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This section includes 1769 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Testing Subject knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 501. |
Which one of the following statements is not correct? [CDS 2009] |
| A. | The National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations known as NASDAQ, is an American stock exchange |
| B. | Nikkei is the stock market index for the Tokyo Stock Exchange |
| C. | S and P CNX Nifty is the index for 50 large companies on the Bombay Stock Exchange |
| D. | Hang Seng Indexes record daily changes of the largest companies of the Hong Kong stock market |
| Answer» D. Hang Seng Indexes record daily changes of the largest companies of the Hong Kong stock market | |
| 502. |
India is regarded as a country with "Demographic Dividend". This is due to [CSAT 2011] |
| A. | Its high population in the age group below 15 years |
| B. | Its high population in the age group of 15-64 years |
| C. | Its high population in the age group above 65 years |
| D. | Its high total population |
| Answer» C. Its high population in the age group above 65 years | |
| 503. |
Ever greening of patents is done by [CDS 2011] |
| A. | citing another use of the same product |
| B. | citing another process of forming the same product |
| C. | applying for extension of patent term |
| D. | citing another product with same use |
| Answer» D. citing another product with same use | |
| 504. |
'Take off stage' in an economy means: [CBI 1990] |
| A. | steady growth begins |
| B. | economy is stagnant |
| C. | economy is about to collapse |
| D. | all controls are removed |
| Answer» B. economy is stagnant | |
| 505. |
A Multinational is: [CDS 1991] |
| A. | a company operating in several countries |
| B. | a company having shareholders from more than one country |
| C. | a company which does charitable work in poor countries |
| D. | a company that operates only in those countries that do not have import restrictions |
| Answer» B. a company having shareholders from more than one country | |
| 506. |
Rising prices lead to all but one of the following: |
| A. | promotion of inequalities |
| B. | generation of black money |
| C. | adverse effect on balance of payments |
| D. | adverse effect on speculation |
| Answer» E. | |
| 507. |
Consider the following statement: The price of any currency in international market is determined by the: 1. WTO 2. Demand for goods/services provided by the country concerned 3. Inflation differential between the country concerned and its major trading partners 4. Stability of the government of the concerned country Of these statements: |
| A. | 1, 2, 3, and 4 are correct |
| B. | 1, 2 and 4 are correct |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 are correct |
| D. | 2, 3 and 4 are correct |
| Answer» E. | |
| 508. |
The prices at which the government purchases food grains for maintaining the public distribution system and for building up buffer stocks are known as : |
| A. | Minimum Support Prices |
| B. | Procurement Prices |
| C. | Issue Prices |
| D. | Ceiling Prices |
| Answer» C. Issue Prices | |
| 509. |
Who was the first Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission of India? |
| A. | Shri Jawaharlal Nehru |
| B. | Dr.Rajendra Prasad |
| C. | Shri V.T.Krishnamachari |
| D. | Shri C.Rajagopalachari |
| Answer» D. Shri C.Rajagopalachari | |
| 510. |
Put in chronological order 1. Constitution of National Planning Committee -by the Indian National Congress under Jawaharlal Nehru 2. Planned Economy for India by Visvesvaraya published 3. Bombay Plan 4. Setting up of the National Development Council |
| A. | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| B. | 3, 2, 4, 1 |
| C. | 2, 3, 1, 4 |
| D. | 2, 1, 3, 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 511. |
Net factor income from abroad added to GDP gives: |
| A. | GNP |
| B. | NNP |
| C. | NDP |
| D. | per capita income |
| Answer» B. NNP | |
| 512. |
In the context of India's Five Year Plans, a shift in the pattern of industrialization, with lower emphasis on heavy industries and more on infrastructure begins in [IAS 2010] |
| A. | fourth Plan |
| B. | sixth Plan |
| C. | eighth Plan |
| D. | tenth Plan |
| Answer» D. tenth Plan | |
| 513. |
Which one among the following is not a clause of World Trade Organization? [CDS 2012] |
| A. | Most favoured nation. treatment |
| B. | Lowering trade barriers with negotiations |
| C. | Providing financial support to the countries having deficit balance of payments |
| D. | Discouraging unfair trade practices such as antidumping and export subsidies |
| Answer» D. Discouraging unfair trade practices such as antidumping and export subsidies | |
| 514. |
Tarapore Committee was associated with which one of the following? [IAS 2007] |
| A. | Special Economic Zones |
| B. | Fuller capital account convertibility |
| C. | Foreign exchange reserves |
| D. | Effect of oil-prices on the Indian economy |
| Answer» C. Foreign exchange reserves | |
| 515. |
The Planning Commission is : [UP PCS 1994] |
| A. | a Ministry |
| B. | a Government department |
| C. | an Advisory body |
| D. | an Autonomous Corporation |
| Answer» D. an Autonomous Corporation | |
| 516. |
The main difference between shares and debentures is : |
