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लाई-फाई ( Li-fi ) के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए :
इसमें दृश्य प्रकाश का प्रयोग संचार के लिए किया जाता है .
इसकी संकल्पना सर्वप्रथम एडिनबर्ग विश्वविद्यालय के प्रोफ़ेसर हेरल्ड हास द्वारा दिया गया .
उपरोक्त में सत्य कथन/कथनों का चयन कीजिए : | केवल 1 | केवल 2 | 1 और 2 दोनों | केवल 1 | nan | c | Wireless Communication | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:लाई-फाई ( Li-fi ) के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए :
इसमें दृश्य प्रकाश का प्रयोग संचार के लिए किया जाता है .
इसकी संकल्पना सर्वप्रथम एडिनबर्ग विश्वविद्यालय के प्रोफ़ेसर हेरल्ड हास द्वारा दिया गया .
उपरोक्त में सत्य कथन/कथनों का चयन कीजिए : ##Option_... |
With reference to Incoming Solar radiation, consider the following statements: 1. The atmosphere absorbs all the incoming solar radiation. 2. There is a balance between incoming solar energy and outgoing terrestrial radiation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | .Some portion of the insolation is also reflected back to space. | b | Origin and evolution of Universe, Solar system, Geological History of the Earth, Geological Time scale | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: With reference to Incoming Solar radiation, consider the following statements: 1. The atmosphere absorbs all the incoming solar radiation. 2. There is a balance between incoming solar energy and outgoing terrestrial radiation. Which of the statements given above is/are c... |
निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिये :
आजादी के समय कांग्रेस के अध्यक्ष जे. बी. कृपलानी थे ।
सबसे लंबे समय तक कांग्रेस के अध्यक्ष मौलाना आजाद रहे थे ।
गांधी जी ने कभी भी कांग्रेस की अध्यक्षता नहीं की थी ।
उपरोक्त में सत्य कथन / कथनों का चयन कीजिये : | केवल 1 और 2 | केवल 2 और 3 | केवल 1 और 3 | केवल 1 और 2 | nan | a | No_topic | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिये :
आजादी के समय कांग्रेस के अध्यक्ष जे. बी. कृपलानी थे ।
सबसे लंबे समय तक कांग्रेस के अध्यक्ष मौलाना आजाद रहे थे ।
गांधी जी ने कभी भी कांग्रेस की अध्यक्षता नहीं की थी ।
उपरोक्त में सत्य कथन / कथनों का चयन कीजिये : ##Option_A:के... |
With reference to the Vertical variation of temperature, consider the following statements -
In the troposphere, the temperature decreases with altitude.
In the stratosphere, the temperature increases with height.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | .Since the surface air heats up with direct contact of the ground, as we go up in troposphere, temperature decreases.
The ozone presents in the stratosphere absorbs and emits the ultraviolet radiations which increase the temperature so that the upper layers of stratosphere are more heated as compared to the lower par... | c | GS_Geography_unclassified | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the Vertical variation of temperature, consider the following statements -
In the troposphere, the temperature decreases with altitude.
In the stratosphere, the temperature increases with height.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct... |
With reference to the martial arts/dance forms of India, consider the following pairs: Martial Art/Dance Origin 1. Kalaripayattu Kerala 2. Gatka Punjab 3. Raibenshe Nagaland Which of the pairs given... | 1 and 3 only | 2 only | 1, 2 and 3 | 1 and 3 only | Kalaripayattu is the traditional martial arts form of Kerala . It came into prominence when the local warriors found their weapons ineffective against the Portuguese ones. The British promulgated a ban on Kalaripayyatu in 1804 to suppress the guerilla model revolt of Pazhassi Kerala Varma. Some gurus practised thi... | d | Indian Dance | Geology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the martial arts/dance forms of India, consider the following pairs: Martial Art/Dance Origin 1. Kalaripayattu Kerala 2. Gatka Punjab 3. Raibenshe ... |
Which of the following is/are Green House gasses?
Carbon dioxide
Methane
Oxygen
HFCs
Select the correct answer using the code given below: | 1, 2, and 3 only | 2, 4 only | 1, 2, 4 only | 1, 2, and 3 only | . | c | Climate | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are Green House gasses?
Carbon dioxide
Methane
Oxygen
HFCs
Select the correct answer using the code given below:##Option_A:1, 2, and 3 only###Option_B:2, 4 only##Option_C:1, 2, 4 only##Option_D:1, 2, and 3 only##Answer:c##Explaination:... |
Which of the following are the impacts of prolonged forbearance policy on banks and borrowers? 1. Ever-greening of Loans 2. Undercapitalization of Banks 3. Increased defaults by borrowers benefitting from forbearance Select the correct answer using the code given below | 1, 2 and 3 only | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | Forbearance is a temporary postponement of mortgage payments. It is a form of repayment relief granted by the lender or creditor in lieu of forcing a property into foreclosure. Forbearance provides the borrower time to repay delinquent mortgage sums. This is advantageous to the struggling borrower, but offering forbear... | a | Economic survey 2014-15 | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following are the impacts of prolonged forbearance policy on banks and borrowers? 1. Ever-greening of Loans 2. Undercapitalization of Banks 3. Increased defaults by borrowers benefitting from forbearance Select the correct answer using the code given below##Opt... |
With reference to Stages of atmosphere, consider the following statements: 1. The first atmosphere consisted primarily of hydrogen and helium. 2. Phytoplankton played crucial role in Third atmosphere to provide Oxygen Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | . | c | The Atmosphere Structure, Composition | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Stages of atmosphere, consider the following statements: 1. The first atmosphere consisted primarily of hydrogen and helium. 2. Phytoplankton played crucial role in Third atmosphere to provide Oxygen Which of the statements given above is/are correct? ##... |
This Indian painter is best known for uniting Hindu mythological subject matter with European realist historicist painting style. He/She was one of the first Indian artists to use oil paints and master the art of lithographic reproduction of his/her work. The depictions of Hindu deities and episodes from the epics and ... | Amrita Shergil | Jaimini Roy | Raja Ravi Varma | Amrita Shergil | Raja Ravi Varma an Indian painter best known for uniting Hindu mythological subject matter with European realist historicist painting style . He was one of the first Indian artists to use oil paints . In addition to incidents in Hindu mythology, Varma painted many portraits of both Indians and British in India. Varma... | c | Paintings | Geology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:This Indian painter is best known for uniting Hindu mythological subject matter with European realist historicist painting style. He/She was one of the first Indian artists to use oil paints and master the art of lithographic reproduction of his/her work. The depictions of H... |
With reference to the Composition of the atmosphere, consider the following statements:
Water vapour is formed only by the process of evaporation.
All the gasses present in the atmosphere are chemically very reactive.
Ozone is present abundantly in the lower troposphere.
Which of the statements given abov... | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 only | . | d | The Atmosphere Structure, Composition | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the Composition of the atmosphere, consider the following statements:
Water vapour is formed only by the process of evaporation.
All the gasses present in the atmosphere are chemically very reactive.
Ozone is present abundantly in the lower troposp... |
Consider the following statements:
1. The Indian economy since 2011-12 has been under influence of slowing cycle of growth
2. The fixed investment rate has started declining sharply after 2011-12
Which of the statements mentioned above is/are correct ? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | nan | c | National Income, Economic Growth and Development, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements:
1. The Indian economy since 2011-12 has been under influence of slowing cycle of growth
2. The fixed investment rate has started declining sharply after 2011-12
Which of the statements mentioned above is/are correct ?##Option_A:1 on... |
Consider the following statements: 1. The height of the top of the troposphere varies with the latitude. 2. The gravity of the Earth decides the height of the troposphere. 3. Tropopause is the zone of mixing gases. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 1 only | . | c | The Atmosphere Structure, Composition | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: 1. The height of the top of the troposphere varies with the latitude. 2. The gravity of the Earth decides the height of the troposphere. 3. Tropopause is the zone of mixing gases. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? ##Optio... |
Consider the following statements: 1. The personnel belonging to the Central Services serve under the Central Government only. 2. The personnel belonging to the State Services are recruited by the State Governments with the help of UPSC. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | . | a | No_topic | Geography | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: 1. The personnel belonging to the Central Services serve under the Central Government only. 2. The personnel belonging to the State Services are recruited by the State Governments with the help of UPSC. Which of the statements given abov... |
Consider the following statements: 1. The subject Education is mentioned in the Concurrent List. 2. A State can’t make laws on a subject mentioned in the Concurrent List if a law is already made on that subject by the Parliament. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Answer: a | a | Good Governance , e-Governance | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: 1. The subject Education is mentioned in the Concurrent List. 2. A State can’t make laws on a subject mentioned in the Concurrent List if a law is already made on that subject by the Parliament. Which of the statements given above is/are... |
Which among the following is/are correct?
1. At present, Parliament can amend any part of the Indian Constitution unless it does not violate the basic structure.
2. Golakhnath Case(1967) upheld that Parliament could not curtail any of the Fundamental Rights. | 1 only. | 2 only. | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only. | nan | c | Fundamental Rights | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which among the following is/are correct?
1. At present, Parliament can amend any part of the Indian Constitution unless it does not violate the basic structure.
2. Golakhnath Case(1967) upheld that Parliament could not curtail any of the Fundamental Rights.##Option_A:1 ... |
Consider the following statements: 1. Appointment of Specialists in specialized areas will improve the efficiency of the work. 2. The department of Science and Technology is generally headed by an IAS officer. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | . | a | No_topic | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: 1. Appointment of Specialists in specialized areas will improve the efficiency of the work. 2. The department of Science and Technology is generally headed by an IAS officer. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?##Op... |
Recently, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has constituted a committee to review guidelines on Television Rating agencies in India. In this context, which of the following statements is correct?1. Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) is the sole provider of Television Rating services on a commercial basis... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | The TRP or Target Rating Point is the metric used by the marketing and advertising agencies to evaluate this viewership. In India, the TRP is recorded by the Broadcast Audience Research Council using Bar-O-Meters that are installed in televisions in selected households. As on date, the BARC has installed these meters i... | a | National Unclassified | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Recently, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has constituted a committee to review guidelines on Television Rating agencies in India. In this context, which of the following statements is correct?1. Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) is the sole provider of Tel... |
Which among the following ensures people"s participation in governance?
1. Citizen Charter
2. Social Audit
3. Right to Information
4. Official Secrets Act
Select the correct answer using the codes given below: | 1 and 2 only | 2, 3 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | . | c | Civil Society, People participation | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which among the following ensures people"s participation in governance?
1. Citizen Charter
2. Social Audit
3. Right to Information
4. Official Secrets Act
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:##Option_A:1 and 2 only ###Option_B:2, 3 and 4 only ##Op... |
With reference to the President of India, consider the following statements:
The President is the head of the government.
The President is part of both the Union Executive and the Parliament of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | . | b | President | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the President of India, consider the following statements:
The President is the head of the government.
The President is part of both the Union Executive and the Parliament of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A:1 ... |
Consider the following statements:
The President is elected from among the members of the Rajya Sabha.
Every Bill passed by Parliament must receive the assent of the President before it becomes an Act.
The constitution under article 53 defines the expression “Executive Power”.
Which of the statements given ... | 1 and 2 only | 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | . | b | President | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements:
The President is elected from among the members of the Rajya Sabha.
Every Bill passed by Parliament must receive the assent of the President before it becomes an Act.
The constitution under article 53 defines the expression “Executi... |
With reference to Provisions of Ordinances in the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements:
1. The President is the only constitutional authority in India that can promulgate ordinances.
2. The President can promulgate ordinances only when both Houses of Parliament are not in session.
Which of the s... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | . | d | President | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Provisions of Ordinances in the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements:
1. The President is the only constitutional authority in India that can promulgate ordinances.
2. The President can promulgate ordinances only when both Houses of Pa... |
Consider the following statements: 1. Higher the temperature lesser the atmospheric stability. 2. The presence of Convection signifies that the atmosphere is stable. 3. Relative Humidity is directly proportional to air temperature. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 only | . | a | The Atmosphere Structure, Composition | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: 1. Higher the temperature lesser the atmospheric stability. 2. The presence of Convection signifies that the atmosphere is stable. 3. Relative Humidity is directly proportional to air temperature. Which of the statements given above is/... |
With reference to Isotherms, consider the following statements:
1. Isotherms are the imaginary lines connecting places having the same temperature
2. Isotherms bend more in winter as compared to summer in the northern hemisphere.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | .As the winter season is more extreme than summer on the earth, there is a larger difference in the temperature as compared to the average temperature. Hence isotherms bend more in winters than in summers, and maximum bending is in northern hemispheres in the winter. Maximum bending is seen during winters in Siberia. | c | Others | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Isotherms, consider the following statements:
1. Isotherms are the imaginary lines connecting places having the same temperature
2. Isotherms bend more in winter as compared to summer in the northern hemisphere.
Which of the statements given above is/... |
Which among the following mentioned below strengthens democracy? 1. Representative Bureaucracy 2. Dynamic Bureaucracy 3. Balanced Bureaucracy 4. Participative Bureaucracy Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1, 2, and 3 only | 1, 3 and 4 only | 2 and 4 only | 1, 2, and 3 only | . | d | Good Governance , e-Governance | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which among the following mentioned below strengthens democracy? 1. Representative Bureaucracy 2. Dynamic Bureaucracy 3. Balanced Bureaucracy 4. Participative Bureaucracy Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A:1, 2, and 3 only###Option_B:1, 3 an... |
Which among the following mentioned below help Bureaucracy to become participative? 1. Citizen Charter 2. Social Audit 3. Right to Information 4. Official Secrets Act Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 2 only | 2, 3 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | . | c | Transparency & Accountability - RTI , Citizen’s Charter & Anti-Corruption | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which among the following mentioned below help Bureaucracy to become participative? 1. Citizen Charter 2. Social Audit 3. Right to Information 4. Official Secrets Act Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A:1 and 2 only###Option_B:2, 3 and 4 only... |
1) Which of the following statements regarding a perfectly competitive market is/are correct?
1. Objective of the consumers is to minimize their respective costs of purchases.
2. Objective of the firms is to maximize their respective profits.
Select the correct answer using the code given... | nbsp; 1 only
| nbsp; 2 only
| nbsp; Both 1 and 2
| nbsp; 1 only
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Statement 1 is not correct because objective of consumers is to maximize their respective preferences to get maximum satisfaction. Cost of purchase or price is only one of the parameters of satisfaction.
Statement 2 is correct because the firms always interested in maximizing their profits.
| b | National Income, Economic Growth and Development, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
1) Which of the following statements regarding a perfectly competitive market is/are correct?
1. Objective of the consumers is to minimize their respective costs of purchases.
2. Objective of the firms is to maximize their respective profits.
S... |
Which of the following method is used to calculate the GDP? | Income method | Production method | Expenditure method | Income method | . | d | GDP, GNP, Market Price and Factor Cost, NNP, NDP, transfer payments, National income at FC, Personal Income, disposable income, factors affecting national income, net foreign facto income | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following method is used to calculate the GDP?##Option_A:Income method ###Option_B:Production method##Option_C:Expenditure method##Option_D:Income method ##Answer:d##Explaination:.##Topic:GDP, GNP, Market Price and Factor Cost, NNP, NDP, transfer payments, Natio... |
Most appropriate measure of a country’s economic growth is: | GDP | GNP | Per Capita Real Income | GDP | . | b | GDP, GNP, Market Price and Factor Cost, NNP, NDP, transfer payments, National income at FC, Personal Income, disposable income, factors affecting national income, net foreign facto income | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Most appropriate measure of a country’s economic growth is:##Option_A:GDP###Option_B:GNP##Option_C:Per Capita Real Income##Option_D:GDP##Answer:b##Explaination:.##Topic:GDP, GNP, Market Price and Factor Cost, NNP, NDP, transfer payments, National income at FC, Personal Incom... |
Which of the following activities is/are excluded while calculating Gross Domestic Product?
1. Sale of a Bus
2. Purchase of tire by a manufacture
3. Buying shares of a renewable energy company
4. Profit earned by a foreign-owned company
Select the correct answer using the code given below: | 1 and 4 Only | 1, 2 and 3 Only | 2 and 3 Only | 1 and 4 Only | . | c | GDP, GNP, Market Price and Factor Cost, NNP, NDP, transfer payments, National income at FC, Personal Income, disposable income, factors affecting national income, net foreign facto income | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following activities is/are excluded while calculating Gross Domestic Product?
1. Sale of a Bus
2. Purchase of tire by a manufacture
3. Buying shares of a renewable energy company
4. Profit earned by a foreign-owned company
Select the correct answer us... |
निम्न में से सुमेलित है -
1
रणनीतिक नियोजन
उद्देश्य की स्पष्टता को सुनिश्चित करना
2
दिशानिर्देश नियोजन
यदि राज्य का उद्देश्यों में अति नियंत्रण हो
3
आदेशात्मक नियोजन
जिसमें राज्य सिर्फ दिशा निर्देश तैयार करता है।
4
भौतिक स्रोतगत नियोजन
श्रम व पूंजी संबंधी नियोजन
| केवल 1 और 2 | केवल 1 और 4 | 1, 3 और 4 | केवल 1 और 2 | nan | b | Government policies etc. Five year Plans: Priorities and Performance, Issues related to planning | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:निम्न में से सुमेलित है -
1
रणनीतिक नियोजन
उद्देश्य की स्पष्टता को सुनिश्चित करना
2
दिशानिर्देश नियोजन
यदि राज्य का उद्देश्यों में अति नियंत्रण हो
3
आदेशात्मक नियोजन
जिसमें राज्य सिर्फ दिशा निर्देश तैयार करता है।
4
भौतिक स्रोत... |
Which of the following is/are the likely impacts of salary hike on a market in equilibrium? There will be higher demand for goods. Consumers will spend less on an inferior good and shift to superior goods. Suppliers will increase supply owing to higher demand, with no impact on equilibrium. Select the correct answer us... | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | Statement 1 is correct as when market is in equilibrium, there is no excess demand and no excess supply at all prices. When salary is increased demand for goods at all prices will be higher resulting in a rightward shift in demand curve. Statement 2 is correct as consumers will spend less on an inferior good and shift ... | b | National Income, Economic Growth and Development, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are the likely impacts of salary hike on a market in equilibrium? There will be higher demand for goods. Consumers will spend less on an inferior good and shift to superior goods. Suppliers will increase supply owing to higher demand, with no impact... |
Which of the following taxes would be impacted by the Goods and Services Tax (GST) bill, recently passed by the government? Corporate tax Service Tax Octroi and Entry tax Select the correct answer using the codes given below. | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | Goods and Services Tax bill was recently passed by the parliament. GST would subsume certain central and state taxes to create a unified taxation structure. It will subsume several indirect taxed like: At the Central level, the following taxes are being subsumed: Central Excise Duty, Additional Excise Duty, Service ... | c | Industrial Policies, Licensing, MSME, Labour Reforms, Companies Act, Make in India, Skill India, Challenges in Industrial development, Organised and unorganised sector, PPP, Investment models, Recent initiatives taken by the govt., etc | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following taxes would be impacted by the Goods and Services Tax (GST) bill, recently passed by the government? Corporate tax Service Tax Octroi and Entry tax Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Optio... |
Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to the Indian economy in pre British era?
1. Indian economy was an independent economy before the advent of the British Rule.
2. Manufacturing activities were lacking during this period.
Select the correct answer using codes given below.
| 1 only
| 2 only
| both 1 and 2
| 1 only
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Agriculture was the dominant factor of the economy. Along with that secondary activities i.e. Manufacturing was also present. India was well known particularly for its handicrafts industries in the field of cotton and silk textiles, metal and precious stones works etc. Because of this, Indian economy was independent ... | a | Economic Policies till 1991 | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to the Indian economy in pre British era?
1. Indian economy was an independent economy before the advent of the British Rule.
2. Manufacturing activities were lacking during this period.
Select the... |
Which of the following are part of liberalisation policy of the government? De-reservation of sectors which were reserved for small scale industry. De-licensing Disinvestment Easing quantitative restrictions on imports Allowing establishment of private sector banks, both Indian as well as foreign. Select the correct an... | 1 and 5 only | 2, 3 and 4 only | 1, 2, 4 and 5 only | 1 and 5 only | Liberalisation includes: De-licensing De-reservation of sectors which were reserved for small scale industry. Allowing establishment of private sector banks, both Indian as well as foreign Market determined exchange rate Easing quantitative restrictions on imports. Abolishing import licensing. Whereas disinvestment c... | c | Economic Reforms since 1991 | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following are part of liberalisation policy of the government? De-reservation of sectors which were reserved for small scale industry. De-licensing Disinvestment Easing quantitative restrictions on imports Allowing establishment of private sector banks, both Ind... |
Which of the following steps taken by government can be considered as measures for Privatisation of public sector companies?
1. Withdrawal of government from ownership and management of public sector companies
2. Outright sale of public sector companies
3. Selling off part of the equity of public sector c... | 1 and 2 only
| 2 only
| 2 and 3 only
| 1 and 2 only
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Statement 1, correct as in this case ownership and management is passed on to the Private player though government has some shareholding in the company.
Statement 2, correct as in this case the is complete sale of PSU. Thus reducing government shareholding to zero.
Statement 3, correct as it implies Disinvest... | d | Economic Reforms since 1991 | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following steps taken by government can be considered as measures for Privatisation of public sector companies?
1. Withdrawal of government from ownership and management of public sector companies
2. Outright sale of public sector companies
3. Sell... |
Which of the following best describes economic cost? | Difference between the cost of production of two alternate goods and services. | Cost of externalities associated with the production of different goods and services. | Cost associated with diversion of scarce resources to different sectors of the economy. | Difference between the cost of production of two alternate goods and services. | Suppose resources are to be used for production of cotton and corn. If more of the resources are used in the production of corn, less resources are available for the production of cotton and vice versa. Therefore, if we want to have more of one of the goods, we will have less of the other good. Thus, there is always a ... | d | National Income, Economic Growth and Development, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following best describes economic cost?##Option_A: Difference between the cost of production of two alternate goods and services.###Option_B:Cost of externalities associated with the production of different goods and services.##Option_C:Cost associated with dive... |
Which of the following best is considered synonymous with the opportunity cost?
| Production Cost
(b) Economic Cost
(c) Differential Cost
(d) Both | and | nan | Production Cost
(b) Economic Cost
(c) Differential Cost
(d) Both |
There is always a cost of having a little more of one good in terms of the amount of the other good that has to be forgone. This is known as the opportunity cost of an additional unit of the goods. The concept of opportunity cost is applicable to the individual as well as the society. The concept is very important an... | b | National Income, Economic Growth and Development, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following best is considered synonymous with the opportunity cost?
##Option_A: Production Cost
(b) Economic Cost
(c) Differential Cost
(d) Both ###Option_B: and ##Option_C:nan##Option_D: Production Cost
(b) Economic Cost
(c) ... |
Which of the following are features of a centrally planned economy? 1. Central authority plans all the important activities in an economy 2. Central authority may decide to produce goods or services required. 3. Market organizes all economic activities which are set by the government Select the correct a... | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 3 | 1 and 2 only |
In a centrally planned economy, the government or the central authority plans all the important activities in the economy. All important decisions regarding production, exchange and consumption of goods and services are made by the government. The central authority may try to achieve a particular allocation of resour... | a | National Income, Economic Growth and Development, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following are features of a centrally planned economy? 1. Central authority plans all the important activities in an economy 2. Central authority may decide to produce goods or services required. 3. Market organizes all economic activities which a... |
Consider the following statements:
1. Positive economic analysis studies how different economic mechanisms functions
2. Normative economic analysis studies desirability of different economic functions
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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| Both 1 and 2
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In economics, we try to analyze the different mechanisms and figure out the outcomes which are likely to result under each of these mechanisms. We also try to evaluate the mechanisms by studying how desirable the outcomes resulting from them are. Often a distinction is made between positive economic analysis and no... | c | National Income, Economic Growth and Development, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements:
1. Positive economic analysis studies how different economic mechanisms functions
2. Normative economic analysis studies desirability of different economic functions
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
#... |
Microeconomics deals with which of the following parameters? Behavior of consumers in the markets for different goods and services. Employment and aggregate price level. The way prices and quantities of goods and services are determined in market. Select the correct answer using the codes given below. | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Traditionally, the subject matter of economics has been studied under two broad branches: Microeconomics and Macroeconomics. Microeconomics deals with: The behaviour of individual economic agents in the markets for different goods and services How prices and quantities of goods and services are determined through the ... | b | National Income, Economic Growth and Development, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Microeconomics deals with which of the following parameters? Behavior of consumers in the markets for different goods and services. Employment and aggregate price level. The way prices and quantities of goods and services are determined in market. Select the correct answer u... |
In any economy there is always a problem related to “choice” which the administrators have to deal with. Which of the following leads to this problem?
| Variability in terms of the needs of the citizens of the country
| Historical social and cultural factors of a nation
| Need of creating a niche in a globalized economy
| Variability in terms of the needs of the citizens of the country
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Production, exchange and consumption of goods and services are among the basic economic activities of life. In the course of these basic economic activities, every society has to face scarcity of resources and it is the scarcity of resources that gives rise to the problem of choice. The scarce resources of an economy... | d | National Income, Economic Growth and Development, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
In any economy there is always a problem related to “choice” which the administrators have to deal with. Which of the following leads to this problem?
##Option_A: Variability in terms of the needs of the citizens of the country
###Option_B: Historical social and ... |
The collection of all possible combinations of the goods and services that can be produced from a given amount of resources and a given stock of technological knowledge is better known as:
| Production possibility set
| Production possibility frontier
| Basket production set
| Production possibility set
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An allocation of the scarce resource of the economy gives rise to a particular combination of different goods and services. Given the total amount of resources, it is possible to allocate the resources in many different ways and, thereby achieving different mixes of all possible goods and services. The collection of ... | a | National Income, Economic Growth and Development, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
The collection of all possible combinations of the goods and services that can be produced from a given amount of resources and a given stock of technological knowledge is better known as:
##Option_A: Production possibility set
###Option_B: Production possibility... |
In an economy X major decisions are taken by the Government and economic activities are conducted by the Market. X will fall under the category of:
| Centrally Planned Economy
| Market Economy
| Mixed economy
| Centrally Planned Economy
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In reality, all economies are mixed economies where some important decisions are taken by the government and the economic activities are by and large conducted through the market. The only difference is in terms of the extent of the role of the government in deciding the course of economic activities. In the United S... | c | National Income, Economic Growth and Development, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
In an economy X major decisions are taken by the Government and economic activities are conducted by the Market. X will fall under the category of:
##Option_A: Centrally Planned Economy
###Option_B: Market Economy
##Option_C: Mixed economy
##Option_D: C... |
Which of the following statements is/are not correct?
1. Dadabhai Naoroji, V.K.R.V. Rao and R.C. Desai tried to estimate India’s national and per capita income during the British rule.
2. Among them Dadabhai Naoroji's estimates of the national and per capita incomes were considered very significant.
Se... | 1 only
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The colonial government never made any sincere attempt to estimate India’s national and per capita income.
Some individual attempts which were made to measure such incomes yielded conflicting and inconsistent results. Among the notable estimators — Dadabhai Naoroji, William Digby, Findlay Shirras, V.K.R.V. Rao ... | b | Economic Policies till 1991 | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following statements is/are not correct?
1. Dadabhai Naoroji, V.K.R.V. Rao and R.C. Desai tried to estimate India’s national and per capita income during the British rule.
2. Among them Dadabhai Naoroji's estimates of the national and per capita inc... |
In Economics which of following conditions satisfy a perfect market competition?
1. There exist a very large number of firms and consumers of the commodity.
2. Firms are free to start producing the commodity or to stop production.
3. The output produced by each firm in the industry is similar to others.
... | 1 and 2 only
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The perfect competition market structure is approximated by a market satisfying the following conditions:
Statement 1 is Correct. There exist a very large number of firms and consumers of the commodity, such that the output sold by each firm is negligibly small compared to the total output of all the firms combin... | d | National Income, Economic Growth and Development, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
In Economics which of following conditions satisfy a perfect market competition?
1. There exist a very large number of firms and consumers of the commodity.
2. Firms are free to start producing the commodity or to stop production.
3. The output produced by each... |
Consider the following statements regarding Monopoly in the market.
1. There is a single producer of a particular commodity.
2. The market of the particular commodity is perfectly competitive from the demand side.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
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| Both 1 and 2
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Statement 1 is Correct. A market structure in which there is a single seller is called monopoly. The conditions hidden in this single line definition, however, need to be explicitly stated. A monopoly market structure requires that there is a single producer of a particular commodity; no other commodity works as a su... | d | National Income, Economic Growth and Development, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements regarding Monopoly in the market.
1. There is a single producer of a particular commodity.
2. The market of the particular commodity is perfectly competitive from the demand side.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT... |
In Economics what is an Oligopoly market structure?
| If the market of a particular commodity consists of more than one seller but the number of sellers are few.
| If the market of a particular commodity consists of only one seller.
| There exist a very large number of firms and consumers of the commodity.
| If the market of a particular commodity consists of more than one seller but the number of sellers are few.
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If the market of a particular commodity consists of more than one seller but the number of sellers is few, the market structure is termed oligopoly. The special case of oligopoly where there are exactly two sellers is termed duopoly. In analysing this market structure, we assume that the product sold by the two firms... | a | National Income, Economic Growth and Development, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
In Economics what is an Oligopoly market structure?
##Option_A: If the market of a particular commodity consists of more than one seller but the number of sellers are few.
###Option_B: If the market of a particular commodity consists of only one seller.
##Option_C... |
Consider the following statements regarding Price Elasticity of Demand.
1. If the price elasticity of demand is unit then a fall in price will leave revenues unchanged.
2. The price elasticity of demand is a negative number this means that the demand curve is sloping downwards.
Which of the statements giv... | 1 only
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| Both 1 and 2
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Statement 1 is Correct. This means the percentage change in quantity demanded equals the percentage change in price so price changes will not alter the revenue.
Statement 2 is Correct. This means that an increase in price leads to a fall in quantity demanded; this means the demand curve is downward sloping. We ca... | c | National Income, Economic Growth and Development, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements regarding Price Elasticity of Demand.
1. If the price elasticity of demand is unit then a fall in price will leave revenues unchanged.
2. The price elasticity of demand is a negative number this means that the demand curve is slopi... |
Consider the following statements:
1. Globalization can be considered as an outcome of the policies of liberalisation and privatisation.
2. Outsourcing of businesses by Indian companies is an emerging business activity in globalization era.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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| Both 1 and 2
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Statement 1 is correct- Liberalisation and Privatisation policies such as liberalising FDI, market determined exchange rates, privatising government companies to enhance international competitiveness etc. helps in globalization of Indian economy.
Statement 2 is incorrect- Outsourcing of businesses to Indian compa... | a | Economic Reforms since 1991 | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements:
1. Globalization can be considered as an outcome of the policies of liberalisation and privatisation.
2. Outsourcing of businesses by Indian companies is an emerging business activity in globalization era.
Which of the stateme... |
Which of the following is/are the effects of New Economic Policy 1991 on Indian economy? Increase in foreign direct investment and forex reserves. Increase in public investment in agricultural infrastructure. Reduction in regional disparities. Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 2 only | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Statement 1 is correct. Post 1991 reforms, there is an increase in foreign direct investment due to liberalization process and hence an increase in forex reserves. Statement 2 is incorrect. It is complained that economic reforms have bypassed agriculture sector. Public investment in agricultural infrastructure has red... | b | Economic Reforms since 1991 | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are the effects of New Economic Policy 1991 on Indian economy? Increase in foreign direct investment and forex reserves. Increase in public investment in agricultural infrastructure. Reduction in regional disparities. Select the correct answer using... |
Which of the following is/are characteristics of a capitalist system of economy? Income equality Production for profit Minimal government intervention Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 3 only | 1 and 2 only | The features of a capitalist economy are: Two-class system: Historically a capitalist society was characterized by the split between two classes of individuals--the capitalist class, which owns the means for producing and distributing goods (the owners) and the working class, who sell their labor to the capitalist cla... | b | National Income, Economic Growth and Development, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are characteristics of a capitalist system of economy? Income equality Production for profit Minimal government intervention 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##Op... |
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Statement 1 is incorrect. Share of service sector was the highest (40% approx.)
