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निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए :
विषुवतीय क्षेत्र से ध्रुवीय क्षेत्र की ओर बढ़ने पर लवणता में निरंतर कमी आती है ।
विश्व में सर्वाधिक लवणता काला सागर में है ।
उपरोक्त में सही कूट का चयन कीजिए : | केवल 1 | केवल 2 | 1 और 2 दोनों | केवल 1 | nan | d | No_topic | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए :
विषुवतीय क्षेत्र से ध्रुवीय क्षेत्र की ओर बढ़ने पर लवणता में निरंतर कमी आती है ।
विश्व में सर्वाधिक लवणता काला सागर में है ।
उपरोक्त में सही कूट का चयन कीजिए :##Option_A:केवल 1###Option_B:केवल 2##Option_C:1 और 2 दोनों##Option_D:केवल... |
Which of the following special powers has been conferred on the Rajya Sabha by the Constitution of India? | To change the name and territory of a State | To amend the election procedure of the President | To pass a resolution empowering the Parliament to create one or more All India Services | To change the name and territory of a State | . | c | Parliament | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following special powers has been conferred on the Rajya Sabha by the Constitution of India?##Option_A:To change the name and territory of a State###Option_B:To amend the election procedure of the President##Option_C:To pass a resolution empowering the Parliamen... |
Consider the following statements:
Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and can’t be dissolved
One-third of the members of the Rajya Sabha retire after every 3 years.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | . | a | Parliament | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements:
Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and can’t be dissolved
One-third of the members of the Rajya Sabha retire after every 3 years.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? ##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:2 only##Option_C:Both ... |
Consider the following statements:
1. Parliamentary Democracy offers more accountability but less stability than the Presidential form.
2. India opted for a Parliamentary Democracy because people were familiar with the Westminister model.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | nan | c | Others | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements:
1. Parliamentary Democracy offers more accountability but less stability than the Presidential form.
2. India opted for a Parliamentary Democracy because people were familiar with the Westminister model.
Which of the statements given ... |
Which of the following are part of the Revenue budget? Income Tax Grants to states Interest on Government Securities Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 2 only | 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Revenue account consist of Revenue receipts and revenue expenditure. Revenue receipts are receipts of the government which are non-redeemable, that is, they cannot be reclaimed from the government. Revenue Expenditure is expenditure incurred for purposes other than the creation of physical or financial assets of the ce... | d | Government Budgeting | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following are part of the Revenue budget? Income Tax Grants to states Interest on Government Securities Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 3 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:d##Ex... |
With reference to the State Legislative Assembly of a State, consider the following statements:
1. The maximum number of seats of the assembly is fixed at 500.
2. President can provide the sanction for having a strength less than 50.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | nan | a | State Legislature | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the State Legislative Assembly of a State, consider the following statements:
1. The maximum number of seats of the assembly is fixed at 500.
2. President can provide the sanction for having a strength less than 50.
Which of the statements given abo... |
Which of the following are part of Capital account of the budget? Salaries of government employees Recovery of loans by central government Investment in shares of PSUs Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 2 only | 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Capital account consist of Capital expenditure and capital receipts. All those receipts of the government which create liability or reduce financial assets are termed as capital receipts. Capital expenditure are expenditures of the government which result in creation of physical or financial assets or reduction in fina... | c | Government Budgeting | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following are part of Capital account of the budget? Salaries of government employees Recovery of loans by central government Investment in shares of PSUs Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 3 only##Option_C:... |
Which of the following are introduced in the Parliament in the process of passing the budget? Finance Bill Appropriation Bill Demand of Grants Vote on Account Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 2 only | 1, 3 and 4 only | 2, 3 and 4 only | 1 and 2 only | All of them are introduced in the Parliament in the process of passing the budget. Vote on account is introduced to give government money to run it's affairs till the budget is passed. Demand of grants is introduced by each ministry indicating amount of money required for different components. Appropriation bill is int... | d | Government Budgeting | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following are introduced in the Parliament in the process of passing the budget? Finance Bill Appropriation Bill Demand of Grants Vote on Account Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 1, 3 and 4 only##Option_C:... |
Which of the following policy statements are mandated under Fiscal responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003?
Medium term fiscal policy statement
Fiscal policy strategy instrument
Macroeconomic framework statement
Gender budgeting
Select the correct answer using the code given below. ... | 1 and 4 only
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Along with the budget, three policy statements are mandated by the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003. These are :
The Medium-term Fiscal Policy Statement sets a three-year rolling target for specific fiscal indicators and examines whether revenue expenditure can be financed through revenue... | c | Government Budgeting | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following policy statements are mandated under Fiscal responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003?
Medium term fiscal policy statement
Fiscal policy strategy instrument
Macroeconomic framework statement
Gender budgeting
Select th... |
Which of the following are the components of Fiscal deficit?
Government's net borrowing at home.
Government's borrowing from abroad
External Commercial Borrowings of private sector
Government's borrowing from RBI
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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| 1, 2 and 4 only
| 1, 3 and 4 only
| 1 and 2 only
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Fiscal deficit is the difference between the government's total expenditure and its total receipts excluding borrowing.
Gross fiscal deficit = Total expenditure - (Revenue receipts + Non-debt creating capital receipts)
It indicates total borrowing requirements of the government from all sources.
Gro... | b | Government Budgeting | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following are the components of Fiscal deficit?
Government's net borrowing at home.
Government's borrowing from abroad
External Commercial Borrowings of private sector
Government's borrowing from RBI
Select the correct answer using ... |
Which of the following statements correctly explains Primary deficit? | It is fiscal deficit minus grants given to state for capital expenditure. | It is revenue expenditure minus revenue receipts. | It is total revenue of government minus total expenditure. | It is fiscal deficit minus grants given to state for capital expenditure. | Primary deficit is fiscal deficit minus the interest payments . (a) is not correct as Fiscal deficit minus grants to state for capital expenditure is called Effective revenue deficit. (b) is not correct as Revenue expenditure minus revenue receipts is called revenue deficit. (c) is not correct as Total revenue of gover... | d | Government Budgeting | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements correctly explains Primary deficit?##Option_A: It is fiscal deficit minus grants given to state for capital expenditure.###Option_B: It is revenue expenditure minus revenue receipts.##Option_C: It is total revenue of government minus total e... |
Consider the following statements regarding the methods of calculation of National income: 1. Measuring the aggregate value of final goods and services produced by all the firms is called Income Method . 2. Measuring the aggregate value of spending that the firms receive for the final goods and services which they prod... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Statement 1 is incorrect. Measuring the aggregate value of final goods and services produced by all the firms is called Product Method (or Value Added Method) of calculation of National Income. Statement 2 is incorrect. Measuring the aggregate value of spending that the firms receive for the final goods and services wh... | d | Measurement of national income: value added method, income method, expenditure method, Application of various methods, Base year, GDP deflator | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding the methods of calculation of National income: 1. Measuring the aggregate value of final goods and services produced by all the firms is called Income Method . 2. Measuring the aggregate value of spending that the firms receive for... |
The part of National Income which is received by households is called as Personal Income. Which of the following components of National Income are not included in Personal Income? Undistributed profits of government enterprises Corporate Tax Net Interest Payments made by households. Select the correct answer using th... | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 only | 1 and 2 only | The part of National Income which is received by households is called as Personal Income. Personal Income (PI) = National Income (NI) - Undistributed profits - Net interest payments made by households - Corporate tax + Transfer payments to the households from the government and firms. Out of NI, which is earned by the... | 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:The part of National Income which is received by households is called as Personal Income. Which of the following components of National Income are not included in Personal Income? Undistributed profits of government enterprises Corporate Tax Net Interest Payments made by h... |