| A. | debentures can only be issued after shares |
| B. | shareholders receive dividend on shares whereas debenture holders receive interest on debentures |
| C. | debentures can be partly converted into shares whereas shares cannot be converted into debentures |
| D. | shareholders are the owners of the company whereas debenture holders are the creditors of the company |
| Answer» E. | |
| 517. |
The sum total of incomes received for the services of labour, land or capital in a country is called: |
| A. | gross domestic product |
| B. | national income |
| C. | gross domestic income |
| D. | gross national income |
| Answer» C. gross domestic income | |
| 518. |
Bokaro Steel Limited was established with the assistance of: [Asstt Comm 2008] |
| A. | Germany |
| B. | Soviet Union |
| C. | UK |
| D. | USA |
| Answer» C. UK | |
| 519. |
The earlier name of the WTO was: |
| A. | UNIDO |
| B. | UNCTAD |
| C. | OECD |
| D. | GATT |
| Answer» E. | |
| 520. |
Which neighbouring country has objections on Indian Baglihar Hydro-electric Project? |
| A. | Nepal |
| B. | Bhutan |
| C. | Bangladesh |
| D. | Pakistan |
| Answer» E. | |
| 521. |
Consider the following statements in respect of the National Rural EmploymentGuarantee Act, 2005 : 1. Under the provisions of the Act, 100 days of employment in a year to every household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual work has become a fundamental right. 2. Under the provisions of the Act, women are to get priority to the extent that one-half of persons who are given employment are women who have asked for work. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2006] |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 and 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 522. |
Consider the following statements about Wholesale Price Index (WPI) : 1. It captures the price movement extensively and is, therefore, taken as an indicator of inflation. 2. The office of the Economic adviser (OEA) is entrusted with the function of compilation and publication of the weekly wholesale price index number in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [CDS 2009] |
| A. | I only |
| B. | II only |
| C. | Both I and II |
| D. | Neither I nor II |
| Answer» D. Neither I nor II | |
| 523. |
The per capita foodgrains consumption: |
| A. | has fallen steadily over the years |
| B. | has fluctuated |
| C. | has remained stagnant |
| D. | has risen very slowly |
| Answer» E. | |
| 524. |
Highest milk producer in India is : |
| A. | U.P. |
| B. | Gujarat |
| C. | Punjab |
| D. | Haryana |
| Answer» B. Gujarat | |
| 525. |
Which of the following is wrongly matched: |
| A. | share market-stock exchange |
| B. | interest rate-fiscal policy |
| C. | export subsidy-fiscal policy |
| D. | general price index-inflation |
| Answer» C. export subsidy-fiscal policy | |
| 526. |
Octroi is levied and collected by: |
| A. | Centre |
| B. | State Government |
| C. | local bodies |
| D. | all the above |
| Answer» D. all the above | |
| 527. |
The Rural Landless Employment Guarantee Programme (RLEGP) is an extension of: |
| A. | Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP) |
| B. | National Rural Employment Programme (NREP) |
| C. | Training of Rural Youth for Self Employment (TRYSEM) |
| D. | Minimum Needs Programme (MNP) |
| Answer» C. Training of Rural Youth for Self Employment (TRYSEM) | |
| 528. |
The highest denomination of currency notes in circulation as legal tender in India is at present: |
| A. | Rs. 50 |
| B. | Rs.100 |
| C. | Rs. 500 |
| D. | Rs.1000 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 529. |
The National Income is more at current prices than at constant prices because: [CDS 1992] |
| A. | increase in price is equal to increase in production |
| B. | increase in price is more than production |
| C. | increase in production is more than increase in price |
| D. | of decrease in production only |
| Answer» D. of decrease in production only | |
| 530. |
What is India's ranking on Human Development Index released by UNDP in the year2019- |
| A. | 187 |
| B. | 154 |
| C. | 129 |
| D. | none |
| Answer» D. none | |
| 531. |
The RBI has regional offices at various places. At which of the following places it doesnot have an office? [RBI Grade B Officer 2011] |
| A. | Kota |
| B. | Nagpur |
| C. | Lucknow |
| D. | Panaji |
| Answer» B. Nagpur | |
| 532. |
With reference to the Government of India's various programmes, what is NirmalGram Puraskar? [IAS 2006] |
| A. | It is an incentive scheme of scholarships for the single girl child in families in villages. |
| B. | It is an incentive scheme of scholarships for female sportspersons from villages who represent their states in any game. |
| C. | It is an incentive scheme for schools in the villages for computer education. |
| D. | It is an incentive scheme Panchayati Raj institutions. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 533. |
Which of the statements given below is/are correct? [CDS 2008] 1. Food for Work Programme was launched in India during the 10th Five Year Plan. 2. The Planning Commission in India is a constitutional body. |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 534. |
Which one of the following statements appropriately describes the "fiscal stimulus"? [CSAT 2011] |
| A. | It is a massive investment by the Government in manufacturing sector to ensure the supply of goods to meet the demand surge caused by rapid economic growth |
| B. | It is an intense affirmative action of the Government to boost economic activity in the country |
| C. | It is Government's intensive action on financial institutions to ensure disbursement of loans to agriculture and allied sectors to promote greater food production and contain food inflation |
| D. | It is an extreme affirmative action by the Government to pursue- its policy of financial inclusion |
| Answer» C. It is Government's intensive action on financial institutions to ensure disbursement of loans to agriculture and allied sectors to promote greater food production and contain food inflation | |
| 535. |
During which Five Year Plan was the total expenditure on agriculture the highest? |
| A. | First Five Year Plan |
| B. | Second Five Year Plan |
| C. | Third Five Year Plan |
| D. | Fourth Five Year Plan |
| Answer» E. | |
| 536. |
Which of the following statements are correct? 1. Aircrafts of Air India plying between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are a part' of domestic territory of India 2. Premises of the German embassy in Pakistan is international territory 3. A Japanese working for the WHO office located at New Delhi is a normal resident of Japan 4. An American teacher employed in the American School in India for three years is a normal resident of India |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 2 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 2 and 4 | |
| 537. |
Which one of the following is not related to United Nations? [IAS 2010] |
| A. | Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency |
| B. | International Finance Corporation |
| C. | International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes |
| D. | Bank for International Settlements |
| Answer» E. | |
| 538. |
The Indian Rupee is fully convertible: 1. In respect of Current Account of Balance of Payments 2. In respect of Capital Account of Balance of Payments 3. Into Gold Which of these statements is/are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 2 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 3 only | |
| 539. |
Success of 4th plan was obstructed by : |
| A. | poor monsoon |
| B. | war with Pakistan |
| C. | problem of Bengal refugees |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 540. |
In which among the following year was ‘liberalized industrial policy’ in India was announced for the first time? |
| A. | 1992 |
| B. | 1995 |
| C. | 1991 |
| D. | none |
| Answer» D. none | |
| 541. |
For regulation of the Insurance Trade in the country the Government has formed: [UPPCS 2002] |
| A. | SEBI |
| B. | Reserve Bank of India |
| C. | Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority |
| D. | General Insurance Corporation |
| Answer» D. General Insurance Corporation | |
| 542. |
Which of the following constitute the World Bank? [IAS 1995] 1. International Bank of Reconstruction and Development 2. International Finance Corporation 3. International Development Association 4. International Monetary Fund Choose the correct answer from the codes given below: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 1 and 2 | |
| 543. |
The Indian budget includes: |
| A. | revised estimates for the current year |
| B. | budget estimates for the following year |
| C. | actual figures of the preceding year |
| D. | all of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 544. |
Black money is : |
| A. | counterfeit currency |
| B. | illegally earned money |
| C. | money earned through underhand deals |
| D. | income on which payment of tax is usually evaded |
| Answer» E. | |
| 545. |
What is 'Recession'? |
| A. | Rise in the cost of production, especially because of wage increase |
| B. | Increase in money supply without a matching increase in production |
| C. | Reduction in production and employment for want of sufficient demand for goods |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 546. |
Dear Money Policy implies: |
| A. | high price level |
| B. | large money supply |
| C. | high production |
| D. | high interest rates |
| Answer» E. | |
| 547. |
Agricultural marketing in India has certain defects which do not include: |
| A. | inadequate transport facilities |
| B. | lack of standard measures and weights |
| C. | agricultural produce not being properly graded |
| D. | insufficient price incentives by the government |
| Answer» E. | |
| 548. |
Which one of the following categories of workers is termed as cultivators? [CPO SI 2010] |
| A. | Those who own land and cultivate |
| B. | Those who lease in land and cultivate |
| C. | Those who cultivate the land of others |
| D. | Those who own land and lease in from others or institutions and cultivate |
| Answer» D. Those who own land and lease in from others or institutions and cultivate | |
| 549. |
Which one of the following is not a member of Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)? [Asstt Comm 2008] |
| A. | Algeria |
| B. | Brazil |
| C. | Ecuador |
| D. | Nigeria |
| Answer» C. Ecuador | |
| 550. |
Bouncing of cheques has become an offence. What is the punishment for the same: |
| A. | 6 months imprisonment |
| B. | 1year imprisonment |
| C. | 2 years imprisonment |
| D. | 3 years imprisonment |
| Answer» B. 1year imprisonment | |