200950 + Mcqs in General McqOptions

1.	Assertion (A) All the proteins in our diet are digested only in the small intestine. Reason (R) An enzyme that digests proteins is released from the pancreas into the small intestine.
A.	Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are correct but R and R is not the correct explanation of A.
C.	A is right but R is wrong
D.	A is wrong but R is right
Answer» E.

Discussion

2.	Assertion (A) Human diet must necessarily consist of glycine, serine and tyrosine. Reason (R) Essential amino acids cannot be synthesized in the human body.
A.	Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are correct but R and R is not the correct explanation of A.
C.	A is right but R is wrong
D.	A is wrong but R is right
Answer» E.

Discussion

3.	Assertion (A) The Gangetic plain is the most densely populated part of India. Reason (R) Ganga is the most widely used river of India.
A.	Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are correct but R and R is not the correct explanation of A.
C.	A is right but R is wrong
D.	A is wrong but R is right
Answer» C. A is right but R is wrong

Discussion

4.	Assertion (A) Rainfall occurs throughout the year in the regions from 5 degree to 8 degree latitude on either side of the equator. Reason (R) Due to high temperature and high humidity, convective rainfall occurs mostly near the equator in the afternoon.
A.	Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are correct but R and R is not the correct explanation of A.
C.	A is right but R is wrong
D.	A is wrong but R is right
Answer» B. Both A and R are correct but R and R is not the correct explanation of A.

Discussion

5.	Assertion (A) The surface air is inwardly coiled above the center of the cyclone. Reason (R) The wind descends at the center of the cyclone.
A.	Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are correct but R and R is not the correct explanation of A.
C.	A is right but R is wrong
D.	A is wrong but R is right
Answer» B. Both A and R are correct but R and R is not the correct explanation of A.

Discussion

6.	Assertion (A) The boiling point of water decreases with increase in height. Reason (R) Atmospheric pressure increases with height.
A.	Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are correct but R and R is not the correct explanation of A.
C.	A is right but R is wrong
D.	A is wrong but R is right
Answer» D. A is wrong but R is right

Discussion

7.	Assertion (A) There is a low pressure belt instead of high pressure in 60-65 degree latitudes of both the hemispheres. Reason (R) Low pressure areas are not permanent over land but over oceans.
A.	Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are correct but R and R is not the correct explanation of A.
C.	A is right but R is wrong
D.	A is wrong but R is right
Answer» C. A is right but R is wrong

Discussion

8.	Assertion (A) During small tides, high tide is lower than normal and low tide is higher than normal. Reason (R) Small tides occur at the time of new moon instead of full moon in contrast to large tides.
A.	Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are correct but R and R is not the correct explanation of A.
C.	A is right but R is wrong
D.	A is wrong but R is right
Answer» C. A is right but R is wrong

Discussion

9.	Assertion (A) In contrast to temperate forests, if tropical rain forests are inspected, then productive agricultural sites emerge, which can sustain intensive agriculture for many years without chemical fertilizers. Reason (R) The principal productivity of tropical rain forests is much higher than that of temperate forests.
A.	Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are correct but R and R is not the correct explanation of A.
C.	A is right but R is wrong
D.	A is wrong but R is right
Answer» E.

Discussion

10.	Assertion (A) The thickness of the atmosphere is maximum above the equator. Reason (R) High insolation and strong convective currents flow over the equator.
A.	Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are correct but R and R is not the correct explanation of A.
C.	A is right but R is wrong
D.	A is wrong but R is right
Answer» B. Both A and R are correct but R and R is not the correct explanation of A.

Discussion

11.	Assertion (A) The west flowing rivers of peninsular India do not have deltas. Reason (R) These rivers do not carry alluvial sediments with them.
A.	Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are correct but R and R is not the correct explanation of A.
C.	A is right but R is wrong
D.	A is wrong but R is right
Answer» B. Both A and R are correct but R and R is not the correct explanation of A.

Discussion

12.	Assertion (A) The amount of moisture in the atmosphere is related to latitude. Reason (R) The ability to hold moisture in the form of water vapor is related to temperature.
A.	Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are correct but R and R is not the correct explanation of A.
C.	A is right but R is wrong
D.	A is wrong but R is right
Answer» B. Both A and R are correct but R and R is not the correct explanation of A.

