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This section includes 1254 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your General Knowledge knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1201. |
Which industry employs the largest number of women in India? |
| A. | tea |
| B. | textile |
| C. | jute |
| D. | coal |
| Answer» B. textile | |
| 1202. |
In India which of the following taxes is levied by the state governments? |
| A. | Excise duty on liquor |
| B. | Capital gains tax |
| C. | Customs tax |
| D. | corporation tax |
| Answer» B. Capital gains tax | |
| 1203. |
Which of the following estimates the National Income in India? |
| A. | Central Statistical Organization |
| B. | National Income Committee |
| C. | Planning commission |
| D. | Reserve Bank of India |
| Answer» B. National Income Committee | |
| 1204. |
Which of the following organizations looks after the credit needs of agriculture and rural development in India? |
| A. | FCI |
| B. | IDBI |
| C. | NABARD |
| D. | ICAR |
| Answer» D. ICAR | |
| 1205. |
In Indian economy, the principal means of transportation is |
| A. | airways |
| B. | railways |
| C. | waterways |
| D. | roadways |
| Answer» C. waterways | |
| 1206. |
Which one of the following was launched with the objective of helping the poor in rural areas to become self employed? |
| A. | DPAP |
| B. | IRDP |
| C. | TRYSEM |
| D. | DDP |
| Answer» D. DDP | |
| 1207. |
What does the term NSDL stands for? |
| A. | National Securities Development Limited |
| B. | National Securities Depository Limited |
| C. | National Safety Development Limited |
| D. | Natural Safety Deployment Limited |
| Answer» C. National Safety Development Limited | |
| 1208. |
The Mumbai Stock Exchange was set up in |
| A. | 1875 |
| B. | 1900 |
| C. | 1922 |
| D. | 1947 |
| Answer» B. 1900 | |
| 1209. |
The Chota Nagpur Plateau famous for its mineral deposits is in |
| A. | Uttar Pradesh |
| B. | Jharkhand |
| C. | Madhya Pradesh |
| D. | Bihar |
| Answer» C. Madhya Pradesh | |
| 1210. |
Who was the chief architect of Green Revolution that significantly improved the agricultural yield in the country? |
| A. | MS Swaminathan |
| B. | VR Krisha Aiyyar |
| C. | V Kurien |
| D. | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| Answer» B. VR Krisha Aiyyar | |
| 1211. |
Which one of the following is a rabi crop? |
| A. | rice |
| B. | Jowar |
| C. | cotton |
| D. | peas |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1212. |
Which one of the following is a Kharif crop? |
| A. | bajra |
| B. | wheat |
| C. | mustard |
| D. | barley |
| Answer» B. wheat | |
| 1213. |
Agriculture employs almost what percent of the Indian population? |
| A. | 90 |
| B. | 50 |
| C. | 40 |
| D. | 70 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1214. |
India does not share its boundary with which of the following countries? |
| A. | China |
| B. | Taiwan |
| C. | Burma |
| D. | Bhutan |
| Answer» C. Burma | |
| 1215. |
In terms of geographical area India occupies what position in the world? |
| A. | five |
| B. | six |
| C. | seven |
| D. | three |
| Answer» D. three | |
| 1216. |
According to the census in 2001, which city in India has the largest population? |
| A. | Kolkatta |
| B. | Mumbai |
| C. | Delhi |
| D. | Chennai |
| Answer» C. Delhi | |
| 1217. |
People belonging to what age group are eligible for training under TRYSEM scheme? |
| A. | 18-35 |
| B. | 25-40 |
| C. | 18-50 |
| D. | 18-25 |
| Answer» B. 25-40 | |
| 1218. |
Census in India is being held regularly after every. |
| A. | 6 years |
| B. | 8 years |
| C. | 10 years |
| D. | 12 years |
| Answer» D. 12 years | |
| 1219. |
Which of the following plans aimed at the removal of poverty and attainment of self-reliance? |
| A. | second plan |
| B. | third plan |
| C. | Fourth Plan |
| D. | fifth plan |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1220. |
When, for the first time, did the Prime Minister of India announce the 20-point Economic Programme? |
| A. | 1973 |
| B. | 1974 |
| C. | 1975 |
| D. | 1976 |
| Answer» D. 1976 | |
| 1221. |
Minor ports like Kakinada, Machilipatnam, Bheemunipatnam and Krishnapatnam are in which of the following states? |
