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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.
| 151. |
In September 2017, who launched ‘Pradhan Mantri LPG Panchayat Yojna’? |
| A. | Narendra Modi |
| B. | Dharmendra Pradhan |
| C. | Piyush Goyal |
| D. | R.K. Singh |
| Answer» C. Piyush Goyal | |
| 152. |
Government has sanctioned ________ electric buses in 64 cities for intracity and intercity operations under the second phase of FAME India scheme. |
| A. | 4,175 |
| B. | 4,845 |
| C. | 5,255 |
| D. | 5,595 |
| E. | 6,235 |
| Answer» E. 6,235 | |
| 153. |
By which year has the Government think-tank NITI Aayog proposed that two-wheelers with an engine capacity less than 150 cc to be converted to electric? |
| A. | 2023 |
| B. | 2025 |
| C. | 2027 |
| D. | 2029 |
| E. | 2031 |
| Answer» C. 2027 | |
| 154. |
How many associate banks merged with State Bank of India (SBI) in 2017? |
| A. | 4 |
| B. | 6 |
| C. | 5 |
| D. | 70 |
| Answer» D. 70 | |
| 155. |
In July 2020, Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister Sadananda Gowda has launched how many schemes of Department of Pharmaceuticals? |
| A. | 3 |
| B. | 4 |
| C. | 5 |
| D. | 6 |
| E. | 7 |
| Answer» C. 5 | |
| 156. |
In ________, CM Biplab Kumar Deb inaugurated the ‘AngiKaar’ campaign for the state in a formal function held at the city’s town hall in October 2019. |
| A. | Nagaland |
| B. | Mizoram |
| C. | Manipur |
| D. | Tripura |
| E. | Assam |
| Answer» E. Assam | |
| 157. |
In June 2020, the Insurance Scheme announced under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package for health workers has been extended. The scheme provides an insurance cover of how many rupees (in lakhs) to public healthcare providers? |
| A. | 20 |
| B. | 30 |
| C. | 40 |
| D. | 50 |
| E. | 60 |
| Answer» E. 60 | |
| 158. |
“Mission Indradhanush” is related to |
| A. | Bullet train project |
| B. | Agriculture development |
| C. | Women empowerment |
| D. | Full immunization |
| Answer» E. | |
| 159. |
In which year was Swarna Jayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana launched? |
| A. | 2011 |
| B. | 2007 |
| C. | 2003 |
| D. | 1999 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 160. |
In September 2020, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal took part in the ________ foundation day programme of river island Majuli district. |
| A. | First |
| B. | Second |
| C. | Third |
| D. | Fourth |
| E. | Fifth |
| Answer» F. | |
| 161. |
'________' is aimed at the welfare of areas and people affected by mining-related operations, using the funds generated by District Mineral Foundations (DMFs). |
| A. | Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana |
| B. | Pradhan Mantri Digidhan Vyapar Yojana |
| C. | Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana |
| D. | Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana |
| Answer» E. | |
| 162. |
Punjab Govt brought around ________ journalists into the ambit of its recently launched universal health insurance scheme Sarbat Sehat Bima Yojana (SSBY). |
| A. | 3000 |
| B. | 3500 |
| C. | 4000 |
| D. | 4500 |
| E. | 5000 |
| Answer» E. 5000 | |
| 163. |
How much cash incentive as maternity benefit is endowed to a woman above the age of 19 years under Pradhan Mantri Matritva Vandana Yojana launched in 2010? |
| A. | Rs. 4000 |
| B. | Rs. 6000 |
| C. | Rs. 8000 |
| D. | Rs. 10000 |
| Answer» C. Rs. 8000 | |
| 164. |
As of January 2021, how much premium is payable for the annual commercial/horticulture crops under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, as a percentage of the sum insured/actuarial rate? |
| A. | 3% |
| B. | 5% |
| C. | 4% |
| D. | 2% |
| Answer» C. 4% | |
| 165. |
In October 2020, which state announced a road repair scheme titled ‘Pathashree Abhiyan’? |
