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This section includes 2956 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your UPSC IAS Exam knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 2301. |
Which among the following is the apex organization of Industrial Finance in India? |
| A. | IDBI |
| B. | ICICI |
| C. | IFCI |
| D. | RIDF |
| Answer» B. ICICI | |
| 2302. |
Who among the following leaders announced the Industrial Policy of 1956? |
| A. | Sardar Patel |
| B. | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| C. | Balwant Rai mehta |
| D. | J B Kriplani |
| Answer» C. Balwant Rai mehta | |
| 2303. |
Which of the following funds was established in India in 1992 to provide assistance to cover the costs of retraining and redeployment of employees arising as a result of modernization, technology up gradation and industrial restructuring? |
| A. | National Renewal Fund |
| B. | National Insurance Fund |
| C. | National Social Security Fund |
| D. | National Up-gradation Fund |
| Answer» B. National Insurance Fund | |
| 2304. |
Tourism industry in India is quite small compared to many other countries in terms of India's potential and size. Which one of the following statements is correct in this regard? |
| A. | Distances in India are too far apart and its luxury hotels are too expensive for Western tourists. |
| B. | For most of the months India is too hot for Western tourists to feel comfortable. |
| C. | Most of the picturesque resorts in India such as in the northeast and Kashmir are, for all practical purposes, out of bounds. |
| D. | In India, the infrastructure required for attracting tourists is inadequate. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2305. |
Over how many years periodic review of the 'Miniratna' & 'Navratna' status of public enterprises on the basis of their performance? |
| A. | Every year |
| B. | 2 years |
| C. | 3 years |
| D. | 4 years |
| Answer» D. 4 years | |
| 2306. |
NASSCOM is the organisation of companies of which sector? |
| A. | Media |
| B. | Mobile phone service |
| C. | Information technology |
| D. | Automobiles |
| Answer» D. Automobiles | |
| 2307. |
Which of the following commissions companies of Indian Origin signed a pact for obtaining oil-blocks in Libya? |
| A. | Reliance petroleum |
| B. | Oil India Ltd. |
| C. | ONGC |
| D. | BPCL |
| Answer» C. ONGC | |
| 2308. |
Which sector has maximum weightage in the index of industrial production assigned? |
| A. | Mining and quarrying |
| B. | Manufacturing |
| C. | Electricity |
| D. | All equal |
| Answer» C. Electricity | |
| 2309. |
Explain 'joint sector' in India? |
| A. | Where the government has more than 50% share |
| B. | Product produced together by the public and private sectors is called the joint sector |
| C. | It is an enterprise owned jointly by both the sectors |
| D. | It is an enterprise owned jointly by an Indian and a foreign enterprise |
| Answer» D. It is an enterprise owned jointly by an Indian and a foreign enterprise | |
| 2310. |
What is/are the purpose/purposes of 'District Mineral Foundations' in India?1. Promoting mineral exploration activities in mineral rich districts2. Protecting the interests of the persons affected by mining operations3. Authorizing State Governments to issue licenses for mineral explorationSelect the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 1 and 3 only | |
| 2311. |
Which statement is correct regarding information technology? I. The IT industry is the biggest private sector employer in India, and it added 230,000 employees in 2014-15, thus making the total number of jobs in the industry close to 3.5 million. II. The IT sector also accounted for 9.5% of the gross domestic product. The IT industry holds the largest share of total services exports at 38 %. |
| A. | Only I |
| B. | Only II |
| C. | Both I & II |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 2312. |
What are the points covered in new telecom policy?I. Rural Tele-density - To improve rural teledensity from the current level of around 39 to 70 by the year 2017 and 100 by the year 2020.II. Broadband - "Broadband for All" at a minimum download speed of 2 MbpsIII. Domestic Manufacturing - Making India a global hubIV. Convergence of Network, Services and Devices |
| A. | I & II |
| B. | Only II |
| C. | II & III |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2313. |
Which statement is incorrect regarding civil aviation? I. There are 20 scheduled airline operators using 334 aircraft. II. It is expected that another 350 aircraft will be added during the next five years. III. An Airport Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) is being set up to ensure healthy competition among operators and settlement of disputes among operators as well as between them and passengers. |
| A. | I & II |
| B. | Only II |
| C. | II & III |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» B. Only II | |
| 2314. |