Discussion

13.	Assertion (A) Coal-based thermal power stations contribute to acid rain. Reason (R) Carbon-di-oxide is emitted when coal is burnt.
A.	Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are correct but R and R is not the correct explanation of A.
C.	A is right but R is wrong
D.	A is wrong but R is right
Answer» B. Both A and R are correct but R and R is not the correct explanation of A.

Discussion

14.	Assertion (A) In India, the production of paddy is more in the east coast than in the west coast. Reason (R) The eastern coast of India receives more rainfall than the western.
A.	Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are correct but R and R is not the correct explanation of A.
C.	A is right but R is wrong
D.	A is wrong but R is right
Answer» D. A is wrong but R is right

Discussion

15.	Assertion (A) The weight of an object decreases with increasing latitude from one place on the earth to another. Reason (R) Earth is not a perfect sphere.
A.	Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are correct but R and R is not the correct explanation of A.
C.	A is right but R is wrong
D.	A is wrong but R is right
Answer» C. A is right but R is wrong

Discussion

16.	Assertion (A) Kali river is an east flowing river in the southern part of India. Reason (R) The Deccan plateau is high on its western edge and has a slight slope towards the Bay of Bengal in the east.
A.	Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are correct but R and R is not the correct explanation of A.
C.	A is right but R is wrong
D.	A is wrong but R is right
Answer» E.

Discussion

17.	What is the name of the scheme to provide training and skills to women in traditional and non-traditional occupations?
A.	Kishori Shakti Yojana
B.	National Women's Fund
C.	axiom
D.	self-reliance
Answer» D. self-reliance

Discussion

18.	Which of the following are Public Sector Undertakings of the Government of India? 1. Balmer Lawrie u0026 Company Limited 2. Dredging Corporation of India 3. Educational Consultants of India Limited
A.	1 and 2
B.	2 and 3
C.	1 and 3
D.	all these
Answer» E.

Discussion

19.	Which one of the following is not a member of Shanghai Cooperation Organization?
A.	Russia
B.	Kazakhstan
C.	Ukraine
D.	Uzbekistan
Answer» D. Uzbekistan

Discussion

20.	Assertion (A) Bangalore receives much higher average annual rainfall than Mangalore. Reason (R) Bangalore gets the benefit of rainfall from both the south-west and north-east monsoons.
A.	Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are correct but R and R is not the correct explanation of A.
C.	A is right but R is wrong
D.	A is wrong but R is right
Answer» E.

Discussion

21.	India is a member of which of the following? 1. Asian Development Bank 2. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation 3. Colombo Plan 4. Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
A.	1 and 3
B.	2 and 4
C.	1,2 and 3
D.	all these
Answer» B. 2 and 4

Discussion

22.	As a result of reduction of bank rate by the Reserve Bank of India
A.	Increases market liquidity
B.	market liquidity decreases
C.	no effect on market liquidity
D.	Commercial banks store more deposits
Answer» B. market liquidity decreases

Discussion

23.	Which of the following measures will result in an increase in the money supply in the economy? 1. Purchase of Government securities by the Central Bank from the public. 2. Currency deposited by people in commercial banks. 3. Loan taken by the government from the central bank. 4. Sale of Government securities by the Central Bank to the public.
A.	only 1
B.	2 and 4
C.	1 and 3
D.	2,3 and 4
Answer» C. 1 and 3

Discussion

24.	Under which of the following circumstances/circumstances there can be 'Capital Gain'? 1. When there is an increase in the sales of a product. 2. When there is a natural increase in the value of an asset. 3. When you buy a painting and as its popularity increases, its value increases.
A.	only 1
B.	2 and 3
C.	only 2
D.	all these
Answer» C. only 2

Discussion

25.	Reserve Bank of India RBI acts as the bankers' bank (central bank). Which of the following does it mean? 1. Other banks keep their deposits with RBI. 2. RBI gives loans to commercial banks in times of need. 3. RBI advises commercial banks on monetary matters.
A.	2 and 3
B.	1 and 2
C.	1 and 3
D.	1,2 and 3
Answer» C. 1 and 3

Discussion

26.	The main objective of lead bank scheme is to
A.	Try to open your offices in the big bank district.
B.	There should be tough competition among various nationalized banks.
C.	Each bank should adopt separate districts for intensive development.
D.	All banks should make intense efforts to collect deposits with them.
Answer» D. All banks should make intense efforts to collect deposits with them.

