200950 + Mcqs in General McqOptions

1.	In the context of India's Five Year Plans, in the context of the change in the pattern of industrialization, the emphasis on infrastructure, while reducing the importance of heavy industry, was started with which plan?
A.	fourth plan
B.	sixth plan
C.	Eighth Plan
D.	tenth plan
Answer» C. Eighth Plan

Discussion

2.	With reference to non-banking financial companies in India, consider the following statements: 1. They cannot participate in the acquisition of securities issued by the government. 2. They cannot accept demand deposits like savings accounts. 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

3.	Which one of the following statements above describes deflation?
A.	It is a sudden fall in currency value relative to other currencies.
B.	It is a continuous slowdown in the financial and real sectors of the economy.
C.	It is a continuous fall in the general price level of goods and services.
D.	It is the fall in the inflation rate over a given time period.
Answer» D. It is the fall in the inflation rate over a given time period.

Discussion

4.	Which of the following currency/currencies is/are considered artificial?
A.	ADR
B.	GDR
C.	SDR
D.	ADR and SDR
Answer» D. ADR and SDR

Discussion

5.	Which of the following actions can be helpful in taking forward the government's goal of inclusive growth? 1. Promoting Self-Help Groups. 2. Promotion of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. 3. Implementation of Right to Education Act.
A.	only 1
B.	1 and 2
C.	2 and 3
D.	all these
Answer» C. 2 and 3

Discussion

6.	With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following pairs of terms: 1. Meltdown Decline of stock prices 2. Recession Decline of growth rate 3. Slow-down Decline of GDP Which of the statements above is/are correct? is/are?
A.	only 1
B.	2 and 3
C.	1 and 3
D.	All of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

7.	Which of the following terminology refers to the mechanism through which a commercial bank lends to the government?
A.	Cash Credit Ratios
B.	Debt Service Obligation
C.	Liquidity Adjustment Facility
D.	Statutory Liquidity Ratio
Answer» E.

Discussion

8.	Which of the following has the largest share in the distribution of credit to agriculture and allied activities in India?
A.	of commercial banks
B.	of co-operative banks
C.	of regional rural banks
D.	of microfinance institutions
Answer» B. of co-operative banks

Discussion

9.	Consider the following actions, which can be taken by the government 1. Devaluation of the domestic currency. 2. Reduction in financial assistance to exports. 3. Implementing suitable policies that bring more FDI into the country and more funds from Flls. Which of the above action/actions can/would be helpful in reducing the current account deficit?
A.	1 and 2
B.	2 and 3
C.	only 3
D.	1 and 3
Answer» B. 2 and 3

Discussion

10.	A 'closed economy' is an economy in which
A.	Money supply is fully controlled
B.	deficit financing is
C.	Only Exports are taken place
D.	Neither export nor import
Answer» E.

Discussion

11.	With reference to India, consider the following Central Acts 1. Import and Export (Control) Act, 1947 2. Mining and Mineral Development (Regulation) Act, 1957 3. Customs Act, 1962 4. Indian Forest Act, 1927 Which of the above Which Acts are important from the point of view of conservation of biodiversity in the country or affect it?
A.	1 and 3
B.	2,3 and 4
C.	All of the above
D.	neither of the above
Answer» D. neither of the above

Discussion

12.	Which of the following statements about the International Monetary Fund is correct?
A.	It can provide loan to any country
B.	It can provide loans only to developed countries
C.	It can provide loans only to member countries
D.	It can provide loans to the central bank of a country
Answer» D. It can provide loans to the central bank of a country

Discussion

13.	Which of the following will be included in FDI in India? 1. Subsidiaries of Foreign Companies in India. 2. Majority foreign equity holding in Indian companies. 3. Companies exclusively financed by foreign companies 4. Portfolio investment.
A.	1,2,3 and 4
B.	2 and 4
C.	1 and 3
D.	1,2 and 3
Answer» E.

Discussion

14.	The interest rates offered on savings accounts in all nationalized commercial banks in India are determined by
A.	Union Ministry of Finance
B.	Central Finance Commission
C.	Indian Banks Association
D.	neither of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

15.	Consider the following statements: 1. The value of a currency in the international market is determined by the World Bank. 2. It is determined by how much demand for the goods / services provided by the country concerned. 3. Determined by the stability of the government of the country concerned. 4. It is determined by the economic potential of the country concerned. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
A.	1,2,3 and 4
B.	2 and 3
C.	3 and 4
D.	1 and 4
Answer» B. 2 and 3

Discussion

16.	With reference to India, consider the following statements 1. Nationalization of Banks. 2. Formation of Regional Rural Banks. 3. Adoption of villages by bank branches. Which of the above can be considered as step/s taken to achieve 'Financial Inclusion' in India?
A.	1 and 2
B.	2 and 3
C.	only 3
D.	all these
Answer» E.

Discussion

17.	In India, which one of the following is regulated by the Forward Markets Commission?
A.	currency futures trading
B.	commodity futures trading
C.	equity futures trading
D.	Both commodity futures trading and financial futures trading
Answer» C. equity futures trading

Discussion

18.	Who among the following is the founder of the World Economic Forum?
A.	klaus schwab
B.	John Kenneth Galbraith
C.	Robert Julik
D.	Paul Krugman
Answer» B. John Kenneth Galbraith

Discussion

19.	Consider the following statements. Functions of commercial banks in India include 1. Buying and selling of shares and securities on behalf of customers. 2. To act as executor and trustee for the wills. 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

20.	With reference to the Indian plan, consider the following statements: 1. The Second Five Year Plan laid emphasis on the establishment of heavy industries. 2. The Third Five Year Plan introduced the concept of import-substitution as a strategy for industrialization. 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» D. neither 1 nor 2

Discussion

21.	Consider the following institutions 1. Christies 2. Oceans 3. Southbees is/are the auctioneers from which of the above statements?
A.	only 1
B.	1 and 3
C.	2 and 3
D.	all these
Answer» E.

Discussion

22.	Consider the following statements 1. fringe profit tax 2. interest tax 3. securities transaction tax which of the above statements is/are direct tax
A.	only 1
B.	1 and 3
C.	2 and 3
D.	all these
Answer» E.

Discussion

23.	Consider the following statements 1. Infant Mortality Rate measures infant death occurring within a month from birth. 2. Infant Mortality Rate is the number of deaths per 100 live births in a year in that year. 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» E.

Discussion

24.	Consider the following pairs Automobile Manufacturer Headquarters 1. BM W AG USA 2. Daimler AG Sweden 3. Renault SA France 4. Volkswagen AG Germany Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
A.	1,2 and 3
B.	3 and 4
C.	only 4
D.	1,2 and 4
Answer» C. only 4

Discussion

25.	Consider the following statements 1. MMTC Limited is the largest international trading organization in India. 2. Nilanchal Ispat Nigam Limited has been set up jointly by MMTC with the Government of Orissa. 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» D. neither 1 nor 2

Discussion

26.	Consider the following statements 1. The Baglihar Power Project was constructed under the parameters of the Indus Water Treaty. 2. This project was built entirely by the Union Government with loans received from Japan and the World Bank. 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

27.	Consider the following pairs Major Bank Country of Origin 1. ABN AMRO Bank USA 2. Warclays Bank UK 3. Kookmin Bank Japan Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
A.	only 1
B.	only 2
C.	1 and 2
D.	2 and 3
Answer» C. 1 and 2

Discussion

28.	Which one of the following brings out the publication 'Energy Statistics' from time to time?
A.	Central Institute of Electrical Research
B.	Planning Commission
C.	Vidyut Finance Limited
D.	Central Statistical Organization
Answer» E.

Discussion

29.	Al-Shabaab terrorist group is active in which country?
A.	Syria
B.	Somalia
C.	Iran
D.	Iraq
Answer» C. Iran

Discussion

30.	How much has the central government created for the Price Stabilization Fund?
A.	100 crore
B.	200 crore
C.	500 crore
D.	1000 crores
Answer» D. 1000 crores

Discussion

31.	When isNational Maritime Daycelebrated?
A.	March 25
B.	March 28
C.	30 March
D.	March 31
Answer» D. March 31

Discussion

32.	Who is the first Prime Minister to announce the formation of Uttarakhand on Independence Day?
A.	Rajiv Gandhi
B.	Atal Bihari Vajpayee
C.	Chandrashekhar
D.	HD Deve Gowda
Answer» E.

Discussion

33.	Except Venezuela, which one of the following countries of South America is a member of OPEC?
A.	Argentina
B.	Brazil
C.	Ecuador
D.	Bolivia
Answer» D. Bolivia

Discussion

34.	Which mobile handset manufacturers have tied up withMobile Store Indiato sell their phones apart from online sales?
A.	One Plus
B.	Gionee
C.	Xiaomi
D.	Yu Yureka
Answer» D. Yu Yureka

Discussion

35.	Who has won the 2015 Crown Femina Miss India?
A.	Koel Rana
B.	Rachel Vaz
C.	Aditi Arya
D.	Vartika Singh
Answer» D. Vartika Singh

Discussion

36.	Who is the first captain of any cricket team to score zero runs in the World Cup final?
A.	allan border
B.	Braindom McCullum
C.	Imran Khan
D.	Wasim Akram
Answer» C. Imran Khan

Discussion

37.	Who has been honored withBishwaratna Dr BhupenHazarika International Solidarity Award?
A.	Mahesh Bhatt
B.	Flower Garden
C.	Javed Akhtar
D.	Adoor Gopalakrishnan
Answer» E.

Discussion

38.	How many people have been awardedBharat Ratnaposthumously?
A.	9
B.	10
C.	11
D.	12
Answer» E.

Discussion

39.	Which IPL franchise has threatened Sunil Narine with exit for bowling fast in IPL 2015 tournament?
A.	Kolkata Knight Riders
B.	Chennai Super Kings
C.	Kings XI Punjab
D.	Delhi Daredevils
Answer» B. Chennai Super Kings

Discussion

40.	Who has been honored with the title of Prize Man in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 tournament?
A.	Braindom McCullum
B.	Mitchell Starc
C.	Tim Southee
D.	Steve Smith
Answer» C. Tim Southee

Discussion

41.	Assertion (A) Females have a major role in determining the sex of offspring in humans. Reason (R) Females have two (X) chromosomes.
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

42.	Who is the director with Deepika Padukone for theVogue Empowervideo campaign?
A.	Anurag Kashyap
B.	Homi Adajania
C.	Anurag Basu
D.	Mahesh Bhatt
Answer» C. Anurag Basu

Discussion

43.	Assertion (A) Scientists can cut and join together DNA molecules at will, irrespective of the source of the molecules. Reason (R) DNA fragments can be cleaved using restriction endonuclease and DNA lipase.
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

44.	Assertion (A) The frequency of urination increases with the consumption of Hriskey. Reason (R) Ingestion of alcohol increases the secretion of vasopressin in the 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» D. A is wrong but R is right

Discussion

45.	Assertion (A) A person with diabetes often feels thirsty. Reason (R) A person with diabetes suffers from excessive secretion of vasopressin.
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

46.	Assertion (A) Amoeba reproduces by fission. Reason (R) All unicellular organisms reproduce by asexual methods.
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

47.	Assertion (A) Cellulose is used for making shatter-proof glass. Reason (R) Polysaccharide is not soluble in water.
A.	Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are true but R and R is not the correct explanation of A.
C.	A is correct but R is wrong
D.	A is wrong but R is correct
Answer» B. Both A and R are true but R and R is not the correct explanation of A.

Discussion

48.	Assertion (A) In Australia, cattle rearing is done more for meat than for milk. Reason (R) Australians are traditionally non-vegetarian.
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

49.	Assertion (A) The frequency of floods in the North Indian plains has increased in the last two decades. Reason (R) Deposition of silt has reduced the depth of river valleys.
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

50.	Assertion (A) Fatty acids should be a part of balanced human diet. Reason (R) Human body cells cannot synthesize any kind of fatty acids.
A.	Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are true but R and R is not the correct explanation of A.
C.	A is correct but R is wrong
D.	A is wrong but R is correct
Answer» D. A is wrong but R is correct

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Testing Subject.

In the context of India's Five Year Plans, in the context of the change in the pattern of industrialization, the emphasis on infrastructure, while reducing the importance of heavy industry, was started with which plan?

With reference to non-banking financial companies in India, consider the following statements: 1. They cannot participate in the acquisition of securities issued by the government. 2. They cannot accept demand deposits like savings accounts. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

Which one of the following statements above describes deflation?

Which of the following currency/currencies is/are considered artificial?

Which of the following actions can be helpful in taking forward the government's goal of inclusive growth? 1. Promoting Self-Help Groups. 2. Promotion of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. 3. Implementation of Right to Education Act.

With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following pairs of terms: 1. Meltdown Decline of stock prices 2. Recession Decline of growth rate 3. Slow-down Decline of GDP Which of the statements above is/are correct? is/are?

Which of the following terminology refers to the mechanism through which a commercial bank lends to the government?

Which of the following has the largest share in the distribution of credit to agriculture and allied activities in India?

A 'closed economy' is an economy in which

Which of the following statements about the International Monetary Fund is correct?

Which of the following will be included in FDI in India? 1. Subsidiaries of Foreign Companies in India. 2. Majority foreign equity holding in Indian companies. 3. Companies exclusively financed by foreign companies 4. Portfolio investment.

The interest rates offered on savings accounts in all nationalized commercial banks in India are determined by

With reference to India, consider the following statements 1. Nationalization of Banks. 2. Formation of Regional Rural Banks. 3. Adoption of villages by bank branches. Which of the above can be considered as step/s taken to achieve 'Financial Inclusion' in India?

In India, which one of the following is regulated by the Forward Markets Commission?

Who among the following is the founder of the World Economic Forum?

Consider the following statements. Functions of commercial banks in India include 1. Buying and selling of shares and securities on behalf of customers. 2. To act as executor and trustee for the wills. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

Consider the following institutions 1. Christies 2. Oceans 3. Southbees is/are the auctioneers from which of the above statements?

Consider the following statements 1. fringe profit tax 2. interest tax 3. securities transaction tax which of the above statements is/are direct tax

Consider the following statements 1. Infant Mortality Rate measures infant death occurring within a month from birth. 2. Infant Mortality Rate is the number of deaths per 100 live births in a year in that year. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

Consider the following pairs Automobile Manufacturer Headquarters 1. BM W AG USA 2. Daimler AG Sweden 3. Renault SA France 4. Volkswagen AG Germany Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

Consider the following statements 1. MMTC Limited is the largest international trading organization in India. 2. Nilanchal Ispat Nigam Limited has been set up jointly by MMTC with the Government of Orissa. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

Consider the following statements 1. The Baglihar Power Project was constructed under the parameters of the Indus Water Treaty. 2. This project was built entirely by the Union Government with loans received from Japan and the World Bank. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

Consider the following pairs Major Bank Country of Origin 1. ABN AMRO Bank USA 2. Warclays Bank UK 3. Kookmin Bank Japan Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

Which one of the following brings out the publication 'Energy Statistics' from time to time?

Al-Shabaab terrorist group is active in which country?

How much has the central government created for the Price Stabilization Fund?

When isNational Maritime Daycelebrated?

Who is the first Prime Minister to announce the formation of Uttarakhand on Independence Day?

Except Venezuela, which one of the following countries of South America is a member of OPEC?

Which mobile handset manufacturers have tied up withMobile Store Indiato sell their phones apart from online sales?

Who has won the 2015 Crown Femina Miss India?

Who is the first captain of any cricket team to score zero runs in the World Cup final?

Who has been honored withBishwaratna Dr BhupenHazarika International Solidarity Award?

How many people have been awardedBharat Ratnaposthumously?

Which IPL franchise has threatened Sunil Narine with exit for bowling fast in IPL 2015 tournament?

Who has been honored with the title of Prize Man in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 tournament?

Assertion (A) Females have a major role in determining the sex of offspring in humans. Reason (R) Females have two (X) chromosomes.

Who is the director with Deepika Padukone for theVogue Empowervideo campaign?

Assertion (A) Scientists can cut and join together DNA molecules at will, irrespective of the source of the molecules. Reason (R) DNA fragments can be cleaved using restriction endonuclease and DNA lipase.

Assertion (A) The frequency of urination increases with the consumption of Hriskey. Reason (R) Ingestion of alcohol increases the secretion of vasopressin in the body.

Assertion (A) A person with diabetes often feels thirsty. Reason (R) A person with diabetes suffers from excessive secretion of vasopressin.

Assertion (A) Amoeba reproduces by fission. Reason (R) All unicellular organisms reproduce by asexual methods.

Assertion (A) Cellulose is used for making shatter-proof glass. Reason (R) Polysaccharide is not soluble in water.

Assertion (A) In Australia, cattle rearing is done more for meat than for milk. Reason (R) Australians are traditionally non-vegetarian.

Assertion (A) The frequency of floods in the North Indian plains has increased in the last two decades. Reason (R) Deposition of silt has reduced the depth of river valleys.

Assertion (A) Fatty acids should be a part of balanced human diet. Reason (R) Human body cells cannot synthesize any kind of fatty acids.