Which of the following is called as the National Income? | Gross National Product at Factor Cost | Gross National Product at Market Price | Net National Product at Factor Cost | Gross National Product at Factor Cost | National Income is Net National Product at factor cost. NNP at factor cost = National Income (NI ) = NNP at market prices - (Indirect taxes - Subsidies). | 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 is called as the National Income?##Option_A: Gross National Product at Factor Cost###Option_B: Gross National Product at Market Price##Option_C: Net National Product at Factor Cost##Option_D: Gross National Product at Factor Cost##Answer:c##Explainatio... |
Consider the following statements: 1. National Disposable Income is Net National Product at market prices. 2. GDP deflator is the ratio of Nominal GDP to Real GDP. 3. Tax expenditure is the revenue lost by the government on account of concessions given for various taxes. Which of the statements given above is/are corre... | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 1 only | Statement 1 is Correct. National Disposable Income = Net National Product at market prices + Other current transfers from the rest of the world. The idea behind National Disposable Income is that it gives an idea of what is the maximum amount of goods and services the domestic economy has at its disposal. Current trans... | 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:Consider the following statements: 1. National Disposable Income is Net National Product at market prices. 2. GDP deflator is the ratio of Nominal GDP to Real GDP. 3. Tax expenditure is the revenue lost by the government on account of concessions given for various taxes. Whi... |
Consider the following statements with reference to Consumer Price Index (CPI) and GDP Deflator: GDP deflator includes all goods and services produced in the country, while CPI does not. CPI includes imported goods, while GDP deflator does not. Weights assigned to each good is constant in CPI, while it changes in GDP D... | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | Statement 1 is Correct. The goods purchased by consumers do not represent all the goods which are produced in a country. GDP deflator takes into account all such goods and services. Statement 2 is Correct. CPI includes prices of goods consumed by the representative consumer, hence it includes prices of imported goods. ... | d | Measurement of national income: value added method, income method, expenditure method, Application of various methods, Base year, GDP deflator | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with reference to Consumer Price Index (CPI) and GDP Deflator: GDP deflator includes all goods and services produced in the country, while CPI does not. CPI includes imported goods, while GDP deflator does not. Weights assigned to each good ... |
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Currency Deposit Ratio (CDR)? It is the ratio of money held by the public in currency to that they hold in bank deposits. There will be decrease in CDR during festive season. Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | The currency deposit ratio (CDR) is the ratio of money held by the public in currency to that they hold in bank deposits. CDR = CU/DD, where CU is currency (notes plus coins) held by public and DD is net demand deposits held by commercial banks. The word 'net' implies that only deposits of the public held by the banks ... | a | Basic Terms and Concepts, Equity and debt Instruments, Primary market and Secondary markets etc | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Currency Deposit Ratio (CDR)? It is the ratio of money held by the public in currency to that they hold in bank deposits. There will be decrease in CDR during festive season. Select the correct answer using the code ... |
Consider the following statements with reference to Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) and Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR): CRR is the fraction of the total Net Demand and Time Liabilities maintained by bank with itself in form of cash deposits. SLR is the fraction of the total Net Demand and Time Liabilities maintained by bank ... | 1 and 2 only | 3 only | 1, 2 and 3 | 1 and 2 only | Statement 1 is not correct. Cash Reserve Ratio refers to the fraction of the total Net Demand and Time Liabilities (NDTL) of a Scheduled Commercial Bank held in India, that it has to maintain as cash deposit with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Statement 2 is not correct. The Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) is a prude... | d | Central Bank: Importance, functions, Structure, Policy tools, Monetary Policy (CRR, SLR, OMO, Repo and Rev Repo, MSF etc.) | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with reference to Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) and Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR): CRR is the fraction of the total Net Demand and Time Liabilities maintained by bank with itself in form of cash deposits. SLR is the fraction of the total Net De... |
Which of the following is/are correct regarding the High Powered Money? It is the total liability of the central monetary authority of the country. It includes deposits of the Government and commercial banks with central monetary authority. Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | High Powered Money: The total liability of the monetary authority of the country, RBI, is called the monetary base or high powered money. It consists of currency (notes and coins in circulation with the public and vault cash of commercial banks) and deposits held by the Government of India and commercial banks with RBI... | c | Central Bank: Importance, functions, Structure, Policy tools, Monetary Policy (CRR, SLR, OMO, Repo and Rev Repo, MSF etc.) | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are correct regarding the High Powered Money? It is the total liability of the central monetary authority of the country. It includes deposits of the Government and commercial banks with central monetary authority. Select the correct answer using th... |
With reference to Pahari paintings, consider the following statements:
They are the folk paintings of Maharashtra.
Their themes include rural life, animals, and narratives of folk deities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | nan | b | Miscellaneous Arts & Culture | Geology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Pahari paintings, consider the following statements:
They are the folk paintings of Maharashtra.
Their themes include rural life, animals, and narratives of folk deities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A:1 only###Optio... |
Consider the following statements with regard to Mughal Paintings: 1. Mughal paintings were a blend of Persian, Islamic, and Indian style paintings 2. Rajasthani and Mughal paintings styles have watertight compartmentalizations. Which of the following statements is/are true? | Only 1 | Only 2 | Both 1 and 2 | Only 1 | nan | a | Paintings | Geology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with regard to Mughal Paintings: 1. Mughal paintings were a blend of Persian, Islamic, and Indian style paintings 2. Rajasthani and Mughal paintings styles have watertight compartmentalizations. Which of the following statements is/are true?... |
With reference to Fronts, consider the following statements:
Two Air masses of different physical characteristics when converging form Fronts.
A cold front is created when the cold air mass moves under the warm air mass and lifts the warm air mass.
A warm front is created when warm air is pushed into the cold a... | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 only | . | d | Air Masses, Cyclones and anti-cyclones | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Fronts, consider the following statements:
Two Air masses of different physical characteristics when converging form Fronts.
A cold front is created when the cold air mass moves under the warm air mass and lifts the warm air mass.
A warm front is cr... |
Consider the following statements about frontal cyclones:
1. These cyclones move west to east.
2. No vertical clouds are formed during these cyclones.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | nan | a | Air Masses, Cyclones and anti-cyclones | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about frontal cyclones:
1. These cyclones move west to east.
2. No vertical clouds are formed during these cyclones.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:2 only##Option_C:Both 1 and 2##Option_... |
Consider the following statements
Fronts occur mostly in tropical latitudes
Fronts cause abrupt changes in the temperature
The occluded fronts are created when an air mass is completely lifted above the land surface
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct ? | 1 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | nan | a | Air Masses, Cyclones and anti-cyclones | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements
Fronts occur mostly in tropical latitudes
Fronts cause abrupt changes in the temperature
The occluded fronts are created when an air mass is completely lifted above the land surface
Which of the statements given above is/are not... |
which of the following crops come under plantation agriculture?
1. Cotton 2. Coffee 3. Sugarcane 4. Wheat 5. Bananas
Which of the statements given above are correct? | 1, 2 and 3 only | 2, 3 and 5 only | 2 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | nan | d | No_topic | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:which of the following crops come under plantation agriculture?
1. Cotton 2. Coffee 3. Sugarcane 4. Wheat 5. Bananas
Which of the statements given above are correct?##Option_A:1, 2 and 3 only###Option_B:2, 3 and 5 only##Option_C:2 and 3 only##Option_D:1, 2 and 3 only##An... |
With reference to Temperate cyclones, consider the following statements:
1. Temperate cyclones generally are created in families 2. Temperate cyclones are concentrated in the latitudes between 35 degrees north and 65 degrees south 3. These are formed over only on Land.
Which of the statements given above is/are c... | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 only | . | a | Air Masses, Cyclones and anti-cyclones | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Temperate cyclones, consider the following statements:
1. Temperate cyclones generally are created in families 2. Temperate cyclones are concentrated in the latitudes between 35 degrees north and 65 degrees south 3. These are formed over only on Land.
... |
Consider the following statements with respect to 'Quo-Warranto' writ: 1. It is issued by the court to enquire into the legality of claim of a person to a public office. 2. It cannot be issued in cases of ministerial office. 3. It can be sought by any interested person and not necessarily by the aggrieved person. Which... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Quo-Waranto In the literal sense, it means ‘by what authority or warrant’. It is issued by the court to enquire into the legality of claim of a person to a public office. Hence, it prevents illegal usurpation of public office by a person. Hence statement 1 is correct. The writ can be issued only in case of a substan... | d | Fundamental Rights | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with respect to 'Quo-Warranto' writ: 1. It is issued by the court to enquire into the legality of claim of a person to a public office. 2. It cannot be issued in cases of ministerial office. 3. It can be sought by any interested person and n... |
Consider the following statements regarding the temperate cyclones-:
1) An occluded front is a weather front formed during the process of cyclogenesis when a cold front overtakes a warm front.
2)They form along 60-degree latitudes, between the Polar cell and Ferrel cell, as well as, along 30-degree latitude between... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | nan | c | Air Masses, Cyclones and anti-cyclones | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding the temperate cyclones-:
1) An occluded front is a weather front formed during the process of cyclogenesis when a cold front overtakes a warm front.
2)They form along 60-degree latitudes, between the Polar cell and Ferrel cell,... |
Consider the following statements:
1. Polar Jet stream acts as a barrier arresting the cold wind in the polar region. 2. Western disturbance brings rain in northwestern parts of India in the Summer Season.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | . | a | Indian Monsoon: mechanism, onset and variability; spatial and temporal variations | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements:
1. Polar Jet stream acts as a barrier arresting the cold wind in the polar region. 2. Western disturbance brings rain in northwestern parts of India in the Summer Season.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A:1 ... |
Pietra Dura is a method of decoration that can be observed in Mughal architecture. In this context, Pietra Dura has been used in which of the following Mughal monuments? 1. Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb 2. Humayun's Tomb 3. Taj Mahal Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | Pietra dura in Indo-Islamic architecture is a term for the inlay technique of using cut and fitted, highly polished, and semi-precious coloured stones to create images. It is a type of decorative art employed widely in the Mughal era. Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb was commissioned by Nur Jahan, the wife of Jahangir, for her fat... | d | Architecture | Geology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Pietra Dura is a method of decoration that can be observed in Mughal architecture. In this context, Pietra Dura has been used in which of the following Mughal monuments? 1. Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb 2. Humayun's Tomb 3. Taj Mahal Select the correct answer using the code given belo... |
Consider the following statements regarding Jet Stream:
1. They are formed at the divergence zone/ convergence zone of westerly and polar easterlies in the polar tropopause region. 2. More the Contrast of the two diverging/converging airmasses stronger will be the Jet Stream
Which of the following above statement... | 1 only | 2 only | Both | 1 only | nan | c | Indian Monsoon: mechanism, onset and variability; spatial and temporal variations | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Jet Stream:
1. They are formed at the divergence zone/ convergence zone of westerly and polar easterlies in the polar tropopause region. 2. More the Contrast of the two diverging/converging airmasses stronger will be the Jet Str... |
The annual range of temperature in the interior of the continents is high as compared to the coastal areas. What is/are the reason/reasons? 1. Presence of strong winds in the interior 2. More rains in the interior as compared to the coastal areas 3. Thermal difference between land and water 4. Land has a higher heat ca... | 1, 2 and 3 only | 3 only | 2, 4 and 5 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | . | b | Temperature & Salinity distribution, marine resources | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The annual range of temperature in the interior of the continents is high as compared to the coastal areas. What is/are the reason/reasons? 1. Presence of strong winds in the interior 2. More rains in the interior as compared to the coastal areas 3. Thermal difference betwee... |
With reference to Members of Parliament, consider the following statements: 1. Members of Parliament are disqualified by the President in consultation with the Election Commission 2. A Member of Parliament can be disqualified if he/she is not a citizen of India Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | . | c | Direct and Representative | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Members of Parliament, consider the following statements: 1. Members of Parliament are disqualified by the President in consultation with the Election Commission 2. A Member of Parliament can be disqualified if he/she is not a citizen of India Which of the ... |
Consider the following statements:
The parliament has to meet no more than six months lapse between two sessions.
The Special session is convened by the President on the advice of the Council of Ministers
The prorogation of the Lok Sabha is exercised by the Speaker of the house
Adjournment of the house brin... | 1 and 2 only | 2, 3 and 4 only | 1 and 4 only | 1 and 2 only | . | a | Power and Functions of the parliament | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements:
The parliament has to meet no more than six months lapse between two sessions.
The Special session is convened by the President on the advice of the Council of Ministers
The prorogation of the Lok Sabha is exercised by the Speaker... |
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. A Bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its prorogation
2. A Bill notified for joint sitting before the dissolution of Lok Sabha will not lapse
3. A Bill pending in Rajya Sabha but not passed by Lok Sabha shall lapse on the dissolution of Lok Sabha
Select t... | 1 and 2 only | 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | . | b | Parliament | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. A Bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its prorogation
2. A Bill notified for joint sitting before the dissolution of Lok Sabha will not lapse
3. A Bill pending in Rajya Sabha but not passed by Lok Sabha shall lap... |
Consider the following statements: 1. The word budget is mentioned in Article 112 of the constitution of India 2. Charged expenditures can be spent out of the Consolidated Fund of India without the approval of the Parliament Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | .The word budget is nowhere mentioned in the constitution. Article 112 mentions"Annual Financial Statement".
Charged expenditures include salaries of the President, Supreme Court Judges, etc. | b | Budgeting: Evolution of Budgeting, Institutions and Laws, The Union Budget: Components - Revenue Account, Capital Account, Measures of Government Deficit etc., Weaknesses in the Budgetary Process | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: 1. The word budget is mentioned in Article 112 of the constitution of India 2. Charged expenditures can be spent out of the Consolidated Fund of India without the approval of the Parliament Which of the statements given above is/are correc... |
With reference to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, consider the following statements:
1. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is answerable to the court of law for the discharge of his/her function. 2. The Speaker can be removed from office of the Speaker by Members of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. 3. The Speaker ceases to be... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | . | d | Presiding officers | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, consider the following statements:
1. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is answerable to the court of law for the discharge of his/her function. 2. The Speaker can be removed from office of the Speaker by Members of both Lok Sabha... |
Consider the following statements regarding the removal of the speaker-:
1) He can be removed through a resolution passed by Lok sabha by a special majority
2) During the removal proceedings, the speaker can preside over the session of the Lok Sabha
3) Speaker can vote in the very first instance and not after a t... | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 3 only | 1 only | nan | d | Presiding officers | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding the removal of the speaker-:
1) He can be removed through a resolution passed by Lok sabha by a special majority
2) During the removal proceedings, the speaker can preside over the session of the Lok Sabha
3) Speaker can vote... |
Consider the following statements:
1. In case the Speaker and Deputy Speaker both are absent then the duty of the Speaker is performed by a person who is appointed by the Prime Minister from Lok Sabha only. 2. Deputy Speaker is subordinate to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha 3. The decision of the Speaker on whether a ... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Answer: a. | a | Presiding officers | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements:
1. In case the Speaker and Deputy Speaker both are absent then the duty of the Speaker is performed by a person who is appointed by the Prime Minister from Lok Sabha only. 2. Deputy Speaker is subordinate to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha ... |
उपोष्ण कटिबंधीय जेट स्ट्रीम के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिये;
1-यह दोनों गोलार्ध में मध्य अक्षांश के ऊपर पश्चिम से पूर्व दिशा में प्रवाहित होती है| 2-यह ध्रुवीय वाताग्र जेट स्ट्रीम की अपेक्षा अधिक नियमित रूप से संचरित होती है|
उपर्युक्त में से सत्य कथन/कथनों की पह... | केवल 1 | केवल 2 | 1 और 2 दोनों | केवल 1 | nan | c | Winds Planetary, Seasonal and Local; Jet Streams | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:उपोष्ण कटिबंधीय जेट स्ट्रीम के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिये;
1-यह दोनों गोलार्ध में मध्य अक्षांश के ऊपर पश्चिम से पूर्व दिशा में प्रवाहित होती है| 2-यह ध्रुवीय वाताग्र जेट स्ट्रीम की अपेक्षा अधिक नियमित रूप से संचरित होत... |
Consider the following statements:
Protem Speaker is appointed by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
Protem Speaker conducts the oath of office to the newly elected members of Lok Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | . | b | Working of the Lok Sabha | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements:
Protem Speaker is appointed by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
Protem Speaker conducts the oath of office to the newly elected members of Lok Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:2 ... |
Consider the following statements regarding Landholders Society:
1. It represented the interests of peasants and workers.
2. It had many non-official Anglo-Indians.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | nan | b | No_topic | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Landholders Society:
1. It represented the interests of peasants and workers.
2. It had many non-official Anglo-Indians.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:2 only##Option_C:Both 1 ... |
Consider the following statements: 1. The life of legislature is flexible in Parliamentary form of Government 2. The whole procedure of removal of judges of Supreme Court and High Courts shall be completed in same session of the Parliament Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | . | c | Supreme Court | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: 1. The life of legislature is flexible in Parliamentary form of Government 2. The whole procedure of removal of judges of Supreme Court and High Courts shall be completed in same session of the Parliament Which of the statements given ab... |
Consider the following statements:
1. Imposition of an emergency under Article 352 can be under the ambit of judicial review.
2. The Centre-State financial relations stay unaffected during the imposition of a national emergency.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | nan | a | Emergency Provision | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements:
1. Imposition of an emergency under Article 352 can be under the ambit of judicial review.
2. The Centre-State financial relations stay unaffected during the imposition of a national emergency.
Which of the statements given above is/a... |
The main reason for the launch of Khilafat movement was to: | Demand for greater political representation of Muslims in the legislature and executive. | Agitate against the discrimination being meted out to the Indian Muslims. | Protest against the treatment meted out to the Ottoman Empire by Britain. | Demand for greater political representation of Muslims in the legislature and executive. | The background to the Khilafat movement was provided by a series of events after the First World War. The Treaty of Sevres with Turkey, signed in May 1920, completely dismembered Turkey and sanctions imposed upon the Caliphate, who was considered as supreme leader of muslims all over the world. Indian Muslims were crit... | c | The Khilafat Movement (1920-22) and Non Cooperation Movement | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The main reason for the launch of Khilafat movement was to:##Option_A:Demand for greater political representation of Muslims in the legislature and executive.###Option_B:Agitate against the discrimination being meted out to the Indian Muslims.##Option_C:Protest against the t... |
Who were called as the "responsivists" during the Indian national movement? | A group which was influenced by socialist and communist ideas. | A group which wanted to organise an armed revolt against the colonial government. | A group which promoted communal harmony. | A group which was influenced by socialist and communist ideas. | Post Non Cooperation movement, a question arose in Indian National Congress about the future course of action, i.e – whether to get politically involved in governance or not. The sudden withdrawal of Non Cooperation Movement lead to dissatisfaction all around, it leads to the diffusion of the gained energies in differe... | d | Communalism: Different phases and forms of communalism in British India | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Who were called as the "responsivists" during the Indian national movement?##Option_A:A group which was influenced by socialist and communist ideas.###Option_B:A group which wanted to organise an armed revolt against the colonial government.##Option_C:A group which promoted ... |
The role of the nationalist press in early 19th century was: To get a share in the lucrative printing business. Political education and mobilization of common man. To come out with sharp criticism of government policies. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Statement 1 is not correct: Newspapers in those days were not business enterprises, nor were the editors and journalists professionals. Newspapers were published as a national or public service. They were often financed as objects of philanthropy. To be a journalist was often to be a political worker and an agitator... | b | Socio Religious Reform Movements in the 19th century India | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The role of the nationalist press in early 19th century was: To get a share in the lucrative printing business. Political education and mobilization of common man. To come out with sharp criticism of government policies. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##O... |
Which channel divides the Nicobar Island with Sumatra Island? | Grand Channel | 10 degree channel | 9 degree channel | Grand Channel | nan | a | Map based Questins from Indian Geography | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which channel divides the Nicobar Island with Sumatra Island?##Option_A:Grand Channel###Option_B:10 degree channel##Option_C:9 degree channel##Option_D:Grand Channel##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:Map based Questins from Indian Geography##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a |
Which of the following initiatives was/were undertaken by Gandhiji during his stay in Africa? Campaign against restriction on Indian migration. Campaign against poll tax and invalidation of Indian marriages. Setting up Natal Indian Congress. Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 2 only | 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | During the moderate phase of the struggle (1894-1906) Gandhiji set up the Natal Indian Congress . The second phase of the struggle in South Africa, which began in 1906, was characterized by the use of the method of passive resistance or civil disobedience, which Gandhiji named Satyagraha. It was first used when the Go... | d | The Beginning of the Gandhian Era | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following initiatives was/were undertaken by Gandhiji during his stay in Africa? Campaign against restriction on Indian migration. Campaign against poll tax and invalidation of Indian marriages. Setting up Natal Indian Congress. Select the correct answer using t... |
The 1907 Surat session of Indian National Congress is significant in the history of the freedom movement, because: | Congress accepted separate electorate for Muslims. | Congress split into moderate and extremist groups. | Swadeshi movement was launched. | Congress accepted separate electorate for Muslims. | Moderates believed in the policy of settlement of minor issues with the government by deliberations. But the extremists believed in agitation, strikes, and boycotts. Nationalists led by Lokmanya Tilak agitated against the Moderates. The conflict between these two sections became visible at the end of Congress' Banaras ... | b | The Surat Split | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The 1907 Surat session of Indian National Congress is significant in the history of the freedom movement, because:##Option_A: Congress accepted separate electorate for Muslims. ###Option_B:Congress split into moderate and extremist groups.##Option_C: Swadeshi movement was la... |
Which of the following best describes the strategy of Indian national movement from 1920s to 1940s? | Struggle-truce-struggle | Struggle till the freedom | Struggle within the constitutional sphere | Struggle-truce-struggle | A major aspect of nationalist strategy during 1920s till 1947 was the long-drawn out character of the hegemonic struggle. Under this strategy, which may be described as Struggle-Truce-Struggle or S-T-S' , a phase of vigorous extra-legal mass movement and open confrontation with colonial authority was followed by a phas... | a | Other Dimensions of freedom struggle | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following best describes the strategy of Indian national movement from 1920s to 1940s?##Option_A: Struggle-truce-struggle###Option_B: Struggle till the freedom##Option_C: Struggle within the constitutional sphere##Option_D: Struggle-truce-struggle##Answer:a##Exp... |
Consider the following statements regarding Forward Bloc: It was established as a new party within the Congress by Subhash Chandra Bose. Its formation led to Subhash Bose's ouster from Congress. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Statement 1 is correct: In May, 1939, Subhash Bose and his followers formed the Forward Bloc as a new party within the Congress. Statement 2 is not correct: Bose declared All India protest against an AICC resolution. This attracted disciplinary action not his move to form Forward Bloc. Also he was not ousted from par... | a | Other Political Developments, 1934-39 | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Forward Bloc: It was established as a new party within the Congress by Subhash Chandra Bose. Its formation led to Subhash Bose's ouster from Congress. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B... |
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Congress Benares session of 1905 ? 1. It was presided by Dadabhai Naoroji. 2. Self government or Swaraj was declared as the goal of Congress at this session. 3. At the session it was decided to extend the Swadeshi movement outside Bengal. Select the cor... | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | Statement 2 is not correct: The goal of the Indian National Congress as 'self government or Swaraj like that of the United Kingdom or the Colonies' was declared at the 1906 session at Calcutta presided over Dadabhai Naroji. Statements 1 and 3 are not correct : The Indian National Congress took up the Swadeshi call an... | d | Partition of Bengal and the Swadeshi Movement | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Congress Benares session of 1905 ? 1. It was presided by Dadabhai Naoroji. 2. Self government or Swaraj was declared as the goal of Congress at this session. 3. At the session it was decided to extend the Swad... |
‘Improving Heritage Management in India Report’ recently seen in news is released by | NITI Aayog | Archaeological Survey of India | Ministry of Tourism | NITI Aayog | NITI Aayog recently released a working group report on ‘Improving Heritage Management in India’. Hence option (a) is the correct answer. NITI Aayog report has highlighted and given its recommendations based on various dimensions of heritage management that include: Database and documentation Conservation of National He... | a | Reports(National) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:‘Improving Heritage Management in India Report’ recently seen in news is released by##Option_A:NITI Aayog###Option_B:Archaeological Survey of India##Option_C:Ministry of Tourism##Option_D:NITI Aayog##Answer:a##Explaination:NITI Aayog recently released a working group report ... |
Consider the following statements:
Tropical cyclones are not created in areas where ITCZ does not travel.
The wind direction is clockwise in the cyclone of the northern hemisphere.
Tropical cyclones are high-pressure high-velocity wind systems originating within the tropics over the oceans
Which of... | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 only | . | b | Air Masses, Cyclones and anti-cyclones | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements:
Tropical cyclones are not created in areas where ITCZ does not travel.
The wind direction is clockwise in the cyclone of the northern hemisphere.
Tropical cyclones are high-pressure high-velocity wind systems originating wit... |
Which of the following conditions/conditions is/are required for the formation of Tropical cyclones?
1. Sea surface temperature should be above 27 degrees C 2. Coriolis force 3. Low Wind shear. 4. Converging winds near the ocean surface
Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1, 2 and 3 only | 3 and 4 only | 1 and 2 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | . | d | Air Masses, Cyclones and anti-cyclones | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following conditions/conditions is/are required for the formation of Tropical cyclones?
1. Sea surface temperature should be above 27 degrees C 2. Coriolis force 3. Low Wind shear. 4. Converging winds near the ocean surface
Select the correct answer using t... |
With reference to Tropical Cyclones, consider the following statements:
1. At the eye of the cyclone the wind velocity is very high 2. At the eye of the cyclone subsidence of air takes place 3. It is characterized by low pressure at the center surrounded by high-pressure winds.
Which of the statements given above i... | 1 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | . | c | Others | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Tropical Cyclones, consider the following statements:
1. At the eye of the cyclone the wind velocity is very high 2. At the eye of the cyclone subsidence of air takes place 3. It is characterized by low pressure at the center surrounded by high-pressure w... |
Which of the following statements regarding tropical cyclones is/are correct? 1. The fuel for the low-pressure area is provided by a transfer of water vapor and heat from the warm ocean to the overlying air in the form of latent heat of evaporation. 2. In the summer season, the regions near the Equator (0-5 degrees) ar... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | nan | a | No_topic | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements regarding tropical cyclones is/are correct? 1. The fuel for the low-pressure area is provided by a transfer of water vapor and heat from the warm ocean to the overlying air in the form of latent heat of evaporation. 2. In the summer season, ... |
Consider the following statements regarding Employment Elasticity of Growth: It is the percentage change in employment of labour force in response to percentage change in population growth. Additional labour force can be suitably employed only when employment elasticity of growth is high. In India, employment elasticit... | 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 3 only | Statement 1 is incorrect. Employment elasticity of growth is percentage change in employment of labour force in response to percentage change in economic growth i.e. ratio of growth rate of employment to growth rate of GDP. Statement 2 is correct. The importance of the concept of employment elasticity of growth lies in... | c | Unemployment: Types of Unemployment: Structural, Seasonal, Frictional, Cyclical, Nature of Unemployment in India | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Employment Elasticity of Growth: It is the percentage change in employment of labour force in response to percentage change in population growth. Additional labour force can be suitably employed only when employment elasticity of g... |
Consider the following statements regarding Labour Force Participation Rates (LFPR): It is obtained by dividing the number of persons in the labour force by total population. The LFPR for women is significantly lower than that for males in both rural and urban areas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Statement 1 is not correct. The labour force participation rates is calculated as the labour force divided by the total working-age population. The working age population refers to people aged 15 to 64. Statement 2 is Correct. The LFPR for women is significantly lower than that for males in both rural and urban areas.... | b | Unemployment: Types of Unemployment: Structural, Seasonal, Frictional, Cyclical, Nature of Unemployment in India | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Labour Force Participation Rates (LFPR): It is obtained by dividing the number of persons in the labour force by total population. The LFPR for women is significantly lower than that for males in both rural and urban areas. Which o... |
Consider the following statements with regard to State Election Commission: 1. It is a statutory body. 2. State Election Commissioner is appointed by the President of India. 3. State Election Commissioner is removed by Governor in the same manner as judge of Supreme Court.
Which of the statements given above is/are ... | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 3 | 1 only | , | d | Panchayati Raj | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with regard to State Election Commission: 1. It is a statutory body. 2. State Election Commissioner is appointed by the President of India. 3. State Election Commissioner is removed by Governor in the same manner as judge of Supreme Court. ... |
In Indian Economy, who are Marginal Workers?
| Those workers who work less than 6 months in a year.
| Those workers who work over less than 1 hectare of land.
| Those workers who use out-dated technologies.
| Those workers who work less than 6 months in a year.
| Marginal workers were those who worked any time at all in the year preceding the enumeration but did not work for a major part of the year, i.e., those who worked for less than 183 days (or six months). | a | Unemployment: Types of Unemployment: Structural, Seasonal, Frictional, Cyclical, Nature of Unemployment in India | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
In Indian Economy, who are Marginal Workers?
##Option_A: Those workers who work less than 6 months in a year.
###Option_B: Those workers who work over less than 1 hectare of land.
##Option_C: Those workers who use out-dated technologies.
##Option_D: Those worke... |
Which of the following constitutes the primary sector of the economy? Fishing Animal Husbandry Mining Forestry Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 2 only | 1, 3 and 4 only | 3 and 4 only | 1 and 2 only | The primary sector of the economy is the sector of an economy making direct use of natural resources. This includes agriculture including animal husbandry, forestry, fishing and mining. In contrast, the secondary sector produces manufactured goods, and the tertiary sector produces services. The primary sector is usuall... | d | National Income, Economic Growth and Development, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following constitutes the primary sector of the economy? Fishing Animal Husbandry Mining Forestry Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 1, 3 and 4 only##Option_C: 3 and 4 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:d#... |
Consider the following statements:
1. The employment share of industries has increased in the past decade.
2. The employment share of agriculture has decreased in the past decade.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
| 1 only
| 2 only
| Both 1 and 2
| 1 only
|
Statement 1 is Correct. The employment share of industries has increased in the past decade from 11.9% (1999-2000) to 13.6% (2011-2012).
Statement 2 is Correct. The employment share of agriculture has decreased in the past decade from 59.9% (1999-2000) to 48.9% (2011-2012).
| c | Unemployment: Types of Unemployment: Structural, Seasonal, Frictional, Cyclical, Nature of Unemployment in India | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements:
1. The employment share of industries has increased in the past decade.
2. The employment share of agriculture has decreased in the past decade.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1 only
###O... |
Which of the following factors is/are responsible for informalisation of labour force? Pressure to cut cost of production Rigid labour laws Demand - supply imbalance of labour force Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | All the given factors are responsible for informalisation of labour. Pressure to cut costs: Competition requires that each producer should produce at minimum possible cost of production. In pursuit of lower cost of production, producers opt for improved technology. This technology provides for increasing substitution ... | d | Unemployment: Types of Unemployment: Structural, Seasonal, Frictional, Cyclical, Nature of Unemployment in India | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following factors is/are responsible for informalisation of labour force? Pressure to cut cost of production Rigid labour laws Demand - supply imbalance of labour force Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 1 and 2 o... |
Which of the following is/are part of Non-tax revenue receipts?
Dividends paid by PSUs to government
License fee received by government
Disinvestment of shares of PSUs
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
| 2 only
| 1 and 3 only
| 1 and 2 only
| 2 only
|
Current receipts are those sources of inflow of money which do not create any liability of repayment on government. Non Tax revenue is part of Current receipts. All the receipts under "Current receipts" which are not from taxes are called "Non-Tax Revenue".
Statement 1 is correct as Dividends paid by PSUs do... | c | Government Budgeting | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following is/are part of Non-tax revenue receipts?
Dividends paid by PSUs to government
License fee received by government
Disinvestment of shares of PSUs
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
##Option_A: 2 only
###... |
Consider the following statements regarding the objectives of the Food Security Act 2013:
1. The act provides legal food security to 67% of the population of India. 2. The identification of eligible households is left to the state government.
Select the correct answer using the code given below: | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | , | c | PDS | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding the objectives of the Food Security Act 2013:
1. The act provides legal food security to 67% of the population of India. 2. The identification of eligible households is left to the state government.
Select the correct answer us... |
Which among the following problems are faced in India’s Public Distribution System?
1. Regional Disparities 2. Leakages 3. Mistargeting
Select the code for the correct answer: | 1 only | 1 and 3 | 1, 2 and 3 | 1 only | , | c | PDS | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which among the following problems are faced in India’s Public Distribution System?
1. Regional Disparities 2. Leakages 3. Mistargeting
Select the code for the correct answer:##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:1 and 3##Option_C:1, 2 and 3##Option_D:1 only##Answer:c##Explainati... |
The report named “State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World” is published by ________ | World Health Organisation | Food and Agriculture Organisation | World Bank | World Health Organisation | , | b | PDS | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The report named “State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World” is published by ________##Option_A:World Health Organisation###Option_B:Food and Agriculture Organisation##Option_C:World Bank##Option_D:World Health Organisation##Answer:b##Explaination:,##Topic:PDS##Subje... |
Which among the following is/are the advantages of contract farming?
Assured market
Technical know-how to farmers
Access to institutional credit.
Select the correct answer using the code given below: | 1 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 1 only | , | d | Agricultural Marketing and Reforms | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which among the following is/are the advantages of contract farming?
Assured market
Technical know-how to farmers
Access to institutional credit.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:1 and 3 only##Option_C:1 and 2 only... |
Why it is not advisable that the government asks RBI to print more money to tackle Fiscal deficit ?
| It will raise question on autonomy of RBI
| It will cause immediate lowering of credit rating of country.
| It will cause inflation.
| It will raise question on autonomy of RBI
|
If RBI prints more money without any proportionate increase in goods and supply then it will lead to more money chasing same number of goods and services which will cause Inflation
Other options are not correct because
Government asking RBI to print more money does not hamper it's autonomy
Creedit r... | c | Government Budgeting | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Why it is not advisable that the government asks RBI to print more money to tackle Fiscal deficit ?
##Option_A: It will raise question on autonomy of RBI
###Option_B: It will cause immediate lowering of credit rating of country.
##Option_C: It will cause inflatio... |
Which of the following is/are correct regarding capital account of the budget?
Capital receipt leads to increase in asset of government.
Capital expenditure leads to increase in liability of government.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
| 1 only
| 2 only
| Both 1 and 2
| 1 only
|
Statement 1 is incorrect. Capital receipts means those transactions which leads to decrease in assets of government. For example: Recovery of loans would give income but reduces the asset (loan is an asset) of government. Similarly, proceeds from disinvestment would lead to decrease in share of government which is... | d | Government Budgeting | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following is/are correct regarding capital account of the budget?
Capital receipt leads to increase in asset of government.
Capital expenditure leads to increase in liability of government.
Select the correct answer using the code given below... |
Which of the following are the ways to reduce revenue deficit without creating liabilities?
Printing more money by RBI
Low rate interest loans from World bank
Increasing direct taxes
Rationalisation of Subsidies
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
| 1, 3 and 4 only
| 3 and 4 only
| 2, 3 and 4 only
| 1, 3 and 4 only
|
Revenue deficit is the difference between revenue expenditure and revenue receipts. To reduce revenue deficit, either we need to increase the revenue receipts or reduce the revenue expenditure.
Statement 1 is incorrect. Printing more money is inflationary and also creates liability on government.
Stateme... | b | Government Budgeting | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following are the ways to reduce revenue deficit without creating liabilities?
Printing more money by RBI
Low rate interest loans from World bank
Increasing direct taxes
Rationalisation of Subsidies
Select the correct answer using t... |
Consider the following statements:
1. Governor of a State cannot reserve a money bill for the consideration of the President 2. Governor exercises discretionary powers and special responsibilities in his individual capacity 3. The Governor shall make rules for the more convenient transaction of the business of the Go... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 3 only | 1 and 2 only | . | c | Governor | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements:
1. Governor of a State cannot reserve a money bill for the consideration of the President 2. Governor exercises discretionary powers and special responsibilities in his individual capacity 3. The Governor shall make rules for the more con... |
With reference to the Governor of a State, which of the statements given below is/are correct?
The Constitution of India lays down the removal procedure of a Governor from her/his post.
In India, the same person can be appointed as Governor for two or more States at the same time.
Governor can also be appointed... | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 only | . | b | Governor | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the Governor of a State, which of the statements given below is/are correct?
The Constitution of India lays down the removal procedure of a Governor from her/his post.
In India, the same person can be appointed as Governor for two or more States at th... |
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding fiscal deficit?
It leads to deflation in economy.
It leads to increase in primary deficit.
It leads to crowding-out of private investment
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
| 1 and 3 only
| 2 only
| 2 and 3 only
| 1 and 3 only
|
Statement 1 is incorrect: Fiscal deficit is inflationary and not deflationary as it leads to borrowing of money without any asset created for that.
Statement 2 is correct: Fiscal deficit adds to borrowings of the government and hence leads to increase in interest liabilities and thus adds to primary deficit... | c | Government Budgeting | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding fiscal deficit?
It leads to deflation in economy.
It leads to increase in primary deficit.