| A. | Tamil Nadu |
| B. | Andhra Pradesh |
| C. | Maharashtra |
| D. | Karnataka |
| Answer» C. Maharashtra | |
| 1222. |
Which Indian state has the largest number of cotton textile mills? |
| A. | Madhya Pradesh |
| B. | Maharashtra |
| C. | Gujarat |
| D. | West Bengal |
| Answer» C. Gujarat | |
| 1223. |
In which of the following years were the cocking coals and non-cocking coal mines in India nationalized? |
| A. | 1971 and 1972 repetitively |
| B. | 1972 and 1973 respectively |
| C. | 1973 and 1974 respectively |
| D. | 1970 and 1972 respectively |
| Answer» C. 1973 and 1974 respectively | |
| 1224. |
At which of the following places was the mining of coal started in 1774? |
| A. | Chhindwara |
| B. | Dhanbad |
| C. | Ranchi |
| D. | Raniganj |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1225. |
Which of the following Five Year Plans recognized human development as the core of all developmental efforts? |
| A. | Eighth Five Year Plan |
| B. | Seventh Five Year Plan |
| C. | Fifth Five Year Plan |
| D. | Third Five Year Plan |
| Answer» B. Seventh Five Year Plan | |
| 1226. |
The aim of which of the Five Year Plans was to correct the disequilibrium in the economy? |
| A. | First Five Year Plan |
| B. | Second Five Year Plan |
| C. | Third Five Year Plan |
| D. | Fourth Five Year Plan |
| Answer» B. Second Five Year Plan | |
| 1227. |
Which of the following is the basic characteristic of Oligopoly? |
| A. | a few sellers, one buyer |
| B. | a few sellers, many buyers |
| C. | a few sellers, a few buyers |
| D. | many sellers, a few buyers |
| Answer» C. a few sellers, a few buyers | |
| 1228. |
An economy is at the take off stage on its path to development when it |
| A. | becomes stagnant |
| B. | begins steady growth |
| C. | is liberalized |
| D. | gets maximum foreign aid |
| Answer» C. is liberalized | |
| 1229. |
Who was the first administrator-statesman to attempt planning as a means for economic development? |
| A. | Sir CP Ramaswami Aiyyar |
| B. | M Viswesvarayya |
| C. | VT Krishnamachari |
| D. | C Rajagopalachari |
| Answer» C. VT Krishnamachari | |
| 1230. |
The Indian Economy is characterised by: 1. Pre-dominance of Agriculture 2. Pre-dominance of Industry 3. Low Per Capita Income 4. Massive Unemployment Select the anser from the given options: |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 3 and 4 only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1231. |
Economic liberalization in India started with? |
| A. | Substantial changes in industrial licensing policy |
| B. | The convertibility of Indian rupees |
| C. | Doing away with procedural formalities for foreign direct investment |
| D. | Significant reduction in tax rates |
| Answer» B. The convertibility of Indian rupees | |
| 1232. |
In India, planned economy is based on? |
| A. | Gandhian System |
| B. | Socialist System |
| C. | Capitalist System |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Capitalist System | |
| 1233. |
Mixed Economy means? |
| A. | Where agriculture and industry are given equal importance |
| B. | Where public sector exists alongwith the private sector in national economy |
| C. | Where globalization is transferred with heavy close of Swadeshi in national economy |
| D. | When the Centre and the States are equal partners in economics planning and development |
| Answer» C. Where globalization is transferred with heavy close of Swadeshi in national economy | |
| 1234. |
It will be true to classify India as? |
| A. | A food deficit economy |
| B. | A labour surplus economy |
| C. | A trade surplus economy |
| D. | A capital surplus economy |
| Answer» C. A trade surplus economy | |
| 1235. |
When development in economy takes place, the share of tertiary sector in National Income? |
| A. | first falls and the rises |
| B. | first rises and then falls |
| C. | keeps on increasing |
| D. | remains constant |
| Answer» D. remains constant | |
| 1236. |
Which sector of Indian Economy has shown remarkable expansion during the last decade? |
| A. | Primary sectors |
| B. | Secondary sectors |
| C. | Tertiary sectors |
| D. | Mining sectors |
| Answer» D. Mining sectors | |
| 1237. |
The “Dual Economy” is a mixture of? |
| A. | traditional agriculture sector and modern industrial sector |
| B. | industrial sector and manufacturing sectors |
| C. | state ownership of the means of production |
| D. | industrial sector and trading of goods obtained through imports |
| Answer» B. industrial sector and manufacturing sectors | |
| 1238. |
In an economy, the sectors are classified into public and private on the basis of? |
| A. | employment condition |
| B. | nature of economic activities |
| C. | ownership of enterprises |
| D. | use of raw materials |
| Answer» D. use of raw materials | |
| 1239. |
The term “mixed economy” denoted? |
| A. | existence of both rural and urban sector |
| B. | existence of both private and public sectors |
| C. | existence of both heavy and small industries |
| D. | existence of both development and underdeveloped sectors |
| Answer» C. existence of both heavy and small industries | |
| 1240. |
One of the key features of many flagship schemes such as MGNREGA and NRLM is that they are “Demand Driven”. What is / are the feature / features of a demand driven scheme? |
| A. | The process is driven from the grassroots of the society |
| B. | The planning is highly centralised |
| C. | Implementation is largely done by the Central Government |
| D. | None of them |
| Answer» B. The planning is highly centralised | |
| 1241. |
Maximum share in India’s total external debt is of which among the following currency? |
| A. | US Dolla |
| B. | Indian Rupee |
| C. | Euro |
| D. | Japanese Yen |
| Answer» B. Indian Rupee | |
| 1242. |
National Small Savings Fund is a part of which among the following? |
| A. | Consolidated Fund of India |
| B. | Public Account of India |
| C. | Contingency Fund of India |
| D. | Prime Minister’s Relief Fund |
| Answer» C. Contingency Fund of India | |
| 1243. |
Which among the following programmes is NOT being implemented in India with assistance of World Bank? |
| A. | National Vector Borne Disease Control and Polio Eradication |
| B. | National Rural Livelihoods Project |
| C. | PMGSY Rural Roads Project |
| D. | Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Project |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1244. |
Maximum share in total external debt of India is of ___ |
| A. | Long-term borrowings |
| B. | Short Term Borrowings |
| C. | Medium Term Borrowings |
| D. | Ultra-Long term borrowings |
| Answer» B. Short Term Borrowings | |
| 1245. |
Which of the above is/are correctly matched? Yellow Revolution- Eggs Golden Revolution-Oilseeds Round Revolution-Potato Grey Revolution-Fertilizers |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 3 and 4 |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 1246. |
The government has powers under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 (EC Act) to declare a commodity as an essential commodity to ensure its availability to people at fair price. The Commodities covered under the Act include : 1.Paper 2.Hank Yarn 3.Fertilizers 4.Petroleum and Petroleum Products 5.Cotton and Jute seeds |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 3, 4 and 5 |
| D. | 2, 3, 4 and 5 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1247. |
The term “TDSAT” refers to which among the following ? |
| A. | A Satellite |
| B. | A Tribunal |
| C. | A Telecom Company |
| D. | A Society |
| Answer» C. A Telecom Company | |
| 1248. |
How many states of India are covered under the National Horticulture Mission? |
| A. | 14 |
| B. | 16 |
| C. | 18 |
| D. | 20 |
| Answer» D. 20 | |
| 1249. |
Approximately what fraction of India’s trade by volume is moved by sea? |
| A. | 70% |
| B. | 80% |
| C. | 90% |
| D. | 95% |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1250. |
National Food for Work Programme, was launched in 150 districts of India in 2004. Later this programme was subsumed in which among the following programmes? |
| A. | Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojna |
| B. | Mahatma Gandhi NREGA |
| C. | Pradhan Mantri Rozgar Yojna |
| D. | None of them |
| Answer» C. Pradhan Mantri Rozgar Yojna | |