| A. | West Bengal |
| B. | Bihar |
| C. | Odisha |
| D. | Assam |
| E. | Kerala |
| Answer» B. Bihar | |
| 166. |
On which of the following dates did the Union Health Minister launch the "Mental Health Policy"? |
| A. | 20th October, 2014 |
| B. | 10th October, 2014 |
| C. | 5th October, 2014 |
| D. | 11th July, 2014 |
| Answer» C. 5th October, 2014 | |
| 167. |
Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gram Jyoti Yojana replaces which one of the following erstwhile schemes? |
| A. | Integrated Rural Development Programme |
| B. | Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana |
| C. | Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana |
| D. | Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gramin Kaushal Yojana |
| Answer» C. Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana | |
| 168. |
“JEEVIKA” is an initiative of Bihar Govt for : |
| A. | Employment Generation |
| B. | Financial Inclusion |
| C. | Poverty Attenuation |
| D. | Public Distribution |
| E. | None of the above/More than one of the above |
| Answer» F. | |
| 169. |
In September 2020, the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package Insurance Scheme for Health Workers Fighting COVID-19 has been extended for another how many months? |
| A. | 3 |
| B. | 4 |
| C. | 5 |
| D. | 6 |
| E. | 7 |
| Answer» E. 7 | |
| 170. |
In January 2019, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs gave its approval for the capacity expansion project of _________ refinery from 3 MMTPA (million metric tonne per annum) to 9 MMTPA. |
| A. | Essar |
| B. | Numaligarh |
| C. | Mathura |
| D. | Barauni |
| Answer» C. Mathura | |
| 171. |
Match the central government programmes in Column 1 with the years of their introduction given in Column 2 and provide the correct answer from the options given below:Column 1 Column 2 1. National Rural Employment Guarantee Act a. 2000 2. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana b. 2005 3. Employment Assurance Scheme c. 2014 4. Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yojana d. 1993 |
| A. | 1 - d, 2 - b, 3 - a, 4 - d |
| B. | 1 - b, 2 - c, 3 - d, 4 - a |
| C. | 1 - a, 2 - d, 3 - b, 4 - c |
| D. | 1 - b, 2 - c, 3 - a, 4 - d |
| Answer» C. 1 - a, 2 - d, 3 - b, 4 - c | |
| 172. |
Govt of India launched four major digital initiatives in to push e-education. Which of the following is part of this initiative? |
| A. | Swayam |
| B. | Swayam Prabha |
| C. | National Academic Depository |
| D. | All options are correct |
| Answer» E. | |
| 173. |
Money bill can be introduced first in which house of Parliament? |
| A. | Only in Lok Sabha |
| B. | Only in Rajya Sabha |
| C. | Both in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha |
| D. | Either in Lok Sabha or in Rajya Sabha |
| Answer» B. Only in Rajya Sabha | |
| 174. |
In the second phase of the National Rurban Mission (NRuM), how many clusters have been selected from Andhra Pradesh ? |
| A. | 6 |
| B. | 8 |
| C. | 10 |
| D. | 12 |
| Answer» B. 8 | |
| 175. |
Government has launched the 4th round of Regional Connectivity Scheme - UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik). The scheme was launched in which year? |
| A. | 2015 |
| B. | 2014 |
| C. | 2016 |
| D. | 2017 |
| E. | 2012 |
| Answer» D. 2017 | |
| 176. |
Green revolution in India has taken place through district-wise execution of |
| A. | IADA (Intensive Agricultural District Programme) |
| B. | IAAP (Intensive Agricultural Area Programme) |
| C. | IADA and IAAP |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 177. |
On which of the following dates did the Prime Minister Narendra Modi launch Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana? |
| A. | 11th October, 2014 |
| B. | 10th November, 2014 |
| C. | 26th August, 2014 |
| D. | 15th August, 2014 |
| Answer» B. 10th November, 2014 | |
| 178. |
Cow slaughter in Haryana is punishable with ______ uder the Gauvansh Sanrakshan Law. |
| A. | Rigorous imprisonment ranging from 3 to 10 years |
| B. | Rigorous imprisonment ranging from 1 to 2 years |
| C. | Rigorous imprisonment of 6 months |
| D. | Rigorous imprisonment ranging from 2 to 3 years |
| Answer» B. Rigorous imprisonment ranging from 1 to 2 years | |
| 179. |
In which year was the Prime Minister Rozgar Yojana (PMRY) scheme launched? |
| A. | 1993 |
| B. | 1995 |
| C. | 1992 |
| D. | 1994 |
| Answer» B. 1995 | |
| 180. |
How much amount is given to the daughter under chief Minister Rajshri Yojana? |
| A. | Upto Rs. 60,000 |
| B. | Upto Rs. 40,000 |
| C. | Upto Rs. 75,000 |
| D. | Upto Rs. 50,000 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 181. |
Consider the following statements about the Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India (BPPI):1. It is the implementing agency of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP).2. It has been registered as an independent society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.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 | |
| 182. |
__________ scheme was launched by the Central Government in the state of Bihar to provide clean water of the Ganges to domestic areas via postal services. |
| A. | Gangajal Delivery Scheme |
| B. | Mission Bhagiratha In Telangana |
| C. | National Apprenticeship Promotion |
| D. | Railway Travel Insurance |
| Answer» B. Mission Bhagiratha In Telangana | |
| 183. |
In April 2017, on the birth anniversary of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar which body announced the winners of Lucky Draw Schemes like ‘Lucky Grahak Yojana’ and ‘Digi-Dhan Vyapar Yojana’? |
| A. | Reserve Bank of India |
| B. | State Bank of India |
| C. | NITI Aayog |
| D. | No option is correct. |
| Answer» D. No option is correct. | |
| 184. |
On 27th July 2020, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) introduced PLI or Production Linked Incentive Scheme for pharmaceutical manufacturing. Which of the following points is/are covered under this scheme?1. Production Linked Incentives of up to INR 6,940 crores have been approved2. A financial incentive will be given to eligible manufacturers of identified 41 eligible products which cover 53 APIs, for 6 years, committed investment and sales made by the selected applicant for the eligible products.3. The Net Worth of the Applicant (including that of Group Companies), as on the date of application, shall not be less than 30% of the total committed investment.4. The scheme shall be operational during the period FY 2020-2021 to 2024-2025.Select the correct answer using the code given below.(A) 1 only(B) 2 only(C) 3 and 4(D) 4 only |
| A. | C |
| B. | D |
| C. | A |
| D. | B |
| Answer» C. A | |
| 185. |
Faggan Singh Kulaste is the Minister of state for which of the following Portfolio ? |
| A. | Minister of State of Health and Family Welfare |
| B. | Minister of State of Steel |
| C. | Minister of State of Home Affairs |
| D. | Minister of State of Rural Development |
| E. | Minister of State of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare |
| Answer» C. Minister of State of Home Affairs | |
| 186. |
In India, the 'Food for Work' programme was initiated in: |
| A. | 1966-67 A.D. |
| B. | 1970-71 A.D. |
| C. | 1977-78 A.D. |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 187. |
Bharatmala project is related to |
| A. | Improving road connectivity |
| B. | Interlinking ports and railways |
| C. | Interlinking of rivers |
| D. | Interlinking major cities with gas pipelines |
| Answer» B. Interlinking ports and railways | |
| 188. |