It leads to crowding-out of private investment
Select the correct answer using the code given below.... |
Which of the following is/are part of formal banking sector in India? 1. Regional Rural banks 2. Foreign banks 3. Non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) 4. Credit Cooperatives Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 only | 2 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | 1 only | Indian banking sector consists of : Public sector banks Private banks Foreign banks Regional Rural banks Credit Cooperatives NBFCs which are registered under companies act are not the formal part of banking sector though they deal with limited functions of bankings like giving loans and advances etc. Hence statement 3 ... | d | Need of banks, Function, Commercial Bank | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are part of formal banking sector in India? 1. Regional Rural banks 2. Foreign banks 3. Non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) 4. Credit Cooperatives Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 and 4 only##... |
Which of the following banks can be classified as universal banks? Small Finance banks Payment banks Non Banking Financial companies Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 1, 2 and 3 | 1 only | Universal Banking means that Financial Institutions (FIs) and Banks are allowed to undertake umbrella activities of commercial banking, investing and other related businesses like developmental banking, merchant banking etc. Small Finance Bank: Banks with a small finance bank license can provide basic banking service o... | d | Need of banks, Function, Commercial Bank | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following banks can be classified as universal banks? Small Finance banks Payment banks Non Banking Financial companies Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 1, 2 and 3##Option_D: 1 only##Ans... |
Which of the following are the characteristics of the Universal banking system? 1. High artificial pricing of liability 2. Low artificial pricing of assets 3. Cross subsidization of assets and liabilities Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 2 only | 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Universal Banking: Universal banking is a system of banking where banks undertake a blanket of financial services like investment banking, commercial banking, development banking, insurance and other financial services. Characteristic features of universal banks are High artificial pricing of liability (statement 1 cor... | c | Banking Reforms | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following are the characteristics of the Universal banking system? 1. High artificial pricing of liability 2. Low artificial pricing of assets 3. Cross subsidization of assets and liabilities Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and... |
Consider the following statements about the high inflationary pressure being experienced from the past decade in India: It is both cyclical and structural in nature. High global commodity prices have increased inflationary pressure on the local markets. Improper fiscal policies have led to increase in the inflationary ... | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | India is experiencing high inflationary pressure from the past decade. The inflationary pressure being experienced by India is both cyclical and structural in nature owing to complexities in demand and supply side constraints. For instance, structural problems accrues from poor forward and backward linkages like lack o... | d | Money: Definition, Functions and significance, Evolution of Money, Money supply in India and factors affecting it | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about the high inflationary pressure being experienced from the past decade in India: It is both cyclical and structural in nature. High global commodity prices have increased inflationary pressure on the local markets. Improper fiscal polic... |
Which of the following indicator(s) helps in assessing the health of both services and manufacturing sector? Wholesale Price Index Purchasing Manager Index Index of Industrial Production Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 2 only | 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Wholesale Price Index (WPI) represents the price of goods at a wholesale stage i.e. goods that are sold in bulk and traded between organizations instead of consumers. It may represent manufacturing activity but not of services, as it is concerned with price of selected goods which are part of its basket. Hence statemen... | b | Banking Reforms | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following indicator(s) helps in assessing the health of both services and manufacturing sector? Wholesale Price Index Purchasing Manager Index Index of Industrial Production Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B... |
Which of the following functions can be performed by a Payment bank? Opening current deposit accounts Opening Demand deposit accounts Accept NRI deposits Distribution of insurances. Utility bill payments Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1, 2 and 3 only | 1, 3 and 5 only | 2, 3, 4 and 5 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | Payment banks: Payments banks are banks which offer basic savings, deposit, payment and remittance services to people without access to the formal banking system. Following functions can be performed by them Opening of demand deposits:both current and saving. (statement 1 and 2 correct) Distribution of mutual funds,ins... | d | Money: Definition, Functions and significance, Evolution of Money, Money supply in India and factors affecting it | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following functions can be performed by a Payment bank? Opening current deposit accounts Opening Demand deposit accounts Accept NRI deposits Distribution of insurances. Utility bill payments Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1, 2 a... |
Consider the following statements: Deflation is the persistent fall in the general price level of goods and services. Disinflation is a decrease in the rate of inflation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Both the given statements are correct. Deflation is the persistent fall in the general price level of goods and services. It occurs when the inflation are falls below zero (a negative inflation rate). Disinflation is a decrease in the rate of inflation, i.e. a slowdown in the rate of increase of general price level of ... | c | Central Bank: Importance, functions, Structure, Policy tools, Monetary Policy (CRR, SLR, OMO, Repo and Rev Repo, MSF etc.) | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: Deflation is the persistent fall in the general price level of goods and services. Disinflation is a decrease in the rate of inflation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both... |
Which among the following is/are the qualitative tools to control credit creation by RBI? Open Market Operations Repo Rate Margin Requirements Credit Rationing Policy Select the correct answer using the code given below: | 1 and 2 only | 3 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Various methods used by central bank to control creation can be divided into quantitative and qualitative methods Qualitative methods are: Margin Requirements Regulation of consumer Credit Credit Rationing Policy Direct Action While quantitative methods include the following: Open Market Operation Repo Rate Variable Re... | d | Central Bank: Importance, functions, Structure, Policy tools, Monetary Policy (CRR, SLR, OMO, Repo and Rev Repo, MSF etc.) | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which among the following is/are the qualitative tools to control credit creation by RBI? Open Market Operations Repo Rate Margin Requirements Credit Rationing Policy Select the correct answer using the code given below:##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 3 only##Option_C: ... |
Gyan Sangam, an annual discussion platform is related to which of the following
| Merger of Smaller public Sector Banks
| Banking Sector Reform
| Monetary Policy Committee
| Merger of Smaller public Sector Banks
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Gyan Sangam, is as annual bankers retreat started by the current government in 2015. Its second edition was held in 2016. Its aim is overhaul public sector banks
| b | Banking Reforms | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Gyan Sangam, an annual discussion platform is related to which of the following
##Option_A: Merger of Smaller public Sector Banks
###Option_B: Banking Sector Reform
##Option_C: Monetary Policy Committee
##Option_D: Merger of Smaller ... |
Money supply refers to the total stock of money held by "Public". Which of the following is/are part of the term public in this context? Households Non-Banking Financial Companies Commercial Banks Reserves of IMF in Indian currency kept with RBI Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 3 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 4 only | 3 and 4 only | The supply of money refers to the total stock of money held by the public. The term public includes: Households, firms, local authorities, non-banking financial institutions, non-departmental public sector banks, reserves of foreign banks, governments and IMF, etc. held in Indian rupee held by the RBI. The term exclude... | c | Money: Definition, Functions and significance, Evolution of Money, Money supply in India and factors affecting it | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Money supply refers to the total stock of money held by "Public". Which of the following is/are part of the term public in this context? Households Non-Banking Financial Companies Commercial Banks Reserves of IMF in Indian currency kept with RBI Select the correct answer usi... |
Which of the following is/ are part of Reserve Money?
1. Currency in Circulation
2. Bankers Deposit with the RBI
3. Government Deposit with RBI
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
| 1 only
| 1 and 2 only
| 2 and 3 only
| 1 only
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Reserve Money relates to the amount of money in the economy. It is also known as High Powered Money, Base Money and Money Base.
It includes highly liquid money that consists of coins, paper money ( both as bank vault cash and as currency circulating with the public) and commercial bank reserves with the central b... | b | Money: Definition, Functions and significance, Evolution of Money, Money supply in India and factors affecting it | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following is/ are part of Reserve Money?
1. Currency in Circulation
2. Bankers Deposit with the RBI
3. Government Deposit with RBI
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 1... |
Which of the following is/ are part of Reserve Money?
1. Currency in Circulation
2. Bankers Deposit with the RBI
3. Government Deposit with RBI
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
| 1 only
| 1 and 2 only
| 2 and 3 only
| 1 only
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Reserve Money relates to the amount of money in the economy. It is also known as High Powered Money, Base Money and Money Base.
It includes highly liquid money that consists of coins, paper money ( both as bank vault cash and as currency circulating with the public) and commercial bank reserves with the central b... | b | Money: Definition, Functions and significance, Evolution of Money, Money supply in India and factors affecting it | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following is/ are part of Reserve Money?
1. Currency in Circulation
2. Bankers Deposit with the RBI
3. Government Deposit with RBI
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 1... |
Which of the following is/ are part of Reserve Money?
1. Currency in Circulation
2. Bankers Deposit with the RBI
3. Government Deposit with RBI
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
| 1 only
| 1 and 2 only
| 2 and 3 only
| 1 only
|
Reserve Money relates to the amount of money in the economy. It is also known as High Powered Money, Base Money and Money Base.
It includes highly liquid money that consists of coins, paper money ( both as bank vault cash and as currency circulating with the public) and commercial bank reserves with the central b... | b | Money: Definition, Functions and significance, Evolution of Money, Money supply in India and factors affecting it | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following is/ are part of Reserve Money?
1. Currency in Circulation
2. Bankers Deposit with the RBI
3. Government Deposit with RBI
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 1... |
Which of the following is/ are part of Reserve Money?
1. Currency in Circulation
2. Bankers Deposit with the RBI
3. Government Deposit with RBI
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
| 1 only
| 1 and 2 only
| 2 and 3 only
| 1 only
|
Reserve Money relates to the amount of money in the economy. It is also known as High Powered Money, Base Money and Money Base.
It includes highly liquid money that consists of coins, paper money ( both as bank vault cash and as currency circulating with the public) and commercial bank reserves with the central b... | b | Money: Definition, Functions and significance, Evolution of Money, Money supply in India and factors affecting it | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following is/ are part of Reserve Money?
1. Currency in Circulation
2. Bankers Deposit with the RBI
3. Government Deposit with RBI
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 1... |
Which of the following is/ are part of Reserve Money?
1. Currency in Circulation
2. Bankers Deposit with the RBI
3. Government Deposit with RBI
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
| 1 only
| 1 and 2 only
| 2 and 3 only
| 1 only
|
Reserve Money relates to the amount of money in the economy. It is also known as High Powered Money, Base Money and Money Base.
It includes highly liquid money that consists of coins, paper money ( both as bank vault cash and as currency circulating with the public) and commercial bank reserves with the central b... | d | Money: Definition, Functions and significance, Evolution of Money, Money supply in India and factors affecting it | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following is/ are part of Reserve Money?
1. Currency in Circulation
2. Bankers Deposit with the RBI
3. Government Deposit with RBI
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 1... |
Which among the following are steps taken by the Government of India to promote financial inclusion? Promoting Basic savings bank deposit accounts (BSBDAs) Business Correspondent-Information and Communication Technology (BC-ICT) transactions Atal pension yojana Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana Select the correct answer from... | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 1, 2 and 4 only | 1 only | Financial inclusion is the delivery of financial services at affordable costs to the all sections of society, including disadvantaged and low-income segments of society. Here, financial services include provision of basic savings account, credit facility, insurance facility etc. Basic savings bank deposit accounts (BSB... | d | Central Bank: Importance, functions, Structure, Policy tools, Monetary Policy (CRR, SLR, OMO, Repo and Rev Repo, MSF etc.) | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which among the following are steps taken by the Government of India to promote financial inclusion? Promoting Basic savings bank deposit accounts (BSBDAs) Business Correspondent-Information and Communication Technology (BC-ICT) transactions Atal pension yojana Pradhan Mantr... |
Consider the following statements about the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY): 1. It aims to bring the existing informal sector micro enterprises into the formal bank credit net. 2. MUDRA will act as refinancing agency to the micro finance institutions. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only |
Statement 1: correct: The PMMY aims to provide formal bank credit to the more than 5.7 crore existing informal sector micro enterprises and many more aspiring micro entrepreneurs in the country.
Statement 2: incorrect: Micro Units DevelopmentRefinance Agency (MUDRA) is being setup to refinance last mile financer... | c | Financial Intermediation & Markets , | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY): 1. It aims to bring the existing informal sector micro enterprises into the formal bank credit net. 2. MUDRA will act as refinancing agency to the micro finance institutions. Which of the stateme... |
Consider the following statements about Sovereign Gold Bond:
1. It aims to reduce the demand for physical gold.
2. It will be issued by both RBI and private banks.
3. Investors are assured of the market value of gold at the time of maturity and periodical interest.
Select the correct answer using the... | 1 only
| 1 and 3 only
| 2 and 3 only
| 1 only
|
Statement 1: correct: The main objective of the schemes is to reduce the demand for physical gold and shift a part of the gold imported every year for investment purposes into financial savings.
Statement 2 is not correct. These are issued by RBI on behalf of the Government of India in rupees and denominated in g... | b | Basic Terms and Concepts, Equity and debt Instruments, Primary market and Secondary markets etc | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements about Sovereign Gold Bond:
1. It aims to reduce the demand for physical gold.
2. It will be issued by both RBI and private banks.
3. Investors are assured of the market value of gold at the time of maturity and periodical inte... |
Which of the following are the Direct taxes in India? Estate Tax Security Transaction Tax Capital Gains Tax Professional Tax Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 2 only | 1, 3 and 4 only | 3 and 4 only | 1 and 2 only | Major Direct Taxes are: income tax, corporate tax, property tax, STT, capital gains tax, professional tax, estate tax, gift tax, fringe benefit tax, etc. Major Indirect Taxes are: customs duty, central sales tax, service tax, VAT, anti dumping duty etc. | d | Fiscal Policy: Public Finance - Role and Importance, Public Expenditure - Revenue and Capital, Development and Non-Development, Public Revenue - Sources of Revenue, Taxes: Classification, Direct and Indirect, Social and Economic Objectives of Taxes, Object | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following are the Direct taxes in India? Estate Tax Security Transaction Tax Capital Gains Tax Professional Tax Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 1, 3 and 4 only##Option_C: 3 and 4 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 o... |
The government is planning to remove the distinction between plan and non-plan expenditure from 2017-18. With regard to the present non-plan expenditure, consider the following statements: Salary Payments and Pensions are a part of Non-plan expenditure. The Non-Plan Expenditure is higher than Plan Expenditure of the go... | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | The government has decided to do away with the classification of Plan and Non-Plan expenditure. From 2017-18, the Central government expenditure will be classified only as capital and revenue spends. Statement 1 is Correct. Non-plan revenue expenditure is accounted for by interest payments, subsidies (mainly on food an... | d | Fiscal Policy: Public Finance - Role and Importance, Public Expenditure - Revenue and Capital, Development and Non-Development, Public Revenue - Sources of Revenue, Taxes: Classification, Direct and Indirect, Social and Economic Objectives of Taxes, Object | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The government is planning to remove the distinction between plan and non-plan expenditure from 2017-18. With regard to the present non-plan expenditure, consider the following statements: Salary Payments and Pensions are a part of Non-plan expenditure. The Non-Plan Expendit... |
Consider the following statements with regard to subsidies in India: Amongst various items, Petroleum subsidy is the highest. The total subsidy bill as a proportion of GDP has been declining since 2012-13. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Statement 1 is incorrect. As per Economic Survey 2015-2016, Food subsidy is the highest, followed by fertilizer and petroleum. Statement 2 is correct. As per Economic Survey 2015-2016, the total subsidy bill as a proportion of GDP has been declining since 2012-13 and is expected to be below 2 per cent of GDP as per BE ... | b | Fiscal Policy: Public Finance - Role and Importance, Public Expenditure - Revenue and Capital, Development and Non-Development, Public Revenue - Sources of Revenue, Taxes: Classification, Direct and Indirect, Social and Economic Objectives of Taxes, Object | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with regard to subsidies in India: Amongst various items, Petroleum subsidy is the highest. The total subsidy bill as a proportion of GDP has been declining since 2012-13. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only... |
Which of the following are correct regarding Consumer Price index(CPI) and Whoelsale Price Index(WPI) ?
1. CPI and WPI consider change in price of goods and services at retail and wholesale level respectively.
2. CPI is released by CSO and WPI by DIPP.
Select the correct answer from the code given b... | 1 only
| 2 only
| 1 and 2 only
| 1 only
|
CPI and WPI are both indicators of inflation
1 statement is not correct as WPI consider rise and fall in price of specific basket of goods only , while CPI includes both goods and services.
2 statement is correct as CPI is published by CSO and WPI by DIPP
| b | Financial Intermediation & Markets , | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following are correct regarding Consumer Price index(CPI) and Whoelsale Price Index(WPI) ?
1. CPI and WPI consider change in price of goods and services at retail and wholesale level respectively.
2. CPI is released by CSO and WPI by DIPP.
Se... |
Annual Employment-Unemployment Survey in India is conducted by:
(a) Labour Bureau
(B) International Labour Organization
(C) National Sample Survey Organization
(D) Central Statistical Office
| nan | nan | nan | nan |
Annual Employment-Unemployment Survey is conducted by the Labour Bureau. Till now 4 surveys have been conducted. The first survey was conducted in 28 States/UTs by covering 300 districts in the country during the year 2010. The second and third Annual Employment- Unemployment Survey was more comprehensive in terms o... | a | Human Development, HDI, MDGs, SDGs | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Annual Employment-Unemployment Survey in India is conducted by:
(a) Labour Bureau
(B) International Labour Organization
(C) National Sample Survey Organization
(D) Central Statistical Office
##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##An... |
A scheme named 'STAR' is related to:
| funding initiative to create skill development ecosystem.
| ranking order given to educational institutes.
| funding initiative to promote education related startups.
| funding initiative to create skill development ecosystem.
|
The National Skill Certification and Monetary Reward Scheme, that is branded as STAR (Standard Training Assessment and Reward) for promotional purposes, is a scheme launched by the Government in 2013 to motivate the youth of India to acquire a vocational skills and envisages a monetary reward that will in essence fin... | a | Human Development, HDI, MDGs, SDGs | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
A scheme named 'STAR' is related to:
##Option_A: funding initiative to create skill development ecosystem.
###Option_B: ranking order given to educational institutes.
##Option_C: funding initiative to promote education related startups.
##Option_D: funding ... |
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