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This section includes 1708 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Indian Polity and Civics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1351. |
At present only __________ industries are reserved for the public sector. |
| A. | 5 |
| B. | 7 |
| C. | 8 |
| D. | 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1352. |
Which of the following industries are to be given compulsory licensing? |
| A. | Alcohol |
| B. | Tobacco |
| C. | Drugs and pharmaceuticals |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1353. |
Which among the following does not belong to welfare schemes for the farmers? |
| A. | Kisan Credit Card Scheme |
| B. | SHG (self-help group) Bank Linkage Programme |
| C. | National Agricultural Insurance Scheme |
| D. | Employee Referral Scheme |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1354. |
The state with lowest birth rate is |
| A. | West Bengal |
| B. | Kerala |
| C. | Karnataka |
| D. | Assam |
| Answer» C. Karnataka | |
| 1355. |
Who secured the top rank in The Human Development Report 2018? |
| A. | Sweden |
| B. | Norway |
| C. | Switzerland |
| D. | Austria |
| Answer» C. Switzerland | |
| 1356. |
At present, in which sector 100 per cent FDI is allowed in India? |
| A. | Defense |
| B. | Drugs and pharmaceuticals |
| C. | Banks |
| D. | Insurance |
| Answer» C. Banks | |
| 1357. |
Which of the following resulted from the Great Depression? |
| A. | Increased trade barriers and devalued currencies. |
| B. | A stable exchange rate system. |
| C. | Free international capital flows. |
| D. | None of the options given is correct. |
| Answer» B. A stable exchange rate system. | |
| 1358. |
Which of the following is not the main purpose for formation of SAARC |
| A. | To Combat Terrorism |
| B. | To Promote the Welfare of the people of South Asia |
| C. | To form mutual Defence against foreign aggression |
| D. | None of The Above |
| Answer» D. None of The Above | |
| 1359. |
Amalgamation and rapid unification between countries can be identified as |
| A. | Globalisation |
| B. | Liberalisation |
| C. | Socialisation |
| D. | Privatisation |
| Answer» B. Liberalisation | |
| 1360. |
21.Economic globalization is characterized by — |
| A. | cross-cultural flows of ideas |
| B. | rise of regionalism |
| C. | international migration |
| D. | international trade and investment flows |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1361. |
The Apex institution in the spare of agriculture credit is: |
| A. | State Bank of India |
| B. | Reserve Bank of India |
| C. | Regional Rural of Bank |
| D. | NABARD |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1362. |
Which of the following theories suggests that firms seek to penetrate newmarkets over time? |
| A. | Imperfect Market Theory |
| B. | Product cycle theory |
| C. | Theory of Comparative Advantage |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Theory of Comparative Advantage | |
| 1363. |
Which of the following is/are comes under Economic Infrastructure? |
| A. | Transport |
| B. | Communication |
| C. | Irrigation and Power |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1364. |
An open economy is one where |
| A. | Deficit financing is absent |
| B. | No export activities |
| C. | No import activities |
| D. | Economy opened to the world |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1365. |
Neighboring countries tend to collaborate for all of the following reasons EXCEPT: |
| A. | the distance that goods need to travel between such countries is short |
| B. | neighboring countries tend to be in similar economic situations and therefore are able to better control currency exchange rates |
| C. | consumers’ tastes are likely to be similar, and distribution channels can be easily established in adjacent countries |
| D. | neighboring countries may have a common history and interests, and may be more willing to coordinate their policies |
| Answer» C. consumers’ tastes are likely to be similar, and distribution channels can be easily established in adjacent countries | |
| 1366. |
Which organisations strain on the liberalisation of foreign investment andforeign trade? |
| A. | International Monetary Fund |
| B. | World Health Organisation |
| C. | World Trade Organisation |
| D. | International Labour Organisation |
| Answer» D. International Labour Organisation | |
| 1367. |
