Questions and answers for exam Preparation

MCQs

Total Questions : 10

India has recorded a positive balance of payment on current account in recent years. Which of the following can be a possible explanation for this?

Strong software exports;
Healthy flow of remittances;
Contraction in imports;
All the above

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> All the above
:
D

Option: (d)

Question 2.

Who among the following is the Chairperson of the 13th Finance Commission?

Dr. C Rangarajan
Dr. Vijay Kelkar
Dr. Y.V.Reddy
Dr. S.Acharya

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> Dr. Vijay Kelkar
:
B

Option: (b)

Question 3.

Among the tax revenues of the union government, the most important source is:

Income Tax
Corporation Tax
Union Excise Duties
Customs Duty

Discuss Question

Answer: Option C. -> Union Excise Duties
:
C

Option: (c)

Question 4.

The long-term objective of National Population Policy (NPP) 2000 is to:

address the unmet needs for contraception;
bring the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) to replacement levels;
cover the entire population in the reproductive age with contraceptive and health care;
achieve a stable population at a level consistent with the requirement of sustainable economic growth.

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> achieve a stable population at a level consistent with the requirement of sustainable economic growth.
:
D

Option: (d)

Question 5.

Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

High economic development and poor human development- Rajasthan
High human development and low economic development- Kerala
Medium economic and human development- West Bengal
Poor economic and human development- Tamil Nadu

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> Poor economic and human development- Tamil Nadu
:
D

Option: (d)

Question 6.

The concept of Total Fertility Rate (TFR) in population means:

the average number of children born to a woman during her lifetime;
the average number of children born to an adult male during his lifetime;
the average number of children born in a family;
the average rate of growth of population.

Discuss Question

Answer: Option A. -> the average number of children born to a woman during her lifetime;
:
A

Options: (a)

Question 7.

According to the Reserve Bank of India Credit and Monetary Policy, the rate of increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of food grains has been more than that of the rate of inflation. This would mean that

inflation will be more than the price of food grains
there will be an increase in the availability of food grains
increase in the price of food grains will be more than proportionate to the rate of inflation
there will be a reduction in the open market price of food grains

Discuss Question

Answer: Option C. -> increase in the price of food grains will be more than proportionate to the rate of inflation
:
C

Option: (c)

Question 8.

Which among the following is not one of the missions announced by the Prime Minister as part of the action plan for sustainable development?

Solar energy
Water conservation
Family planning
Tree plantation

Discuss Question

Answer: Option C. -> Family planning
:
C

Option: (c)

Question 9.

Consider the following statements regarding the National Agricultural Policy, 2000:
1. It seeks to promote sustainable agriculture.
2. Emphasis on the development of animal husbandry, poultry, dairying and aquaculture.
3. It accepts the need to tax farm incomes.
4. It recognizes women's rights in land.
Which of the statements given above are correct?