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Write down the Sarkaria Commission recommendations on the office of the Governor
Consider the following statements: 1. Governor Rule in Jammu and Kashmir is imposed under article 370 of the Indian Constitution. 2. Tribal areas are mentioned in Schedule 5 of the Indian Constitution 3. Scheduled areas are found in only four states of India Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 only
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c
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No_topic
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Write down the Sarkaria Commission recommendations on the office of the Governor
Consider the following statements: 1. Governor Rule in Jammu and Kashmir is imposed under article 370 of the Indian Constitution. 2. Tribal areas are mentioned in Schedule 5 of the Indian Constitution 3. Scheduled areas are found in only four states of India Which of the statements given above is/are not correct? ##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:2 and 3 only##Option_C:1 and 3 only##Option_D:1 only##Answer:c##Explaination:.##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Geography##Answer:c
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With reference to the State Legislative Assembly of a State, consider the following statements:
1. The maximum number of seats in the assembly is fixed at 500 2. There is no minimum number of seats in the assembly 3. It is a directly elected house.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 only
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c
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State Legislature
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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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 in the assembly is fixed at 500 2. There is no minimum number of seats in the assembly 3. It is a directly elected house.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:2 and 3 only##Option_C:1 and 3 only##Option_D:1 only##Answer:c##Explaination:.##Topic:State Legislature##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements with reference to the Classification of the Directive Principles in the Indian Constitution:
1. The Constitution of India does not contain any classification of Directive Principles on the basis of Gandhian, Socialistic, or liberal principles. 2. DPSPs based on the socialistic principle were taken directly from the Constitution of Russia. 3. Gandhi Ji himself proposed those DPSPs based on his Principles to be added to the DPSPs.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 3
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1 only
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nan
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a
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Directive Principles
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with reference to the Classification of the Directive Principles in the Indian Constitution:
1. The Constitution of India does not contain any classification of Directive Principles on the basis of Gandhian, Socialistic, or liberal principles. 2. DPSPs based on the socialistic principle were taken directly from the Constitution of Russia. 3. Gandhi Ji himself proposed those DPSPs based on his Principles to be added to the DPSPs.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:2 and 3 only##Option_C:1, 2 and 3##Option_D:1 only##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:Directive Principles##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:a
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With reference to the Governor of a State, which of the statements given below is/are correct? 1. The Constitution of India lays down the removal procedure of a Governor from her/his post. 2. In India the same person can be appointed as Governor for two or more States at the same time 3. If any question arises whether a particular power of the Governor belongs to her/his discretionary power quota or not, then the decision of the Governor will prevail Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 only
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.
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b
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No_topic
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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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? 1. The Constitution of India lays down the removal procedure of a Governor from her/his post. 2. In India the same person can be appointed as Governor for two or more States at the same time 3. If any question arises whether a particular power of the Governor belongs to her/his discretionary power quota or not, then the decision of the Governor will prevail Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:2 and 3 only##Option_C:1 and 3 only##Option_D:1 only##Answer:b##Explaination:.##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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The main recommendations of the Ashok Mehta committee were
The three-tier system should be replaced by a two-tier system consisting of Zilla Parishad and Gram Panchayat.
The district should be the first point of decentralisation.
3. Reservation should be given to SC/ST on the basis of their population.
Select the answer using the code given below:
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 only
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.
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b
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No_topic
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The main recommendations of the Ashok Mehta committee were
The three-tier system should be replaced by a two-tier system consisting of Zilla Parishad and Gram Panchayat.
The district should be the first point of decentralisation.
3. Reservation should be given to SC/ST on the basis of their population.
Select the answer using the code given below:##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:2 and 3 only##Option_C:1 and 3 only##Option_D:1 only##Answer:b##Explaination:.##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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With reference to PRIs, consider the following statements. 1.Panchayat Samitis are found only in States having a population of more than twenty lakhs. 2.Constitution provides for the direct election of Sarpanch at the village level. 3. The Chairpersons of the Panchayats at the intermediate and district level shall be directly in a manner decided by the State legislature. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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1 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 only
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nan
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a
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Panchayati Raj
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to PRIs, consider the following statements. 1.Panchayat Samitis are found only in States having a population of more than twenty lakhs. 2.Constitution provides for the direct election of Sarpanch at the village level. 3. The Chairpersons of the Panchayats at the intermediate and district level shall be directly in a manner decided by the State legislature. Which of the above statements is/are correct? ##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:1 and 3 only##Option_C:1 and 3 only##Option_D:1 only##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:Panchayati Raj##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:a
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What are the effects of the weakening of Thermohaline Circulation?
1. Strengthening surface current 2. The weakening of Atlantic vertical circulation 3. The weakening of the North Atlantic drift 4. Strengthening of Ocean Currents
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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1, 2 and 3 only
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3 and 4 only
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2 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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.
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c
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Oceans of the world Features, Ocean waves, currents, tides & Tsunamis
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What are the effects of the weakening of Thermohaline Circulation?
1. Strengthening surface current 2. The weakening of Atlantic vertical circulation 3. The weakening of the North Atlantic drift 4. Strengthening of Ocean Currents
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:##Option_A:1, 2 and 3 only###Option_B:3 and 4 only##Option_C:2 and 3 only##Option_D:1, 2 and 3 only##Answer:c##Explaination:.##Topic:Oceans of the world Features, Ocean waves, currents, tides & Tsunamis##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Which of the following are the causes of the Ocean Currents?
1. Winds
2. Gravity
3. Coasts
4. Coriolis Force
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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1,2 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 4 only
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1,2 and 3 only
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nan
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d
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No_topic
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following are the causes of the Ocean Currents?
1. Winds
2. Gravity
3. Coasts
4. Coriolis Force
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:##Option_A:1,2 and 3 only###Option_B:2 and 3 only##Option_C:1 and 4 only##Option_D:1,2 and 3 only##Answer:d##Explaination:nan##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements: 1. Counter equatorial current weakens the El Nino phenomenon 2. Corals are not found in the tropical oceans 3. Coral doesn’t grow on the western margin of the Continents 4. Mangroves are favorable for the growth of corals Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1, 2 and 3 only
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3 only
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1, 2 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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.
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b
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No_topic
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: 1. Counter equatorial current weakens the El Nino phenomenon 2. Corals are not found in the tropical oceans 3. Coral doesn’t grow on the western margin of the Continents 4. Mangroves are favorable for the growth of corals Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A:1, 2 and 3 only ###Option_B:3 only##Option_C:1, 2 and 4 only##Option_D:1, 2 and 3 only ##Answer:b##Explaination:.##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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With reference to Corals, consider the following statements:
Ahermatypic corals release calcium and create a platform known as a coral reef.
Colder Corals don’t have Zooxanthellae inside them
Tropical Corals depend on a symbiotic relationship with photosynthesizing zooxanthellae
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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.
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a
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Others
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Corals, consider the following statements:
Ahermatypic corals release calcium and create a platform known as a coral reef.
Colder Corals don’t have Zooxanthellae inside them
Tropical Corals depend on a symbiotic relationship with photosynthesizing zooxanthellae
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? ##Option_A:2 and 3 only###Option_B:1 and 3 only##Option_C:1 only##Option_D:2 and 3 only##Answer:a##Explaination:.##Topic:Others##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Consider the following pairs: Name of Strait Between countries 1. Hormuz Iran and Oman 2. Bab-el Mandeb Syria and Turkey 3. Bosphorous Saudi Arabia and Sudan 4. Magellan Colombia and Argentina Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
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1 only
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1 and 4 only
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1 and 2 only
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1 only
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Strait of Hormuz lies between Iran, Oman and UAE and connects Persian Gulf with Gulf of Oman and Arabian sea. It provides only sea passage from persian gulf to open ocean (Arabian Sea). Hence pair 1 is correctly matched. Bab-el Mandeb is between Yemen on the Arabian Peninsula and Djibouti and Eritrea on the Horn of Africa. It connects Red sea to Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean. Hence pair 2 is not correctly matched. Bosphorous Strait is Between Asian Turkey and European Turkey. It connects Black sea to Sea of Marmara. Hence pair 3 is not correctly matched Magellan Strait is in southern Chile separating mainland South America to the north and Tierra del Fuego to the south and is a natural passage between Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Hence pair 4 is not correctly matched.
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a
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Map based questions from World
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following pairs: Name of Strait Between countries 1. Hormuz Iran and Oman 2. Bab-el Mandeb Syria and Turkey 3. Bosphorous Saudi Arabia and Sudan 4. Magellan Colombia and Argentina Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:1 and 4 only##Option_C:1 and 2 only##Option_D:1 only##Answer:a##Explaination:Strait of Hormuz lies between Iran, Oman and UAE and connects Persian Gulf with Gulf of Oman and Arabian sea. It provides only sea passage from persian gulf to open ocean (Arabian Sea). Hence pair 1 is correctly matched. Bab-el Mandeb is between Yemen on the Arabian Peninsula and Djibouti and Eritrea on the Horn of Africa. It connects Red sea to Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean. Hence pair 2 is not correctly matched. Bosphorous Strait is Between Asian Turkey and European Turkey. It connects Black sea to Sea of Marmara. Hence pair 3 is not correctly matched Magellan Strait is in southern Chile separating mainland South America to the north and Tierra del Fuego to the south and is a natural passage between Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Hence pair 4 is not correctly matched.##Topic:Map based questions from World##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Which of the following have coral reefs?
Gulf of Mannar
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Lakshadweep
Sunderbans
Gulf of Kutch
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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1, 2, and 3 only
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1, 2, 3, and 5 only
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4 and 5 only
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1, 2, and 3 only
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.
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b
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Oceans of the world Features, Ocean waves, currents, tides & Tsunamis
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following have coral reefs?
Gulf of Mannar
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Lakshadweep
Sunderbans
Gulf of Kutch
Select the correct answer using the code given below:##Option_A:1, 2, and 3 only###Option_B:1, 2, 3, and 5 only##Option_C:4 and 5 only##Option_D:1, 2, and 3 only##Answer:b##Explaination:.##Topic:Oceans of the world Features, Ocean waves, currents, tides & Tsunamis##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements regarding the Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) under GST: 1. Under RCM, liability to pay tax shifts from supplier to recipient. 2. Time of Supply under RCM means a particular point in time when the goods or services are supplied. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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What is the RCM (Reverse Charge Mechanism) under GST? Reverse charge is a mechanism under which the recipient of the goods or services is liable to pay the tax instead of the provider of the goods and services. Under the normal taxation regime, the supplier collects the tax from the buyer and deposits the same after adjusting the output tax liability with the input tax credit available. But under reverse charge mechanism (RCM), liability to pay tax shifts from supplier to recipient. Hence, statement 1 is correct. Time of Supply under Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM)? Under GST, time of supply means a particular point in time when the goods or services are rendered or supplied. It allows us to find out the tax rate, value and due dates for filing returns. Under Reverse Charge Mechanism, the receiver is entitled to pay GST. However, the time of supply for supplying of goods and services under reverse charge is varying from the supplies which are under forwarding charge. Hence, statement 2 is correct. In the case of Goods: Time of supply in case of supplying goods when tax payable under Reverse Charge, whichever is earliest from the following dates:- the date of the receipt of goods; the date of payment as entered in the books of account of the recipient; the date on which the payment is debited in his bank account, whichever is earlier; the date immediately following thirty days from the date of issue of invoice or any other document, by whatever name called, in lieu thereof by the supplier If the supplier is located outside India, then the time of supply shall be the earliest of: ‘When the amount is paid i.e. the date of payment’ OR ‘When the recipient records the payment in his books of account’. In the case of services: Time of supply in case of supplying services when taxes payable under reverse charge mechanism, whichever is earliest from the following dates:- the date of payment; or the date immediately following after sixty days from the date of issue of the invoice by the supplier; whichever is earlier However, if it is not possible to find out the time of supply in aforementioned cases, the time of supply will be considered the date of entry in the books of account of the recipient of the supply.
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c
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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
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding the Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) under GST: 1. Under RCM, liability to pay tax shifts from supplier to recipient. 2. Time of Supply under RCM means a particular point in time when the goods or services are supplied. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:2 only##Option_C:Both 1 and 2##Option_D:1 only##Answer:c##Explaination:What is the RCM (Reverse Charge Mechanism) under GST? Reverse charge is a mechanism under which the recipient of the goods or services is liable to pay the tax instead of the provider of the goods and services. Under the normal taxation regime, the supplier collects the tax from the buyer and deposits the same after adjusting the output tax liability with the input tax credit available. But under reverse charge mechanism (RCM), liability to pay tax shifts from supplier to recipient. Hence, statement 1 is correct. Time of Supply under Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM)? Under GST, time of supply means a particular point in time when the goods or services are rendered or supplied. It allows us to find out the tax rate, value and due dates for filing returns. Under Reverse Charge Mechanism, the receiver is entitled to pay GST. However, the time of supply for supplying of goods and services under reverse charge is varying from the supplies which are under forwarding charge. Hence, statement 2 is correct. In the case of Goods: Time of supply in case of supplying goods when tax payable under Reverse Charge, whichever is earliest from the following dates:- the date of the receipt of goods; the date of payment as entered in the books of account of the recipient; the date on which the payment is debited in his bank account, whichever is earlier; the date immediately following thirty days from the date of issue of invoice or any other document, by whatever name called, in lieu thereof by the supplier If the supplier is located outside India, then the time of supply shall be the earliest of: ‘When the amount is paid i.e. the date of payment’ OR ‘When the recipient records the payment in his books of account’. In the case of services: Time of supply in case of supplying services when taxes payable under reverse charge mechanism, whichever is earliest from the following dates:- the date of payment; or the date immediately following after sixty days from the date of issue of the invoice by the supplier; whichever is earlier However, if it is not possible to find out the time of supply in aforementioned cases, the time of supply will be considered the date of entry in the books of account of the recipient of the supply.##Topic: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##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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Which of the following have coral reefs?
1. Gulf of Mannar
2. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
3. Lakshadweep
4. Sunderbans
5. Gulf of Kutch
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1, 2, and 3 only
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4 and 5 only
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1, 2, 3, and 5 only
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1, 2, and 3 only
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nan
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c
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No_topic
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following have coral reefs?
1. Gulf of Mannar
2. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
3. Lakshadweep
4. Sunderbans
5. Gulf of Kutch
Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A:1, 2, and 3 only###Option_B:4 and 5 only##Option_C:1, 2, 3, and 5 only##Option_D:1, 2, and 3 only##Answer:c##Explaination:nan##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Which of the following causes coral bleaching?
1. Change in Salinity 2. Addition of pollutants 3. Drastic increase in temperature 4. Increased sedimentation 5. Overloading of nutrients
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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1, 2 and 3 only
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4 and 5 only
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1, 3 and 5 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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.
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d
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Oceans of the world Features, Ocean waves, currents, tides & Tsunamis
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following causes coral bleaching?
1. Change in Salinity 2. Addition of pollutants 3. Drastic increase in temperature 4. Increased sedimentation 5. Overloading of nutrients
Select the correct answer using the codes given below: ##Option_A:1, 2 and 3 only###Option_B:4 and 5 only##Option_C:1, 3 and 5 only##Option_D:1, 2 and 3 only##Answer:d##Explaination:.##Topic:Oceans of the world Features, Ocean waves, currents, tides & Tsunamis##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements: 1. The boundary formed by a weather system separating two different types of air-masses is called a Front. 2. Warm fronts causes warm air to rise rapidly as compared to cold fronts causing heavy precipitation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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Statement 1 is correct: When two different air masses meet, the boundary zone between them is called a front. There are four types of fronts: When the cold air moves towards the warm air mass, its contact zone is called the cold front. When the warm air mass moves towards the cold air mass, the contact zone is a warm front. When the front remains stationary, it is called a stationary front. When air mass is fully lifted above the land surface, it is called the occluded front. Statement 2 is not correct: The fronts occur in middle latitudes (30 to 60 degrees) and are characterised by steep gradient in temperature and pressure. They bring abrupt changes in temperature and cause the air to rise to form clouds and cause precipitation. In a cold front set-up , the boundary between the cold and warm air masses is relatively steep, typically causing the warm air in front of it to rise rapidly. This rising air creates energetic, billowing cumulonimbus clouds leading to showers and thunderstorms. After the cold front passes, skies typically clear rapidly and temperatures cool due to the advancing cool air. With a warm front , boundary between warm and cold air is more gradual than that of a cold front, which allows warm air to slowly rise and clouds to spread out into gloomy, overcast stratus clouds. Precipitation ahead of a warm front typically forms into a large shield of steady rain or snow.
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a
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Air Masses, Cyclones and anti-cyclones
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: 1. The boundary formed by a weather system separating two different types of air-masses is called a Front. 2. Warm fronts causes warm air to rise rapidly as compared to cold fronts causing heavy precipitation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:2 only##Option_C:Both 1 and 2##Option_D:1 only##Answer:a##Explaination:Statement 1 is correct: When two different air masses meet, the boundary zone between them is called a front. There are four types of fronts: When the cold air moves towards the warm air mass, its contact zone is called the cold front. When the warm air mass moves towards the cold air mass, the contact zone is a warm front. When the front remains stationary, it is called a stationary front. When air mass is fully lifted above the land surface, it is called the occluded front. Statement 2 is not correct: The fronts occur in middle latitudes (30 to 60 degrees) and are characterised by steep gradient in temperature and pressure. They bring abrupt changes in temperature and cause the air to rise to form clouds and cause precipitation. In a cold front set-up , the boundary between the cold and warm air masses is relatively steep, typically causing the warm air in front of it to rise rapidly. This rising air creates energetic, billowing cumulonimbus clouds leading to showers and thunderstorms. After the cold front passes, skies typically clear rapidly and temperatures cool due to the advancing cool air. With a warm front , boundary between warm and cold air is more gradual than that of a cold front, which allows warm air to slowly rise and clouds to spread out into gloomy, overcast stratus clouds. Precipitation ahead of a warm front typically forms into a large shield of steady rain or snow.##Topic:Air Masses, Cyclones and anti-cyclones##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Which of the following is the chief/main characteristic of Mixed farming?
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Cultivation of both cash crops and food crops.
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Cultivation of two or more crops in the same agricultural field.
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Rearing of animals and cultivation of crops together.
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Cultivation of both cash crops and food crops.
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.
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c
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Major Crops grown in India, Agro-Climatic Regions, Types of Cultivation and Farming
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is the chief/main characteristic of Mixed farming? ##Option_A:Cultivation of both cash crops and food crops.###Option_B:Cultivation of two or more crops in the same agricultural field.##Option_C:Rearing of animals and cultivation of crops together.##Option_D:Cultivation of both cash crops and food crops.##Answer:c##Explaination:.##Topic:Major Crops grown in India, Agro-Climatic Regions, Types of Cultivation and Farming##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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During early advent of Europeans in India,which of the following goods were exported to Europe?
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Black Pepper
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Chintz
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Calicoes
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Black Pepper
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nan
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d
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The Advent of the Europeans and British Conquest of India
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:During early advent of Europeans in India,which of the following goods were exported to Europe?##Option_A:Black Pepper###Option_B:Chintz##Option_C:Calicoes##Option_D:Black Pepper##Answer:d##Explaination:nan##Topic:The Advent of the Europeans and British Conquest of India##Subject:General Studies##Answer:d
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With reference to agriculture sector in India, consider the following statements: Among the all sectors in India, agriculture employs maximum workforce. Due to the shift from subsistence to commercial agriculture, the average land holding has increased in India. The dependence of Indian farmers on monsoon has come down since independence. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 only
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1 and 2 only
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Statement 1 is correct. Though the dependence of workforce on agriculture has come down, but still agriculture is the largest employer. In 1951, more than 70 % of labour force was involved in agriculture. By 2015, the number has come down to 48%. Statement 2 is not correct. There is gradual shift from subsistence agriculture to commercial agriculture. It is mainly due to improved farming techniques, efficient machinery, better irrigation facilities. However, due to increase in population, the average land holdings have come down. Statement 3 is correct. Share of Kharif crop in total crop production gives indication of dependence of Indian agriculture on monsoon. In 1961, share of rainfall dependent kharif crop in total foodgrain production was 68%. It has come down to 50% now.
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b
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Agriculture
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to agriculture sector in India, consider the following statements: Among the all sectors in India, agriculture employs maximum workforce. Due to the shift from subsistence to commercial agriculture, the average land holding has increased in India. The dependence of Indian farmers on monsoon has come down since independence. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 1 and 3 only ##Option_C: 2 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only ##Answer:b##Explaination:Statement 1 is correct. Though the dependence of workforce on agriculture has come down, but still agriculture is the largest employer. In 1951, more than 70 % of labour force was involved in agriculture. By 2015, the number has come down to 48%. Statement 2 is not correct. There is gradual shift from subsistence agriculture to commercial agriculture. It is mainly due to improved farming techniques, efficient machinery, better irrigation facilities. However, due to increase in population, the average land holdings have come down. Statement 3 is correct. Share of Kharif crop in total crop production gives indication of dependence of Indian agriculture on monsoon. In 1961, share of rainfall dependent kharif crop in total foodgrain production was 68%. It has come down to 50% now. ##Topic:Agriculture##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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With reference to foreign portfolio investments (FPI), consider the following statements:
FPIs are more volatile than loans from international financial institutions.
Foreign Direct Investments are part of FPIs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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nan
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a
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Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to foreign portfolio investments (FPI), consider the following statements:
FPIs are more volatile than loans from international financial institutions.
Foreign Direct Investments are part of FPIs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:2 only##Option_C:Both 1 and 2##Option_D:1 only##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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Consider the following statements,
1. Quantitative Easing and Quantitative External Easing are the interventions by Central Banks to control the inflation and excahnge rates respectively.
2. Quantitative External Easing will have its effects on the other countries but Quantitative Easing will not any such effects.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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Quantitative Easing and its effect: Quantitative easing is an unconventional monetary policy in which a central bank purchases government securities or other securities from the market in order to lower interest rates and increase the money supply. This will lead to excessive capital inflows into other countries, resulting in currency appreciation and rise in asset price, among others.
Quantitative External Easing and its effect: Here, central benaks intervene to keep their exchange rate down and build huge forex reserves. This will make exports more competitive from these countries, which can affect economic activity in other parts of the world.
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d
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Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements,
1. Quantitative Easing and Quantitative External Easing are the interventions by Central Banks to control the inflation and excahnge rates respectively.
2. Quantitative External Easing will have its effects on the other countries but Quantitative Easing will not any such effects.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: Both 1 and 2
##Option_D: 1 only
##Answer:d##Explaination:
Quantitative Easing and its effect: Quantitative easing is an unconventional monetary policy in which a central bank purchases government securities or other securities from the market in order to lower interest rates and increase the money supply. This will lead to excessive capital inflows into other countries, resulting in currency appreciation and rise in asset price, among others.
Quantitative External Easing and its effect: Here, central benaks intervene to keep their exchange rate down and build huge forex reserves. This will make exports more competitive from these countries, which can affect economic activity in other parts of the world.
##Topic:Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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With reference to Bitcoins, consider the following statements: The value of the Bitcoins is based on a basket of currencies. In India, only the entities approved by the Reserve Bank of India can transact in Bitcoins. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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Statement 1 is not correct. This is a virtual currency. There is no underlying or backing of any asset for virtual currency. Its value seems to be depends on speculation. Statement 2 is not correct. Bitcoin is a digital currency that is not tied to a bank or government and allows users to spend money anonymously.
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d
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GS_Economics_unclassified
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Bitcoins, consider the following statements: The value of the Bitcoins is based on a basket of currencies. In India, only the entities approved by the Reserve Bank of India can transact in Bitcoins. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:d##Explaination:Statement 1 is not correct. This is a virtual currency. There is no underlying or backing of any asset for virtual currency. Its value seems to be depends on speculation. Statement 2 is not correct. Bitcoin is a digital currency that is not tied to a bank or government and allows users to spend money anonymously. ##Topic:GS_Economics_unclassified##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements,
1. A continuous increase in the Consumer Price Index value points towards reduced value of money.
2. To ascertain the Real value of the money one has to discount the Nominal value of the money by the inflation figure.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below.
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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Statement 1: correct: Continuous increase in the CPI implies inflation in an economy. Hence, continuous increase of price of a commodity implies reduced value of money.
Statement 2: correct: The real value is nominal value adjusted for inflation. Real value= Nominal value/price index
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c
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Money: Definition, Functions and significance, Evolution of Money, Money supply in India and factors affecting it
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements,
1. A continuous increase in the Consumer Price Index value points towards reduced value of money.
2. To ascertain the Real value of the money one has to discount the Nominal value of the money by the inflation figure.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below.
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: Both 1 and 2
##Option_D: 1 only
##Answer:c##Explaination:
Statement 1: correct: Continuous increase in the CPI implies inflation in an economy. Hence, continuous increase of price of a commodity implies reduced value of money.
Statement 2: correct: The real value is nominal value adjusted for inflation. Real value= Nominal value/price index
##Topic:Money: Definition, Functions and significance, Evolution of Money, Money supply in India and factors affecting it##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements about Rights-based approach for public provision of basic services in India,
1. A law regarding a particular basic service will be enacted to make provision of that basic service a right for public.
2. If the govt. fails to deliver that basic service provide, public can sue the govt. in any court of law.
3. This approach has largely helped in the inclusive growth in India.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 only
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Statement 1 and 2: correct: A separate law will be passed for the provision of that particular basic service, like National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act etc. Here, public can sue the govt. in case of govt. denies that service. This approach is making the some of the non-justiciable rights provided in the Directive Principles of State Policy into justiciable rights.
Statement 3: incorrect: this approach has not led to any significant change in the quantum of benefits delivered. Inclusive growth means economic growth that creates employment opportunities and helps in reducing poverty. It means having access to essential services in health and education by the poor. If benefits are not delivered, then current status quo will be maintained.
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b
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Initiatives taken by Govt
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements about Rights-based approach for public provision of basic services in India,
1. A law regarding a particular basic service will be enacted to make provision of that basic service a right for public.
2. If the govt. fails to deliver that basic service provide, public can sue the govt. in any court of law.
3. This approach has largely helped in the inclusive growth in India.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 1 and 2 only
##Option_C: 1 and 3 only
##Option_D: 1 only
##Answer:b##Explaination:
Statement 1 and 2: correct: A separate law will be passed for the provision of that particular basic service, like National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act etc. Here, public can sue the govt. in case of govt. denies that service. This approach is making the some of the non-justiciable rights provided in the Directive Principles of State Policy into justiciable rights.
Statement 3: incorrect: this approach has not led to any significant change in the quantum of benefits delivered. Inclusive growth means economic growth that creates employment opportunities and helps in reducing poverty. It means having access to essential services in health and education by the poor. If benefits are not delivered, then current status quo will be maintained.
##Topic:Initiatives taken by Govt##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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Consider the following statement regarding mixed economy.
1. India has adopted a mixed type of economy.
2. Mixed economy is weakened by a socialistic society.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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Statement 1 is Correct. India has adopted a mixed type of economy. The mixed economy of India is seen as a partnership of government and private enterprise in the bigger national task of rapid economic development.
Statement 2 is Incorrect. The growth of mixed economy can be seen in the constitution when it adopted the socialistic pattern of society as the objective of social and economic policy. In the socialistic pattern of society, the social ownership of means of production exists alongside the private ownership. State owned means of production are so used as to promote social welfare. Privately owned means of production may serve private interest but within the norms laid down by the government. This strengthens the whole concept of mixed economy.
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a
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Government policies etc. Five year Plans: Priorities and Performance, Issues related to planning
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statement regarding mixed economy.
1. India has adopted a mixed type of economy.
2. Mixed economy is weakened by a socialistic society.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: Both 1 and 2
##Option_D: 1 only
##Answer:a##Explaination:
Statement 1 is Correct. India has adopted a mixed type of economy. The mixed economy of India is seen as a partnership of government and private enterprise in the bigger national task of rapid economic development.
Statement 2 is Incorrect. The growth of mixed economy can be seen in the constitution when it adopted the socialistic pattern of society as the objective of social and economic policy. In the socialistic pattern of society, the social ownership of means of production exists alongside the private ownership. State owned means of production are so used as to promote social welfare. Privately owned means of production may serve private interest but within the norms laid down by the government. This strengthens the whole concept of mixed economy.
##Topic:Government policies etc. Five year Plans: Priorities and Performance, Issues related to planning##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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Which of the following was/were features of the Mahalanobis growth model? Emphasis on Self-Reliance Indicative planning Emphasis on heavy goods industries Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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3 only
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1 and 2 only
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The Mahalanobis Growth Model had to components; (i) more emphasis on industrialization and (ii) emphasis on heavy goods industries which was believed to help us attain self sustained/ self reliant growth and also leading to a consequent trickle down effect. Indicative Planning (8th Five Year Plan) was not a part of Mahalanobis Growth Model.
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b
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Economic Policies till 1991
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following was/were features of the Mahalanobis growth model? Emphasis on Self-Reliance Indicative planning Emphasis on heavy goods industries Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 1 and 3 only##Option_C: 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:b##Explaination:The Mahalanobis Growth Model had to components; (i) more emphasis on industrialization and (ii) emphasis on heavy goods industries which was believed to help us attain self sustained/ self reliant growth and also leading to a consequent trickle down effect. Indicative Planning (8th Five Year Plan) was not a part of Mahalanobis Growth Model.##Topic:Economic Policies till 1991##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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Industrial Licencing in India is embodied in which of the following legislative framework(s)?
1. Industries (Development and Regulation) Act 1951
2. Competition Act 2002
3. Foreign Exchange Regulation Act 1973
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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The legislative framework for industrial licencing in India is embodied in 3 different acts, namely: Industries (Development and Regulation) Act 1951; Competition Act 2002; and Foreign Exchange Regulation Act 1973. The chief objective of the 1951 act is the development and regulation of Indian industries in a manner befitting the policy of planning and socialistic society and other social economic or political consideration. The MRTP 1969 act, after changes introduced in 1991, aims to control monopolies and to prohibit monopolistic and restrictive trade practices (except 7 industries in core areas). This act was replaced by Competition Act 2002. ( Liberalisation affords the consumers an opportunity of choosing from a wide range of products & services, and this, coupled with competition encourage domestic manufacturers to produce goods comparable to international standards. Unlike the protected regime of the past when manufacturers had almost licence to charge arbitrary prices, they are now constrained to charge competitive or reasonable prices due to the greater play of market forces.) The FERA act aimed to regulate the foreign exchange in the country by restricting foreign equity in Indian companies.
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d
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Economic Policies till 1991
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Industrial Licencing in India is embodied in which of the following legislative framework(s)?
1. Industries (Development and Regulation) Act 1951
2. Competition Act 2002
3. Foreign Exchange Regulation Act 1973
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 1 and 2 only
##Option_C: 2 and 3 only
##Option_D: 1 only
##Answer:d##Explaination:The legislative framework for industrial licencing in India is embodied in 3 different acts, namely: Industries (Development and Regulation) Act 1951; Competition Act 2002; and Foreign Exchange Regulation Act 1973. The chief objective of the 1951 act is the development and regulation of Indian industries in a manner befitting the policy of planning and socialistic society and other social economic or political consideration. The MRTP 1969 act, after changes introduced in 1991, aims to control monopolies and to prohibit monopolistic and restrictive trade practices (except 7 industries in core areas). This act was replaced by Competition Act 2002. ( Liberalisation affords the consumers an opportunity of choosing from a wide range of products & services, and this, coupled with competition encourage domestic manufacturers to produce goods comparable to international standards. Unlike the protected regime of the past when manufacturers had almost licence to charge arbitrary prices, they are now constrained to charge competitive or reasonable prices due to the greater play of market forces.) The FERA act aimed to regulate the foreign exchange in the country by restricting foreign equity in Indian companies.##Topic:Economic Policies till 1991##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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Which of the following initiatives have helped to increase the agricultural productivity in India? Supply of High Yield Variety (HYV) seeds Supply of chemical fertilizers Improved irrigation methods Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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Statement 1 is correct. The Green Revolution saw development of improved high yielding varieties various crops such as rice and wheat etc. The modern varieties produced more than traditional varieties because they were more responsive to controlled irrigation and to petrochemical fertilizers. Statement 2 is correct. Use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides have played a positive role in increasing agricultural productivity and in making India self-sufficient in food grain production. Yield of food-grain in India increased from 644 k.g. per hectare in 1966-67 to 1636 k.g. per hectare in 2000-2001 i.e. this registered an impressive increase by around two and half times. This was mainly brought about by a more than 12 fold increase in the consumption of chemical fertilizers (from 1.1 million ton to 13.56 million tons) during the same period. Statement 3 is correct. Irrigation infrastructure in India has seen substantial expansion over the years. The total irrigation potential created (IPC) from major, medium and minor irrigation schemes has increased from 22.6 million hectares during pre-plan period to 113 million hectares at the end of the 11th Plan. This has led to increase in the agricultural productivity. Moreover, adoption of water saving technologies such as sprinkler and drip irrigation system have proven extremely effective in not just water conservation but also leading to higher yields by delivering water in a controlled manner in parts of the plant where it is most efficiently absorbed.