Which statement is correct regarding shipping? I. Indian overseas fleet ranks the 17th the world in terms of tonnage, with 659 ships totalling 77 lakh gross registered tonnage (GRT). II. 102 Indian shipping companies are in operation of which 65 are engaged only in coastal shipping. III. The public sector Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) has a fleet of 112 vessels aggregating three million GRT. |
| A. | I & II |
| B. | Only II |
| C. | II & III |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2315. |
Which statement is correct regarding road transport?I. India has one of the largest road networks in the world aggregating to about 3.62 million km at present.II. Three initiatives in the road sector were begun in recent years: The National Highway Development Project (NHDP), Pradhan Mantri Bharat Jodo Pariyojana (PMBJP) and Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yogana (PMGSY)III. NHDP dealt with building high quality highways. The PNBJP dealt with linking up major cities to the NHDP Highways. The PMGSY addressed rural roads. |
| A. | I & II |
| B. | II & III |
| C. | Only I |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2316. |
Match the following length of various railway track: Column I Column III.Broad Gaugea.2537 kmII.Meter Gaugeb.54257 kmIII.Narrow Gaugec. 7180 km |
| A. | I - b, II - c, III - a |
| B. | I - a, II - c, III - b |
| C. | I - b, II - a, III - c |
| D. | I - c, II - b, III - a |
| Answer» B. I - a, II - c, III - b | |
| 2317. |
Which statement is correct regarding railways? I. The first train in India was started on a small rail route of 34 kilometers between Bombay and Thane on April 16, 1853. II. The Indian Railway network has become the biggest railway of Asia and the third in the world III. Within the freight segment, bulk traffic accounts for nearly 84% of revenue-earning freight traffic (in physical terms), of which about 44% is coal. |
| A. | I & II |
| B. | Only III |
| C. | II & III |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2318. |
Which sentence is correct regarding Power? I. A major initiative to expedite power generation has been the development of coal-based-Ultra Mega Power Projects (UMPP) each with a capacity of 4000 MW or above. II. Nine sites have been identified including four pithead sites (Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha) and five coastal sites (Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu). III. The pithead units will get coal from captive mines while the coastal plants will import coal. |
| A. | I & II |
| B. | II & III |
| C. | Only III |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2319. |
Match the following power with their share of percentage: Column I Column III.Thermala.3%II.Hydrob.5%III.Renewable energyc.66%IV. Nucleard.26% |
| A. | I - a, II - d, III - b, IV - c |
| B. | I - c, II - d, III - b, IV - a |
| C. | I - c, II - d, III - a, IV - b |
| D. | I - b, II - c, III - d, IV - a |
| Answer» C. I - c, II - d, III - a, IV - b | |
| 2320. |
Which statement is correct regarding energy? I. Coal was the most important source of energy during the Industrial Revolution. In the 20th century which was an even cheaper source. II. When the oil producing countries formed a cartel (OPEC) and increased the price of crude oil from 2.1 per barrel in 1973 to as much as 28 per barrel in 1980, it hit the developing countries like India the most. |
| A. | Only I |
| B. | Only II |
| C. | I & II |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 2321. |
Consider the following statements: I. Economic infrastructure is located within the system of production and distribution. Some of these are the transport system banking system and power. II. Social infrastructure contributes to the production process from outside the system. Some examples are education, training, hospitals and housing. Which statement is correct regarding Infrastructure? |
| A. | Only I |
| B. | Only II |
| C. | Both I & II |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 2322. |
What are the approaches of disinvestment?I. In all cases of disinvestment, the Government would retain at least 31% equity and the management control.II. All cases of disinvestment are to be decided on a case by case basisIII. The Department of Disinvestment is to identify CPSEs in consultation with respective administrative Ministries and submit proposal to Government in cases requiring Offer for Sale of Government equity. |
| A. | I & II |
| B. | Only I |
| C. | II & III |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2323. |
Which sentences are correct regarding export in India? I. 45%-50% of the Indian Exports is contributed by SSI Sector. II. Direct exports from the SSI Sector account for nearly 45% of total exports. III. Besides direct exports, it is estimated that small-scale industrial units contribute around 15% to exports indirectly. |
| A. | I & II |
| B. | I & III |
| C. | Only II |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» C. Only II | |
| 2324. |
Which statement is true regarding employment in India? I. Food products industry has ranked first in generating employment, providing employment to 0.48 million persons (13.1%). II. The next two industry groups were Non-metallic mineral products with employment of 0.45 million persons (12.2%) and Metal products with 0.37 million persons (10.2%). III. In chemicals & chemical products, machinery parts except electrical parts, wood products, basic metal industries, paper products & printing, hosiery & garments, repair services and rubber & plastic products, the contribution ranged from 9% to 5% |
| A. | I & II |
| B. | II & III |
| C. | Only III |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2325. |
Match the following products with the percentage of CPSE control over them: Column I Column III.Coala.70%II.Crude Oilb. 55%III.Refineriesc.80% |
| A. | I - c, II - a, III - b |
| B. | I - a, II - c, III - b |
| C. | I - c, II - b, III - a |
| D. | I - b, II - a, III - c |
| Answer» B. I - a, II - c, III - b | |
| 2326. |
Which sentence is correct regarding CPSE? I. During the first five-year plan (1950-51 to 1955-56) there were only five CPSEs with a total financial investment (Including equity plus long-term loans) of as 290 million II. In 2015, there are as many as 290 CPSEs, wherein, 169 are Holding CPSEs and 121 are the subsidiaries. III. As of Mar 31, 2012, the total financial investment of CPSEs was 7,292.3 billion, showing a CAGR of around 12% during the same period. |
| A. | I & II |
| B. | Only I |
| C. | Only III |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2327. |
What are autonomous bodies? I. They are primarily meant to provide essential services such as railways. II. They are public enterprises that came into existence by a Special Act of the Parliament. III. They are companies in which 51% or more of the paid up capital is held by the central or any state government (partly or wholly by both). IV. They are set up whenever it is felt that certain functions need to be discharged outside the governmental set up with some amount of independence and flexibility without day-to-day interference from the governmental machinery |
| A. | Only IV |
| B. | I & III |
| C. | Only II |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. I & III | |
| 2328. |
Which of the following can be termed an infrastructural bottleneck in the development of India?s economy? |
| A. | Existence of a large variety of financial institutions |
| B. | The federal nature of Indian policy |
| C. | The volatility of the Indian rupee |
| D. | Delay in the administration of justice |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2329. |
The Committee on Competition Policy and Law (Raghavan Committee) has recommended the replacement of which of the following institutions? |
| A. | Securities and Exchanges Board |
| B. | Disinvestment Commission |
| C. | Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Commission |
| D. | Company Law Board |
| Answer» D. Company Law Board | |
| 2330. |
In India the public sector is the most dominant in |
| A. | steel production |
| B. | organized term-ending financial institution, |
| C. | transport |
| D. | commercial banking |
| Answer» D. commercial banking | |
| 2331. |
What is a 'limited company'? |
| A. | In which shareholders possess the ownership limited to their paid up capital |
| B. | In which shares are issued |
| C. | A company of Government ownership |
| D. | A Registered Company |
| Answer» B. In which shares are issued | |
| 2332. |
Which district overall tops the list for Swachh Bharat Survey? |
| A. | Kottayam |
| B. | Indore |
| C. | Mandi |
| D. | Sindhudurg |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2333. |
National Bal Swachhta Mission Delas with which of the following. (i) Clean air (ii) Clean water (iii) Clean food (iv) Clean Toilets.Which of the following is/are correct? |
| A. | (i), (ii) and (iii) |
| B. | (i), (ii) and (iii) |
| C. | (i) and (iii) |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2334. |
Consider the following regarding the National heritage development yojana (I) Planning, development and implementation of heritage-sensitive infrastructure (II) To create 300 clusters across the country and strengthen financial, lifestyle facilities in rural and urban area. (Ill) Preserve and revitalise heritage wherein tourists can connect directly with city's unique character. (IV) This scheme strengthens panchayati raj villages and ensures social harmony in villages Which of the following is/are correct? |
| A. | I and II |
| B. | I and III |
| C. | I, II and III |
| D. | II and IV |
| Answer» C. I, II and III | |
| 2335. |
Which of the following objective is correct regarding Deen Dayal Upadhaya Gram Jyoti Yojana? (i) To provide electrification to all villages (ii) Feeder separation to ensure sufficient power to farmers and regular supply to other consumers (iii) Improvement of Sub-transmission and distribution network to improve the quality and reliability of the supply (iv) Metering to reduce the losses Which of the following is/are correct. |
| A. | i, ii and iii |
| B. | ii, iii and iv |
| C. | i, ii, iii and iv |
| D. | i, iii and iv |
| Answer» D. i, iii and iv | |
| 2336. |
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna aims (I) with a population of 1000 persons and above by 2003 (II) with a population of 500 persons and above by 2010 (III) in hill states, tribal and desert area villages with a population of 500 persons and above by 2003 (IV) in hill states, tribal and desert area villages with a population of 250 persons and above by 2007. Which of the following is/are correct? |
| A. | I, III and IV |
| B. | I, II and III |
| C. | I, II, III and IV |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. I, II and III | |
| 2337. |
Drought Prone Area Program was launched in which of the following years? |
| A. | 1947-48 |
| B. | 1950-52 |
| C. | 1973-74 |
| D. | 1980-81 |
| Answer» D. 1980-81 | |
| 2338. |
Which of the following statements is/are correct about Mission Indradhanush? 1. Mission Indradhanush was launched on Gandhi Jayanti. 2. It will fully immunize the children by 2020. |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | None |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 2339. |
Which of the following facilities are included in recently launched Smart Toilets? (1) Mobile Charging (2) Bank ATM (3) Water ATM |
| A. | 1, 3 |
| B. | 1, 2 |
| C. | 2, 3 |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2340. |
Consider the following regarding Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana?(i) To provide insurance coverage and financial support to the farmers in the event of failure of any of the notified crop as a result of natural calamities, pests & diseases.(ii) To stabilize the income of farmers to ensure their continuance in farming.(iii) To encourage farmers to adopt innovative and modern agricultural practices.(iv) To ensure flow of credit to the agriculture sector.Which of the following is/are correct? |
| A. | i, ii and iii |
| B. | ii, iii and iv |
| C. | i, ii and iv |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2341. |
Which of the following statements is/are correct about Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)? 1. It has total outlay of about INR 1,500 crore. 2. It focuses on the Class X/XII dropouts and lower income groups. |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | None |
| Answer» D. None | |
| 2342. |
PM Narendra Modi has released which scheme on 17th January 2016? |
| A. | Start Up India |
| B. | Make in India |
| C. | Digital India |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Make in India | |
| 2343. |
Which programme/programmes is/are envisaged to make India a manufacturing hub of the world? 1. Skill India 2. Make in India 3. Made in India |
| A. | Only 2 |
| B. | Only 3 |
| C. | 1 and 2 |
| D. | 1 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1 and 3 | |
| 2344. |
Which of the following are among the 4Ds mentioned by the PM during the Make in India Week in Mumbai?(1) Democracy (2) Demography(3) Demand(4) Disinvestment |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 3 |
| C. | 1, 3, 4 |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» B. 1 and 3 | |
| 2345. |
Ministry of Shipping has organised a Coastal Economic Zones workshop under which programme in July 2016? |
| A. | Sagarmala |
| B. | Sagarmanthan |
| C. | Sagarpath |
| D. | Sagarjanak |
| Answer» B. Sagarmanthan | |
| 2346. |
Which of the following is mandatory as per PMKVY 2.0 guidelines? (1) Biometric attendance (2) Aadhar Number (3) 33 % women candidates to be trained |
| A. | 1, 2 |
| B. | Only 1 |
| C. | 1, 3 |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» B. Only 1 | |
| 2347. |
Which of the following are the core elements of Smart city mission? (i) E-governance (ii) Waste management (iii) Water management (iv) Electricity management Which among the following is/are correct? |
| A. | i, ii and iii |
| B. | ii, iii and iv |
| C. | i, and iv |
| D. | i, iii and iv |
| Answer» B. ii, iii and iv | |
| 2348. |
Which of the following is correct regarding Shayama Parasad Mukherji Rurban Mission? (i) Simultaneous delivery of different schemes (ii) Deployment of funds for operations and maintenance of assets along with capital investment for creation of assets (iii) Synergy in operations of schemes leading to optimal use of resources. Which of the following is/are correct? |
| A. | i, ii and iii |
| B. | i, and ii |
| C. | ii and iii |
| D. | i and iii |
| Answer» B. i, and ii | |
| 2349. |
Consider the following statements about Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana1. MP can choose his own or in-law's village.2. Village should be developed by 2016.Which of the above statements is/are correct? |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Both |
| D. | None |
| Answer» C. Both | |
| 2350. |
Which of the following schemes is linked under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana? |
| A. | Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana |
| B. | Atal Pension Yojana |
| C. | Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana |
| D. | Kisan Vikas Patra |
| Answer» C. Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana | |