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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 on... | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 only | . | c | No_topic | Geography | 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 Con... |
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? | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 only | . | c | State Legislature | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the State Legislative Assembly of a State, consider the following statements:
1. The maximum number of seats 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 stateme... |
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 princi... | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 3 | 1 only | nan | a | Directive Principles | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | 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 princip... |
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 wheth... | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 only | . | b | No_topic | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the Governor of a State, which of the statements given below is/are correct? 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 t... |
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.
Sele... | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 only | . | b | No_topic | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | 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/... |
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 ... | 1 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 only | nan | a | Panchayati Raj | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | 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 ... |
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: | 1, 2 and 3 only | 3 and 4 only | 2 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | . | c | Oceans of the world Features, Ocean waves, currents, tides & Tsunamis | Agriculture | 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 co... |
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: | 1,2 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 4 only | 1,2 and 3 only | nan | d | No_topic | Agriculture | 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##Ans... |
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 ... | 1, 2 and 3 only | 3 only | 1, 2 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | . | b | No_topic | Agriculture | 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 ... |
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 give... | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | . | a | Others | Agriculture | 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 z... |
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? | 1 only | 1 and 4 only | 1 and 2 only | 1 only | 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 ... | a | Map based questions from World | Agriculture | 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###Opti... |
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: | 1, 2, and 3 only | 1, 2, 3, and 5 only | 4 and 5 only | 1, 2, and 3 only | . | b | Oceans of the world Features, Ocean waves, currents, tides & Tsunamis | Agriculture | 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##Op... |
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? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | 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 ad... | c | Fiscal Policy: Public Finance - Role and Importance, Public Expenditure - Revenue and Capital, Development and Non-Development, Public Revenue - Sources of Revenue, Taxes: Classification, Direct and Indirect, Social and Economic Objectives of Taxes, Object | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements 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 ... |
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. | 1, 2, and 3 only | 4 and 5 only | 1, 2, 3, and 5 only | 1, 2, and 3 only | nan | c | No_topic | Agriculture | 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... |
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: | 1, 2 and 3 only | 4 and 5 only | 1, 3 and 5 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | . | d | Oceans of the world Features, Ocean waves, currents, tides & Tsunamis | Agriculture | 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###Op... |
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? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | 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 w... | a | Air Masses, Cyclones and anti-cyclones | Agriculture | 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 ... |
Which of the following is the chief/main characteristic of Mixed farming? | Cultivation of both cash crops and food crops. | Cultivation of two or more crops in the same agricultural field. | Rearing of animals and cultivation of crops together. | Cultivation of both cash crops and food crops. | . | c | Major Crops grown in India, Agro-Climatic Regions, Types of Cultivation and Farming | Agriculture | 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.##Op... |
During early advent of Europeans in India,which of the following goods were exported to Europe? | Black Pepper | Chintz | Calicoes | Black Pepper | nan | d | The Advent of the Europeans and British Conquest of India | General Studies | 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##Su... |
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 dow... | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 only | 1 and 2 only | 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 agri... | b | Agriculture | Anthropology | 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 depende... |
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? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | nan | a | Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: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?##... |
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 e... | 1 only
| 2 only
| Both 1 and 2
| 1 only
|
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, res... | d | Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
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... |
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? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | 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. | d | GS_Economics_unclassified | Anthropology | 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?##Optio... |
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 b... | 1 only
| 2 only
| Both 1 and 2
| 1 only
|
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
| c | Money: Definition, Functions and significance, Evolution of Money, Money supply in India and factors affecting it | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
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 t... |
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 t... | 1 only
| 1 and 2 only
| 1 and 3 only
| 1 only
|
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 ser... | b | Initiatives taken by Govt | Anthropology | 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... |
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?
| 1 only
| 2 only
| Both 1 and 2
| 1 only
|
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 adopt... | a | Government policies etc. Five year Plans: Priorities and Performance, Issues related to planning | Anthropology | 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
##... |
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. | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 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 Mah... | b | Economic Policies till 1991 | Anthropology | 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... |
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.
| 1 only
| 1 and 2 only
| 2 and 3 only
| 1 only
| 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 be... | d | Economic Policies till 1991 | Anthropology | 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 ... |
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. | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | 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. ... | d | Agriculture | Anthropology | 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 ##... |
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:
| 1 only
| 1 and 2 only
| 2 and 3 only
| 1 only
|
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 invisi... | a | Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
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
##Optio... |
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.
| 1 only
| 2 and 3 only
| 2 only
| 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 i... | b | Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
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 belo... |
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. | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 only | 1 and 2 only | 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. | d | Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: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##An... |
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 M... | 1 only | 2 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | 1 only | 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.... | c | Agriculture | Anthropology | 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 sub... |
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... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | 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 ... | d | Fundamental Rights | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | 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 ... |
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 Ind... | 1 only
| 2 only
| Both 1 and 2
| 1 only
|
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 c... | b | Miscellaneous Polity | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | 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 hav... |
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.
| 1 and 2 only
| 2 only
| 1 and 3 only
| 1 and 2 only
|
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, ... | b | Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
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 bel... |
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. | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 3 only | 1 only | 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 consisti... | d | Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: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 o... |
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. | 1 and 2 only | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 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 sour... | d | Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: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###... |
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. | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 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 w... | c | Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: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:... |
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. ... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | 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 b... | c | Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: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... |
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 t... | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 3 only | 1 only | 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.... | c | Rural Development | Anthropology | 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 loa... |
RBI appointed Nachiket Mor Committee aimed to look into the issue of:
| Monetary Policy
| Banking License
| Financial Inclusion
| Monetary Policy
|
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 financi... | c | Rural Development | Anthropology | 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 Financia... |
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 state... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | 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 ong... | b | Rural Development | Anthropology | 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 Ru... |
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.
... | 1 and 2 only
| 2 only
| 1 and 3 only
| 1 and 2 only
|
.
| a | Sustainable Agriculture | Anthropology | 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 pro... |
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. | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 only | 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 thei... | c | Initiatives taken by Govt | Anthropology | 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 co... |
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:
| 1 only
| 2 only
| 1 and 2 only
| 1 only
|
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 oper... | c | IT, Communication, Urbanisation, Transport, Mining, etc | Anthropology | 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 on... |
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:
| 1 only
| 1 and 2 only
| 2 and 3 only
| 1 only
|
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 associate... | b | IT, Communication, Urbanisation, Transport, Mining, etc | Anthropology | 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 a... |
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. | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 3 | 1 and 2 only | 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. | c | Economic Reforms since 1991: End of license Raj, Liberalization, Privatisation and Globalisation, FDI, FII, issues, challenges etc. | Anthropology | 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.... |
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 o... | 1 and 3 only | 2 only | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 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... | b | 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 | Anthropology | 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 curr... |
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... | 1 and 3 only | 3 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 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 th... | c | 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 | Anthropology | 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 ... |
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? | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 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. | c | 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 | Anthropology | 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... |
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? | 1 and 2 only | 3 only | 1, 2 and 3 | 1 and 2 only | All the given agreements are under the WTO framework: Trade Facilitation Agreement, Trade Related Intellectual Property Rights, Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures. | d | Trade Policy, Product wise trade, Region wise trade, Subsidy boxes, WTO related issues and India | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following 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 on... |
Which of the following is correct regarding a Micro nation? | It is a small sovereign nation completely existing inside another nation and recognized by WTO. | It is small islands recognized as sovereign entities by WTO. | It is a physical or virtual entity with its own rules of business, though not officially recognized as sovereign. | It is a small sovereign nation completely existing inside another nation and recognized by WTO. | 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. | c | Trade Policy, Product wise trade, Region wise trade, Subsidy boxes, WTO related issues and India | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following 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 virt... |
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? | 1 and 3 only | 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 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 actiona... | b | Trade Policy, Product wise trade, Region wise trade, Subsidy boxes, WTO related issues and India | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: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 correct... |
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 gro... | 1 and 2 only | 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 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 governme... | c | Economic Reforms since 1991: End of license Raj, Liberalization, Privatisation and Globalisation, FDI, FII, issues, challenges etc. | Anthropology | 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 taxa... |
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... | 1 only
| 2 only
| Both 1 and 2
| 1 only
|
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.
| a | Economic Reforms since 1991: End of license Raj, Liberalization, Privatisation and Globalisation, FDI, FII, issues, challenges etc. | Anthropology | 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... |
Consider the following pairs:
Type of revolution - associated with
1. Brown revolution - petroleum products.
2. Pink revolution - cattle meat.
3. Grey revolution - fisheries. ... | 1 and 2 only
| 2 only
| 1 and 3 only
| 1 and 2 only
|
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 .
| d | Economic Reforms since 1991: End of license Raj, Liberalization, Privatisation and Globalisation, FDI, FII, issues, challenges etc. | Anthropology | 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 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: | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | 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 im... | b | Energy , Infrastructure and Communication | Anthropology | 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 g... |
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 ?
| 1 only
| 2 only
| both 1 and 2
| 1 only
|
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.
| c | Economic Reforms since 1991: End of license Raj, Liberalization, Privatisation and Globalisation, FDI, FII, issues, challenges etc. | Anthropology | 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: ... |
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?
| 1 only
| 2 only
| Both 1 and 2
| 1 only
|
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.
| a | Economic Reforms since 1991: End of license Raj, Liberalization, Privatisation and Globalisation, FDI, FII, issues, challenges etc. | Anthropology | 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
... |
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 ?
| 1 only
| 2 only
| Both 1 and 2
| 1 only
|
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.
| b | Economic Reforms since 1991: End of license Raj, Liberalization, Privatisation and Globalisation, FDI, FII, issues, challenges etc. | Anthropology | 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 stat... |
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... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | 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. N... | d | Agriculture | Anthropology | 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 exempte... |
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 | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | . | a | No_topic | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | 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_... |
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 Fundamen... | 1 and 2 Only | 2 and 3 Only | 1, 2, and 3 | 1 and 2 Only | nan | a | India's Space Programme | Economics | 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 Astroph... |
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 ... | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 only | . | d | Constitutionalism | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | 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 be... |
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? | 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 3 only | 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 is... | a | India and IMF, WTO , WIPO | Commerce & Accountancy | 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 statem... |
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... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1,2 and 3 | 1 and 2 only | nan | c | The Indian States | General Studies | 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 Myso... |
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. | 1, 2 and 3 only | 2,3 and 4 only | 1,3 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | . | d | Others | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | 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... |
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? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | . | a | Supreme Court | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | 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_... |
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. W... | Only 1 | Only 2 | Both 1 and 2 | Only 1 | . | d | Supreme Court | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | 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 Suprem... |
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... | 1 Only | 2 Only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 Only | nan | c | No_topic | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | 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 t... |
The power to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court of India is with | the President of India | the Chief Justice of India | the Parliament | the President of India | . | c | Supreme Court | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | 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 Cour... |
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:
| 1, 2 and 5 Only
| 1,3 and 4 Only
| 4 and 5 only
| 1, 2 and 5 Only
|
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. ... | d | Agriculture | Anthropology | 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 ... |
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?
| 1 only
| 2 only
| Both 1 and 2
| 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... | a | Insurance, Aviation, Tourism, Issues and potential of services sector, Government policies etc | Anthropology | 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?
##O... |
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? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | 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... | b | Insurance, Aviation, Tourism, Issues and potential of services sector, Government policies etc | Anthropology | 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 a... |
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... | 1 and 2 Only
| 1 and 3 Only
| 2 and 3 only
| 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. ... | d | Agriculture | Anthropology | 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. ... |
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?
| 1 only
| 2 only
| Both 1 and 2
| 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 gr... | c | Insurance, Aviation, Tourism, Issues and potential of services sector, Government policies etc | Anthropology | 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
###O... |
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. | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | 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 ... | c | BOP & International Trade , | Commerce & Accountancy | 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 ... |
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. | 1 and 2 only | 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 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 . St... | a | Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: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 ... |
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.
| 1 and 2 only
| 1 only
| 2 and 3 only
| 1 and 2 only
|
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.
... | d | Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
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
##Opti... |
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 ... | 1 only
| 2 only
| Both 1 and 2
| 1 only
|
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)... | c | Trade Policy, Product wise trade, Region wise trade, Subsidy boxes, WTO related issues and India | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
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 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 usin... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | 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 w... | c | Trade Policy, Product wise trade, Region wise trade, Subsidy boxes, WTO related issues and India | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following 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 ... |
In which of the following ways Hindustani and Carnatic music is different? | Hindustani is more focused on singing. | Carnatic has more recognition outside India. | Rags, talas, and music terminologies are different in the two traditions. | Hindustani is more focused on singing. | . | c | Indian Music | Geology | 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:... |
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: | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 3 only | 1 and 2 only | . | c | No_topic | Agriculture | 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 ... |
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... | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | 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 polic... | d | Economic Policies till 1991 | Anthropology | 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 genera... |
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 ... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | 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 ... | c | Industry | Chemistry | 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 fo... |
Which of the following makes CSR a mandatory provision in India for companies ?
| Corporate Social Responsibility act, 1992
| Companies act, 2013
| Notification of ministry of consumer affairs
| 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.
| b | Misc Economic Issues | Anthropology | 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 Responsibil... |
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. | 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 3 only | 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 in... | c | Basic Terms and Concepts, Equity and debt Instruments, Primary market and Secondary markets etc | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following 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... |
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 | 1 only | 2 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 4 only | 1 only | 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 suppl... | d | Initiatives taken by Govt | Anthropology | 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... |
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 t... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 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 overse... | b | Initiatives taken by Govt | Anthropology | 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 Sc... |
Which of the following is correct with respect to the ‘convertibility of Indian rupee’? | It is fully convertibile on both capital and current account | It is fully convertible on current account and partially on capital account | It is partially convertible on both capital and current account | It is fully convertibile on both capital and current account | 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. Converti... | b | National Income, Economic Growth and Development, | Anthropology | 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 partiall... |
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? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | . | b | Trade Policy, Product wise trade, Region wise trade, Subsidy boxes, WTO related issues and India | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to 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... |
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 : | केवल 1 | केवल 2 | 1 और 2 दोनों | केवल 1 | nan | b | Center-State Financial Relations | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | 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... |
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:
| 1 only
| 2 only
| Both 1 and 2
| 1 only
|
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. ... | a | Industry | Anthropology | 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 g... |
Udyog Aadhar Memorandum (UAM) is a scheme for: | promoting financial inclusion among MSME employees. | promoting ease of doing business for MSMEs. | providing access to collateral free loans for SC/ST owned MSMEs. | promoting financial inclusion among MSME employees. | 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... | b | Industrial Policies, Licensing, MSME, Labour Reforms, Companies Act, Make in India, Skill India, Challenges in Industrial development, Organised and unorganised sector, PPP, Investment models, Recent initiatives taken by the govt., etc | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: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 in... |
Which of the following schemes are concerned with Urban Infrastructure? AMRUT HRIDAY Swachh Bharat Mission Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 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 ... | d | Government policies etc. Five year Plans: Priorities and Performance, Issues related to planning | Anthropology | 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##Explai... |
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 t... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | 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... | b | IT, Communication, Urbanisation, Transport, Mining, etc | Anthropology | 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... |
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 cor... | 1 only
| 1 and 2 only
| 2 and 3 only
| 1 only
|
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 complian... | a | BOP & International Trade , | Commerce & Accountancy | 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.
W... |
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: | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only |
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 prefer... | d | BOP & International Trade , | Commerce & Accountancy | 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 an... |
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 ... | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 3 only | 1 only | 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 s... | d | BOP & International Trade , | Commerce & Accountancy | 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, inve... |
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? | 1, 2, and 3 only | 3 and 4 only | 2 and 4 only | 1, 2, and 3 only | . | b | Infrastructure, Location factors and distribution of key natural resources across the world | Agriculture | 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 statem... |
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