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d
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Agriculture
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following initiatives have helped to increase the agricultural productivity in India? Supply of High Yield Variety (HYV) seeds Supply of chemical fertilizers Improved irrigation methods Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 1 and 2 only ##Option_C: 2 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:Statement 1 is correct. The Green Revolution saw development of improved high yielding varieties various crops such as rice and wheat etc. The modern varieties produced more than traditional varieties because they were more responsive to controlled irrigation and to petrochemical fertilizers. Statement 2 is correct. Use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides have played a positive role in increasing agricultural productivity and in making India self-sufficient in food grain production. Yield of food-grain in India increased from 644 k.g. per hectare in 1966-67 to 1636 k.g. per hectare in 2000-2001 i.e. this registered an impressive increase by around two and half times. This was mainly brought about by a more than 12 fold increase in the consumption of chemical fertilizers (from 1.1 million ton to 13.56 million tons) during the same period. Statement 3 is correct. Irrigation infrastructure in India has seen substantial expansion over the years. The total irrigation potential created (IPC) from major, medium and minor irrigation schemes has increased from 22.6 million hectares during pre-plan period to 113 million hectares at the end of the 11th Plan. This has led to increase in the agricultural productivity. Moreover, adoption of water saving technologies such as sprinkler and drip irrigation system have proven extremely effective in not just water conservation but also leading to higher yields by delivering water in a controlled manner in parts of the plant where it is most efficiently absorbed.##Topic:Agriculture##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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Which of the following are part of Balance of trade ?
1. Trade in goods
2. Trade in services
3. Buying and selling of foreign Capital Assets
Select the correct answer from the code given below:
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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Balance of trade is only account of total import and export of goods only by a country during a financial year.
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
Balance of payment however is a broader concept that keeps account of all the transactions of the country whether in form of goods,services or invisibles
Statement 2 is not correct as services are not counted under Balance of trade but they are part of Balance of Payment
Statement 3 is not correct as buying and selling of capital assets is also not included in Balance of trade.
Balance of payment however is a broader concept that keeps account of all the transactions of the country whether in form of goods,services or invisibles
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a
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Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following are part of Balance of trade ?
1. Trade in goods
2. Trade in services
3. Buying and selling of foreign Capital Assets
Select the correct answer from the code given below:
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 1 and 2 only
##Option_C: 2 and 3 only
##Option_D: 1 only
##Answer:a##Explaination:
Balance of trade is only account of total import and export of goods only by a country during a financial year.
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
Balance of payment however is a broader concept that keeps account of all the transactions of the country whether in form of goods,services or invisibles
Statement 2 is not correct as services are not counted under Balance of trade but they are part of Balance of Payment
Statement 3 is not correct as buying and selling of capital assets is also not included in Balance of trade.
Balance of payment however is a broader concept that keeps account of all the transactions of the country whether in form of goods,services or invisibles
##Topic:Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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Which among the following is/are part of Balanace of Invisibles in the current account of Balance of Payments?
1. Income from exports of goods
2. Remittances
3. Income earned from services tendered abroad.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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2 only
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1 only
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'Invisibles' are part of Current Account of BoP and hence record earnings and expenditure of foreign exchange during a year which other than trade in goods
1- FDI is part of Capital receipts
2- Remittances in part of current income and 'Invisibles'
3- Income from insurance sector ie a service is part of current account and is part of 'Invisibles'
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b
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Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which among the following is/are part of Balanace of Invisibles in the current account of Balance of Payments?
1. Income from exports of goods
2. Remittances
3. Income earned from services tendered abroad.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 2 and 3 only
##Option_C: 2 only
##Option_D: 1 only
##Answer:b##Explaination:
'Invisibles' are part of Current Account of BoP and hence record earnings and expenditure of foreign exchange during a year which other than trade in goods
1- FDI is part of Capital receipts
2- Remittances in part of current income and 'Invisibles'
3- Income from insurance sector ie a service is part of current account and is part of 'Invisibles'
##Topic:Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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Which of the following is/are part of transfer payments? Payment for Services provided abroad Donations from abroad Remittance Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 only
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1 and 2 only
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Transfer payments are receipts which the residents of a country receive ‘for free’, without having to make any present or future payments in return. They consist of remittances, gifts and grants. They could be official or private. The payment for the service provided abroad is not part of transfer payments.
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d
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Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are part of transfer payments? Payment for Services provided abroad Donations from abroad Remittance Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 1 and 3 only##Option_C: 2 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:d##Explaination:Transfer payments are receipts which the residents of a country receive ‘for free’, without having to make any present or future payments in return. They consist of remittances, gifts and grants. They could be official or private. The payment for the service provided abroad is not part of transfer payments.##Topic:Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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With reference to fertilizer use in India, which of the following statement is correct? Use of fertilizers has not resulted in commensurate growth in agricultural productivity. There is crop and regional imbalance in fertilizer consumption There has been diversion of the subsidized fertilizers to non-agricultural use Micro nutrient deficiency is limited to north east only Select the answer using the correct code given below
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1 only
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2 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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1 only
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Statement 1 is correct as declining marginal productivity of fertilizers since the 1970s is a pointer to their inefficient use in Indian agriculture. Statement 2 is correct as there is regional disparity in fertilizer consumption. Also few crops have heavy consumption of fertilizer comparison to others like potato etc. Statement 3 is correct as there has been diversion of subsidised fertilizer for nonagricultural use. Only 35% of the total urea subsidy reaches intended beneficiaries. Statement 4 is incorrect as Indian soils show deficiency of micro nutrients like boron, zinc, copper and iron in most parts of the country, which limits crop yields and productivity.
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c
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Agriculture
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to fertilizer use in India, which of the following statement is correct? Use of fertilizers has not resulted in commensurate growth in agricultural productivity. There is crop and regional imbalance in fertilizer consumption There has been diversion of the subsidized fertilizers to non-agricultural use Micro nutrient deficiency is limited to north east only Select the answer using the correct code given below##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 and 4 only##Option_C: 1, 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:c##Explaination:Statement 1 is correct as declining marginal productivity of fertilizers since the 1970s is a pointer to their inefficient use in Indian agriculture. Statement 2 is correct as there is regional disparity in fertilizer consumption. Also few crops have heavy consumption of fertilizer comparison to others like potato etc. Statement 3 is correct as there has been diversion of subsidised fertilizer for nonagricultural use. Only 35% of the total urea subsidy reaches intended beneficiaries. Statement 4 is incorrect as Indian soils show deficiency of micro nutrients like boron, zinc, copper and iron in most parts of the country, which limits crop yields and productivity.##Topic:Agriculture##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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With reference to Fundamental Rights, consider the following statements : 1. Fundamental Rights are deemed fundamental because they are considered sacrosanct 2. Since the rights are against the excesses of the Executive and Legislature, they cannot be amended and altered by the two organs of the government Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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Statement 1 is incorrect as Fundamental rights are not deemed sacrosanct and can be amended by a special majority by the houses of Parliament. Statement 2 is incorrect as It can be altered and has been done so in the past. Right to Property, which was initially a Fundamental right was later altered and was deemed only a Constitutional right under 44 th Amendment Act, 1978.
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d
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Fundamental Rights
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Fundamental Rights, consider the following statements : 1. Fundamental Rights are deemed fundamental because they are considered sacrosanct 2. Since the rights are against the excesses of the Executive and Legislature, they cannot be amended and altered by the two organs of the government Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:2 only##Option_C:Both 1 and 2##Option_D:1 only##Answer:d##Explaination:Statement 1 is incorrect as Fundamental rights are not deemed sacrosanct and can be amended by a special majority by the houses of Parliament. Statement 2 is incorrect as It can be altered and has been done so in the past. Right to Property, which was initially a Fundamental right was later altered and was deemed only a Constitutional right under 44 th Amendment Act, 1978.##Topic:Fundamental Rights ##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:d
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Recently NITI Aayog recomended merger of Rail budget with normal budget. Consider the following statements regarding Railway Budget in India:
1. It was separated from main budget on the recommendation of Aitchinson Committee
2. Post merger Railways will not have to pay annual dividend to government of India
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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Statement 1 incorrect- Railway budget was separated in 1924 on recommendations of Acworth Committee
The Aitchison Commission (Public Service Commission) was set up in 1886 to come up with a scheme for fulfilling the claims of Indians to higher and more extensive employment in public service.
Statement 2 correct- After seperation of budget Railways used to pay an annual dividend to government of Inda. The amount was decided by Railway Convention Committee. But post merger Railways will not have to pay this annual dividend which will be major boost to railway's revenue.
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b
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Miscellaneous Polity
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Recently NITI Aayog recomended merger of Rail budget with normal budget. Consider the following statements regarding Railway Budget in India:
1. It was separated from main budget on the recommendation of Aitchinson Committee
2. Post merger Railways will not have to pay annual dividend to government of India
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: Both 1 and 2
##Option_D: 1 only
##Answer:b##Explaination:
Statement 1 incorrect- Railway budget was separated in 1924 on recommendations of Acworth Committee
The Aitchison Commission (Public Service Commission) was set up in 1886 to come up with a scheme for fulfilling the claims of Indians to higher and more extensive employment in public service.
Statement 2 correct- After seperation of budget Railways used to pay an annual dividend to government of Inda. The amount was decided by Railway Convention Committee. But post merger Railways will not have to pay this annual dividend which will be major boost to railway's revenue.
##Topic:Miscellaneous Polity##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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Which of the following is/are the components of Current Account of the Balance of Payments?
Investments of Indian nationals in other countries.
Dividends from Foreign Investment
Loans from World Bank
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 2 only
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2 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Under current account of the BoP, transactions are classified into merchandise (exports and imports) and invisibles.
Invisible transactions are further classified into three categories, namely (a) Services-travel, transportation, insurance, Government not included elsewhere (GNIE) and miscellaneous (such as, communication, construction, financial, software, news agency, royalties, management and business services); (b) Income; and (c) Transfers (grants, gifts, remittances, ets.) which do not have any quid pro quo.
Loans from world bank and the investment by Indian nationals abroad are part of the capital account of the Balance of Payments.
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b
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Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following is/are the components of Current Account of the Balance of Payments?
Investments of Indian nationals in other countries.
Dividends from Foreign Investment
Loans from World Bank
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
##Option_A: 1 and 2 only
###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: 1 and 3 only
##Option_D: 1 and 2 only
##Answer:b##Explaination:
Under current account of the BoP, transactions are classified into merchandise (exports and imports) and invisibles.
Invisible transactions are further classified into three categories, namely (a) Services-travel, transportation, insurance, Government not included elsewhere (GNIE) and miscellaneous (such as, communication, construction, financial, software, news agency, royalties, management and business services); (b) Income; and (c) Transfers (grants, gifts, remittances, ets.) which do not have any quid pro quo.
Loans from world bank and the investment by Indian nationals abroad are part of the capital account of the Balance of Payments.
##Topic:Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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Which of the following is/are the components of Capital Account of Balance of Payments? Foreign Direct Investment Foreign Institutional Investment Deposits by NRIs Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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3 only
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1 only
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Under the Capital Account, capital inflows can be classified by instrument (debt or equity) and maturity (short or longterm). The main components of the capital account include foreign investment, loans and banking capital. Foreign investment, comprising Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Portfolio Investment consisting of Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) investment, American Depository Receipts/Global Depository Receipts (ADRs/GDRs) represents non-debt liabilities, while loans (external assistance, external commercial borrowings and trade credit) and banking capital, including non-resident Indian (NRI) deposits are debt liabilities.
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d
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Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are the components of Capital Account of Balance of Payments? Foreign Direct Investment Foreign Institutional Investment Deposits by NRIs Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:d##Explaination:Under the Capital Account, capital inflows can be classified by instrument (debt or equity) and maturity (short or longterm). The main components of the capital account include foreign investment, loans and banking capital. Foreign investment, comprising Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Portfolio Investment consisting of Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) investment, American Depository Receipts/Global Depository Receipts (ADRs/GDRs) represents non-debt liabilities, while loans (external assistance, external commercial borrowings and trade credit) and banking capital, including non-resident Indian (NRI) deposits are debt liabilities.##Topic:Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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Which of the following can be used to finance Current Account Deficit (CAD)? Sale of reserves of foreign currencies and securities Payment of foreign transactions in gold External loans from IMF Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 2 only
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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A Current Account Deficit can be financed by different sources: A country may use a part of its gold stocks and make payments to foreigners by means of gold. A country may draw upon its reserves of foreign currencies and foreign securities. A country may borrow foreign exchange from different officials and private sources. It may mobilise foreign exchange by attracting deposits by foreigners and investment of capital by foreigners. Generally, no country likes to draw upon its gold and foreign exchange stocks. It mobilises foreign exchange by way of loans, deposits and investments.
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d
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Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following can be used to finance Current Account Deficit (CAD)? Sale of reserves of foreign currencies and securities Payment of foreign transactions in gold External loans from IMF Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 1 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:d##Explaination:A Current Account Deficit can be financed by different sources: A country may use a part of its gold stocks and make payments to foreigners by means of gold. A country may draw upon its reserves of foreign currencies and foreign securities. A country may borrow foreign exchange from different officials and private sources. It may mobilise foreign exchange by attracting deposits by foreigners and investment of capital by foreigners. Generally, no country likes to draw upon its gold and foreign exchange stocks. It mobilises foreign exchange by way of loans, deposits and investments.##Topic:Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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Which of the following can reduce the deficit in Balance of Payments? Reducing import custom duties Restrictive monetary policy Appreciation of domestic currency Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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2 only
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1 and 3 only
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Balance of payments summarizes an economy’s transactions with the rest of the world for a specified time period. To correct deficit in BoP, a country will have to take steps which would: (a) attract more foreign investment (b) increase exports and decrease unnecessary imports 1. is not correct as Reducing import duty would lead to increase in imports and hence would lead to more deficit in BoP. 2. is correct as restrictive monetary policy(lower money supply) would lead to fall in prices of goods in country which would make exports competitive in international market. 3. is not correct as Appreciation of increase in value of domestic currency would make exports less competitive.
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c
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Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following can reduce the deficit in Balance of Payments? Reducing import custom duties Restrictive monetary policy Appreciation of domestic currency Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 3 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 2 only##Option_D: 1 and 3 only##Answer:c##Explaination:Balance of payments summarizes an economy’s transactions with the rest of the world for a specified time period. To correct deficit in BoP, a country will have to take steps which would: (a) attract more foreign investment (b) increase exports and decrease unnecessary imports 1. is not correct as Reducing import duty would lead to increase in imports and hence would lead to more deficit in BoP. 2. is correct as restrictive monetary policy(lower money supply) would lead to fall in prices of goods in country which would make exports competitive in international market. 3. is not correct as Appreciation of increase in value of domestic currency would make exports less competitive.##Topic:Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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With reference to the exchange rates, consider the following statements: Under the fixed exchange rate, the central bank links the exchange rate to another country"s currency or to the price of gold. Under the floating exchange rate, the currency price is set by the foreign exchange market based on supply and demand. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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Statement 1 is correct. A fixed exchange rate is a country's exchange rate regime under which the government or central bank ties the official exchange rate to another country's currency or to the price of gold. The purpose of a fixed exchange rate system is to maintain a country's currency value within a very narrow band. Statement 2 is correct. A floating exchange rate is a regime where the currency price is set by the forex market based on supply and demand compared with other currencies. This is in contrast to a fixed exchange rate, in which the government entirely or predominantly determines the rate.
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c
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Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the exchange rates, consider the following statements: Under the fixed exchange rate, the central bank links the exchange rate to another country"s currency or to the price of gold. Under the floating exchange rate, the currency price is set by the foreign exchange market based on supply and demand. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:c##Explaination:Statement 1 is correct. A fixed exchange rate is a country's exchange rate regime under which the government or central bank ties the official exchange rate to another country's currency or to the price of gold. The purpose of a fixed exchange rate system is to maintain a country's currency value within a very narrow band. Statement 2 is correct. A floating exchange rate is a regime where the currency price is set by the forex market based on supply and demand compared with other currencies. This is in contrast to a fixed exchange rate, in which the government entirely or predominantly determines the rate.##Topic:Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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With reference to rural credit in India, consider the following statements: The share of non-institutional credit is greater than the share of institutional credit for farmers in India. Among the institutional credit agencies, NABARD is the biggest contributor of direct loan to farmers. Ratio of agricultural credit to agricultural GDP has increased in the last decade. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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3 only
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1 only
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Statement 1 is not correct. It was during the first decade after independence (1951-52) that money lenders and others had more than 90 % share in rural credit. Currently their relative share have come down to almost 40 %. To a large extent, they have been replaced by institutional agencies. Statement 2 is not correct. NABARD does not extend any direct loan to farmers. It extend loans to cooperatives and commercial banks who offer loans to farmers and others in rural areas. Statement 3 is correct. The ratio of agricultural credit to agricultural GDP has increased from 10 per cent in 1999-2000 to around 38 per cent by 2012-13. This fact can also be derived from the fact that increasing efforts are being made at financial inclusion and also government has been continuously increasing the target of agricultural credit in every budget.
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c
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Rural Development
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to rural credit in India, consider the following statements: The share of non-institutional credit is greater than the share of institutional credit for farmers in India. Among the institutional credit agencies, NABARD is the biggest contributor of direct loan to farmers. Ratio of agricultural credit to agricultural GDP has increased in the last decade. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 1 and 2 only ##Option_C: 3 only ##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:c##Explaination:Statement 1 is not correct. It was during the first decade after independence (1951-52) that money lenders and others had more than 90 % share in rural credit. Currently their relative share have come down to almost 40 %. To a large extent, they have been replaced by institutional agencies. Statement 2 is not correct. NABARD does not extend any direct loan to farmers. It extend loans to cooperatives and commercial banks who offer loans to farmers and others in rural areas. Statement 3 is correct. The ratio of agricultural credit to agricultural GDP has increased from 10 per cent in 1999-2000 to around 38 per cent by 2012-13. This fact can also be derived from the fact that increasing efforts are being made at financial inclusion and also government has been continuously increasing the target of agricultural credit in every budget.##Topic:Rural Development##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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RBI appointed Nachiket Mor Committee aimed to look into the issue of:
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Monetary Policy
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Banking License
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Financial Inclusion
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Monetary Policy
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The “Committee on Comprehensive Financial Services for Small Businesses and Low Income Households” was set up by the RBI in Sep 2013 under the chairmanship of Nachiket Mor, an RBI board member. RBI released the voluminous and detailed Report of this committee in Jan 2014. It aimed to study various aspects of financial inclusion, including institutional frameworks and regulations.
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c
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Rural Development
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
RBI appointed Nachiket Mor Committee aimed to look into the issue of:
##Option_A: Monetary Policy
###Option_B: Banking License
##Option_C: Financial Inclusion
##Option_D: Monetary Policy
##Answer:c##Explaination:
The “Committee on Comprehensive Financial Services for Small Businesses and Low Income Households” was set up by the RBI in Sep 2013 under the chairmanship of Nachiket Mor, an RBI board member. RBI released the voluminous and detailed Report of this committee in Jan 2014. It aimed to study various aspects of financial inclusion, including institutional frameworks and regulations.
##Topic:Rural Development##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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With reference to Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF), consider the following statements: The shortfalls in the priority sector lending of both foreign banks and public sector banks are deposited in RIDF. It is maintained by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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Statement 1 is not correct. Domestic commercial banks both Public and Private contribute to the RIDF to the extent of their shortfall in stipulated priority sector lending to agriculture. The main objective of the Fund is to provide loans to State Governments and State-owned corporations to enable them to complete ongoing rural infrastructure projects. The foreign banks having shortfall in lending to stipulated priority sector target/sub-targets are required to contribute to Small Enterprises Development Fund (SEDF) to be set up by Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI). Statement 2 is correct. The RIDF was set up by the Government in 1995-96 for financing ongoing rural Infrastructure projects. The fund is maintained by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).
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b
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Rural Development
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF), consider the following statements: The shortfalls in the priority sector lending of both foreign banks and public sector banks are deposited in RIDF. It is maintained by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). Which of the statements given above is/are correct? ##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only ##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:b##Explaination:Statement 1 is not correct. Domestic commercial banks both Public and Private contribute to the RIDF to the extent of their shortfall in stipulated priority sector lending to agriculture. The main objective of the Fund is to provide loans to State Governments and State-owned corporations to enable them to complete ongoing rural infrastructure projects. The foreign banks having shortfall in lending to stipulated priority sector target/sub-targets are required to contribute to Small Enterprises Development Fund (SEDF) to be set up by Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI). Statement 2 is correct. The RIDF was set up by the Government in 1995-96 for financing ongoing rural Infrastructure projects. The fund is maintained by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). ##Topic:Rural Development##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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Which of the following statement/statements is/are correct?
(1) India is suited for organic farming as majority of farm lands has remained free from chemicals.
(2) Organic crops are more susceptible to pests.
(3) Government in India is yet to launch programme specifically for organic farming.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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1 and 2 only
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2 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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.
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a
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Sustainable Agriculture
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following statement/statements is/are correct?
(1) India is suited for organic farming as majority of farm lands has remained free from chemicals.
(2) Organic crops are more susceptible to pests.
(3) Government in India is yet to launch programme specifically for organic farming.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
##Option_A: 1 and 2 only
###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: 1 and 3 only
##Option_D: 1 and 2 only
##Answer:a##Explaination:
.
##Topic:Sustainable Agriculture##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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Spending under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in India is applicable to which of the following? A branch of a foreign company operating in India A branch of an Indian company operating overseas Central public sector undertakings Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 only
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As per the CSR provision, if a company has: Assets of 500 crore rupees or more or Turnover of 1000 crore rupees or more or Net profit of 5 crores or more then the concerned company is liable to pay CSR. It mandates all the companies and PSUs operating in India (not their foreign branches) are liable to spend 2% of their net average profit of three years on social development works. A foreign company operating in India is liable to pay CSR (statement 1 correct). An Indian company with branches overseas would have to pay CSR for branch operating in India only (statement 2 incorrect). CPSUs are liable to spend on CSR. (statement 3 is correct).
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c
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Initiatives taken by Govt
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Spending under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in India is applicable to which of the following? A branch of a foreign company operating in India A branch of an Indian company operating overseas Central public sector undertakings Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:c##Explaination:As per the CSR provision, if a company has: Assets of 500 crore rupees or more or Turnover of 1000 crore rupees or more or Net profit of 5 crores or more then the concerned company is liable to pay CSR. It mandates all the companies and PSUs operating in India (not their foreign branches) are liable to spend 2% of their net average profit of three years on social development works. A foreign company operating in India is liable to pay CSR (statement 1 correct). An Indian company with branches overseas would have to pay CSR for branch operating in India only (statement 2 incorrect). CPSUs are liable to spend on CSR. (statement 3 is correct).##Topic:Initiatives taken by Govt##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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Which of the following is/are true regarding the concept of Externalities?
1. It is a social effect of a private action.
2. It can be positive as well as negative in outlook.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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1 only
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2 only
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1 and 2 only
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1 only
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Externalities refer to a social effect of a private action. As a result of one’s action some other individual or a section of society may have to bear some disadvantage (negative externalities) or some may end up benefitting from such action (positive externalities).
For e.g. environmental effect of a mining operation can be considered as negative externality while promotion of renewable energy run transport by a company can be considered positive externality
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c
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IT, Communication, Urbanisation, Transport, Mining, etc
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following is/are true regarding the concept of Externalities?
1. It is a social effect of a private action.
2. It can be positive as well as negative in outlook.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: 1 and 2 only
##Option_D: 1 only
##Answer:c##Explaination:
Externalities refer to a social effect of a private action. As a result of one’s action some other individual or a section of society may have to bear some disadvantage (negative externalities) or some may end up benefitting from such action (positive externalities).
For e.g. environmental effect of a mining operation can be considered as negative externality while promotion of renewable energy run transport by a company can be considered positive externality
##Topic:IT, Communication, Urbanisation, Transport, Mining, etc##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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Which of the following is/are correct regarding Public Goods?
1. They are non-divisible and non-excludable.
2. Users may be required to pay a price for its consumption.
3. Railways, and Air India services parks are its typical examples.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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A public good is a product having following characteristics.
They are non-divisible and non-excludable in nature. For e.g. use of public park can’t be restricted to some section and neither its use by one precludes others from accessing it. (statement 1 is corrrect)
In some cases user charges may be associated with public goods (statement 2 is correct)
Street lighting, public parks, post offices, etc. are examples of public goods(statement 3 is incorrect as air services and railways are not examples of public goods as thre can be cases of exclusion in it)
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b
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IT, Communication, Urbanisation, Transport, Mining, etc
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following is/are correct regarding Public Goods?
1. They are non-divisible and non-excludable.
2. Users may be required to pay a price for its consumption.
3. Railways, and Air India services parks are its typical examples.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 1 and 2 only
##Option_C: 2 and 3 only
##Option_D: 1 only
##Answer:b##Explaination:
A public good is a product having following characteristics.
They are non-divisible and non-excludable in nature. For e.g. use of public park can’t be restricted to some section and neither its use by one precludes others from accessing it. (statement 1 is corrrect)
In some cases user charges may be associated with public goods (statement 2 is correct)
Street lighting, public parks, post offices, etc. are examples of public goods(statement 3 is incorrect as air services and railways are not examples of public goods as thre can be cases of exclusion in it)
##Topic:IT, Communication, Urbanisation, Transport, Mining, etc##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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Which of the following factors necessitate privatization and commercialization of infrastructure sector? Scarcity of resources and stress on public finances. Management efficiency of private sector. Technological changes. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 3
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1 and 2 only
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Many factors are responsible for the privatization and commercialization in infrastructure. These are massive investment needs, managerial constraints in the public sector, changes in technology, transport needs, globalization and new dynamism in world markets.
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c
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Economic Reforms since 1991: End of license Raj, Liberalization, Privatisation and Globalisation, FDI, FII, issues, challenges etc.
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following factors necessitate privatization and commercialization of infrastructure sector? Scarcity of resources and stress on public finances. Management efficiency of private sector. Technological changes. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1, 2 and 3##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:c##Explaination:Many factors are responsible for the privatization and commercialization in infrastructure. These are massive investment needs, managerial constraints in the public sector, changes in technology, transport needs, globalization and new dynamism in world markets.##Topic:Economic Reforms since 1991: End of license Raj, Liberalization, Privatisation and Globalisation, FDI, FII, issues, challenges etc.##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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Which of the following is/are correct regarding Special Drawing Rights (SDR)? SDR is a hard currency issued by International Monetary Fund (IMF). Allocation of SDR is made to member countries in proportion of their quotas in IMF. The value of SDR is based on a basket of currencies of US dollar, euro, yen and reminibi only. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 3 only
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2 only
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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The Special Drawing Rights (SDR) is an international reserve asset, created by the IMF in 1969 to supplement its member countries’ official reserves. SDRs are entitlements granted to member countries enabling them to draw from the IMF apart from their quota. Statement 1 is incorrect as SDR is not a hard currency; it is an independent reserved asset. Statement 2 is correct as every member is allocated SDR in proportion to their respective quotas. Quota subscriptions are a central component of the IMF’s financial resources. Each member country of the IMF is assigned a quota, based broadly on its relative position in the world economy. Statement 3 is incorrect as SDR also includes Pound Sterling. SDR basket of currencies include US dollar, Japanes Yen, Euro, Pound Sterling and Chinese Reminbi (most recent addition).
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b
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International Trade and Bodies: IMF: Purpose and Objectives, Organization and Functions, Working and Evaluation, IMF and Underdeveloped Countries, SDR's, Reforms etc., World Bank, Bilateral and Regional Cooperation
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are correct regarding Special Drawing Rights (SDR)? SDR is a hard currency issued by International Monetary Fund (IMF). Allocation of SDR is made to member countries in proportion of their quotas in IMF. The value of SDR is based on a basket of currencies of US dollar, euro, yen and reminibi only. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 3 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: 1 and 2 only##Option_D: 1 and 3 only##Answer:b##Explaination:The Special Drawing Rights (SDR) is an international reserve asset, created by the IMF in 1969 to supplement its member countries’ official reserves. SDRs are entitlements granted to member countries enabling them to draw from the IMF apart from their quota. Statement 1 is incorrect as SDR is not a hard currency; it is an independent reserved asset. Statement 2 is correct as every member is allocated SDR in proportion to their respective quotas. Quota subscriptions are a central component of the IMF’s financial resources. Each member country of the IMF is assigned a quota, based broadly on its relative position in the world economy. Statement 3 is incorrect as SDR also includes Pound Sterling. SDR basket of currencies include US dollar, Japanes Yen, Euro, Pound Sterling and Chinese Reminbi (most recent addition).##Topic:International Trade and Bodies: IMF: Purpose and Objectives, Organization and Functions, Working and Evaluation, IMF and Underdeveloped Countries, SDR's, Reforms etc., World Bank, Bilateral and Regional Cooperation##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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Which of the following are part of World Bank Group of which India is also a member? International Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency. International Development Association. International Center for the Settlement of Investment Disputes. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 3 only
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3 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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Following 5 institutions are part of the World Bank Group: International Bank for Reconstruction and Development International Development Association International Finance Corporation Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency International Center for the Settlement of Investment Disputes India is a member of four of the five constituents of the World Bank Group viz., International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), International Development Association (IDA), International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA). India is not a member of ICSID (International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes).
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c
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International Trade and Bodies: IMF: Purpose and Objectives, Organization and Functions, Working and Evaluation, IMF and Underdeveloped Countries, SDR's, Reforms etc., World Bank, Bilateral and Regional Cooperation
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following are part of World Bank Group of which India is also a member? International Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency. International Development Association. International Center for the Settlement of Investment Disputes. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 3 only###Option_B: 3 and 4 only##Option_C: 1, 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 3 only##Answer:c##Explaination:Following 5 institutions are part of the World Bank Group: International Bank for Reconstruction and Development International Development Association International Finance Corporation Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency International Center for the Settlement of Investment Disputes India is a member of four of the five constituents of the World Bank Group viz., International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), International Development Association (IDA), International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA). India is not a member of ICSID (International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes).##Topic:International Trade and Bodies: IMF: Purpose and Objectives, Organization and Functions, Working and Evaluation, IMF and Underdeveloped Countries, SDR's, Reforms etc., World Bank, Bilateral and Regional Cooperation##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements with regard to Asian Development Bank (ADB): It is a regional development bank headquartered in Tokyo. The bank admits members from the Asian Continent only. It releases annual report of Creativity Productivity Index. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a regional development bank headquartered in Manila (Philippines). The bank admits members of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and Pacific Creativity Productivity Index is an annual report released by it.
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c
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International Trade and Bodies: IMF: Purpose and Objectives, Organization and Functions, Working and Evaluation, IMF and Underdeveloped Countries, SDR's, Reforms etc., World Bank, Bilateral and Regional Cooperation
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with regard to Asian Development Bank (ADB): It is a regional development bank headquartered in Tokyo. The bank admits members from the Asian Continent only. It releases annual report of Creativity Productivity Index. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:c##Explaination:Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a regional development bank headquartered in Manila (Philippines). The bank admits members of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and Pacific Creativity Productivity Index is an annual report released by it.##Topic:International Trade and Bodies: IMF: Purpose and Objectives, Organization and Functions, Working and Evaluation, IMF and Underdeveloped Countries, SDR's, Reforms etc., World Bank, Bilateral and Regional Cooperation##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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Which of the following is/are not agreements under WTO? Trade Facilitation Agreement Trade Related Intellectual Property Rights Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures Select the correct answer using the code given below?
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1 and 2 only
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3 only
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1, 2 and 3
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1 and 2 only
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All the given agreements are under the WTO framework: Trade Facilitation Agreement, Trade Related Intellectual Property Rights, Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures.
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d
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Trade Policy, Product wise trade, Region wise trade, Subsidy boxes, WTO related issues and India
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are not agreements under WTO? Trade Facilitation Agreement Trade Related Intellectual Property Rights Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures Select the correct answer using the code given below?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 3 only##Option_C: 1, 2 and 3 ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:d##Explaination:All the given agreements are under the WTO framework: Trade Facilitation Agreement, Trade Related Intellectual Property Rights, Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures.##Topic:Trade Policy, Product wise trade, Region wise trade, Subsidy boxes, WTO related issues and India##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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Which of the following is correct regarding a Micro nation?
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It is a small sovereign nation completely existing inside another nation and recognized by WTO.
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It is small islands recognized as sovereign entities by WTO.
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It is a physical or virtual entity with its own rules of business, though not officially recognized as sovereign.
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It is a small sovereign nation completely existing inside another nation and recognized by WTO.
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A micro nation or a model country is an entity physical or real- that purports to have the appearance of becoming a sovereign state but it not so. Not officially recognized but this doesn't stop them from making up rules for their business. Examples are Republic of Molossia, Kingdom of Slabovia, etc.
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c
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Trade Policy, Product wise trade, Region wise trade, Subsidy boxes, WTO related issues and India
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is correct regarding a Micro nation?##Option_A: It is a small sovereign nation completely existing inside another nation and recognized by WTO.###Option_B: It is small islands recognized as sovereign entities by WTO.##Option_C: It is a physical or virtual entity with its own rules of business, though not officially recognized as sovereign. ##Option_D: It is a small sovereign nation completely existing inside another nation and recognized by WTO.##Answer:c##Explaination:A micro nation or a model country is an entity physical or real- that purports to have the appearance of becoming a sovereign state but it not so. Not officially recognized but this doesn't stop them from making up rules for their business. Examples are Republic of Molossia, Kingdom of Slabovia, etc. ##Topic:Trade Policy, Product wise trade, Region wise trade, Subsidy boxes, WTO related issues and India##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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Consider the following pairs: Type of subsidy under WTO Stated purpose 1. Green Box : Production limiting subsidies 2. Amber Box : Trade distorting subsidies and need to be curbed 3. Blue Box : Not specific subsidies and are non-actionable Which of the above is/are correctly matched?
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1 and 3 only
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2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures under WTO classifies subsidies as follows: (a) Green: Subsidies which are no or least market distorting includes measures decoupled from output such as income-support payments, etc. (b) Amber: Those subsidies which are trade distorting and need to be curbed and actionable by trading partners. (c) Blue Box: Only ‘Production limiting Subsidies’ under this are allowed. They cover payments based on acreage, yield, or number of livestock in a base year.
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b
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Trade Policy, Product wise trade, Region wise trade, Subsidy boxes, WTO related issues and India
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following pairs: Type of subsidy under WTO Stated purpose 1. Green Box : Production limiting subsidies 2. Amber Box : Trade distorting subsidies and need to be curbed 3. Blue Box : Not specific subsidies and are non-actionable Which of the above is/are correctly matched?##Option_A: 1 and 3 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 3 only##Answer:b##Explaination:Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures under WTO classifies subsidies as follows: (a) Green: Subsidies which are no or least market distorting includes measures decoupled from output such as income-support payments, etc. (b) Amber: Those subsidies which are trade distorting and need to be curbed and actionable by trading partners. (c) Blue Box: Only ‘Production limiting Subsidies’ under this are allowed. They cover payments based on acreage, yield, or number of livestock in a base year.##Topic:Trade Policy, Product wise trade, Region wise trade, Subsidy boxes, WTO related issues and India##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements, regarding India"s economic policy before 1991 reforms: Private industries were allowed in every field but license was mandatory. Large business houses required permission from the government to expand their business operations. Rate of taxation was kept minimum to encourage faster growth. Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
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1 and 2 only
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2 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Statement 1 is incorrect: Private industries were allowed in limited field and license was mandatory. All basic industries were reserved for public sector Statement 2 is correct: Under the MRTP Act, 1969, which aimed at preventing economic power concentration, large business houses required permission from the government to expand their business operations. Statement 3 is incorrect: Rate of taxation was kept high as government was doing most of the work. All banks were also kept under control of government.Stock exchange was also kept under strict control.
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c
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Economic Reforms since 1991: End of license Raj, Liberalization, Privatisation and Globalisation, FDI, FII, issues, challenges etc.
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements, regarding India"s economic policy before 1991 reforms: Private industries were allowed in every field but license was mandatory. Large business houses required permission from the government to expand their business operations. Rate of taxation was kept minimum to encourage faster growth. Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:c##Explaination:Statement 1 is incorrect: Private industries were allowed in limited field and license was mandatory. All basic industries were reserved for public sector Statement 2 is correct: Under the MRTP Act, 1969, which aimed at preventing economic power concentration, large business houses required permission from the government to expand their business operations. Statement 3 is incorrect: Rate of taxation was kept high as government was doing most of the work. All banks were also kept under control of government.Stock exchange was also kept under strict control.##Topic:Economic Reforms since 1991: End of license Raj, Liberalization, Privatisation and Globalisation, FDI, FII, issues, challenges etc.##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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Consider the following statement, regarding Foreign exchange:
1. Rate of exchange for Indian currency is determined by demand and supply of foreign exchange.
2. If at any time demand for exchange is more than supply then appreciation of currency takes place.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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Statement 1 is correct: Rate of exchange for Indian currency is determined by demand and supply of foreign exchange.
But for closed economies it s determined by the government.
Statement 2 is incorrect: . If at any time demand for exchange is more than supply then depreciation of currency takes place.
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a
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Economic Reforms since 1991: End of license Raj, Liberalization, Privatisation and Globalisation, FDI, FII, issues, challenges etc.
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statement, regarding Foreign exchange:
1. Rate of exchange for Indian currency is determined by demand and supply of foreign exchange.
2. If at any time demand for exchange is more than supply then appreciation of currency takes place.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: Both 1 and 2
##Option_D: 1 only
##Answer:a##Explaination:
Statement 1 is correct: Rate of exchange for Indian currency is determined by demand and supply of foreign exchange.
But for closed economies it s determined by the government.
Statement 2 is incorrect: . If at any time demand for exchange is more than supply then depreciation of currency takes place.
##Topic:Economic Reforms since 1991: End of license Raj, Liberalization, Privatisation and Globalisation, FDI, FII, issues, challenges etc.##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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Consider the following pairs:
Type of revolution - associated with
1. Brown revolution - petroleum products.
2. Pink revolution - cattle meat.
3. Grey revolution - fisheries.
Which of the pairs given above are not correctly matched?
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1 and 2 only
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2 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Statement 1 is incorrect: Brown revolution is associated with cocoa products.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Pink revolution is associated with Onion production/Pharmaceutical (India) /Prawn production .
Statement 3 is incorrect: Grey revolution is related to Fertilizer .
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d
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Economic Reforms since 1991: End of license Raj, Liberalization, Privatisation and Globalisation, FDI, FII, issues, challenges etc.
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following pairs:
Type of revolution - associated with
1. Brown revolution - petroleum products.
2. Pink revolution - cattle meat.
3. Grey revolution - fisheries.
Which of the pairs given above are not correctly matched?
##Option_A: 1 and 2 only
###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: 1 and 3 only
##Option_D: 1 and 2 only
##Answer:d##Explaination:
Statement 1 is incorrect: Brown revolution is associated with cocoa products.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Pink revolution is associated with Onion production/Pharmaceutical (India) /Prawn production .
Statement 3 is incorrect: Grey revolution is related to Fertilizer .
##Topic:Economic Reforms since 1991: End of license Raj, Liberalization, Privatisation and Globalisation, FDI, FII, issues, challenges etc.##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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Which of the following steps can help in making domestic production of steel sustainable? Decreasing basic customs duties on certain primary iron and steel products. Imposing anti-dumping duties on steel imported from other nations. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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Currently the cost of production of domestic steel companies is more than the import parity price at 10 per cent import duty and hence is not globally competitive. To make the domestic production of steel sustainable following steps can help: increasing basic customs duties on certain primary iron and steel products imposing anti-dumping duties on steel imported from other nations imposing provisional safeguard duty imposing minimum import price All the above steps have been taken by the government in recent times as explained in the Economic Survey 2015-16. Statement 1 is incorrect as decreasing basic customs duties would make the imported product cheaper further eroding the competitiveness of Indian steel manufacturers. Statement 2 is correct as it would provide Indian steel manufacturers some parity.
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b
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Energy , Infrastructure and Communication
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following steps can help in making domestic production of steel sustainable? Decreasing basic customs duties on certain primary iron and steel products. Imposing anti-dumping duties on steel imported from other nations. Select the correct answer using the code given below:##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:b##Explaination:Currently the cost of production of domestic steel companies is more than the import parity price at 10 per cent import duty and hence is not globally competitive. To make the domestic production of steel sustainable following steps can help: increasing basic customs duties on certain primary iron and steel products imposing anti-dumping duties on steel imported from other nations imposing provisional safeguard duty imposing minimum import price All the above steps have been taken by the government in recent times as explained in the Economic Survey 2015-16. Statement 1 is incorrect as decreasing basic customs duties would make the imported product cheaper further eroding the competitiveness of Indian steel manufacturers. Statement 2 is correct as it would provide Indian steel manufacturers some parity.##Topic:Energy , Infrastructure and Communication##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements:
1. Gini coefficient relates tax collected with rate of tax.
2. Laffer curve measures inequality of income or wealth.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect ?
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1 only
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2 only
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both 1 and 2
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1 only
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Statement 1 is incorrect: Laffer curve illustrate the concept of Taxable income elasticity.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Gini coefficient measures inequality of income or wealth.
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c
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Economic Reforms since 1991: End of license Raj, Liberalization, Privatisation and Globalisation, FDI, FII, issues, challenges etc.
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements:
1. Gini coefficient relates tax collected with rate of tax.
2. Laffer curve measures inequality of income or wealth.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect ?
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: both 1 and 2
##Option_D: 1 only
##Answer:c##Explaination:
Statement 1 is incorrect: Laffer curve illustrate the concept of Taxable income elasticity.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Gini coefficient measures inequality of income or wealth.
##Topic:Economic Reforms since 1991: End of license Raj, Liberalization, Privatisation and Globalisation, FDI, FII, issues, challenges etc.##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements:
1. All the major ports are governed by Ministry of Shipping. .
2. All the major ports are governed by Major Port Trusts Act 1963 .
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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Statement 1 is correct: All the major ports are governed by Ministry of Shipping.
Statement 2 is incorrect: All the major ports are governed by Major Port Trusts Act 1963 except Ennore port which is governed by Companies Act.
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a
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Economic Reforms since 1991: End of license Raj, Liberalization, Privatisation and Globalisation, FDI, FII, issues, challenges etc.
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements:
1. All the major ports are governed by Ministry of Shipping. .
2. All the major ports are governed by Major Port Trusts Act 1963 .
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: Both 1 and 2
##Option_D: 1 only
##Answer:a##Explaination:
Statement 1 is correct: All the major ports are governed by Ministry of Shipping.
Statement 2 is incorrect: All the major ports are governed by Major Port Trusts Act 1963 except Ennore port which is governed by Companies Act.
##Topic:Economic Reforms since 1991: End of license Raj, Liberalization, Privatisation and Globalisation, FDI, FII, issues, challenges etc.##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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Consider the following statements with regard to post 1991 reform period:
1. Contribution of both savings and investments in GNP has increased.
2. Contributionof agriculture in GNP has decreased but remained above industrial contribution.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect ?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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Statement 1 is correct: Contribution of both savings and investments in GNP has increased.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Contribution of Agriculture in GNP has been decreased and today service sector and industrial sector are ahead of it.
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b
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Economic Reforms since 1991: End of license Raj, Liberalization, Privatisation and Globalisation, FDI, FII, issues, challenges etc.
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements with regard to post 1991 reform period:
1. Contribution of both savings and investments in GNP has increased.
2. Contributionof agriculture in GNP has decreased but remained above industrial contribution.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect ?
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: Both 1 and 2
##Option_D: 1 only
##Answer:b##Explaination:
Statement 1 is correct: Contribution of both savings and investments in GNP has increased.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Contribution of Agriculture in GNP has been decreased and today service sector and industrial sector are ahead of it.
##Topic:Economic Reforms since 1991: End of license Raj, Liberalization, Privatisation and Globalisation, FDI, FII, issues, challenges etc.##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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With reference to the recent changes in the norms for the priority sector lending, consider the following statements: Loans to the agricultural sector will be categorised as direct and indirect having separate targets. Foreign banks with less than 20 branches will be exempted from priority sector lending. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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Statement 1 is not correct. In the new regulations released by RBI, it has eased the norms on priority sector lending. The distinction between direct and indirect lending to agriculture has been removed enabling more funds to flow to farm infrastructure such as warehouses, irrigation projects, and even cold storage. Now even bank loans to food and agro processing units will form part of agriculture. Statement 2 is not correct. The priority sector rulings also apply to foreign banks. However for the banks with less than 20 branches, total priority sector is 34% of Adjusted Net Bank Credit (ANBC).
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d
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Agriculture
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the recent changes in the norms for the priority sector lending, consider the following statements: Loans to the agricultural sector will be categorised as direct and indirect having separate targets. Foreign banks with less than 20 branches will be exempted from priority sector lending. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? ##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only ##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:Statement 1 is not correct. In the new regulations released by RBI, it has eased the norms on priority sector lending. The distinction between direct and indirect lending to agriculture has been removed enabling more funds to flow to farm infrastructure such as warehouses, irrigation projects, and even cold storage. Now even bank loans to food and agro processing units will form part of agriculture. Statement 2 is not correct. The priority sector rulings also apply to foreign banks. However for the banks with less than 20 branches, total priority sector is 34% of Adjusted Net Bank Credit (ANBC).##Topic:Agriculture##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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With reference to Constitutionalism, consider the following statements: 1. Democratically formed constitution is necessary to ensure constitutionalism. 2. The presence of a constitution guarantees constitutionalism. Which of the statements given above is/are correct
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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.
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a
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No_topic
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Constitutionalism, consider the following statements: 1. Democratically formed constitution is necessary to ensure constitutionalism. 2. The presence of a constitution guarantees constitutionalism. Which of the statements given above is/are correct##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:2 only##Option_C:Both 1 and 2##Option_D:1 only##Answer:a##Explaination:.##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:a
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Consider the following statements with respect to the Aditya L1 Mission:
1. It is India’s first dedicated scientific mission to study the sun. 2. The mission is a joint venture between ISRO and physicists from various institutes including the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (Bengaluru), Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (Mumbai), and Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (Pune). 3. It will carry 27 payloads.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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1 and 2 Only
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2 and 3 Only
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1, 2, and 3
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1 and 2 Only
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nan
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a
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India's Space Programme
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with respect to the Aditya L1 Mission:
1. It is India’s first dedicated scientific mission to study the sun. 2. The mission is a joint venture between ISRO and physicists from various institutes including the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (Bengaluru), Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (Mumbai), and Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (Pune). 3. It will carry 27 payloads.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?##Option_A:1 and 2 Only###Option_B:2 and 3 Only##Option_C:1, 2, and 3##Option_D:1 and 2 Only##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:India's Space Programme##Subject:Economics##Answer:a
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With reference to Countries having written constitutions, consider the following statements:
In those countries parliament is the supreme authority.
Judiciary derives its origin from ordinary Laws.
In those countries, every enactment of laws made by the parliament becomes part of the constitution.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 only
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.
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d
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Constitutionalism
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Countries having written constitutions, consider the following statements:
In those countries parliament is the supreme authority.
Judiciary derives its origin from ordinary Laws.
In those countries, every enactment of laws made by the parliament becomes part of the constitution.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:2 and 3 only##Option_C:1 and 3 only##Option_D:1 only##Answer:d##Explaination:.##Topic:Constitutionalism##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:d
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With reference to the 2015 Ministerial Conference of WTO, consider the following statements: It was held in Bali, Indonesia. The member countries reached consensus on Doha Development Agenda. Afghanistan and Liberia acceded to the WTO at this conference. Which of the statement/statements given above is/are correct?
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3 only
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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3 only
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Statement 1 is incorrect. The Tenth Ministerial Conference of the WTO was held in Nairobi, Kenya during 15-19 December 2015. This was the first such meeting to be hosted by an African nation. The outcomes of the Conference, referred to as the ‘Nairobi Package’ include Ministerial Decisions on agriculture, cotton and issues related to least developed countries (LDCs). Statement 2 is incorrect. The divergence in viewpoints as regards the fate of the Doha Round continued during the Conference. The Nairobi Ministerial Declaration reflects divergence amongst the WTO membership on the relevance of reaffirming the Doha Development Agenda (DDA) as the basis of future negotiations. This was despite the fact that India, along with many other developing countries, from groups such as the G-33, LDCs, and the Africa Group, wanted a reaffirmation of the mandate of the Doha Round. Statement 3 is correct. Afghanistan and Liberia acceded to the WTO at this conference, bringing the total membership of the organization to 162.
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a
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India and IMF, WTO , WIPO
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Commerce & Accountancy
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the 2015 Ministerial Conference of WTO, consider the following statements: It was held in Bali, Indonesia. The member countries reached consensus on Doha Development Agenda. Afghanistan and Liberia acceded to the WTO at this conference. Which of the statement/statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 3 only ###Option_B: 1 and 2 only ##Option_C: 2 and 3 only ##Option_D: 3 only ##Answer:a##Explaination:Statement 1 is incorrect. The Tenth Ministerial Conference of the WTO was held in Nairobi, Kenya during 15-19 December 2015. This was the first such meeting to be hosted by an African nation. The outcomes of the Conference, referred to as the ‘Nairobi Package’ include Ministerial Decisions on agriculture, cotton and issues related to least developed countries (LDCs). Statement 2 is incorrect. The divergence in viewpoints as regards the fate of the Doha Round continued during the Conference. The Nairobi Ministerial Declaration reflects divergence amongst the WTO membership on the relevance of reaffirming the Doha Development Agenda (DDA) as the basis of future negotiations. This was despite the fact that India, along with many other developing countries, from groups such as the G-33, LDCs, and the Africa Group, wanted a reaffirmation of the mandate of the Doha Round. Statement 3 is correct. Afghanistan and Liberia acceded to the WTO at this conference, bringing the total membership of the organization to 162.##Topic:India and IMF, WTO , WIPO##Subject:Commerce & Accountancy##Answer:a
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Consider the following statements about Anglo-Mysore Wars:
In 1st two Anglo-Mysore wars status quo was maintained territorially.
In the 4th Anglo-Mysore war, Tipu died defending Seringapatam,
The aggressive foreign policy of tipu contributed to the isolation of Mysore.
Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1,2 and 3
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1 and 2 only
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nan
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c
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The Indian States
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about Anglo-Mysore Wars:
In 1st two Anglo-Mysore wars status quo was maintained territorially.
In the 4th Anglo-Mysore war, Tipu died defending Seringapatam,
The aggressive foreign policy of tipu contributed to the isolation of Mysore.
Which of the statement given above is/are correct?##Option_A:1 and 2 only###Option_B:2 and 3 only##Option_C:1,2 and 3##Option_D:1 and 2 only##Answer:c##Explaination:nan##Topic:The Indian States##Subject:General Studies##Answer:c
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Which of the following may be the reasons for the Criminalisation of Politics?
The lower level of political Literacy
Poor Criminal Justice System
Low rate of conviction
Parochial Loyalties
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1, 2 and 3 only
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2,3 and 4 only
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1,3 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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.
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d
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Others
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following may be the reasons for the Criminalisation of Politics?
The lower level of political Literacy
Poor Criminal Justice System
Low rate of conviction
Parochial Loyalties
Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A:1, 2 and 3 only###Option_B:2,3 and 4 only##Option_C:1,3 and 4 only##Option_D:1, 2 and 3 only##Answer:d##Explaination:.##Topic:Others##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements:
The constitution of India provides for a single unified judiciary
Judiciary is not hierarchically organized and organically linked
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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.
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a
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Supreme Court
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements:
The constitution of India provides for a single unified judiciary
Judiciary is not hierarchically organized and organically linked
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? ##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:2 only ##Option_C:Both 1 and 2##Option_D:1 only##Answer:a##Explaination:.##Topic:Supreme Court##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:a
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With reference to the Indian Judiciary, consider the following statements: 1. Chief Justice of India is appointed by the President solely on the advice of the Council of Ministers. 2. As per the 1st Judges case, the opinion of Chief Justice India in the appointment of Supreme Court judges is binding on the President. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Only 1
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Only 2
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Both 1 and 2
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Only 1
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.
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d
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Supreme Court
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the Indian Judiciary, consider the following statements: 1. Chief Justice of India is appointed by the President solely on the advice of the Council of Ministers. 2. As per the 1st Judges case, the opinion of Chief Justice India in the appointment of Supreme Court judges is binding on the President. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A:Only 1###Option_B:Only 2##Option_C:Both 1 and 2##Option_D:Only 1##Answer:d##Explaination:.##Topic:Supreme Court##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements:
1. The Constitution does not specify the official language of different states.
2. The Constitution imposes a duty upon the Centre to promote the spread and development of the Hindi language, so that it may become the lingua franca of the composite culture of India.
which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 Only
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2 Only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 Only
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nan
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c
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No_topic
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements:
1. The Constitution does not specify the official language of different states.
2. The Constitution imposes a duty upon the Centre to promote the spread and development of the Hindi language, so that it may become the lingua franca of the composite culture of India.
which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A:1 Only###Option_B:2 Only##Option_C:Both 1 and 2##Option_D:1 Only##Answer:c##Explaination:nan##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:c
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The power to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court of India is with
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the President of India
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the Chief Justice of India
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the Parliament
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the President of India
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.
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c
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Supreme Court
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The power to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court of India is with ##Option_A:the President of India ###Option_B:the Chief Justice of India ##Option_C: the Parliament ##Option_D:the President of India ##Answer:c##Explaination:.##Topic:Supreme Court##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:c
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Which of the following has been impacted significantly due to fall in global crude oil prices?
1. Domestic Inflation
2. Expenditure on Subsidies
3. WPI Fuel
4. CPI Fuel
5. Fiscal Deficit
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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1, 2 and 5 Only
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1,3 and 4 Only
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4 and 5 only
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1, 2 and 5 Only
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Option 1 is correct because since India is dependent on import of crude oil to meet about 80 per cent of its crude requirement, global fluctuation in crude oil prices has significant impact on domestic inflation.
Option 2 and 5 are correct as decline in crude oil prices had helped India deregulate diesel prices. Deregulation has reduced the subsidy burden, thereby helping reduce fiscal deficit. Post deregulation, decline in diesel prices has resulted in reduction in overall inflation.
Option 3 is correct as fall in crude prices has impacted WPI fuel and power inflation significantly
Option 4 is INCORRECT because the impact of fall in global crude oil price on CPI fuel & light is minimal. This is mainly due to difference in the commodities and their weights included in the CPI and WPI fuel baskets
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d
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Agriculture
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following has been impacted significantly due to fall in global crude oil prices?
1. Domestic Inflation
2. Expenditure on Subsidies
3. WPI Fuel
4. CPI Fuel
5. Fiscal Deficit
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
##Option_A: 1, 2 and 5 Only
###Option_B: 1,3 and 4 Only
##Option_C: 4 and 5 only
##Option_D: 1, 2 and 5 Only
##Answer:d##Explaination:
Option 1 is correct because since India is dependent on import of crude oil to meet about 80 per cent of its crude requirement, global fluctuation in crude oil prices has significant impact on domestic inflation.
Option 2 and 5 are correct as decline in crude oil prices had helped India deregulate diesel prices. Deregulation has reduced the subsidy burden, thereby helping reduce fiscal deficit. Post deregulation, decline in diesel prices has resulted in reduction in overall inflation.
Option 3 is correct as fall in crude prices has impacted WPI fuel and power inflation significantly
Option 4 is INCORRECT because the impact of fall in global crude oil price on CPI fuel & light is minimal. This is mainly due to difference in the commodities and their weights included in the CPI and WPI fuel baskets
##Topic:Agriculture##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements regarding Service Gross Value Added (GVA).
1. In the past decade, the share of services in the world GVA has declined.
2. India fares better than China in services GVA.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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Statement 1 is Correct. In the US$ 74.0 trillion world gross value added (GVA) in 2014, the share of services (at current prices), and growth rate (at constant prices), improved marginally to 66.0 per cent and 2.5 per cent respectively over 2013. But in the last thirteen years, the share of services in world GVA has declined by 2.7 percentage points (pp). (as per Eco Survey 2015-16)
Statement 2 is Incorrect. Among the world’s top 15 countries in terms of gross domestic product (GDP), the US ranks first in both services GVA and overall GDP, followed by China in second and Japan in third position. India ranked ninth in terms of overall GDP and tenth in terms of services GVA in 2014 (as per Eco Survey 2015-16).
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a
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Insurance, Aviation, Tourism, Issues and potential of services sector, Government policies etc
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements regarding Service Gross Value Added (GVA).
1. In the past decade, the share of services in the world GVA has declined.
2. India fares better than China in services GVA.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: Both 1 and 2
##Option_D: 1 only
##Answer:a##Explaination:
Statement 1 is Correct. In the US$ 74.0 trillion world gross value added (GVA) in 2014, the share of services (at current prices), and growth rate (at constant prices), improved marginally to 66.0 per cent and 2.5 per cent respectively over 2013. But in the last thirteen years, the share of services in world GVA has declined by 2.7 percentage points (pp). (as per Eco Survey 2015-16)
Statement 2 is Incorrect. Among the world’s top 15 countries in terms of gross domestic product (GDP), the US ranks first in both services GVA and overall GDP, followed by China in second and Japan in third position. India ranked ninth in terms of overall GDP and tenth in terms of services GVA in 2014 (as per Eco Survey 2015-16).
##Topic:Insurance, Aviation, Tourism, Issues and potential of services sector, Government policies etc##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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Consider the following statements regarding Service Sector Employment. The share of services in global employment has decreased in the past decade. The percentage contribution of India"s service sector to its GDP is greater than that of China. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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Statement 1 is incorrect. As per the World Bank, the share of services in global employment has increased by 15 pp from 35.9 per cent in 2001 to 50.9 per cent in 2010. Among the top 15 services producer countries, the share of services in employment is high, contributing more than two-thirds of total employment in 2014. Statement 2 is Correct. As per the economic survey 2015-16, the percentage contribution of India's service sector to its GDP is 53%. The percentage contribution of China's service sector to its GDP is 47.7%.
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b
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Insurance, Aviation, Tourism, Issues and potential of services sector, Government policies etc
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Service Sector Employment. The share of services in global employment has decreased in the past decade. The percentage contribution of India"s service sector to its GDP is greater than that of China. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:b##Explaination:Statement 1 is incorrect. As per the World Bank, the share of services in global employment has increased by 15 pp from 35.9 per cent in 2001 to 50.9 per cent in 2010. Among the top 15 services producer countries, the share of services in employment is high, contributing more than two-thirds of total employment in 2014. Statement 2 is Correct. As per the economic survey 2015-16, the percentage contribution of India's service sector to its GDP is 53%. The percentage contribution of China's service sector to its GDP is 47.7%. ##Topic:Insurance, Aviation, Tourism, Issues and potential of services sector, Government policies etc##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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Q. With reference to access to institutional credit to farmers in India consider the following statements:
1. Inputs used by farmers are sensitive to credit flow to agriculture sector
2. Share of long-term credit in agriculture has declined
3. Ratio of agricultural credit to agricultural GDP has increased
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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1 and 2 Only
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1 and 3 Only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 Only
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Statement 1 is correct as access to credit enables the farmer to enhance productivity by investing in machinery and purchase of variable inputs like fertilizers, quality seeds, and manure and providing funds till the farmer receives payment from sale of produce, which is at times delayed and staggered. This way input use by farmers is sensitive to credit flows to the agriculture sector.
Statement 2 is correct as the share of long-term credit in agriculture or investment credit has declined from 55 per cent in 2006- 07 to 39 per cent in 2011-12.
Statement 3 is correct as ratio of agricultural credit to agricultural GDP has increased from 10 per cent in 1999-2000 to around 38 per cent by 2012-13.
This fact can also be thought from the fact with increasing financial inclusion and also government has been continuously increasing the target of agricultural credit in every budget.
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d
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Agriculture
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Q. With reference to access to institutional credit to farmers in India consider the following statements:
1. Inputs used by farmers are sensitive to credit flow to agriculture sector
2. Share of long-term credit in agriculture has declined
3. Ratio of agricultural credit to agricultural GDP has increased
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
##Option_A: 1 and 2 Only
###Option_B: 1 and 3 Only
##Option_C: 2 and 3 only
##Option_D: 1 and 2 Only
##Answer:d##Explaination:
Statement 1 is correct as access to credit enables the farmer to enhance productivity by investing in machinery and purchase of variable inputs like fertilizers, quality seeds, and manure and providing funds till the farmer receives payment from sale of produce, which is at times delayed and staggered. This way input use by farmers is sensitive to credit flows to the agriculture sector.
Statement 2 is correct as the share of long-term credit in agriculture or investment credit has declined from 55 per cent in 2006- 07 to 39 per cent in 2011-12.
Statement 3 is correct as ratio of agricultural credit to agricultural GDP has increased from 10 per cent in 1999-2000 to around 38 per cent by 2012-13.
This fact can also be thought from the fact with increasing financial inclusion and also government has been continuously increasing the target of agricultural credit in every budget.
##Topic:Agriculture##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements regarding Service Sector of India.
1. Delhi has the highest services Gross State Domestic Product.
2. Puducherry has the highest services growth.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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Statement 1 is Correct. As per Eco Survey 2015-16, Delhi is at the top in services GSDP with a share of 87.5 per cent followed by Maharashtra at 63.8 per cent, with growth rates of 8.2 per cent and 5.7 per cent respectively.
Statement 2 is Correct. As per Eco Survey 2015-16, Puducherry had the highest services growth at 16.3 per cent followed by Meghalaya at 13.2 per cent, owing to increase in growth rate of high weighted sectors like trade, hotels and restaurants and real estate and business services in the case of the former and other services in the case of the latter.
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c
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Insurance, Aviation, Tourism, Issues and potential of services sector, Government policies etc
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements regarding Service Sector of India.
1. Delhi has the highest services Gross State Domestic Product.
2. Puducherry has the highest services growth.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: Both 1 and 2
##Option_D: 1 only
##Answer:c##Explaination:
Statement 1 is Correct. As per Eco Survey 2015-16, Delhi is at the top in services GSDP with a share of 87.5 per cent followed by Maharashtra at 63.8 per cent, with growth rates of 8.2 per cent and 5.7 per cent respectively.
Statement 2 is Correct. As per Eco Survey 2015-16, Puducherry had the highest services growth at 16.3 per cent followed by Meghalaya at 13.2 per cent, owing to increase in growth rate of high weighted sectors like trade, hotels and restaurants and real estate and business services in the case of the former and other services in the case of the latter.
##Topic:Insurance, Aviation, Tourism, Issues and potential of services sector, Government policies etc##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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With reference to the impact of fall in crude oil price on inflation in India, consider the following statements: It has benefited urban consumers more than the rural consumers. It has impacted WPI (fuel) component more than the CPI (fuel) component. Select the answer using the correct code given below.
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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Statement 1 is correct as rural India’s fuel mix is more geared towards domestically produced firewood, chips and biogas inputs, which are not dependent much on crude oil price. On the other hand, fuel products more widely used in urban India, i.e. LPG and diesel have benefited from lower global prices. Statement 2 is correct. Although fall in crude prices has impacted WPI fuel and power inflation significantly, the impact on CPI fuel & light is minimal. This is mainly due to difference in the commodities and their weights included in the CPI and WPI fuel baskets. Diesel and petrol whose prices are directly linked to global crude prices constitute around 40 per cent of the WPI fuel & power basket. Petroleum products have negligible weight in CPI fuel & light group.
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c
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BOP & International Trade ,
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Commerce & Accountancy
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the impact of fall in crude oil price on inflation in India, consider the following statements: It has benefited urban consumers more than the rural consumers. It has impacted WPI (fuel) component more than the CPI (fuel) component. Select the answer using the correct code given below.##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:c##Explaination:Statement 1 is correct as rural India’s fuel mix is more geared towards domestically produced firewood, chips and biogas inputs, which are not dependent much on crude oil price. On the other hand, fuel products more widely used in urban India, i.e. LPG and diesel have benefited from lower global prices. Statement 2 is correct. Although fall in crude prices has impacted WPI fuel and power inflation significantly, the impact on CPI fuel & light is minimal. This is mainly due to difference in the commodities and their weights included in the CPI and WPI fuel baskets. Diesel and petrol whose prices are directly linked to global crude prices constitute around 40 per cent of the WPI fuel & power basket. Petroleum products have negligible weight in CPI fuel & light group.##Topic:BOP & International Trade ,##Subject:Commerce & Accountancy##Answer:c
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Which of the following factors can lead to fall in Indian exports? Global slowdown Low global commodity prices Deprecation of currency Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 2 only
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2 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Statement 1 is correct as Global slowdown would result into weakening of global demand of Indian goods and thus result into lower value of exports. Statement 2 is correct as Low global commodity prices means the prices that traders would get in international market would be low and hence it will discourage exports . Statement 3 is not correct as deprecation in currency would make exports more competitive and encourage rise in value of exports.
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a
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Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following factors can lead to fall in Indian exports? Global slowdown Low global commodity prices Deprecation of currency Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:a##Explaination:Statement 1 is correct as Global slowdown would result into weakening of global demand of Indian goods and thus result into lower value of exports. Statement 2 is correct as Low global commodity prices means the prices that traders would get in international market would be low and hence it will discourage exports . Statement 3 is not correct as deprecation in currency would make exports more competitive and encourage rise in value of exports. ##Topic:Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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Fall in the global prices of which of the following goods could result into narrowing of trade deficit for India?
Gold
Crude oil
Pulses
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 2 only
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Trade deficit is the difference between value of imports and exports of the country.
Fall of any good which we import more than export would result into narrowing of our trade deficit. Gold, crude oil and pulses are major item of Import in India's external trade. Hence all the three statements are correct.
In 2015-16, India's 9% of import is on Gold, 23.1 % of import is on Petroleum. Also, India imported around 6 million tonnes of pulses.
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d
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Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Fall in the global prices of which of the following goods could result into narrowing of trade deficit for India?
Gold
Crude oil
Pulses
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
##Option_A: 1 and 2 only
###Option_B: 1 only
##Option_C: 2 and 3 only
##Option_D: 1 and 2 only
##Answer:d##Explaination:
Trade deficit is the difference between value of imports and exports of the country.
Fall of any good which we import more than export would result into narrowing of our trade deficit. Gold, crude oil and pulses are major item of Import in India's external trade. Hence all the three statements are correct.
In 2015-16, India's 9% of import is on Gold, 23.1 % of import is on Petroleum. Also, India imported around 6 million tonnes of pulses.
##Topic:Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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With reference to the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20, consider the following statements:
It aims to increase India's exports to US$900 billion by 2019-20.
It has launched Merchandise Export from India Scheme to incentivise exports by giving duty concessions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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Some of the salient features of India's Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20 are as follows:
Increase exports to $900 billion by 2019-20, from $466 billion in 2013-14
Raise India's share in world exports from 2% to 3.5%.
Merchandise Export from India Scheme (MEIS) and Service Exports from India Scheme (SEIS) launched. Merchandise Export from India Scheme (MEIS) and Service Exports from India Scheme (SEIS) are schemes to incentivise export of selected items of goods and services respectively by giving duty concessions
Higher level of rewards under MEIS for export items with High domestic content and value addition.
Export obligation under EPCG scheme reduced to 75% to promote domestic capital goods manufacturing.
FTP to be aligned to Make in India, Digital India and Skills India initiatives.
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c
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Trade Policy, Product wise trade, Region wise trade, Subsidy boxes, WTO related issues and India
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
With reference to the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20, consider the following statements:
It aims to increase India's exports to US$900 billion by 2019-20.
It has launched Merchandise Export from India Scheme to incentivise exports by giving duty concessions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: Both 1 and 2
##Option_D: 1 only
##Answer:c##Explaination:
Some of the salient features of India's Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20 are as follows:
Increase exports to $900 billion by 2019-20, from $466 billion in 2013-14
Raise India's share in world exports from 2% to 3.5%.
Merchandise Export from India Scheme (MEIS) and Service Exports from India Scheme (SEIS) launched. Merchandise Export from India Scheme (MEIS) and Service Exports from India Scheme (SEIS) are schemes to incentivise export of selected items of goods and services respectively by giving duty concessions
Higher level of rewards under MEIS for export items with High domestic content and value addition.
Export obligation under EPCG scheme reduced to 75% to promote domestic capital goods manufacturing.
FTP to be aligned to Make in India, Digital India and Skills India initiatives.
##Topic:Trade Policy, Product wise trade, Region wise trade, Subsidy boxes, WTO related issues and India##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Special Safeguard mechanism in WTO? It is a tool that will allow developing countries to raise tariffs temporarily to deal with import surges or price falls. It has been included under the Nairobi Package negotiated under the WTO. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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Statement 1 is correct. WTO's Special Safeguard Mechanism (SSM) is a protection measure allowed for developing countries to take contingency restrictions against agricultural imports that are causing injuries to domestic farmers. It is a tool that will allow developing countries to raise tariffs temporarily to deal with import surges or price falls. Statement 2 is correct. The "Nairobi Package" was adopted at the WTO's Tenth Ministerial Conference, held in Nairobi, Kenya in 2015. It contains a series of six Ministerial Decisions on agriculture, cotton and issues related to least-developed countries (LDCs). These cover public stockholding for food security purposes, a Special Safeguard Mechanism for developing countries and a commitment to abolish export subsidies for farm exports.
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c
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Trade Policy, Product wise trade, Region wise trade, Subsidy boxes, WTO related issues and India
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Special Safeguard mechanism in WTO? It is a tool that will allow developing countries to raise tariffs temporarily to deal with import surges or price falls. It has been included under the Nairobi Package negotiated under the WTO. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:c##Explaination:Statement 1 is correct. WTO's Special Safeguard Mechanism (SSM) is a protection measure allowed for developing countries to take contingency restrictions against agricultural imports that are causing injuries to domestic farmers. It is a tool that will allow developing countries to raise tariffs temporarily to deal with import surges or price falls. Statement 2 is correct. The "Nairobi Package" was adopted at the WTO's Tenth Ministerial Conference, held in Nairobi, Kenya in 2015. It contains a series of six Ministerial Decisions on agriculture, cotton and issues related to least-developed countries (LDCs). These cover public stockholding for food security purposes, a Special Safeguard Mechanism for developing countries and a commitment to abolish export subsidies for farm exports.##Topic:Trade Policy, Product wise trade, Region wise trade, Subsidy boxes, WTO related issues and India##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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In which of the following ways Hindustani and Carnatic music is different?
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Hindustani is more focused on singing.
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Carnatic has more recognition outside India.
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Rags, talas, and music terminologies are different in the two traditions.
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Hindustani is more focused on singing.
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.
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c
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Indian Music
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Geology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In which of the following ways Hindustani and Carnatic music is different?##Option_A:Hindustani is more focused on singing.###Option_B:Carnatic has more recognition outside India.##Option_C: Rags, talas, and music terminologies are different in the two traditions.##Option_D:Hindustani is more focused on singing.##Answer:c##Explaination:.##Topic:Indian Music##Subject:Geology##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements
1. Petroleum is not a mineral resource.
2. Rocks do not have non-metallic elements in them.
3. Ore is a mineral in which the required element is in a higher proportion.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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3 only
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1 and 2 only
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.
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c
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No_topic
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements
1. Petroleum is not a mineral resource.
2. Rocks do not have non-metallic elements in them.
3. Ore is a mineral in which the required element is in a higher proportion.
Select the correct answer using the code below:##Option_A:1 and 2 only###Option_B:2 and 3 only##Option_C:3 only##Option_D:1 and 2 only##Answer:c##Explaination:.##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Which of the following is/are the recommendations of 14 th finance commission? Increasing the share of states in the central divisible tax pool Replacement of FRBM act with Debt Ceiling and Fiscal Responsibility legislation. Remove the distinction between special and general category states for tax devolution purposes. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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Following are the major recommendations of the 14 th finance commission: Increasing share of states in the central divisible tax pool to 42% from 32%. Reduce fiscal deficit to 3% of GDP by 2016-17 and revenue deficit to zero by 2019 Establishing an independent fiscal council to undertake assessment of the fiscal policy implications Replacement of FRBM act with Debt ceiling and Fiscal Responsibility legislation Remove the distinction between special and general category states for tax devolution purposes but provide grants to 11 revenue deficit states.
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d
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Economic Policies till 1991
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are the recommendations of 14 th finance commission? Increasing the share of states in the central divisible tax pool Replacement of FRBM act with Debt Ceiling and Fiscal Responsibility legislation. Remove the distinction between special and general category states for tax devolution purposes. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:d##Explaination:Following are the major recommendations of the 14 th finance commission: Increasing share of states in the central divisible tax pool to 42% from 32%. Reduce fiscal deficit to 3% of GDP by 2016-17 and revenue deficit to zero by 2019 Establishing an independent fiscal council to undertake assessment of the fiscal policy implications Replacement of FRBM act with Debt ceiling and Fiscal Responsibility legislation Remove the distinction between special and general category states for tax devolution purposes but provide grants to 11 revenue deficit states.##Topic:Economic Policies till 1991##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS)? 1. It was introduced under the Foreign Trade Policy of India 2015-20. 2. It aims to provide an incentive in the form of duty credit scrip to the exporter to compensate for his loss on payment of duties. Select the correct answer using the codes given below
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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Recent Context: Merchandise Export from India Scheme (MEIS), a key incentive scheme for exports, will be wound up by December 31, 2020 as the government has found it to have failed to deliver and not yield the desired result of boosting exports which have hovered around $300 billion in the last five years despite its liberal application across sectors. Government sources said the liability under Merchandise Export from India Scheme ballooned from Rs 20,000 crore to about Rs 45,000 crore in FY20 “reaching an unsustainable level”. Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS) under Foreign Trade Policy of India (FTP 2015-20) is one of the two schemes introduced in Foreign Trade Policy of India 2015-20, as a part of Exports from India Scheme. The other scheme is SEIS, Service Exports from India Scheme. Hence statement 1 is correct. The Government of India brought in the Merchandise Exports Incentive Scheme (MEIS), replacing five other similar incentive schemes present in the earlier Foreign Trade Policy 2009-14. The schemes that have been replaced by the MEIS scheme include: Focus Product Scheme (FPS) Focus Market Scheme (FMS) Market Linked Focus Product Scheme (MLFPS) Agri. Infrastructure incentive scheme Vishesh Krishi Gramin Upaj Yojna (VKGUY) As per the present FTP, the MEIS scheme does not aim to merely replace these five schemes but also aims to rationalize the incentives and enlarges their scopes by removing various restrictions. The objective of the MEIS Scheme is to offset infrastructural inefficiencies and the associated costs of exporting products produced in India giving special emphasis on those which are of India’s export interest and have the capability to generate employment and enhance India’s competitiveness in the world market. About the Scheme: With the aim in making India’s products more competitive in the global markets, the scheme provides incentive in the form of duty credit scrip to the exporter to compensate for his loss on payment of duties. Hence statement 2 is correct. The incentive is paid as percentage of the realized FOB value (in free foreign exchange) for notified goods going to notified markets. To determine the quantity of incentive, the countries have been segregated into three groups. Incentives on export of each product at 8-digit level (ITC HS codes), depend on the group in which its destination country belong. There are essentially three country groups. Group A has India’s traditional destinations such as the EU countries and USA. Group B has the maximum number of countries and covers almost all of India’s major export destinations globally. It is worth mentioning here that Group B has the highest quantum of incentive. Group C, on the other hand, has no incentive at all. It can be divided into, SAARC, Australia and New Zealand, some EU and African countries.
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c
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Industry
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS)? 1. It was introduced under the Foreign Trade Policy of India 2015-20. 2. It aims to provide an incentive in the form of duty credit scrip to the exporter to compensate for his loss on payment of duties. Select the correct answer using the codes given below##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:2 only##Option_C:Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D:1 only##Answer:c##Explaination:Recent Context: Merchandise Export from India Scheme (MEIS), a key incentive scheme for exports, will be wound up by December 31, 2020 as the government has found it to have failed to deliver and not yield the desired result of boosting exports which have hovered around $300 billion in the last five years despite its liberal application across sectors. Government sources said the liability under Merchandise Export from India Scheme ballooned from Rs 20,000 crore to about Rs 45,000 crore in FY20 “reaching an unsustainable level”. Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS) under Foreign Trade Policy of India (FTP 2015-20) is one of the two schemes introduced in Foreign Trade Policy of India 2015-20, as a part of Exports from India Scheme. The other scheme is SEIS, Service Exports from India Scheme. Hence statement 1 is correct. The Government of India brought in the Merchandise Exports Incentive Scheme (MEIS), replacing five other similar incentive schemes present in the earlier Foreign Trade Policy 2009-14. The schemes that have been replaced by the MEIS scheme include: Focus Product Scheme (FPS) Focus Market Scheme (FMS) Market Linked Focus Product Scheme (MLFPS) Agri. Infrastructure incentive scheme Vishesh Krishi Gramin Upaj Yojna (VKGUY) As per the present FTP, the MEIS scheme does not aim to merely replace these five schemes but also aims to rationalize the incentives and enlarges their scopes by removing various restrictions. The objective of the MEIS Scheme is to offset infrastructural inefficiencies and the associated costs of exporting products produced in India giving special emphasis on those which are of India’s export interest and have the capability to generate employment and enhance India’s competitiveness in the world market. About the Scheme: With the aim in making India’s products more competitive in the global markets, the scheme provides incentive in the form of duty credit scrip to the exporter to compensate for his loss on payment of duties. Hence statement 2 is correct. The incentive is paid as percentage of the realized FOB value (in free foreign exchange) for notified goods going to notified markets. To determine the quantity of incentive, the countries have been segregated into three groups. Incentives on export of each product at 8-digit level (ITC HS codes), depend on the group in which its destination country belong. There are essentially three country groups. Group A has India’s traditional destinations such as the EU countries and USA. Group B has the maximum number of countries and covers almost all of India’s major export destinations globally. It is worth mentioning here that Group B has the highest quantum of incentive. Group C, on the other hand, has no incentive at all. It can be divided into, SAARC, Australia and New Zealand, some EU and African countries.##Topic:Industry ##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:c
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Which of the following makes CSR a mandatory provision in India for companies ?
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Corporate Social Responsibility act, 1992
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Companies act, 2013
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Notification of ministry of consumer affairs
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Corporate Social Responsibility act, 1992
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Corporate social responsibily is mentioned in Companies act of 2013. Schedule VII and section 135 of the act deals with the same.
Option (a) is redundant as no such act exists.
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b
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Misc Economic Issues
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following makes CSR a mandatory provision in India for companies ?
##Option_A:Corporate Social Responsibility act, 1992
###Option_B:Companies act, 2013
##Option_C:Notification of ministry of consumer affairs
##Option_D:Corporate Social Responsibility act, 1992
##Answer:b##Explaination:
Corporate social responsibily is mentioned in Companies act of 2013. Schedule VII and section 135 of the act deals with the same.
Option (a) is redundant as no such act exists.
##Topic:Misc Economic Issues##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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Which of the following is/are the characteristics of ‘Hard currency’ i.e, currency of a strong geo-political country with stable economy? Low liquidity Free convertibility Full convertibility Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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3 only
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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3 only
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Currency of a strong geo-political nation is considered as hard currency. Such currencies have the following characteristics: High liquidity: As these currencies are traded throughout the world and have high stability. (statement 1 incorrect) Free convertibility: No fee being charged in converting these currencies into other(statement 2 correct) Full convertibility: Generally, these currencies are fully convertible for easy trading without any condition attached (statement 3 correct) Currency like US dollar, Euro falls under the category of hard currency.
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c
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Basic Terms and Concepts, Equity and debt Instruments, Primary market and Secondary markets etc
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are the characteristics of ‘Hard currency’ i.e, currency of a strong geo-political country with stable economy? Low liquidity Free convertibility Full convertibility Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A: 3 only###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 3 only##Answer:c##Explaination:Currency of a strong geo-political nation is considered as hard currency. Such currencies have the following characteristics: High liquidity: As these currencies are traded throughout the world and have high stability. (statement 1 incorrect) Free convertibility: No fee being charged in converting these currencies into other(statement 2 correct) Full convertibility: Generally, these currencies are fully convertible for easy trading without any condition attached (statement 3 correct) Currency like US dollar, Euro falls under the category of hard currency.##Topic:Basic Terms and Concepts, Equity and debt Instruments, Primary market and Secondary markets etc##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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Which of the following commodities falls under the purview of Essential Commodities Act for price regulation by government? Petroleum products Edible oil Pulses Rice Select the correct answer using the codes given below
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1 only
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2 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 4 only
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1 only
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Under the Essential Commodities Act 1955, the State Governments/UT Administrations have been provided with various control powers to regulate various aspects of trading in essential commodities such as food grain, edible oils, pulses, kerosene and sugar etc. This is being done for Maintaining or increasing their supplies Equitable distribution and availability at fair prices of the commodities concern Securing any essential commodity for the defence of India or the efficient conduct of military operations Following items falls under its purview Petroleum and petroleum products Food items: edible oil, seeds ,vanaspati,pulses,sugar cane ,rice Prices of essential drugs Fertilizers Recently, potatoes and onions were included in the list
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d
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Initiatives taken by Govt
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following commodities falls under the purview of Essential Commodities Act for price regulation by government? Petroleum products Edible oil Pulses Rice Select the correct answer using the codes given below##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 and 4 only##Option_C: 1, 2 and 4 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:d##Explaination:Under the Essential Commodities Act 1955, the State Governments/UT Administrations have been provided with various control powers to regulate various aspects of trading in essential commodities such as food grain, edible oils, pulses, kerosene and sugar etc. This is being done for Maintaining or increasing their supplies Equitable distribution and availability at fair prices of the commodities concern Securing any essential commodity for the defence of India or the efficient conduct of military operations Following items falls under its purview Petroleum and petroleum products Food items: edible oil, seeds ,vanaspati,pulses,sugar cane ,rice Prices of essential drugs Fertilizers Recently, potatoes and onions were included in the list##Topic:Initiatives taken by Govt##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements with regard to Pension Fund Regulatory and Development authority (PFRDA): It is a non-statutory body under the ministry of Social Justice. Pension funds of both private and Government employee comes under its purview. The National Pension Scheme (NPS) is regulated by PFRDA. Which of the following statements given above are correct
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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PFRDA is a pension regulatory body established by the government of India IN 2003 and granted statutory status through Pension Fund Regulatory & Development Authority Act in 2013. It is a statutory body and is autonomous as it does not under ambit of any ministry. Hence statement 1 is incorrect. It regulates and oversees pension funds of both government and private sector employees including employees of unorganized sector. It regulates the National Pension Scheme. Hence statements 2 and 3 are correct.
