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This section includes 718 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Economics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 401. |
________ government has launched 'Mukhyamantri Kirayedar Bijli Meter Yojna' in September 2019. |
| A. | Uttar Pradesh |
| B. | Delhi |
| C. | Madhya Pradesh |
| D. | Goa |
| E. | Bihar |
| Answer» C. Madhya Pradesh | |
| 402. |
Consider the following statements:1. MUDRA in an agency for providing easy loans up to Rs. 10 lakhs to micro and small entrepreneurs.2. SC/ST entrepreneurs will be given priority in providing loans under MUDRA.3. MUDRA is a development and regulatory agency for medium scale industry.Which of the above statement(s) is/are true? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 2 |
| D. | 3 only |
| Answer» D. 3 only | |
| 403. |
‘Pragati’ scholarship scheme of the Government of India is meant for ________. |
| A. | Higher education of girls |
| B. | Technical education of girls |
| C. | Secondary education of girls |
| D. | Elementary education of girls |
| Answer» C. Secondary education of girls | |
| 404. |
In which state, a first of its kind scheme of the country- Godhan Nyay Yojana has been commenced in July 2020? |
| A. | Bihar |
| B. | Jharkhand |
| C. | Uttar Pradesh |
| D. | Chhattisgarh |
| E. | Odisha |
| Answer» E. Odisha | |
| 405. |
In which of the following years was the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) launched? |
| A. | 1988 |
| B. | 2000 |
| C. | 2002 |
| D. | 2004 |
| Answer» C. 2002 | |
| 406. |
In which of the following year the ‘National Population Policy’ (NPP) was announced in India? |
| A. | 1999 |
| B. | 2000 |
| C. | 2001 |
| D. | 2002 |
| Answer» C. 2001 | |
| 407. |
Cash reward for Inter caste marriage in Haryana is |
| A. | Rs. 10,000 |
| B. | Rs. 50,000 |
| C. | Rs. 75,000 |
| D. | Rs. 1,00,000 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 408. |
In which year was the Local Area Bank (LAB) Scheme introduced? |
| A. | 1994 |
| B. | 1996 |
| C. | 1993 |
| D. | 1995 |
| Answer» C. 1993 | |
| 409. |
In which one of the following groups of States in India is the Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) Project being implemented as a pilot investment? |
| A. | Gujarat, Kerala and Goa |
| B. | Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh |
| C. | Gujarat, Odisha and West Bengal |
| D. | Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» D. Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu | |
| 410. |
At present the JNNURM project of the Central Govt. |
| A. | funds development in cities for transport. |
| B. | funds development in rural areas for transport. |
| C. | funds project in cities and villages for transport, housing and environment protection. |
| D. | limitedly funds road development for villages. |
| Answer» B. funds development in rural areas for transport. | |
| 411. |
Name the Single Umbrella Programme formulated to bring the change in the 5000 rural clusters and to achieve a Poverty Free India by 2022 ? |
| A. | Ru-Urban |
| B. | Mission Antyodaya |
| C. | Kutumba Vikasam - Samaja Vikasam |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» B. Mission Antyodaya | |
| 412. |
Government of Rajasthan has set - up Jeevan Dhara Bank in collaboration with Norwegian Government to provide |
| A. | Blood for Cancer patients |
| B. | Water for Desert areas |
| C. | Insurance to Old persons |
| D. | Mother's Milk to Infants |
| Answer» E. | |
| 413. |
Consider the following statements about Electoral Bond Scheme 2018:(A) The aim of this scheme is to bring about transparency in the funding process of political parties.(B) Only the political parties recognized by the Election Commission which secured not less than one per cent of the votes polled in the last general election to the House of People or the Legislative Assembly of the State shall be eligible to receive the Electoral Bonds.(C) Electoral Bonds shall be valid for fifteen calendar days from the date of issue.(D) The Electoral Bond deposited by an eligible political party in its account shall be credited on the same day.Which of the above statements are correct? |
| A. | Only (A) and (B) |
| B. | (A), (B), (C) and (D) |
| C. | Only (B), (C) and (D) |
| D. | Only (A), (C) and (D) |
| Answer» C. Only (B), (C) and (D) | |
| 414. |
Chhattisgarh CM has announced the launch of 'Godhan Nyay Yojana' in the state in June 2020. Who is the CM of Chhattisgarh? |
| A. | Kamal Nath |
| B. | Bhupesh Baghel |
| C. | Jyotiraditya Scindia |
| D. | Ashok Gehlot |
| E. | Lalji Tandon |
| Answer» C. Jyotiraditya Scindia | |
| 415. |
"Operation Swarn" which was announced in December, 2017 is related to which of the following sectors? |
| A. | Railway |
| B. | Electricity |
| C. | Mining |
| D. | Movie |
| Answer» B. Electricity | |
| 416. |
After whose name the AMRUT yojana started?A. Mahatma GandhiB. Atal Bihari VajpayeeC. B.R. AmbedkarD. Indira Gandhi |
| A. | A |
| B. | B |
| C. | D |
| D. | C |
| Answer» C. D | |
| 417. |
______ was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a part of the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao campaign. |
| A. | Sukanya Samridhi Account |
| B. | Bal Swachta Mission |
| C. | Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana |
| D. | Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Yojana |
| Answer» B. Bal Swachta Mission | |
| 418. |
Name the scheme launched in 2018 by Madhya Pradesh Government to subsidize power for labourers and poor families. |
| A. | Mukhyamantri Khet Teerth Yojana |
| B. | Sambal Yojana |
| C. | Krishi Rin Samadhan Yojana |
| D. | Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana |
| Answer» C. Krishi Rin Samadhan Yojana | |
| 419. |
Examine the following pairs related to Telangana state:A. T-HART : Telangana Horticultural and Agricultural Research and TrainingB. T-ASSIST : Training Accelerated SSI SkillsC. T-ASSIST : Telangana Advanced Solid State Illumination Systems and TechnologiesD. RICH: Research and Innovation Circle of HyderabadChoose the correct pairs/answer: |
| A. | A, B and D only |
| B. | A, C and D only |
| C. | A and C only |
| D. | B and D only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 420. |
Adults with an annual income between ________ can avail of a housing loan under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. |
| A. | 6 and 15 lakhs |
| B. | 6 and 18 lakhs |
| C. | 6 and 25 lakhs |
| D. | 6 and 21 lakhs |
| Answer» C. 6 and 25 lakhs | |
| 421. |
In which state the Union Minister for Tourism K.J. Alphons inaugurated first “Development of North East Circuit” project on 30th January 2019? |
| A. | Sikkim |
| B. | Nagaland |
| C. | Manipur |
| D. | Mizoram |
| E. | Assam |
| Answer» B. Nagaland | |
| 422. |
________ scheme launched by the Central Government to eliminate open defecation by constructing toilets for households, communities. |
| A. | Swachh Bharat Abhiyan |
| B. | Gram Uday Se Bharat Uday Abhiyan |
| C. | Stand up India scheme |
| D. | National RU URBAN Mission |
| Answer» B. Gram Uday Se Bharat Uday Abhiyan | |
| 423. |
Odisha's Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has announced interest-free loans of up to Rs. ________ lakh for Women Self-Help Groups in the state on 5 January 2019. |
| A. | 1.5 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 2.5 |
| D. | 3 |
| E. | 3.5 |
| Answer» E. 3.5 | |
| 424. |
In January 2016, the Union Cabinet approved the proposal of the Ministry of Power of amendments in the Tariff Policy with the focus on 4 Es. Which of the following is NOT a part of the 4 Es?A. Electricity for allB. Environment for sustainable futureC. Ease of doing business to attract investmentsD. Ensuring affordable electrical goods to all |
| A. | C |
| B. | B |
| C. | A |
| D. | D |
| Answer» E. | |
| 425. |
In December 2019, Government has aimed to provide the remaining 15 crore rural households with piped water in how many years? |
| A. | 3 |
| B. | 4 |
| C. | 5 |
| D. | 6 |
| E. | 7 |
| Answer» D. 6 | |
| 426. |
A new platform for selling agricultural produce has been launched by the Government of India. What is the name given to this new platform? |
| A. | e-RaKam |
| B. | e-SeVam |
| C. | e-Bikri |
| D. | e-Sell |
| Answer» B. e-SeVam | |
| 427. |
E - Secretariat is - |
| A. | Policy of state government |
| B. | A project of state government |
| C. | A new Secretariat |
| D. | A Software |
| Answer» C. A new Secretariat | |
| 428. |
ASHA is one of the key components of the National Rural Health Mission is to provide every village in the country with a trained female community health activist.What does ASHA stands for? |
| A. | Accredited Social Health Activist. |
| B. | Accredited Social Health Worker Association |
| C. | Association of Social Health Activist. |
| D. | Accredited Socialist Health Association |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Accredited Social Health Worker Association | |
| 429. |
‘Five Star Village Scheme’ started by Government of India in September 2020 relates to which one of the following? |
| A. | Electricity Supply |
| B. | Postal Service Schemes |
| C. | Health Services |
| D. | Primary Education |
| Answer» C. Health Services | |
| 430. |
'5T initiatives' is related to which of the following states? |
| A. | Odisha |
| B. | Bihar |
| C. | Jharkhand |
| D. | Chhattisgarh |
| E. | Uttar Pradesh |
| Answer» B. Bihar | |
| 431. |
In which of the following years was the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) launched? |
| A. | 2000 |
| B. | 2002 |
| C. | 2004 |
| D. | 2006 |
| Answer» B. 2002 | |
| 432. |
In September 2017, Link – IV Pipeline Canal of Saurashtra Narmada Avtaran Irrigation (SAUNI) Yojana was launched in ________. |
| A. | Madhya Pradesh |
| B. | Rajasthan |
| C. | Gujarat |
| D. | Maharashtra |
| Answer» D. Maharashtra | |
| 433. |
Centre has constituted a high powered committee of Chief Ministers of several states for the transformation of Indian Agriculture. Who will be the convenor of the committee? |
| A. | N. Chandrababu Naidu |
| B. | Devendra Fadnavis |
| C. | Nitish Kumar |
| D. | Bhupesh Baghel |
| E. | Vijay Rupani |
| Answer» C. Nitish Kumar | |
| 434. |
A StandUp enterprise can be established in 1. farming sector2. manufacturing sector3. service sector4. trading sectorSelect the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| B. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | 2,3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 435. |
Mukhya Mantri Jan Van Yojana’ was launched for the first time in which State of India ? |
| A. | Bihar |
| B. | Jharkhand |
| C. | Chattisgarh |
| D. | v |
| Answer» C. Chattisgarh | |
| 436. |
In Union Budget 2019-20, which scheme was launched was launched to promote processing in the fishery sector? |
| A. | PMKSNY |
| B. | PMMSY |
| C. | PMSMDY |
| D. | RKA |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. PMSMDY | |
| 437. |
Direction: each of the next Ten (10) items consists of two statements, one labelled as ‘Statement (I)’ and the other as ‘Statement (II)’. Examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the codes given below:Statement (I): Digital India is program to transform India onto a digitally empowered society.Statement (II): Digital India is a program to institute smart cities. |
| A. | Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true and Statement (II) is the correct explanation of Statement (I) |
| B. | Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true but Statement (II) is not the correct explanation of Statement (I) |
| C. | Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false |
| D. | Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true |
| Answer» D. Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true | |
| 438. |
PM Narendra Modi launched the UDAN scheme on 25th April 2017 with a flight between _____ and New Delhi at subsidised rates. |
| A. | Mumbai |
| B. | Kashmir |
| C. | Shimla |
| D. | Srinagar |
| Answer» D. Srinagar | |
| 439. |
In which state, Mee Annapurna, an inclusive programme has been launched for the welfare of farmers and Bhoomiputras, in May 2020? |
| A. | Karnataka |
| B. | Maharashtra |
| C. | Gujarat |
| D. | Haryana |
| E. | Punjab |
| Answer» C. Gujarat | |
| 440. |
In the year 2016, the Government of India announced a ₹6,000 core special package for the textile and apparel sector to:1. Create one crore jobs within three years2. Create jobs equally for men and women3. Provide tax and production incentives for the entrepreneursSelect the correct answer using the code given below: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 441. |
_________ Scheme was launched by the Central Government to give financial services to weaker section of society. |
| A. | Sukanya Samridhi Yojana |
| B. | Bal Swachta Mission |
| C. | Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana |
| D. | Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Yojana |
| Answer» D. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Yojana | |
| 442. |
In April 2020, who launched e-Gram Swaraj & Swamitva Yojana, two web portals for accelerating the pace of development in India's villages? |
| A. | Amit Shah |
| B. | Nirmala Sitharaman |
| C. | Rajnath Singh |
| D. | Narendra Modi |
| E. | Venkaiah Naidu |
| Answer» E. Venkaiah Naidu | |
| 443. |
By which month of the next year 2021, Delhi residents will have a unique e-health card? |
| A. | February |
| B. | March |
| C. | January |
| D. | April |
| E. | August |
| Answer» F. | |
| 444. |
‘Prashikshak’ is the ________ education portal for Districts Institutes of Education and Training. |
| A. | Students |
| B. | Schools |
| C. | Colleges |
| D. | Teachers |
| Answer» E. | |
| 445. |
In November 2017, under the Credit-Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS), increase in the carpet area for Middle Income Group II (MIG- II) has been approved. The carpet area for MIG-II will be increased to ______________. |
| A. | 150 square meter |
| B. | 200 square metre |
| C. | 250 square metre |
| D. | 175 square metre |
| Answer» B. 200 square metre | |
| 446. |
In which state, Ek Bharat Sresht Bharat clubs have been established in almost all colleges by February 2020? |
| A. | Telangana |
| B. | Gujarat |
| C. | Punjab |
| D. | Kerala |
| E. | Haryana |
| Answer» B. Gujarat | |
| 447. |
How many rupees per month will be contributed by the farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Pension Yojana? |
| A. | 50 |
| B. | 100 |
| C. | 150 |
| D. | 200 |
| E. | 250 |
| Answer» C. 150 | |
| 448. |
In August 2019, the ________ Agriculture Department has initiated a massive drive to provide more than 28000 agro-machines/farm equipment to farmers. |
| A. | Uttar Pradseh |
| B. | Punjab |
| C. | Haryana |
| D. | Bihar |
| E. | Jharkhand |
| Answer» C. Haryana | |
| 449. |
People belonging to which age group are eligible for training under TRYSEM scheme? |
| A. | 18 - 35 yrs |
| B. | 25 - 40 yrs |
| C. | 25 - 50 yrs |
| D. | 18 - 25 yrs |
| Answer» B. 25 - 40 yrs | |
| 450. |
Chandranna Bima Scheme is an insurance scheme to cover death and disability in case of |
| A. | Unorganized workers |
| B. | Small farmers |
| C. | State Government employees |
| D. | APSRTC passengers |
| Answer» B. Small farmers | |