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Question 321. Which company, adopted the Taj Mahal through the ‘Clean India Campaign’ of the tourism ministry?
  1.    HPCL
  2.    Indian oil
  3.    ONGC
  4.    BPCL
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> ONGC
Answer: (c)
With an aim to attract more visitors to the country by improving cleanliness and hygiene at tourist destinations, Tourism Ministry launched the “Clean India” campaign at the world heritage site Taj Mahal which has been adopted by ONGC.
It is the second site to be covered under this project. The first one was Qutub Minar.
Question 322. Novelis has been acquired and merged with—
  1.    HINDALCO
  2.    Tata Steels
  3.    SAIL
  4.    Jindal Steels
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> HINDALCO
Answer: (a)
In 2007, Novelis was acquired by Hindalco Industries Limited, another veteran of the aluminium business.
Hindalco is the flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group of companies, a multinational conglomerate headquartered in Mumbai.
Following the merger, Novelis became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aditya Birla Group. With the addition of Novelis, Hindalco became the world’s largest aluminium rolling company and one of the biggest producers of primary aluminium in Asia.
Question 323. Arrange the following in the correct chronological order i.e. the one which was established as a statutory body first should come first in the order.

  1. Pension Fund Regulatory Development Authority (PFRDA)

  2. Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)

  3. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)


Select the correct answer using the code given below:
  1.    (ii) - (i)- (iii)
  2.    (i) – (ii) – (iii)
  3.    (iii) – (ii) – (i)
  4.    (ii) – (iii) – (i)
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> (iii) – (ii) – (i)
Answer: (c)
The Securities and Exchange Board of India was established on April 12, 1992, in accordance with the provisions of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992.
As per section 4 of the IRDAI Act, 1999, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) was constituted by an act of parliament, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act 1999.
The Pension Fund Regulatory Development Authority (PFRDA) Act was passed in September 2013 and the same was notified on 1st February 2014.
PFRDA is regulating the National Pension System, subscribed by employees of Govt. of India, State Governments and by employees of private institutions, self-employed professionals and unorganized sectors.
Question 324. The largest source of revenue for Britishers in India was from ______?
  1.    Temple Tax
  2.    Textile and Jute Industry
  3.    Gems and Stone Industry
  4.    Land revenue
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Land revenue
Answer: (d)The largest source of Revenue for Britishers in India was from Land revenue. Three major system of land revenue collection existed in India they were - Zamindari, Ryotwari and Mahalwari.
Question 325. Which statement is correct regarding joint venture?

  1. 15 industrial areas were put under this category.

  2. This category also carried the provision of compulsory licensing.

  3. This provision led to the establishment of the so-called ‘Licence- Quota- Permit raj’ in the economy.


  1.    Only I
  2.    II & III
  3.    I & II
  4.    All the above
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> II & III
Answer: (b)
12 industrial areas were put under this category. This category also carried the provision of compulsory licensing.
This provision led to the establishment of the so-called ‘Licence- Quota- Permit raj’ in the economy.
Question 326. Consider the following statements about Navratna company NALCO.

  1. It is Asia’s largest integrated aluminium complex.

  2. Soma Mondal has been appointed as the first female director of NALCO.

  3. It can invest up to Rs. 1,000 crores or 15% of net worth on a single project without government approval.


Which of the following codes are correct?
  1.    2 and 3
  2.    1, 2 and 3 all
  3.    1 and 3
  4.    1 and 2
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> 1, 2 and 3 all
Answer: (b)
NALCO is Asia’s largest integrated aluminium complex. Previously, Ms Soma Mondal was working with the company as executive director (marketing) at Nalco’s corporate office.
It can invest up to Rs. 1,000 crores or 15% of its net worth on a single project without government approval.
Question 327. CAPART is related with—
  1.    onsultant service of export promotion
  2.    Assisting and evaluating rural welfare programmes
  3.    ontrolling pollution in big industries
  4.    omputer hardware
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Assisting and evaluating rural welfare programmes
Answer: (b)
Question 328. Which among the following sectors contributes maximum excise revenue to Indian exchequer?
  1.    Steel industry
  2.    Aviation
  3.    Agriculture
  4.    Oil and gas
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Oil and gas
Answer: (d)Oil and gas industry is the largest contributor to excise revenues in India followed by steel industry.
Question 329. Tourism industry in India is quite small compared to many other countries in terms of India’s potential and size. Which one of the following statements is correct in this regard?
  1.    For most of the months India is too hot for Western tourists to feel comfortable.
  2.    In India, the infrastructure required for attracting tourists is inadequate.
  3.    Distances in India are too far apart and its luxury hotels are too expensive for Western tourists.
  4.    Most of the picturesque resorts in India such as in the northeast and Kashmir are, for all practical purposes, out of bounds.
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> In India, the infrastructure required for attracting tourists is inadequate.
Answer: (b)
Question 330. Consider the following sectors of the Indian economy with respect to share of employment.
  1. Agriculture sector
  2. Industrial sector
  3. Services sector
Arrange these sectors from highest to lowest in terms of employment and select the correct answer using the codes given below :
  1.    1, 3, 2
  2.    3, 1, 2
  3.    1, 2, 3
  4.    3, 2, 1
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> 1, 3, 2
Answer: (a)In Indian economy the sectors from highest to lowest in terms of employment are agriculture sector around 50%, service sector around 35% and Industrial sector.

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