Statement 2 is correct. In India, between 1950 and 1990, the proportion of GDP contributed by agriculture declined significantly but not the population depending on it. However share of service and manufacturing increased.
| b | Agriculture | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
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##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:b##Explaination:
Statement 1 is incorrect. Share of service sector was the highest (40% approx.)
Statement 2 is correct. In India, between 1950 and 1990, the proportion of GDP contributed by ... |
With reference to inward looking trade policy, consider the following statements: 1. Exports as well as imports are substituted for domestic trade. 2. It helps to insulate the economy from external shocks. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only |
Statement 1 is incorrect. This policy only aims at replacing or substituting imports with domestic production. However export may be or may not be promoted.
Statement 2 is correct. Since focus is on domestic production therefore local industries are protected from external competition as well as shocks like hyper... | b | Trade Policy, Product wise trade, Region wise trade, Subsidy boxes, WTO related issues and India | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to inward looking trade policy, consider the following statements: 1. Exports as well as imports are substituted for domestic trade. 2. It helps to insulate the economy from external shocks. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 o... |
With reference to a socialist society, consider the following statements: The production of goods is based on the purchasing capacity of the people. The factors of production are owned by both government and the private sector. There is greater competition among producers which results in increased efficiency. Which of... | 1 and 2 only | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Statement 1 is incorrect. In a socialist society the government decides what goods are to be produced in accordance with the needs of society. It is assumed that the government knows what is good for the people of the country and so the desires of individual consumers are not given much importance. The government deci... | d | National Income, Economic Growth and Development, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to a socialist society, consider the following statements: The production of goods is based on the purchasing capacity of the people. The factors of production are owned by both government and the private sector. There is greater competition among producers wh... |
Which of the following are the consequences of the policy of protectionism? More choice for domestic consumers Higher cost of domestic goods Helps domestic industries to compete against foreign players. Reduction in forex reserves of the nation. Select the correct answer using the code given below: | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 4 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | Statement 1 is incorrect. Restriction on imports and restrictions on entry of foreign companies to India leads to lesser competition for domestic players and lesser choice for the consumers. The Indian consumers will have to purchase whatever the Indian producers produce. Statement 2 is correct. Because of lesser comp... | c | Trade Policy, Product wise trade, Region wise trade, Subsidy boxes, WTO related issues and India | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following are the consequences of the policy of protectionism? More choice for domestic consumers Higher cost of domestic goods Helps domestic industries to compete against foreign players. Reduction in forex reserves of the nation. Select the correct answer usi... |
The official data on poverty released in India is estimated on the basis of consumption expenditure data collected by | Office of Economic Advisor | Labour Bureau | National Sample Survey Organisation (NSSO) | Office of Economic Advisor | The official data on poverty released in India is estimated on the basis of consumption expenditure data collected by National Sample Survey Organisation (NSSO). | c | Poverty and Related Concepts- Definition, Causes, Poverty Line, etc. | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The official data on poverty released in India is estimated on the basis of consumption expenditure data collected by##Option_A: Office of Economic Advisor###Option_B: Labour Bureau##Option_C: National Sample Survey Organisation (NSSO)##Option_D: Office of Economic Advisor##... |
Consider the following about National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) renamed in 2011 as Aajeevika
1. It aims to to improve economic condition of all rural people by promoting paid self-employment and wage employment opportunities.
2. It works under the Ministry of Skill Development and Enterpreneurship.
... | 1 only
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Ajjevika aims to improve economic condition of the agricultural below poverty line (BPL) sections by promoting paid self-employment and wage employment opportunities. The special focus is on poorest households.
The Mission is envisaged to have a three-tier dependent structure. At the apex of the structure, is N... | d | Poverty and Related Concepts- Definition, Causes, Poverty Line, etc. | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following about National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) renamed in 2011 as Aajeevika
1. It aims to to improve economic condition of all rural people by promoting paid self-employment and wage employment opportunities.
2. It works under the Ministry ... |
Consider the following statements about National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA)
1. It assures people to get work as a fundamnetal right under article 21.
2. It is one the first schemes where social audits were first made statutory .
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Both the statements are correct.
The MGNREGA provides a legal guarantee for one hundred days of employment in every financial year to adult members of any rural household willing to do public work-related unskilled manual work at the statutory minimum wage. The Ministry of Rural Development (MRD), Govt of India i... | c | Poverty and Related Concepts- Definition, Causes, Poverty Line, etc. | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements about National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA)
1. It assures people to get work as a fundamnetal right under article 21.
2. It is one the first schemes where social audits were first made statutory .
Which of the statem... |
Consider the following statements with reference to relative and absolute poverty: 1. Relative poverty is defined as the condition under which one cannot afford "the minimum provision needed to maintain health and working efficiency". 2. Absolute poverty is the condition in which people lack the minimum amount of incom... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Statement 1 is incorrect: It is not the relative poverty. It is the absolute poverty which is the condition under which one cannot afford ‘the minimum provision needed to maintain health and working efficiency’. Statement 2 is incorrect. It is not the absolute poverty. It is the relative poverty which is the conditio... | d | Poverty and Related Concepts- Definition, Causes, Poverty Line, etc. | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with reference to relative and absolute poverty: 1. Relative poverty is defined as the condition under which one cannot afford "the minimum provision needed to maintain health and working efficiency". 2. Absolute poverty is the condition in ... |
निम्न कथनो पर ध्यान दे कथन : विदेश भ्रमण का अधिकार अनुच्छेद 21 के तहत मौलिक अधिकार है | कारण :मूल संविधान मे नहीं बल्कि मेंनका गांधी वाद मे उच्चतम न्यायलय ने यह व्यवस्था दी है | | कथन और कारण दोनों सही है | | कथन और कारण दोनों गलत है | | कथन सही है ,कारण गलत है | | कथन और कारण दोनों सही है | | , | d | Fundamental Rights | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:निम्न कथनो पर ध्यान दे कथन : विदेश भ्रमण का अधिकार अनुच्छेद 21 के तहत मौलिक अधिकार है | कारण :मूल संविधान मे नहीं बल्कि मेंनका गांधी वाद मे उच्चतम न्यायलय ने यह व्यवस्था दी है |##Option_A:कथन और कारण दोनों सही है |###Option_B:कथन और कारण दोनों गलत है |##Option_C:कथन सही है ... |
Consider the following about Food for work programme
1. It aims at creation of durable community assets and for provision of basic facilities including community infrastructure, based on local requirements.
2. The ministry of Rural Development has been designated as the nodal agency to coordinate the sc... | 1 and 2 only
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About MPLAD
It aims at creation of durable community assets and for provision of basic facilities including community infrastructure, based on local requirements.
The ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation and not the ministry of rural development has been designated as the nodal agency to coordi... | c | Poverty and Related Concepts- Definition, Causes, Poverty Line, etc. | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following about Food for work programme
1. It aims at creation of durable community assets and for provision of basic facilities including community infrastructure, based on local requirements.
2. The ministry of Rural Development has been design... |
The average poverty gap in the population as a proportion of the poverty line is known as: | Sen Index | Poverty Gap Index | Squared Poverty Gap | Sen Index | The average poverty gap in the population as a proportion of the poverty line is known as Poverty Gap Index. The Squared Poverty Gap Index determines the degree of poverty for a given area. This method squares the poverty gap for each individual/household, and thus puts more emphasis on observations that fall far sho... | b | Poverty and Related Concepts- Definition, Causes, Poverty Line, etc. | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The average poverty gap in the population as a proportion of the poverty line is known as:##Option_A: Sen Index###Option_B: Poverty Gap Index##Option_C: Squared Poverty Gap##Option_D: Sen Index##Answer:b##Explaination:The average poverty gap in the population as a proportion... |
Consider the following statements:
1. Under article 32, the Supreme Court cannot determine a question that does not involve Fundamental rights.
2. Under article 32, the Supreme Court can refuse to exercise its writ jurisdiction.
Which of the above statements is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | . | a | Fundamental Rights | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements:
1. Under article 32, the Supreme Court cannot determine a question that does not involve Fundamental rights.
2. Under article 32, the Supreme Court can refuse to exercise its writ jurisdiction.
Which of the above statements is/are cor... |
With reference to writs issued by the Supreme Court and High Courts in India, consider the following statements: 1. The writ of Habeas Corpus can be issued against public authorities only. 2. The writ of Mandamus cannot be issued against a private individual or body. 3. The writ of Prohibition can be issued only agains... | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 4 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | . | c | Fundamental Rights | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to writs issued by the Supreme Court and High Courts in India, consider the following statements: 1. The writ of Habeas Corpus can be issued against public authorities only. 2. The writ of Mandamus cannot be issued against a private individual or body. 3. The ... |
Which of the following programmes aim at improving the food and nutritional status of the poor? Public Distribution System Integrated Child Development Scheme Midday Meal Scheme Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | The major programmes that aim at improving the food and nutritional status of the poor are Public Distribution System, Integrated Child Development Scheme and Midday Meal Scheme. Public distribution system (PDS) is a food security system established by the government under Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public ... | d | Poverty and Related Concepts- Definition, Causes, Poverty Line, etc. | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following programmes aim at improving the food and nutritional status of the poor? Public Distribution System Integrated Child Development Scheme Midday Meal Scheme Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and ... |
Consider the following statements with respect to the worker population ratio in India: The worker population ratio in urban India is more than that in rural India. The worker population ratio of urban women is greater than that of rural women. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Worker-population ratio is an indicator which is used for analysing the employment situation in the country. This ratio is useful in knowing the proportion of population that is actively contributing to the production of goods and services of a country. To know the worker-population ratio for India we divide the total ... | d | Human Development, HDI, MDGs, SDGs | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with respect to the worker population ratio in India: The worker population ratio in urban India is more than that in rural India. The worker population ratio of urban women is greater than that of rural women. Which of the statements given ... |
Consider the following statements with respect to employment scenario in India
Majority of urban workers are employed in the Secondary/Industrial sector.
Majority of the female workforce is employed in the primary sector.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Majority of urban workers are employed in the Service sector(tertiary sector). They make up around 60% of the service sector.Thus statement 1 is incorrect.
Statement 2 is correct: as majority of female workforce are employed in the primary sector. Most of the females are involved in primary activities such as agr... | b | Human Development, HDI, MDGs, SDGs | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements with respect to employment scenario in India
Majority of urban workers are employed in the Secondary/Industrial sector.
Majority of the female workforce is employed in the primary sector.
Which of the statements giv... |
Which among the following employment are part of unorganised sector in India? Sweeper working in PWD department on contract basis Household industry with 8 employees Rickshaw puller Domestic servant Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1, 2 and 4 only | 1 and 3 only | 2, 3 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 4 only | All the given employments are under unorganised sector. Even the contract workers come under the unorganised sector. National Commission for Enterprises in the Unorganized Sector (NCEUS) has defined unorganized sector as "the sector consists of all unincorporated private enterprises owned by individuals or households ... | d | Human Development, HDI, MDGs, SDGs | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which among the following employment are part of unorganised sector in India? Sweeper working in PWD department on contract basis Household industry with 8 employees Rickshaw puller Domestic servant Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1, 2 and 4 ... |
Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched? Employment Type of worker 1. Cement Shop owner self employed 2. Construction Worker Regular salaried worker 3. Carpenter Casual Worker | 1, 2, 3 and 4 | 1 only | 1 and 3 only | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
Workers who own and operate an enterprise to earn their livelihood are known as self-employed. Thus the Cement shop owner is self-employed. Statement 1 is correct.
Construction workers are only casually employed till the construction work is completed. After the completion of construction work they are disp... | c | Human Development, HDI, MDGs, SDGs | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched? Employment Type of worker 1. Cement Shop owner self employed 2. Construction Worker Regular salaried worker 3. Carpenter ... |
Why is the phase between 1980-1991 termed as period of jobless growth in India?
In this phase employment growth started declining and reached the level of growth that India had in the early stages of planning
There was a widening gap between the growth of GDP and employment
Which of the statements... | 1 only
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Economist describe the post Liberalization phase as a period of jobless growth in India as in this phase employment growth started declining and reached the level of growth that India had in the early stages of planning.
During these years, we also find a widening gap between the growth of GDP and employment. Thi... | c | Human Development, HDI, MDGs, SDGs | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Why is the phase between 1980-1991 termed as period of jobless growth in India?
In this phase employment growth started declining and reached the level of growth that India had in the early stages of planning
There was a widening gap between the growth of GDP ... |
Which of the following persons can be classified as a worker as per Indian census classification? Women working as a part time worker in a family enterprise without any wages Women bringing woods from forest for cooking food for her household 16 year old adolescent working in family owned tea stall 70 year old man wate... | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1, 3 and 4 only | 2 and 3 only | According to census, "Work" is defined as participation in any economically productive activity with or without compensation, wages or profit. Such participation may be physical and/or mental in nature. Work involves not only actual work but also includes: effective supervision and direction of work; part time help or ... | b | Human Development, HDI, MDGs, SDGs | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following persons can be classified as a worker as per Indian census classification? Women working as a part time worker in a family enterprise without any wages Women bringing woods from forest for cooking food for her household 16 year old adolescent working i... |
“Depreciation is the gradual decrease in the economic value of the capital of a firm, nation or other entity.” Consider the following statements with reference to capital and its depreciation:
1. Physical capital depreciates with time.
2. Human capital does not depreciate with time.
Which of the statement... | 1 only
| 2 only
| Both 1 and 2
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Statement 1 is correct.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Both physical capital and human capital depreciate with time but the nature of depreciation differs between the two.
| a | Misc Economic Issues | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
“Depreciation is the gradual decrease in the economic value of the capital of a firm, nation or other entity.” Consider the following statements with reference to capital and its depreciation:
1. Physical capital depreciates with time.
2. Human capital does not dep... |
"This process of human capital formation leads to strong foundation of a continuous process of economic development of the nation for a long period of time." Consider the following statements with reference to the sources of human capital formation:
1. Expenditure on vaccination is a source of human capital form... | 1 only
| 2 only
| Both 1 and 2
| 1 only
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Statement 1 is correct.
Statement 2 is also correct.
Investment in education is considered as one of the main sources of human capital. Investments in health including vaccination, curative medicine etc, on- the job training, migration and information are the other sources of human capital formation.
... | c | Misc Economic Issues | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
"This process of human capital formation leads to strong foundation of a continuous process of economic development of the nation for a long period of time." Consider the following statements with reference to the sources of human capital formation:
1. Expenditure on ... |
In economics,the phrase "double coincidence of wants" used to describe: | An economic situation where two economic agents have desire for similar goods. | An economic situation where two economic agents have complementary demand for each other"s surplus goods. | An economic situation where the total demand in the economy is two times the supply in the economy. | An economic situation where two economic agents have desire for similar goods. |
The double coincidence of wants is an economic situation where two economic agents have complementary demand for each other's surplus goods. This situation is important for Barter system. And this is the reason that we need hard currency in the economy as not all the time two people will be willing to ex... | b | National Income, Economic Growth and Development, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In economics,the phrase "double coincidence of wants" used to describe: ##Option_A: An economic situation where two economic agents have desire for similar goods. ###Option_B: An economic situation where two economic agents have complementary demand for each other"s surplus... |
Consider the following statements:
1. In the President"s rule Validity of the laws made continues till the legislative assembly repeals it.
2. Lok Sabha by a special sitting can discontinue the national emergency from its operation
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | nan | c | Emergency Provision | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements:
1. In the President"s rule Validity of the laws made continues till the legislative assembly repeals it.
2. Lok Sabha by a special sitting can discontinue the national emergency from its operation
Which of the statements given above... |
With reference to the Balwant Rai Mehta Committee, which of the statements given below is/are correct?
The Committee recommended for establishment of a three-tier Panchayat System
Panchayat Samiti and Zilla Parishad should be constituted with directly elected representatives.
Panchayati Samiti should... | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 only | . | c | Panchayati Raj | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the Balwant Rai Mehta Committee, which of the statements given below is/are correct?
The Committee recommended for establishment of a three-tier Panchayat System
Panchayat Samiti and Zilla Parishad should be constituted with directly elected rep... |
The main recommendations of the Ashok Meha Committee on PRI were
Three tiers Panchayat System should be replaced by tow tier system is Zilla Parishad at the district level and Gram Panchayat below it.
District should be the first point for decentralization.
Reservation for SC/ST on the basis of their po... | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 only | . | b | Bodies of UN | Electrical Engineering | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The main recommendations of the Ashok Meha Committee on PRI were
Three tiers Panchayat System should be replaced by tow tier system is Zilla Parishad at the district level and Gram Panchayat below it.
District should be the first point for decentralization.
R... |
Consider the following statement with reference to fertiliser subsidy: 1. The Government pays a subsidy on urea to fertiliser manufacturers on the basis of cost of production. 2. Non-Urea based fertilisers are regulated under Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) Scheme. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | A fertiliser is a natural or artificial substance containing chemical elements (such as Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K)) that improve growth and productiveness of plants. There are 3 basic fertilisers in India - Urea, DAP and Muriate of Potash (MOP). About Fertiliser Subsidy: The government pays a subs... | c | Farm Distress and govt Initiatives | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statement with reference to fertiliser subsidy: 1. The Government pays a subsidy on urea to fertiliser manufacturers on the basis of cost of production. 2. Non-Urea based fertilisers are regulated under Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) Scheme. Which of the... |
Major recommendations of the G V K Rao Committee were
1. Debureaucratization of developmental work
2. Creation District Development Commissioner
3. Regular election to the Panchayati Raj Institutions
Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 only | . | d | Panchayati Raj | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Major recommendations of the G V K Rao Committee were
1. Debureaucratization of developmental work
2. Creation District Development Commissioner
3. Regular election to the Panchayati Raj Institutions
Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A:1 o... |
“The importance of the Capital formation lies in the fact that this is that part of GDP which helps in the growth of the GDP itself.” Consider the following statements with reference to capital and their tradability in international market:
1. Physical capital is completely immobile and cannot be traded across co... | 1 only
| 2 only
| Both 1 and 2
| 1 only
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Statement 1 is incorrect. Physical capital is mobile and can be traded across countries but with few trade restrictions imposed on certain commodities.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Human capital is mobile but not completely. Its movement is restricted by nationality and culture.
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“The importance of the Capital formation lies in the fact that this is that part of GDP which helps in the growth of the GDP itself.” Consider the following statements with reference to capital and their tradability in international market:
1. Physical capital is compl... |
As per the Economic Survey 2015-16, consider the following statements: 1. The expenditure on elementary education is greater than the expenditure on higher education. 2. The "expenditure per student" in higher education is greater than "expenditure per student" in elementary education. Which of the statements given abo... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Statement 1 is correct. Elementary education takes a major share of total education expenditure and the share of the higher/tertiary education (institutions of higher learning like colleges,polytechnics and universities) is the least. Statement 2 is correct. Though, on an average, the government spends less on tertiary... | c | Misc Economic Issues | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:As per the Economic Survey 2015-16, consider the following statements: 1. The expenditure on elementary education is greater than the expenditure on higher education. 2. The "expenditure per student" in higher education is greater than "expenditure per student" in elementary... |
“Development of a nation without the availability of adequate capital either in the form of physical capital or in the form of human capital is not possible.” Consider the following statements with regard to capital and its properties:
1. Physical capital is tangible and cannot be sold in the market.
2. Human... | 1 only
| 2 only
| Both 1 and 2
| 1 only
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Statement 1 is incorrect. Physical capital is tangible and can be easily sold in the market like any other commodity. The physical capital is separable from its owner, whereas, human capital is inseparable from its owner.
Statement 2 is correct. Human capital is intangible; it is endogenously built in the body an... | b | Misc Economic Issues | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
“Development of a nation without the availability of adequate capital either in the form of physical capital or in the form of human capital is not possible.” Consider the following statements with regard to capital and its properties:
1. Physical capital is tangible a... |
Consider the following statements with regard to the benefits accrued by different types of capital in economic development of a nation:
1. Physical capital creates both private and social benefits.
2. Human capital creates only private benefits.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
| 1 only
| 2 only
| Both 1 and 2
| 1 only
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Statement 1 is incorrect. Physical capital creates only private benefit. That is, benefits from a capital good flow to those who pay the price for the product and services produced by it.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Human capital benefits not only the owner but also the society in general. Human capital creates bot... | d | Misc Economic Issues | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements with regard to the benefits accrued by different types of capital in economic development of a nation:
1. Physical capital creates both private and social benefits.
2. Human capital creates only private benefits.
Which of the s... |
Which of the following can be the sources of human capital formation? investment in education migration investment in health job training Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1, 2 and 3 only | 3 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | Investment in education is considered as one of the main sources of human capital. Investments in health, on- the job training, migration and information are the other sources of human capital formation. | d | Misc Economic Issues | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following can be the sources of human capital formation? investment in education migration investment in health job training Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3 only###Option_B: 3 and 4 only##Option_C: 1, 2 and 4 only##Opt... |
Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to the Indian agriculture during the British rule?
1. The sector experienced decline in the production.
2. Land Settlements introduced by British caused stagnation in the sector.
Select the correct answer using codes given below.
| 1 only
| 2 only
| both 1 and 2
| 1 only
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Agricultural productivity became incrementally low during the British Rule. Though, in absolute terms, the sector experienced some growth due to the expansion of the aggregate area under cultivation. So statement 1 is incorrect .
Various land settlement systems such as Permenant Settlement(Jamindari), Ry... | b | Economic Policies till 1991 | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to the Indian agriculture during the British rule?
1. The sector experienced decline in the production.
2. Land Settlements introduced by British caused stagnation in the sector.
Select the correc... |
The cooperative marketing set up by the government to realize fair prices for farmers has received a setback in the recent past due to
1. inadequate coverage of farmers
2. lack of appropriate linkage between marketing and processing cooperatives
3. inefficient financial management
4. Predominace of p... | nan | lack of appropriate linkage between marketing and processing cooperatives
| inefficient financial management
| nan |
statement 1 is correct. :The cooperatives have received a setback during the recent past due to inadequate coverage of farmer members.Due to the less reach to farmers the financial transaction and management faced problems.
statement 2 is correct: Lack of appropriate li... | a | Rural Development | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
The cooperative marketing set up by the government to realize fair prices for farmers has received a setback in the recent past due to
1. inadequate coverage of farmers
2. lack of appropriate linkage between marketing and processing cooperatives
3. inefficient... |
The “Golden Revolution” during the period of 1991-2003 is associated with which of the following sectors?
| nbsp; Horticulture
| nbsp; Mixed Farming
| nbsp; Pisciculture
| nbsp; Horticulture
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The period between 1991-2003 is also called an effort to heralding a ‘Golden Revolution’ because during this period, the planned investment in horticulture became highly productive and the sector emerged as a sustainable livelihood option.
| a | Rural Development | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
The “Golden Revolution” during the period of 1991-2003 is associated with which of the following sectors?
##Option_A:nbsp; Horticulture
###Option_B:nbsp; Mixed Farming
##Option_C:nbsp; Pisciculture
##Option_D:nbsp; Horticulture
##Answer:a##... |
Which among the following are major benefits of organic farming?
1.Organic agriculture uses no chemical fertilizer.
2.Organic farming is enviromentally sustainable.
3.Organically grown food has more nutritional value than chemical farming.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
... | only
| and 3 only
| 1 and 3 only
| only
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Statement 1 is incorrect:Organic agriculture offers a means to substitute costlier agricultural inputs (such as HYV seeds, chemical fertilisers, pesticides etc.) but it doest not totally replace chemical fertilizers.
statement 2 is correct:: organic farming is eco... | b | Rural Development | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which among the following are major benefits of organic farming?
1.Organic agriculture uses no chemical fertilizer.
2.Organic farming is enviromentally sustainable.
3.Organically grown food has more nutritional value than chemical farming.
Select the correc... |
Which of the following statements is/are correct with regard to organic farming? Yields from organic farming are less than modern agricultural farming during the initial period. Organic produce may have a shorter shelf life than sprayed produce. Organic farming requires less labour input than conventional farming. Sele... | 2 and 3 only | 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | Statement 1 is correct: It has been observed that the yields from organic farming are less than modern agricultural farming in the initial years. Therefore, small and marginal farmers may find it difficult to adapt to large scale production. Statement 2 is correct: Organic produce may also have more blemishes and a sho... | c | Rural Development | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are correct with regard to organic farming? Yields from organic farming are less than modern agricultural farming during the initial period. Organic produce may have a shorter shelf life than sprayed produce. Organic farming requires less... |
The rural banking system was set up to provide adequate credit to farmers at cheap interest rates. Which of the following have been its outcomes? 1. Rapid expansion of the banking system had a positive effect on rural farm and non-farm output, income and employment. 2. Due to rural banking expansion there is very low ... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1and 2 | 1 only |
Statement 1 is correct: Rapid expansion of the banking system had a positive effect on rural farm and non-farm output, income and employment, especially after the green revolution — it helped farmers to avail services and credit facilities and a variety ... | a | Rural Development | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The rural banking system was set up to provide adequate credit to farmers at cheap interest rates. Which of the following have been its outcomes? 1. Rapid expansion of the banking system had a positive effect on rural farm and non-farm output, income and employment. 2. Due t... |
Rural bank can be defined as customised financial services to rural communities. Which among the following come under institutional structure of rural banking?
| Commercial banks
| Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)
| Cooperatives
| Commercial banks
|
The institutional structure of rural banking today consists of a set of multiagency institutions, namely, commercial banks, regional rural banks (RRBs), cooperatives and land development banks.
Recently, Self-Help Group s (henceforth SHGs) have emerged to fill the gap in the formal credit system because th... | d | Rural Development | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Rural bank can be defined as customised financial services to rural communities. Which among the following come under institutional structure of rural banking?
##Option_A:Commercial banks
###Option_B:Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)
##Option_C:Cooperatives
... |
Consider the following statements with regard to fish production in India: 1. India is second highest producer in fisheries. 2. The percentage of marine fish production is higher than inland fish production. 3. Fish and fish products have presently emerged as the largest group in agricultural exports of India. Which o... | nbsp; 1and 2 only | nbsp; 2and 3 only | 3 only | nbsp; 1and 2 only |
Statement 1 is incorrect: India’s global position is 3 rd .
Statement 2 is incorrect : The total fish production of 10.07 million metric tonnes presently has nearly 65% contribution from the inland sector.
Statement 3 is correct : Fish and fish products have presently emerged as the largest group in agricultu... | c | Rural Development | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with regard to fish production in India: 1. India is second highest producer in fisheries. 2. The percentage of marine fish production is higher than inland fish production. 3. Fish and fish products have presently emerged as the largest gr... |
Which among the following is/are way/s for strengthening domestic economies?
1. Forming of regional groupings.
2. Comparative studies of various countries’ reforms introduced in their respective economies.
3. Reducing the scope of integrating domestic economy with the world economy so as to reduce competi... | 1 only
| 1 and 2 only
| 2 and 3 only
| 1 only
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Statement 1:correct: these will help in increasing the trans-boundary movement of goods and services, people which will help in increasing the domestic production of goods and services.
Statement 2: correct:Comparative studies will help in identifying better strategies which can be introduced in the domestic econ... | c | Initiatives taken by Govt | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which among the following is/are way/s for strengthening domestic economies?
1. Forming of regional groupings.
2. Comparative studies of various countries’ reforms introduced in their respective economies.
3. Reducing the scope of integrating domestic economy w... |
Consider the following statements about the normal developmental course of an economy, 1. In the normal course of development, countries shift their employment from agriculture to manufacturing and then to services. 2. This course of development is absent in most of the developing countries including China, India and... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only |
Statement 1: correct: it is the normal course of development, an economy will shift its employment from agriculture to manufacturing and then to services and respectively each secor contributes to the GDP according to its share in emplyment.
Statement 2: incorrect: china is in the same path, whereas Pakistan a... | a | Initiatives taken by Govt | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about the normal developmental course of an economy, 1. In the normal course of development, countries shift their employment from agriculture to manufacturing and then to services. 2. This course of development is absent in most of the de... |
Consider the following statements
1. In India land reforms included ceiling of land holdings, which are to be owned by private persons.
2. In China land reforms allowed only the private ownership of the land but produce from that land was to be owned by the state.
Select the correct answer using the cod... | 1 only
| 2 only
| Both 1 and 2
| 1 only
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Statement 1: correct: land reforms in India included land ceiling, abolition of zamindari system, tenancy reforms. Here, land is to be owned by the private people.
Statement 2: incorrect: In China similar reforms included allocating plot of land, produce from which is owned by people but not land, which is owne... | a | Initiatives taken by Govt | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements
1. In India land reforms included ceiling of land holdings, which are to be owned by private persons.
2. In China land reforms allowed only the private ownership of the land but produce from that land was to be owned by the state... |
Consider the following statements with respect to the beginning of Modern Industries in India during the British Rule :
1. C otton textile mills were located in the Eastern parts of the country, and that of jute mills in Western parts of the country.
2. Mostly owners of cotton textile mills were Indins, wh... | only 1 and 3
| only 1 and 2
| only 3
| only 1 and 3
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During the second half of the nineteenth century, modern industry began to take root in India but its progress remained very slow. Initially, this development was confined to the setting up of cotton and jute textile mills.
Cotton textile mills were located in the western parts of the country, namely, M... | b | Economic Policies till 1991 | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements with respect to the beginning of Modern Industries in India during the British Rule :
1. C otton textile mills were located in the Eastern parts of the country, and that of jute mills in Western parts of the country.
2. Mostly ow... |
With respect to economic policies of colonial government, which of the following statement/s is/ are correct?
1. They reduced India to the status of a mere exporter of raw materials and converting India into a sprawling market for the finished products.
2. Public sector played very wide role in t... | only 1 and 2
| only 2 and 3
| only 1 and 3
| only 1 and 2
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The primary motive of the colonial government behind economic policy of de- industrialising India was two-fold. The intention was, first, to reduce India to the status of a mere exporter of important raw materials for the upcoming modern industries in Britain and, second, to turn India into a sprawling market f... | c | Economic Policies till 1991 | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
With respect to economic policies of colonial government, which of the following statement/s is/ are correct?
1. They reduced India to the status of a mere exporter of raw materials and converting India into a sprawling market for the finished products.
... |
With respect to the condition of Indian economy on the eve of Independence, which of the following statements is/ are correct ?
1. The industrial sector was faced with surplus labour.
3. Foreign trade was oriented to feed the Industrial Revolution in Britain.
Select the answer using the code given... | only 1
| only 2
| both 1 and 2
| only 1
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By the time India won its independence, the impact of the two-century long British colonial rule was already showing on all aspects of the Indian economy.
The agricultural sector (not industrial sector) was already saddled with surplus labour and extremely low productivity. Traditional handicraft industy ... | b | Economic Policies till 1991 | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
With respect to the condition of Indian economy on the eve of Independence, which of the following statements is/ are correct ?
1. The industrial sector was faced with surplus labour.
3. Foreign trade was oriented to feed the Industrial Revolution in Britai... |
With respect to demographic conditions of Indian society during the British rule, which of the following statement/s is/ are correct?
1. The overall literacy level and life expectancy was much less than the current level.
2. T he infant mortality rate was very high compare to current level.
3. N either... | only 1
| only 2 and 3
| only 1 and 2
| only 1
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Various details about the population of British India were first collected through a census in 1881. Though suffering from certain limitations, it revealed the unevenness in India’s population growth. Subsequently, every ten years such census operations were carried out. The various social development indicat... | d | Economic Policies till 1991 | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
With respect to demographic conditions of Indian society during the British rule, which of the following statement/s is/ are correct?
1. The overall literacy level and life expectancy was much less than the current level.
2. T he infant mortality rate was very h... |
Which one of the following statement regarding Marginal product is correct?
| It increases with increase in variable input thus follow straight line curve.
| It increases with increase in variable input but does not follow straight line curve.
| It increases and then decreases with increase in variable input thus have inverted U curve.
| It increases with increase in variable input thus follow straight line curve.
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The marginal product of an input initially rises and then after a certain level of employment, it starts falling. The MP curve in the input-output plane, therefore, looks like an inverse ‘U’-shaped curve.
| c | Industry | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which one of the following statement regarding Marginal product is correct?
##Option_A: It increases with increase in variable input thus follow straight line curve.
###Option_B: It increases with increase in variable input but does not follow straight line curve.
##Opt... |
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