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b
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Initiatives taken by Govt
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with regard to Pension Fund Regulatory and Development authority (PFRDA): It is a non-statutory body under the ministry of Social Justice. Pension funds of both private and Government employee comes under its purview. The National Pension Scheme (NPS) is regulated by PFRDA. Which of the following statements given above are correct##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:b##Explaination:PFRDA is a pension regulatory body established by the government of India IN 2003 and granted statutory status through Pension Fund Regulatory & Development Authority Act in 2013. It is a statutory body and is autonomous as it does not under ambit of any ministry. Hence statement 1 is incorrect. It regulates and oversees pension funds of both government and private sector employees including employees of unorganized sector. It regulates the National Pension Scheme. Hence statements 2 and 3 are correct.##Topic:Initiatives taken by Govt##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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Which of the following is correct with respect to the ‘convertibility of Indian rupee’?
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It is fully convertibile on both capital and current account
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It is fully convertible on current account and partially on capital account
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It is partially convertible on both capital and current account
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It is fully convertibile on both capital and current account
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Convertibility of rupee means that those who have foreign exchange (e.g. US dollars, Pound Sterlings etc.) can get them converted into rupees and vice-versa at the market determined rate of exchange. In India full convertibility is permitted for current account and partial convertibility for capital account. Convertibility has been partial in capital account to protect the domestic market from ‘flight of foreign investment ‘, as what marred the east Asian countries in 90’s.
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b
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National Income, Economic Growth and Development,
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is correct with respect to the ‘convertibility of Indian rupee’?##Option_A: It is fully convertibile on both capital and current account ###Option_B: It is fully convertible on current account and partially on capital account ##Option_C: It is partially convertible on both capital and current account ##Option_D: It is fully convertibile on both capital and current account ##Answer:b##Explaination:Convertibility of rupee means that those who have foreign exchange (e.g. US dollars, Pound Sterlings etc.) can get them converted into rupees and vice-versa at the market determined rate of exchange. In India full convertibility is permitted for current account and partial convertibility for capital account. Convertibility has been partial in capital account to protect the domestic market from ‘flight of foreign investment ‘, as what marred the east Asian countries in 90’s.##Topic:National Income, Economic Growth and Development,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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With reference to World Trade Organisation, consider the following statements:
It is the outcome of the Bretton Woods Summit.
It is the successor of the General Agreement on Trade and Tariff (GATT).
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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.
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b
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Trade Policy, Product wise trade, Region wise trade, Subsidy boxes, WTO related issues and India
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to World Trade Organisation, consider the following statements:
It is the outcome of the Bretton Woods Summit.
It is the successor of the General Agreement on Trade and Tariff (GATT).
Which of the following statements is/are correct?##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:2 only##Option_C:Both 1 and 2##Option_D:1 only##Answer:b##Explaination:.##Topic:Trade Policy, Product wise trade, Region wise trade, Subsidy boxes, WTO related issues and India##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिये :
101 वां संविधान संशोधन का संबंध आयकर में सुधार से रहा है ।
अनुछेद 269 A अंतर राज्यीय व्यापार व वाणिज्य में जीएसटी से संबंधित है ।
उपरोक्त में सत्य कथन/कथनों का चयन कीजिये :
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केवल 1
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केवल 2
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1 और 2 दोनों
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केवल 1
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nan
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b
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Center-State Financial Relations
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिये :
101 वां संविधान संशोधन का संबंध आयकर में सुधार से रहा है ।
अनुछेद 269 A अंतर राज्यीय व्यापार व वाणिज्य में जीएसटी से संबंधित है ।
उपरोक्त में सत्य कथन/कथनों का चयन कीजिये :##Option_A:केवल 1###Option_B:केवल 2##Option_C:1 और 2 दोनों##Option_D:केवल 1##Answer:b##Explaination:nan##Topic:Center-State Financial Relations##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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Which of the following is/are correct regarding Gross Capital formation (GCF)?
1. Among Industry the largest contribution to GCF is from Manufacturing.
2. The rate of GCF to GDP has increased in recent years.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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Gross value added is a productivity metric that measures the contribution to an economy, producer, sector or region. Gross value added provides a dollar value for the amount of goods and services that have been produced, less the cost of all inputs and raw materials that are directly attributable to that production.
As per Economic Survey 2015-16
Sector
2013-14 (contribution to GCF)
2014-15(contribution to GCF)
Mining
4.0
3.3
Manufacturing
17.4
16.9
Electricity
8.6
9.2
Construction
5.5
5.4
Hence Statement 1 is correct
Statement 2 is incorrect as rate of GCF to GDP declined from 34.7 per cent during 2013-14 to 34.2 per cent in the year 2014-15. It has been a matter of concern for Indian economy and has been in news many times
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a
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Industry
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following is/are correct regarding Gross Capital formation (GCF)?
1. Among Industry the largest contribution to GCF is from Manufacturing.
2. The rate of GCF to GDP has increased in recent years.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: Both 1 and 2
##Option_D: 1 only
##Answer:a##Explaination:
Gross value added is a productivity metric that measures the contribution to an economy, producer, sector or region. Gross value added provides a dollar value for the amount of goods and services that have been produced, less the cost of all inputs and raw materials that are directly attributable to that production.
As per Economic Survey 2015-16
Sector
2013-14 (contribution to GCF)
2014-15(contribution to GCF)
Mining
4.0
3.3
Manufacturing
17.4
16.9
Electricity
8.6
9.2
Construction
5.5
5.4
Hence Statement 1 is correct
Statement 2 is incorrect as rate of GCF to GDP declined from 34.7 per cent during 2013-14 to 34.2 per cent in the year 2014-15. It has been a matter of concern for Indian economy and has been in news many times
##Topic:Industry ##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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Udyog Aadhar Memorandum (UAM) is a scheme for:
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promoting financial inclusion among MSME employees.
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promoting ease of doing business for MSMEs.
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providing access to collateral free loans for SC/ST owned MSMEs.
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promoting financial inclusion among MSME employees.
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Udyog Aadhar Memorandum (UAM): The UAM scheme, which was notified in September 2015 under section 8 of the MSME Development Act 2006, is a path-breaking step to promote ease of doing business for MSMEs. Under the scheme, MSME entrepreneurs just need to file an online entrepreneurs’ memorandum to instantly get a unique Udyog Aadhaar Number (UAN). The information sought is on self-certification basis and no supporting documents are required. This marks a significant improvement over the earlier complex and cumbersome procedure.
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b
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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
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Udyog Aadhar Memorandum (UAM) is a scheme for:##Option_A: promoting financial inclusion among MSME employees.###Option_B: promoting ease of doing business for MSMEs.##Option_C: providing access to collateral free loans for SC/ST owned MSMEs.##Option_D: promoting financial inclusion among MSME employees.##Answer:b##Explaination:Udyog Aadhar Memorandum (UAM): The UAM scheme, which was notified in September 2015 under section 8 of the MSME Development Act 2006, is a path-breaking step to promote ease of doing business for MSMEs. Under the scheme, MSME entrepreneurs just need to file an online entrepreneurs’ memorandum to instantly get a unique Udyog Aadhaar Number (UAN). The information sought is on self-certification basis and no supporting documents are required. This marks a significant improvement over the earlier complex and cumbersome procedure.##Topic: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##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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Which of the following schemes are concerned with Urban Infrastructure? AMRUT HRIDAY Swachh Bharat Mission Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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AMRUT i.e. Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation was launched on June 25, 2015 with the objective of improving basic urban infrastructure in 500 cities. Hence it involves urban infrastructure. National Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY): The HRIDAY scheme aims at preserving and revitalizing the soul and unique character of heritage cities in India. The urban component exists in HRIDAY too. Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM): The SBM aims at making India free from open defecation and at achieving 100 percent scientific management of municipal solid waste in 4041 statutory towns/ cities in the country. Municipal Management is a major urban issue.
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d
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Government policies etc. Five year Plans: Priorities and Performance, Issues related to planning
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following schemes are concerned with Urban Infrastructure? AMRUT HRIDAY Swachh Bharat Mission Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:d##Explaination:AMRUT i.e. Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation was launched on June 25, 2015 with the objective of improving basic urban infrastructure in 500 cities. Hence it involves urban infrastructure. National Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY): The HRIDAY scheme aims at preserving and revitalizing the soul and unique character of heritage cities in India. The urban component exists in HRIDAY too. Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM): The SBM aims at making India free from open defecation and at achieving 100 percent scientific management of municipal solid waste in 4041 statutory towns/ cities in the country. Municipal Management is a major urban issue.##Topic:Government policies etc. Five year Plans: Priorities and Performance, Issues related to planning##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding District Mineral Foundation (DMF)? It is a non-profit organization working for the interest and benefit of mining companies and organizations. It has been established by Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act 2015. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act 2015 has provision for the establishment of District Mineral Foundation (DMF), a non-profit organization, in any district affected by mining-related operations, with the objective of working for the interest and benefit of persons as well as affected areas where mining activity is taking place. Hence statement 1 is incorrect and statement 2 is correct.
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b
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IT, Communication, Urbanisation, Transport, Mining, etc
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding District Mineral Foundation (DMF)? It is a non-profit organization working for the interest and benefit of mining companies and organizations. It has been established by Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act 2015. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:b##Explaination:The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act 2015 has provision for the establishment of District Mineral Foundation (DMF), a non-profit organization, in any district affected by mining-related operations, with the objective of working for the interest and benefit of persons as well as affected areas where mining activity is taking place. Hence statement 1 is incorrect and statement 2 is correct.##Topic:IT, Communication, Urbanisation, Transport, Mining, etc##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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With reference to Regional Trade Agreement (RTAs), consider the following statements:
1. These agreements tend to be largely political in nature.
2. They are mostly non-compliant to WTO mandates.
3. RTAs are non-discriminatory to the non-member countries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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Statement 1 is correct. While multi-lateral trade agreements have economic basis, Regional trade agreements (RTAs) are efforts by nations aimed at deepening economic relations, usually with neighboring countries, and tend to be largely political in nature.
Statement 2 is incorrect. RTAs are broadly compliant with WTO mandates and remain broadly supportive of the WTO process. But they remain second-best solution as political considerations out weighs economic and trade
Statement 3 is also incorrect. They are discriminatory to non-members. This sometimes makes them inefficient as low cost producing non-members lose out to members who are part of RTAs but are not low cost producers.
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a
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BOP & International Trade ,
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Commerce & Accountancy
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
With reference to Regional Trade Agreement (RTAs), consider the following statements:
1. These agreements tend to be largely political in nature.
2. They are mostly non-compliant to WTO mandates.
3. RTAs are non-discriminatory to the non-member countries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 1 and 2 only
##Option_C: 2 and 3 only
##Option_D: 1 only
##Answer:a##Explaination:
Statement 1 is correct. While multi-lateral trade agreements have economic basis, Regional trade agreements (RTAs) are efforts by nations aimed at deepening economic relations, usually with neighboring countries, and tend to be largely political in nature.
Statement 2 is incorrect. RTAs are broadly compliant with WTO mandates and remain broadly supportive of the WTO process. But they remain second-best solution as political considerations out weighs economic and trade
Statement 3 is also incorrect. They are discriminatory to non-members. This sometimes makes them inefficient as low cost producing non-members lose out to members who are part of RTAs but are not low cost producers.
##Topic:BOP & International Trade ,##Subject:Commerce & Accountancy##Answer:a
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Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. India is opposed to Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs) as it is against the principle of non-discrimination. 2. India is yet to enter into any Prefrential Trade Agreements with any country or group. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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Statement 1 is incorrect. Though several economists including Dr. Jagdish Bhagwati has termed Preferential Trade Agreements as discriminatory to non-participating countries, India is not opposed to PTAs. According to Bhagwati, by introducing discriminatory treatment into the trading system, the movement toward preferential trade agreements sacrifices economic efficiency and, perhaps more troublingly, throws the carefully constructed postwar system into disorder.
Statement 2 is also incorrect. So far, India has signed 10 FTAs and six preferential trade agreements (PTAs) and these FTAs/PTAs are already in force.
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d
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BOP & International Trade ,
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Commerce & Accountancy
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. India is opposed to Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs) as it is against the principle of non-discrimination. 2. India is yet to enter into any Prefrential Trade Agreements with any country or group. Select the correct answer using the code given below: ##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:d##Explaination:
Statement 1 is incorrect. Though several economists including Dr. Jagdish Bhagwati has termed Preferential Trade Agreements as discriminatory to non-participating countries, India is not opposed to PTAs. According to Bhagwati, by introducing discriminatory treatment into the trading system, the movement toward preferential trade agreements sacrifices economic efficiency and, perhaps more troublingly, throws the carefully constructed postwar system into disorder.
Statement 2 is also incorrect. So far, India has signed 10 FTAs and six preferential trade agreements (PTAs) and these FTAs/PTAs are already in force.
##Topic:BOP & International Trade ,##Subject:Commerce & Accountancy##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements with reference to Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)? It is a proposed economic partnership between the 10 ASEAN members and its six FTA partners. India is not of a member of RCEP. It will cover trade in goods, services, investment and intellectual property. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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3 only
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1 only
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Statement 1 is correct. Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is a proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between the ten member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) (Brunei, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam) and the six states with which ASEAN has existing FTAs (Australia, China, India, Japan, South Korea and New Zealand). Statement 2 is incorrect. India has been main negotiator ever since RCEP was envisaged. Statement 3 is correct. RCEP will cover trade in goods, trade in services, investment, economic and technical co-operation, intellectual property, competition, dispute settlement and other issues.
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d
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BOP & International Trade ,
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Commerce & Accountancy
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with reference to Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)? It is a proposed economic partnership between the 10 ASEAN members and its six FTA partners. India is not of a member of RCEP. It will cover trade in goods, services, investment and intellectual property. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:d##Explaination:Statement 1 is correct. Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is a proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between the ten member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) (Brunei, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam) and the six states with which ASEAN has existing FTAs (Australia, China, India, Japan, South Korea and New Zealand). Statement 2 is incorrect. India has been main negotiator ever since RCEP was envisaged. Statement 3 is correct. RCEP will cover trade in goods, trade in services, investment, economic and technical co-operation, intellectual property, competition, dispute settlement and other issues.##Topic:BOP & International Trade ,##Subject:Commerce & Accountancy##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements:
Copper, Aluminium, Lead, Zinc, and Silver are rare earth metals
Copper and Bauxite are non-metallic minerals
Coal bed methane is derived from Coal bed
Shale gases are natural gas trapped in shale formations
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1, 2, and 3 only
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3 and 4 only
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2 and 4 only
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1, 2, and 3 only
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.
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b
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Infrastructure, Location factors and distribution of key natural resources across the world
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements:
Copper, Aluminium, Lead, Zinc, and Silver are rare earth metals
Copper and Bauxite are non-metallic minerals
Coal bed methane is derived from Coal bed
Shale gases are natural gas trapped in shale formations
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A:1, 2, and 3 only###Option_B:3 and 4 only##Option_C:2 and 4 only##Option_D:1, 2, and 3 only##Answer:b##Explaination:.##Topic:Infrastructure, Location factors and distribution of key natural resources across the world##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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