 3, and 4
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2 and 4 only
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The new IIP, which was revised in 2011, has very wide basket of items. The new basket includes all the items.
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d
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Industry
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Anthropology
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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 correct answer using codes given below.
##Option_A: 2 and 4 only ###Option_B: 4 only
##Option_C: 2, 3, and 4 ##Option_D: 2 and 4 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:
The new IIP, which was revised in 2011, has very wide basket of items. The new basket includes all the items.
##Topic:Industry ##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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