In order to deal with COVID-19 pandemic effectively, which state has decided to increase testing capacity, identifying three types of institutions for treatment of COVID patients having different symptoms and adequate safety equipment for patients and doctors? |
| A. | Himachal Pradesh |
| B. | Gujarat |
| C. | Bihar |
| D. | Rajasthan |
| E. | Assam |
| Answer» B. Gujarat | |
| 189. |
In December 2017, who launched project ‘DARPAN’ (Digital Advancement of Rural Post Office for a New India)? |
| A. | Jayant Sinha |
| B. | Manoj Sinha |
| C. | Ravi Shankar Prasad |
| D. | Prakash Javadekar |
| Answer» C. Ravi Shankar Prasad | |
| 190. |
In which of the following years was the National Food Security Act enacted in India ? |
| A. | 2012 |
| B. | 2011 |
| C. | 2013 |
| D. | 2009 |
| Answer» D. 2009 | |
| 191. |
On 27 January 2018, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology launched which initiative for Women Health and Hygiene? |
| A. | Stree Swabhiman |
| B. | Mahila Swabhiman |
| C. | Nari Swabhiman |
| D. | Nari Shakti |
| Answer» B. Mahila Swabhiman | |
| 192. |
In September 2020, which Indian state has approved an agro-tourism policy aimed at empowering farmers? |
| A. | Sikkim |
| B. | Odisha |
| C. | Maharashtra |
| D. | Punjab |
| E. | Rajasthan |
| Answer» D. Punjab | |
| 193. |
Name the scheme that is meant to provide sanitary napkins to women, both in Andhra Pradesh and rural areas for 50% subsidy and free supply to adolescent girl students studying in Government-run schools i. e. Government, Zila Parishad, Municipal / KGBVs, Model Schools and aided Schools? |
| A. | Badiki Vastha |
| B. | Beti Bachao Beti padao |
| C. | Raksha |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 194. |
In Bihar, 'Krishi Kumbh Mela, 2019' was held in |
| A. | Champaran |
| B. | Motihari |
| C. | Rajgir |
| D. | Gaya |
| E. | None of the above / More than one of the above |
| Answer» C. Rajgir | |
| 195. |
Examine the following statements :i. Government of India approved 2017 as the 'National Year of Millets'.ii. In the Pre-Green Revolution era, in 1965-66, millets were cultivated in about 36.90 million hectares and in 2016-17 the area declined to about 14.72 million hectares.iii. In India, millets are mostly cultivated in low fertile land, mountainous, tribal and rain-fed areasThe correct statement are : |
| A. | i and iii only |
| B. | i and ii only |
| C. | ii and iii only |
| D. | i, ii and iii |
| Answer» D. i, ii and iii | |
| 196. |
Delhi government is introducing a new curriculum with compulsory ________ lessons for classes 9-12 in 1,024 government-run schools from July 1, 2019 |
| A. | Entrepreneurship |
| B. | Discipline |
| C. | Yoga |
| D. | Law |
| E. | Personality Development |
| Answer» B. Discipline | |
| 197. |
In Jan 2021, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana completed 5 years of operation. How many farmers have been benefitted from this scheme? |
| A. | 24 lakh |
| B. | 48 lakh |
| C. | 72 lakh |
| D. | 96 lakh |
| E. | 70 lakh |
| Answer» F. | |
| 198. |
MPLAD scheme was stated in the year: |
| A. | 1993 |
| B. | 1981 |
| C. | 1987 |
| D. | 1997 |
| Answer» B. 1981 | |
| 199. |
In June 2020, Himachal Pradesh CM has launched the "Panchavati Yojana" for senior citizens of rural areas in the state. Who is the CM of Himachal Pradesh? |
| A. | Nitish Kumar |
| B. | Jai Ram Thakur |
| C. | Vijay Rupani |
| D. | Manohar Lal Khattar |
| E. | Uddhav Thackeray |
| Answer» C. Vijay Rupani | |
| 200. |
______, Sultanpur has taken the initiative to solve the problem of centralized database for efficient functioning of social forestry scheme. |
| A. | National Sample Survey Organization |
| B. | District Industries Center |
| C. | Regional rural bank |
| D. | National Infomantics Center - (NIC) |
| Answer» E. | |