Discussion

27.	Which of the following can basically be said to be a part of 'inclusive governance'? 1. Permitting non-banking financial companies to do banking 2. Organizing effective district planning committees in all districts 3. Increasing government expenditure on public health 4. Empowering 'lunch'
A.	1 and 2
B.	3 and 4
C.	2,3 and 4
D.	all these
Answer» E.

Discussion

28.	The effort of 'Janani Suraksha Yojana' program is to 1. To encourage institutional delivery. 2. To provide financial assistance to the mother to bear the cost of delivery. 3. To supply wage loss due to pregnancy and delivery. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
A.	1 and 2
B.	only 2
C.	only 3
D.	all these
Answer» B. only 2

Discussion

29.	In which of the following matters does the Reserve Bank of India control the commercial banks? 1. Liquidity of assets 2. Branch expansion 3. Merger of banks 4. Winding up of banks
A.	1 and 4
B.	2,3 and 4
C.	1,2 and 3
D.	all these
Answer» E.

Discussion

30.	If the supply of money remains the same, if the demand for money increases, then
A.	the price level will fall
B.	interest rate will increase
C.	interest rate will decrease
D.	Income and employment levels will increase
Answer» B. interest rate will increase

Discussion

31.	Deficit financing in India is used to increase resources for
A.	for economic development
B.	to pay off public debt
C.	To adjust the balance of payment
D.	to reduce foreign debt
Answer» C. To adjust the balance of payment

Discussion

32.	A rise in the general price level can be due to which of the following reason(s) ? 1. Increase in supply of money 2. Decline in aggregate level of product 3. Increase in effective demand
A.	only 1
B.	1 and 2
C.	2 and 3
D.	all these
Answer» E.

Discussion

33.	Which one of the following is most likely to be inflationary under its influence?
A.	repayment of public debt
B.	Public loan to finance the budget deficit
C.	Loans from banks to finance the budget deficit
D.	Creation of new currency to finance the budget deficit
Answer» C. Loans from banks to finance the budget deficit

Discussion

34.	Which one of the following industries is the largest consumer of water in India?
A.	engineering
B.	paper and pulp
C.	Textile industry
D.	heating power
Answer» E.

Discussion

35.	National income of a country for a given period
A.	The total value of the goods and services produced by the citizens will be equal to
B.	The sum of total consumption and investment expenditure will be equal to
C.	will be equal to the sum of the personal incomes of all the persons
D.	equal to the monetary value of the final goods and services produced
Answer» E.

Discussion

36.	Which of the following provides direct credit facility to rural households? 1. Regional Rural Bank 2. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development 3. Land Development Bank
A.	1 and 2
B.	only 2
C.	1 and 3
D.	all these
Answer» D. all these

Discussion

37.	Which of the following constitute capital account? 1. Foreign Debt 2. Foreign Direct Investment 3. Private Remittances 4. Portfolio Investment
A.	1,2 and 3
B.	1,2 and 4
C.	2,3 and 4
D.	1,3 and 4
Answer» C. 2,3 and 4

Discussion

38.	Economic growth in country 'X' will necessarily happen, if
A.	Technological progress takes place in the world economy
B.	Population increase in 'X'
C.	Capital formation takes place in 'X'
D.	Increase in trade volume in the world economy
Answer» D. Increase in trade volume in the world economy

Discussion

39.	Consider the following statements 1. Inflation benefits the borrowers. 2. Inflation benefits the bond holders. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
A.	only 1
B.	only 2
C.	1 and 2
D.	neither 1 nor 2
Answer» B. only 2

Discussion

40.	Primary sector lending by banks in India refers to lending to whom?
A.	Agriculture
B.	Micro and Small Enterprises
C.	weaker section
D.	all these
Answer» E.

Discussion

41.	Disguised unemployment generally means that
A.	Large numbers of people remain unemployed
B.	Alternative employment not available
C.	Marginal productivity of worker is zero
D.	labor productivity is low
Answer» D. labor productivity is low

Discussion

42.	Consider the following liquid assets. 1. Demand deposits with banks 2. Fixed deposits with banks 3. Savings deposits with banks 4. Currency The correct sequence of the above assets in descending order of liquidity is
A.	1,4,3,2
B.	4,3,2,1
C.	2,3,1,4
D.	4,1,3,2
Answer» E.

Discussion

43.	Consider the following countries 1. Denmark 2. Japan 3. Russian Federation 4. United Kingdom 5. United States of America Which of the above are members of the 'Arctic Council'?
A.	1,2 and 3
B.	2,3 and 4
C.	1,4 and 5
D.	1,3 and 5
Answer» E.

Discussion

44.	Consider the following statements with reference to the group of countries known as BRICS 1. The first summit of BRICS was held in Rio de Janeiro in the year 2009. 2. South Africa finally joins the BRICS group. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
A.	only 1
B.	only 2
C.	1 and 2
D.	neither 1 nor 2
Answer» C. 1 and 2

Discussion

45.	In the context of Indian economy, what does 'open market operation' refer to?
A.	Borrowing from RBI by Scheduled Banks
B.	Lending by commercial banks to industry and trade sectors
C.	Buying and selling of government securities by RBI
D.	neither of the above
Answer» D. neither of the above

Discussion

46.	Which of the following is associated with 'Planning' in India? 1. Finance Commission 2. National Development Council 3. Federal Ministry of Rural Development 4. Federal Ministry of Urban Development 5. Parliament
A.	1,2 and 5
B.	1,3 and 4
C.	2 and 5
D.	all these
Answer» B. 1,3 and 4

Discussion

47.	The terms 'Marginal Standing Facility Rate' and 'Net Demand and Time Liabilities' are sometimes in the news. In relation to what are they used?
A.	bank work
B.	Communication networking
C.	combat skills
D.	supply and demand for agricultural products
Answer» B. Communication networking

Discussion

48.	What is meant by risk capital?
A.	short term capital provided to industries
B.	Long term starting capital provided to new entrepreneurs
C.	Funds provided to industries while incurring losses
D.	Funds provided for replacement and renewal of industries
Answer» C. Funds provided to industries while incurring losses

Discussion

49.	With reference to the balance of payments, which of the following constitutes a current account? 1. Balance of Trade 2. Foreign Assets 3. Balance of Invisibles 4. Special Drawing Rights
A.	only 1
B.	2 and 3
C.	1 and 3
D.	1,2 and 4
Answer» D. 1,2 and 4

Discussion

50.	What are the main objectives of the twelfth five year plan?
A.	Inclusive Growth and Poverty Reduction
B.	inclusive and sustainable development
C.	Sustainable and inclusive growth to reduce unemployment
D.	Faster, sustainable and more inclusive development
Answer» E.

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Testing Subject.

Assertion (A) All the proteins in our diet are digested only in the small intestine. Reason (R) An enzyme that digests proteins is released from the pancreas into the small intestine.

Assertion (A) Human diet must necessarily consist of glycine, serine and tyrosine. Reason (R) Essential amino acids cannot be synthesized in the human body.

Assertion (A) The Gangetic plain is the most densely populated part of India. Reason (R) Ganga is the most widely used river of India.

Assertion (A) Rainfall occurs throughout the year in the regions from 5 degree to 8 degree latitude on either side of the equator. Reason (R) Due to high temperature and high humidity, convective rainfall occurs mostly near the equator in the afternoon.

Assertion (A) The surface air is inwardly coiled above the center of the cyclone. Reason (R) The wind descends at the center of the cyclone.

Assertion (A) The boiling point of water decreases with increase in height. Reason (R) Atmospheric pressure increases with height.

Assertion (A) There is a low pressure belt instead of high pressure in 60-65 degree latitudes of both the hemispheres. Reason (R) Low pressure areas are not permanent over land but over oceans.

Assertion (A) During small tides, high tide is lower than normal and low tide is higher than normal. Reason (R) Small tides occur at the time of new moon instead of full moon in contrast to large tides.

Assertion (A) The thickness of the atmosphere is maximum above the equator. Reason (R) High insolation and strong convective currents flow over the equator.

Assertion (A) The west flowing rivers of peninsular India do not have deltas. Reason (R) These rivers do not carry alluvial sediments with them.

Assertion (A) The amount of moisture in the atmosphere is related to latitude. Reason (R) The ability to hold moisture in the form of water vapor is related to temperature.

Assertion (A) Coal-based thermal power stations contribute to acid rain. Reason (R) Carbon-di-oxide is emitted when coal is burnt.

Assertion (A) In India, the production of paddy is more in the east coast than in the west coast. Reason (R) The eastern coast of India receives more rainfall than the western.

Assertion (A) The weight of an object decreases with increasing latitude from one place on the earth to another. Reason (R) Earth is not a perfect sphere.

Assertion (A) Kali river is an east flowing river in the southern part of India. Reason (R) The Deccan plateau is high on its western edge and has a slight slope towards the Bay of Bengal in the east.

What is the name of the scheme to provide training and skills to women in traditional and non-traditional occupations?

Which of the following are Public Sector Undertakings of the Government of India? 1. Balmer Lawrie u0026 Company Limited 2. Dredging Corporation of India 3. Educational Consultants of India Limited

Which one of the following is not a member of Shanghai Cooperation Organization?

Assertion (A) Bangalore receives much higher average annual rainfall than Mangalore. Reason (R) Bangalore gets the benefit of rainfall from both the south-west and north-east monsoons.

India is a member of which of the following? 1. Asian Development Bank 2. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation 3. Colombo Plan 4. Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

As a result of reduction of bank rate by the Reserve Bank of India

Under which of the following circumstances/circumstances there can be 'Capital Gain'? 1. When there is an increase in the sales of a product. 2. When there is a natural increase in the value of an asset. 3. When you buy a painting and as its popularity increases, its value increases.

Reserve Bank of India RBI acts as the bankers' bank (central bank). Which of the following does it mean? 1. Other banks keep their deposits with RBI. 2. RBI gives loans to commercial banks in times of need. 3. RBI advises commercial banks on monetary matters.

The main objective of lead bank scheme is to

Which of the following can basically be said to be a part of 'inclusive governance'? 1. Permitting non-banking financial companies to do banking 2. Organizing effective district planning committees in all districts 3. Increasing government expenditure on public health 4. Empowering 'lunch'

The effort of 'Janani Suraksha Yojana' program is to 1. To encourage institutional delivery. 2. To provide financial assistance to the mother to bear the cost of delivery. 3. To supply wage loss due to pregnancy and delivery. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

In which of the following matters does the Reserve Bank of India control the commercial banks? 1. Liquidity of assets 2. Branch expansion 3. Merger of banks 4. Winding up of banks

If the supply of money remains the same, if the demand for money increases, then

Deficit financing in India is used to increase resources for

A rise in the general price level can be due to which of the following reason(s) ? 1. Increase in supply of money 2. Decline in aggregate level of product 3. Increase in effective demand

Which one of the following is most likely to be inflationary under its influence?

Which one of the following industries is the largest consumer of water in India?

National income of a country for a given period

Which of the following provides direct credit facility to rural households? 1. Regional Rural Bank 2. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development 3. Land Development Bank

Which of the following constitute capital account? 1. Foreign Debt 2. Foreign Direct Investment 3. Private Remittances 4. Portfolio Investment

Economic growth in country 'X' will necessarily happen, if

Consider the following statements 1. Inflation benefits the borrowers. 2. Inflation benefits the bond holders. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

Primary sector lending by banks in India refers to lending to whom?

Disguised unemployment generally means that

Consider the following liquid assets. 1. Demand deposits with banks 2. Fixed deposits with banks 3. Savings deposits with banks 4. Currency The correct sequence of the above assets in descending order of liquidity is

Consider the following countries 1. Denmark 2. Japan 3. Russian Federation 4. United Kingdom 5. United States of America Which of the above are members of the 'Arctic Council'?

Consider the following statements with reference to the group of countries known as BRICS 1. The first summit of BRICS was held in Rio de Janeiro in the year 2009. 2. South Africa finally joins the BRICS group. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

In the context of Indian economy, what does 'open market operation' refer to?

Which of the following is associated with 'Planning' in India? 1. Finance Commission 2. National Development Council 3. Federal Ministry of Rural Development 4. Federal Ministry of Urban Development 5. Parliament

The terms 'Marginal Standing Facility Rate' and 'Net Demand and Time Liabilities' are sometimes in the news. In relation to what are they used?

What is meant by risk capital?

With reference to the balance of payments, which of the following constitutes a current account? 1. Balance of Trade 2. Foreign Assets 3. Balance of Invisibles 4. Special Drawing Rights

What are the main objectives of the twelfth five year plan?