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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.
| 501. |
In October 2020, Jagan Mohan Reddy has launched 'Jaganna Vidya Kanuka' scheme for students studying in government schools. Jagan Mohan Reddy is the CM of which state? |
| A. | Telangana |
| B. | Kerala |
| C. | Tamil Nadu |
| D. | Andhra Pradesh |
| E. | Odisha |
| Answer» E. Odisha | |
| 502. |
In December 2017, Mid-Term Review of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) was released. The review announced how much percent increase each in incentive rates of Merchandise Exports from India Scheme and Services Export from India Scheme? |
| A. | 5% |
| B. | 10% |
| C. | 2% |
| D. | 15% |
| Answer» D. 15% | |
| 503. |
In December 2019, the First Pashu Kisan credit cards in India were distributed to ________ animal farmers in Bhiwani in Haryana. |
| A. | 87 |
| B. | 93 |
| C. | 101 |
| D. | 114 |
| E. | 123 |
| Answer» D. 114 | |
| 504. |
In December 2017, which Ministry launched a pilot project ‘Blue Flag’? |
| A. | Ministry of Home Affairs |
| B. | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
| C. | Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate change |
| D. | Ministry of Tourism |
| Answer» D. Ministry of Tourism | |
| 505. |
In December 2017, the scheme named ‘PMVVY’ was launched. It aims to provide social security during old age. What is the limit of the maximum purchase price under this scheme? |
| A. | Rs. 5,00,000 |
| B. | Rs. 7,50,000 |
| C. | Rs. 10,50,000 |
| D. | Rs. 12,50,000 |
| Answer» C. Rs. 10,50,000 | |
| 506. |
Atal Bhujal Yojana (ABY) is related to ________. |
| A. | employment |
| B. | climate change |
| C. | ground water |
| D. | organic farming |
| Answer» D. organic farming | |
| 507. |
In February 2020, which state has launched the Janasevaka scheme in a few municipal corporation wards? |
| A. | Karnataka |
| B. | Maharashtra |
| C. | Kerala |
| D. | Telangana |
| E. | Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» B. Maharashtra | |
| 508. |
___________Government has launched Mahatma Gandhi Sarbat Vikas Yojna (MGSVY) for the welfare of the downtrodden across the state. |
| A. | Gujarat |
| B. | Punjab |
| C. | Uttar Pradesh |
| D. | Maharashtra |
| Answer» C. Uttar Pradesh | |
| 509. |
On which of the following can you find the Bureau of Energy Efficiency Star Label?1. Ceiling fans2. Electric geysers3. Tubular fluroescent lampsSelect the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 3 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 510. |
Out of 203 Lakh Metric Tonnes of foodgrains allocated for five months under extended Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana-PMGKAY, how many Metric Tonnes food grains have been lifted by the states? |
| A. | 1,07,000 |
| B. | 1,15,000 |
| C. | 1,23,000 |
| D. | 1,39,000 |
| E. | 1,48,000 |
| Answer» E. 1,48,000 | |
| 511. |
As per draft National Register of Citizen (NRC) of July 2018, which of the following States more than 40 lakh illegal migrants were found ? |
| A. | Nagaland |
| B. | Mizoram |
| C. | Assam |
| D. | Tripura |
| Answer» D. Tripura | |
| 512. |
Jammu and Kasmir Administrative Council has accorded sanction to the implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission and road map to achieve 100 per cent coverage of piped water supply by which year? |
| A. | 2020 |
| B. | 2021 |
| C. | 2022 |
| D. | 2023 |
| E. | 2024 |
| Answer» C. 2022 | |
| 513. |
On 22 November 2017, the cabinet approved the expansion of "Beti Bacho Beti Padhao" for a Pan India coverage in how many districts of the country? |
| A. | 640 |
| B. | 820 |
| C. | 1000 |
| D. | 1100 |
| Answer» B. 820 | |
| 514. |
How many types of emergencies can be proclaimed in India? |
| A. | Five |
| B. | Six |
| C. | Two |
| D. | Three |
| Answer» E. | |
| 515. |
PMJDY is a nationwide scheme launched by the Government of India to ensure the financial inclusion of every individual who does not have a bank account in India. What was the overdraft limit this scheme? |
| A. | 5,000. |
| B. | 6,000 |
| C. | 7,000. |
| D. | 8,000 |
| E. | 10,000 |
| Answer» F. | |
| 516. |
Newly Elected Nana Patole belongs to Which of the Party? |
| A. | BJP |
| B. | Congress |
| C. | Shiv Sena |
| D. | NCP |
| E. | AAP |
| Answer» C. Shiv Sena | |
| 517. |
Air India's subsidiary, Alliance Air started two new flights from Odisha's Veer Surendra Sai (VSS) Airport in ________ in June 2019. |
| A. | Rourkela |
| B. | Sambalpur |
| C. | Raipur |
| D. | Jharsuguda |
| E. | Jamshedpur |
| Answer» E. Jamshedpur | |
| 518. |
On 16 January 2019, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved tripling the capacity of the Numaligarh Refinery in ________ to 9 million metric tonnes per annum. |
| A. | Arunachal Pradesh |
| B. | West Bengal |
| C. | Assam |
| D. | Odisha |
| E. | Jharkhand |
| Answer» D. Odisha | |
| 519. |
Match the following:Scheme/YojanaLaunched onA. Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojanai. 9th May, 2015B. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojanaii. 12th April, 2005C. National Rural Health Missioniii. 28th August, 2014D. Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojanaiv. 8th April, 2015 |
| A. | A - iii, B - i, C - ii, D - iv |
| B. | A - i, B -iii, C - iv, D - ii |
| C. | A - iv, B - iii, C - ii, D - i |
| D. | A - ii, B - iv, C - iii, D - i |
| Answer» D. A - ii, B - iv, C - iii, D - i | |
| 520. |
In which year MGNREGA in Uttar Pradesh was launched? |
| A. | 2007 |
| B. | 2008 |
| C. | 2005 |
| D. | 2006 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 521. |
"Mission Fingerling" is connected with ______ |
| A. | Animal husbandry |
| B. | Horticulture |
| C. | Fisheries |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 522. |
On 10 April 2017, Lok Sabha Passed the Motor Vehicles Act (Amendment) Bill, 2016. Under the new provisions, government will develop a scheme for cashless treatment of road accident victims during ________. |
| A. | Silver hour |
| B. | Platinum hour |
| C. | Diamond hour |
| D. | Golden hour |
| Answer» E. | |
| 523. |
In which state did Sonia Gandhi launch the Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana through video conferencing in May 2020 to mark the 29th death anniversary of former PM Rajiv Gandhi? |
| A. | Jharkhand |
| B. | Chhattisgarh |
| C. | Punjab |
| D. | Haryana |
| E. | Himachal Pradesh |
| Answer» C. Punjab | |
| 524. |
Assam CM has launched Swa-nirbhar Naari: Atmanirbhar Asom scheme. Who is the Chief Minister of Assam? |
| A. | Sarbananda Sonowal |
| B. | Prem Singh Tamang |
| C. | Neiphiu Rio |
| D. | Hemant Soren |
| E. | Bhupesh Baghel |
| Answer» B. Prem Singh Tamang | |
| 525. |
Jalabhishek Abhiyan’ is launched in the state of______. |
| A. | Jharkhand |
| B. | Rajasthan |
| C. | Chhattisgarh |
| D. | Madhya Pradesh |
| Answer» E. | |
| 526. |
'Hawa Aane De' song is launched to spread the awareness on ________. |
| A. | Water Pollution |
| B. | Air pollution |
| C. | Light Pollution |
| D. | Space Pollution |
| E. | Noise Pollution |
| Answer» C. Light Pollution | |
| 527. |
In which year did Government of India launch Total Sanitation Campaign (TSC) to accelerate sanitation coverage throughout the country, particularly in rural areas? |
| A. | 1994 |
| B. | 2014 |
| C. | 1999 |
| D. | 2007 |
| Answer» D. 2007 | |
| 528. |
Ministries of Water Resources and Drinking Water and Sanitation will be merged in a new ________ Ministry. |
| A. | Jal Kiran |
| B. | Jal Chav |
| C. | Jal Pawan |
| D. | Jal Shakti |
| E. | Jal Pravah |
| Answer» E. Jal Pravah | |
| 529. |
In May 2020, how many years have been completed by Atal Pension Yojana (APY), the flagship social security scheme of the government? |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 4 |
| D. | 5 |
| E. | 6 |
| Answer» E. 6 | |
| 530. |
Pradhan Mantri FasalBima Yojana provides insurance cover to which of the following? |
| A. | Only Rabi Crops |
| B. | Only Kharif Crops |
| C. | Both Rabi and Kharif Crops |
| D. | Neither Rabi nor Kharif Crops |
| Answer» D. Neither Rabi nor Kharif Crops | |
| 531. |
In November 2017, who launched ‘Grahak Sadak Koyla Vitaran App’ that aims to benefit customers of Coal India Limited (CIL)? |
| A. | R. K. Singh |
| B. | Suresh Prabhu |
| C. | Narendra Singh Tomar |
| D. | Piyush Goyal |
| Answer» E. | |
| 532. |
Ministry of Power has launched which scheme with an aim at providing last mile electricity connectivity to all rural and urban households? |
| A. | Shagun |
| B. | Sahaj |
| C. | Saubhagya |
| D. | Saral |
| Answer» D. Saral | |
| 533. |
Digital Telangana programme's main objectives are :A . Atleast one member of the family should be made digitally literate.B. Teach basics of computers to students from Class 6 onwards.C. Providing 4G services to the entire stateD. Making learning computers as a compulsory subject at intermediate level :The correct answer is : |
| A. | A and B only |
| B. | A and C only |
| C. | A, B and C Only |
| D. | A and D Only |
| Answer» B. A and C only | |
| 534. |
In which year was the Sati (Prevention) Act enacted by the Government of Rajasthan? |
| A. | In 1988 |
| B. | In 1987 |
| C. | In 1986 |
| D. | In 1985 |
| Answer» C. In 1986 | |
| 535. |
Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana is related to ___________. |
| A. | Poverty removal |
| B. | Financial Service |
| C. | Rural Development |
| D. | Housing for the poor |
| Answer» C. Rural Development | |
| 536. |
________ scheme launched by the Central Government aims to spur social, economic and infrastructure development in rural areas by developing a cluster of 300 Smart Villages. |
| A. | Soil Health Card |
| B. | Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission |
| C. | Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana |
| D. | Pradhanmantri rojgar yojna |
| Answer» C. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana | |
| 537. |
Government of Maharashtra's Sumatibai Sukalikar Udyogini Mahila Sakshamikaran Yojana is related to |
| A. | Interest subvention to eligible women Self Helf Groups |
| B. | Loan facilities to women entrepreneurs to buy land |
| C. | Tax waivers for women entrepreneurs in Mumbai and Nagpur |
| D. | Loan with 4% interest to women Self Help Groups in Maharashtra |
| Answer» B. Loan facilities to women entrepreneurs to buy land | |
| 538. |
Haryana government in the year 2015, declared that it will develop, ______ to be as the smart city. |
| A. | Ambala |
| B. | Panipat |
| C. | Thari |
| D. | Gurgaon |
| Answer» E. | |
| 539. |
In which year the Board of Industrial and Financial Reconstruction (BIFR) came into existence? |
| A. | 1987 |
| B. | 1984 |
| C. | 1989 |
| D. | 1981 |
| Answer» B. 1984 | |
| 540. |
Ayushman Bharat Yojana (Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana) gives Health insurance of worth_________. |
| A. | Rs 1 lakh |
| B. | Rs 5 lakh |
| C. | Rs 2 lakh |
| D. | Rs 4 lakh |
| E. | Rs 10 lakh |
| Answer» C. Rs 2 lakh | |
| 541. |
"Promotion and development of micro and small enterprises by supporting them in marketing of products produced and services rendered by them" comes under which policy of Government of India? |
| A. | Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojana Policy |
| B. | Public Procurement (Preference to make in India) Policy |
| C. | Skill India Policy |
| D. | Mission Indradhanush Policy |
| Answer» C. Skill India Policy | |
| 542. |
In August 2020, Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana has completed: |
| A. | 6 years |
| B. | 7 years |
| C. | 5 years |
| D. | 4 years |
| Answer» B. 7 years | |
| 543. |
Consider the following statements:1. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana - 'Per Drop More Crop'.2. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayi Yojana - Providing insurance cover to crops.3. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana - All-Weather Road connectivity to unconnected villages.4. Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana - Aims to provide formal access of financial facilities to non-corporates, small businesses.Which of the statements given below is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 3 only |
| B. | 1, 2 and 4 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 3 and 4 only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 544. |
In April 2020, the Central and Special Women's prisons in ________, Tamil Nadu have embarked upon a special scheme for manufacturing face masks. |
| A. | Madurai |
| B. | Chennai |
| C. | Tirunelveli |
| D. | Vellore |
| E. | Coimbatore |
| Answer» B. Chennai | |
| 545. |
Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package, PMGKP Insurance Policy claims of COVID Warriors will continue to be settled till 24 April 2021. The Insurance cover of how many rupees is provided under the PMGKP scheme? |
| A. | 35 Lakhs |
| B. | 40 Lakhs |
| C. | 45 Lakhs |
| D. | 50 Lakhs |
| E. | 55 Lakhs |
| Answer» E. 55 Lakhs | |
| 546. |
In April 2017, Agriculture Ministry Unveiled Model APMC Act. This is to give more freedom to sell their produce. What does ‘M’ stand for in ‘APMC’ act? |
| A. | Managing |
| B. | Market |
| C. | Modifying |
| D. | Ministerial |
| Answer» C. Modifying | |
| 547. |
Rajasthan Grameen Aajeevika Vikas Parishad-Rajeevika (RAJEEVIKA) (RGAVP) was registered under which of the following act? |
| A. | Rajasthan Society Act, 1958 |
| B. | Indian Registration Act, 1908 |
| C. | NGO Registration Act |
| D. | Society Registration Act, 1860 |
| Answer» B. Indian Registration Act, 1908 | |
| 548. |
Hydropower sector cooperation is the flagship area of Indo-Bhutan bilateral relations. Choose the correct statements(s) among the following with regard to India's investment in the hydropower sector in Bhutan:1. The Mangdechhu hydroelectric project is a run-of-river power plant being built with Indian assistance in central Bhutan.2. The Kholongchu project is a first Indo-Bhutan joint venture hydroelectric project to be implemented by Kholongchu Hydro Energy Limited.3. The Chukha HEP, Kurichchu HEP and Tala HEP are the hydroelectric projects of Bilateral Cooperation between India and Bhutan. |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 549. |
Main objective of Swavalamban Yojana in Rajasthan is |
| A. | To improve the living standard of poor women, widows, separated women and rural women. |
| B. | To impart training for unemployed persons |
| C. | To impart training to SC/ST and OBC unemployed girls. |
| D. | To provide employment in unorganised sector. |
| Answer» B. To impart training for unemployed persons | |
| 550. |
In March 2020, which state has decided to extend the benefits of the Indira Gandhi Matritva Poshan Yojana (IGMPY) in four tribal districts to pregnant women expecting their second child In the pilot phase? |
| A. | Madhya Pradesh |
| B. | Haryana |
| C. | Rajasthan |
| D. | Gujarat |
| E. | Kerala |
| Answer» D. Gujarat | |