Arrange in the right order the contribution of sectors to the GDP from highestto lowest. |
| A. | Agriculture, manufacturing, tertiary |
| B. | Agriculture, tertiary, manufacturing |
| C. | Tertiary, manufacturing, agriculture |
| D. | Manufacturing, tertiary, agriculture |
| Answer» D. Manufacturing, tertiary, agriculture | |
| 1368. |
Which agency is responsible for procurement, distribution and storage of food grainproduction in India? |
| A. | Ministry of Agriculture |
| B. | Food Corporation of India |
| C. | C. NAFED |
| D. | TRIFED |
| Answer» C. C. NAFED | |
| 1369. |
Who gives the final approval to the five-year plans of India? |
| A. | National Development Council (NDC) |
| B. | Ministry of Finance |
| C. | Planning Commission (now NITI Aayog) |
| D. | President of India |
| Answer» B. Ministry of Finance | |
| 1370. |
The balance of payments of a country records flows of money from: |
| A. | imports and exports and investment flows. |
| B. | imports and exports and investments flow and speculative flows. |
| C. | imports and exports. |
| D. | imports and exports and domestic demand. |
| Answer» C. imports and exports. | |
| 1371. |
The difference between the value of a nations visible exports and visibleimport is. |
| A. | Balance of trade. |
| B. | Balance of payments. |
| C. | Balance of current Account. |
| D. | Balance of Capital Account. |
| Answer» B. Balance of payments. | |
| 1372. |
Which of the following is true: A. Development of sufficient and quality infrastructure helps in economic development by facilitating production and investment in any economy. B. shortage of these facilities in underdeveloped countries is the main cause of less economic development |
| A. | A only |
| B. | B only |
| C. | both A and B |
| D. | neither A nor B |
| Answer» D. neither A nor B | |
| 1373. |
Consider the following statements about India’s energy mix:1. Coal is the source of more than 50% energy needs. 2. Renewable sources of energy contribute more than 15% of energy requirements of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1`only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 1374. |
Hyperglobalization is a process of globalization which — |
| A. | emphasizes the rise of regionalism |
| B. | emphasizes the rise of the TNC and decline of the nation state |
| C. | emphasizes the rise of nation states |
| D. | emphasizes the decline of the TNC |
| Answer» C. emphasizes the rise of nation states | |
| 1375. |
Business entities engaged in international business activity are commonlyknown as — |
| A. | State-trading corporations |
| B. | EOUs |
| C. | TNCs |
| D. | NGOs |
| Answer» D. NGOs | |
| 1376. |
What are the real problems of the Indian agriculture?I. Dependence on Erratic Monsoon II. Low productivity III. Constraints of financial resources and indebtedness IV. Lack of land reforms V. Small land size and fragmentation of landholdings |
| A. | I, II, III and IV only |
| B. | II and IV only |
| C. | III and V only |
| D. | All |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1377. |
What is the rank of India in the Human Development Index 2018? |
| A. | 142nd |
| B. | 136th |
| C. | 140th |
| D. | 130th |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1378. |
As a result of the New Industrial Policy, 1991: |
| A. | Prior approval of central government is required for establishing new undertakings, and expanding the present undertaking. |
| B. | An industry intending to have more than 100 crores of assets is required to obtain the permission of the central government. |
| C. | Prior approval of central government for establishing new undertakings and expanding existing undertaking is not requir |
| Answer» D. | |
| 1379. |
Consider the following statements and consider the right ones.i. In India, structure of economy and occupational structure is very similar. ii. Today, Tertiary sector contributes the highest to the GDP. |
| A. | I only |
| B. | ii only |
| C. | both |
| D. | none |
| Answer» C. both | |
| 1380. |
Consider the following statements and identify the right ones.i. The 1980 industrial policy emphasized "economic federalism" ii. Liberal license policies were advocated for agro-based industries |
| A. | I only |
| B. | ii only |
| C. | both |
| D. | none |
| Answer» D. none | |
| 1381. |
Which of the following is referred to as the predecessor to WTO? |
| A. | GATT |
| B. | OPEC |
| C. | World Bank |
| D. | IMF |
| Answer» B. OPEC | |
| 1382. |
Consider the following statements and identify the right ones.i. Each indicator in educational dimension is equally weighted at 1/6 ii. Each indicator in standard of living is equally weighted at 1/8 |
| A. | I only |
| B. | ii only |
| C. | both |
| D. | none |
| Answer» B. ii only | |
| 1383. |
Which is the highest Pulses producing Indian state, as per 2013-14? |
| A. | Madhya Pradesh |
| B. | Maharashtra |
| C. | Uttar Pradesh |
| D. | Rajasthan |
| Answer» B. Maharashtra | |
| 1384. |
Which programme given the slogan of Garibi Hatao? |
| A. | 7th five-year plan |
| B. | 3rd five-year plan |
| C. | 6th five-year plan |
| D. | 5th five-year plan |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1385. |
Who releases the Human Development Report? |
| A. | World bank |
| B. | World economic forum |
| C. | United Nations |
| D. | UNCTAD |
| Answer» D. UNCTAD | |
| 1386. |
Marginal land holding is when, |
| A. | Owning less than one hectare of land |
| B. | Owning less than 4 hectares of land |
| C. | Owning less than 10 hectares of land |
| D. | All of them are true |
| Answer» B. Owning less than 4 hectares of land | |
| 1387. |
Which is the largest rice producing Indian state, as per 2013-14 records? |
| A. | Andhra Pradesh |
| B. | Uttar Pradesh |
| C. | West Bengal |
| D. | Punjab |
| Answer» D. Punjab | |
| 1388. |
Who approves the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane? |
| A. | Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs |
| B. | Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices |
| C. | Directorate of Marketing and Inspection, Ministry of Agriculture |
| D. | Agricultural Produce Market Committee |
| Answer» B. Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices | |
| 1389. |
Dumping refers to: |
| A. | Reducing tariffs |
| B. | Sale of goods abroad at low a price, below their cost and price in home market |
| C. | Buying goods at low prices abroad and selling at higher prices locally |
| D. | Expensive goods selling for low prices |
| Answer» C. Buying goods at low prices abroad and selling at higher prices locally | |
| 1390. |
Which Indian state produces the largest quantity of pulses? |
| A. | Maharashtra |
| B. | Uttar Pradesh |
| C. | Madhya Pradesh |
| D. | Rajasthan |
| Answer» D. Rajasthan | |
| 1391. |
_______________ occurs when production shifts to more efficient producers for reasons of comparative advantage, allowing consumers access to more goods at a lower price than would have been possible without integration. |
| A. | Trade diversion |
| B. | Divestment |
| C. | Trade creation |
| D. | Retrenchment |
| Answer» D. Retrenchment | |
| 1392. |
Which Indian state has the largest irrigated agricultural area, as per 2010 survey? |
| A. | Gujarat |
| B. | Madhya Pradesh |
| C. | Rajasthan |
| D. | Uttar Pradesh |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1393. |
Which is the largest jowar producing Indian state, as per 2011-12 records? |
| A. | Andhra Pradesh |
| B. | Karnataka |
| C. | Madhya Pradesh |
| D. | Maharashtra |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1394. |
There are three industries which are reserved for the public sector except |
| A. | Railway transport |
| B. | Atomic energy |
| C. | Defence equipment |
| D. | Electricity |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1395. |
Trade between two countries can be useful if cost ratios of goods are: |
| A. | Undetermined |
| B. | Decreasing |
| C. | Equal |
| D. | Different |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1396. |
When did the Government present Kisan Credit Card Scheme? |
| A. | April 1853 |
| B. | August 1998 |
| C. | July 1991 |
| D. | November 1995 |
| Answer» C. July 1991 | |
| 1397. |
Contribution of agriculture to Gross National Product is approximately? |
| A. | 14% |
| B. | 15% |
| C. | 16.5% |
| D. | 17.5% |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1398. |
Scarcity of capital, technological backwardness and unemployment are generallyfound in |
| A. | Developed countries |
| B. | Underdeveloped countries |
| C. | Both |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Both | |
| 1399. |
Which of the following is a nav Ratna category unit? |
| A. | HAL |
| B. | Oil India Limited |
| C. | MTNL |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1400. |
Depression is characterized by |
| A. | unprecedented level of underemployment |
| B. | Drastic fall in income |
| C. | Drastic fall in output and employment |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |