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Question 1 |
Human Resource Development is related with
Agricultural and Allied sectors | |
Trade and Commerce | |
Education and Training | |
Banking and Finance |
Question 2 |
Which of the following is not found in under developed countries?
Underutilisation of natural resources | |
Population pressure | |
Low level of capital formation | |
Non depending on foreign trade |
Question 3 |
Match List I with List II
- List I List II
- The National Population Policy 1. 1938
- The New Industrial Policy 2. July 2000
- New Agricultural Policy 3. February 2000
- National Planning Committee 4. 1991
3 4 2 1 | |
2 4 3 1 | |
4 2 3 1 | |
3 4 1 2 |
Question 4 |
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
- The directive principles of state policy direct the government to
- Secure all its citizens an adequate means of livelihood.
- Make all material resources beneficial to the common good.
- Prevent concentration of wealth
- To defend our country even at the cost of our life.
I, II, III are correct | |
II, III, IV are correct | |
I, II are correct | |
II, IV are correct |
Question 5 |
A person one who gives final utility to a commodity is:
Producer | |
Consumer | |
Shopkeeper | |
Farmer |
Question 6 |
Choose the one which does NOT come under the primary sector.
Fishing | |
Agriculture | |
Manufacturing | |
Forestry |
Question 7 |
Match the following:
- Disinvestment process 1. Traditional industries
- Cottage industries 2. Privatisation
- Main aim of second five year plan 3. Agro based industry
- Sugar industry 4. Industralisation
4 3 2 1 | |
2 1 3 4 | |
1 2 3 4 | |
2 1 4 3 |
Question 8 |
Match the following:
- Finance Commission Chairman
- I Finance Commission 1. KC Pant
- V Finance Commission 2. C. Rangarajan
- X Finance Commission 3. K. C. Niyogi
- XII Finance Commission 4. Mahaveer Tyagi
3 4 1 2 | |
4 3 2 1 | |
3 1 4 2 | |
2 4 3 1 |
Question 9 |
The planning commission estimated the poverty line by taking per capita monthly expenditure for rural and urban area is Rs. _______ and Rs. ______ respectively.
49.1 and 56.6 | |
56.4 and 39.1 | |
41.7 and 39.6 | |
25.6 and 20.4 |
Question 10 |
Which of the following economists offered the guidance in publishing Human Development Report by UNDP in 1990?
Dr. Amarthya Sen | |
Schultz | |
Harbison | |
Muhabub-ul-Haq |
Question 11 |
Green Revolution increased the production of
Rice and Wheat | |
Ragi and Rice | |
Rice and Sugarcane | |
Wheat and Sugarcane |
Question 12 |
Fiat money is:
One rupee notes issued by the Government of India | |
Notes issued by the RBI | |
Notes issued by the commercial banks | |
All of these |
Question 13 |
The State of highest Per capita Income in India 2013 is:
Punjab | |
Maharashtra | |
Kerala | |
Andhra Pradesh |
Question 14 |
Match List I with List II
- Hazari Report 1. Unfair trade practices
- MRTP act 2. Industrial licensing
- Socialistic pattern of society 3. Tax an non-tax revenues
- Fiscal policy 4. Public sector
2 1 4 3 | |
1 2 3 4 | |
2 3 4 1 | |
4 3 2 1 |
Question 15 |
Under National Food Security Act 2013, Act poorest of the poor will get
35kgs of food per household per month | |
35 kgs of food grains per person per month | |
3.5 kgs of food grains per person per day | |
35kgs of food grains per person per year |
Question 16 |
Personal Income Tax is levied on individual by the
State Government | |
Central Government | |
Both (A) and (B) | |
Local bodies |
Question 17 |
According to World Development Report per capita consumption of energy in India
12% of Japan | |
4% of USA | |
2% of China | |
1% of Russia |
Question 18 |
Match List I with List II
- P. K. Bardhan 1. Poverty gap
- Dandekar & Rath consumption 2. Per capita annual expenditure of rural poor
- B.S. Minhas 3. Agricultural labour price index
- Garner Dutt & Martin Ravillion 4. 2,250 calories as minimum level of desired nutrition
4 3 2 1 | |
3 4 2 1 | |
3 4 1 2 | |
4 3 1 2 |
Question 19 |
Which one of the following is the largest service industry in the world?
Food processing | |
Bank | |
Insurance | |
Tourism |
Question 20 |
Which one of the following programme is related to employment generation?
Sarva Swasthya Abhiyan | |
Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan | |
Swarna Jayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana | |
Indira Awaas Yojana |
Question 21 |
Match List I with List II
- Committee Purpose
- Dutt Committee 1. Industrial Licensing
- Wanchoo Committee 2. Direct Taxes
- Rajamannar Committee 3. Centre- States
- Rangarajan Committee 4. Disinvestment
4 3 2 1 | |
1 2 4 3 | |
1 2 3 4 | |
4 1 3 2 |
Question 22 |
The percentage of economically active age group (15-59) of population in Tamil Nadu as per 2011 census is
56 | |
66 | |
76 | |
86 |
Question 23 |
Percapita Income rises when
GNP and population increase at the same time | |
GNP and population decrease | |
GNP increases faster than population | |
GNP increases slower than population |
Question 24 |
Which Union Territory has the highest literacy rate in India?
Andaman _Nicobar Islands | |
Pondicherry | |
Delhi | |
Lakshadweep |
Question 25 |
During which Five Year Plan was the primary responsibility of India’s development shifted to the public sector?
I Five Year Plan | |
II Five Year Plan | |
III Five Year Plan | |
IV Five Year plan |
Question 26 |
Which state attached the largest value of investment from Foreign Direct Investment Proposals filed in 2011-12?
Tamil Nadu | |
Kerala | |
Odisha | |
Punjab |
Question 27 |
Kutir Jothi scheme is realated to
Farmers | |
Industrial workers | |
Single point Electricity connection to households | |
Electricity connection to industrial units |
Question 28 |
Which among the following programme aims at ensuring a bank account in every family?
Pradhan Mantru Jan Dhan Yojana | |
Saansad Adarsh Grama Yojana | |
Swachh Bharat Mission Abhiyan Yojana | |
Integrated Child Protection Scheme |
Question 29 |
Agricultural unemployment may be classified into:
- Seasonal unemployment
- Disguised unemployment
- Chronic unemployment
I and II only | |
II and III only | |
I and III only | |
I, II and III |
Question 30 |
Fill up the blanks:
National population policy adopted in 2000 with a view to encourage _________ and aim at stabilizing the population by ________
Two child norm, 2020 | |
One child norm, 2030 | |
Two children norm, 2046 | |
One child norm, 2050 |
Question 31 |
Match the following
- Tax revenue 1. Provident funds
- Capital receipts 2. Taxes on income and expenditure
- Non-plan expenditure 3. Sales tax
- Value added tax 4. Interest payments
4 3 2 1 | |
1 3 4 2 | |
2 1 4 3 | |
2 3 4 1 |
Question 32 |
The national Statistical Commission of India was headed by
Monteck Singh Ahluwaliya | |
C. Rengarajan | |
Rahuram Rajan | |
V.K. R.V Rao |
Question 33 |
The structure of Indian Financial System does not include
Industrial finance | |
Agricultural finance | |
Development finance | |
Deficit finance |
Question 34 |
The MGNREGS differs from other poverty alleviation measures in the following respects.
- It focuses on income generation to the targeted poor.
- It is built around the notions of citizenship and entitlement.
- It facilities disclosure by means of regular and social audit.
- It operates as per the directions of the State/ Central Governments.
I and II | |
II and III | |
I and IV | |
II and IV |
Question 35 |
Justice D.P. Wadhwa committee was appointed by the Supreme Court to examine
Insurance schemes | |
The level of black money in the country | |
The functioning of rural development programmes | |
The Public Distribution System |
Question 36 |
The Nutrient Based Subsidy(NBS) policy for fertilizers was implemented in India in
1966 | |
1966 | |
1991 | |
2010 |
Question 37 |
Which of the following is/are incorrectly matched? Select your answer using the codes given below.
- Credit creation - Reserve Bank of India
- Commercial Bank - Accepting deposits
- Reserve Bank of India - Control of credit
- Quantitative Control - Scheduled Banks
I only | |
I and II | |
II and IV | |
I and IV- |
Question 38 |
The phase of rapid growth of population in India falls
between 1891 – 1921 | |
between 1921-1951 | |
between 1951 – 1981 | |
between 1981-2001 |
Question 39 |
What is India’s rank in the global production of milk in 2010-2011?
First | |
Second | |
Third | |
Fourth |
Question 40 |
Industry which is reserved for public sector in New Economic Policy
Atomic Energy | |
Cotton Industry | |
Sugar Industry | |
Tea Industry |
Question 41 |
Arrange the following sectors in India descending order according to the commercial energy consumption.
- Household sector
- Agriculture
- Industries
- Transport
4, 3, 1, 2 | |
3, 4, 1, 2 | |
3, 4, 2, 1 | |
4, 1, 3, 2 |
Question 42 |
“Indradhanush” introduced by the Central Government in August 2015 aims at:
Establishing a separate ombudsman for private sector banks | |
Reviving or revamping public sector banks | |
Reviving non-banking financial institutions | |
Introducing new banks in rural India |
Question 43 |
The main aim of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) is
Universalization of elementary education | |
Increase teacher – Student ratio | |
Increasing number of schools | |
Provide nutritious meal to students |
Question 44 |
For the calculation of National Income in India, ‘Electricity, Gas and Water supply’ is included under which sector
Agriculture | |
Industry | |
Service | |
None of these |
Question 45 |
In which state of India is the literacy gap between the male and female population low. (Census 2011)?
TamilNadu | |
Kerala | |
Uttarakhand | |
Bihar |
Question 46 |
The term fragmentation refers to
Scattered land holding | |
Further division of land into small units | |
Land which is not used for cultivation | |
Land which is used for cultivation |
Question 47 |
Which of the following is not a method of estimating National Income?
Expenditure method | |
Output Method | |
Matrix Method | |
Income method |
Question 48 |
NITI AAYOG was established in the year
January 1, 2014 | |
December 25, 2014 | |
January 1, 2015 | |
May 30, 2014 |
Question 49 |
Seasonal unemployment is a characteristic of
Industry | |
Agriculture | |
Service | |
Transport |
Question 50 |
In 1868, the National Income estimate Committee of India was headed by
V.K. R.V. Rao | |
Shah & Khambatt | |
Dadabhoy Naoroji | |
W.C. Peterson |
Question 51 |
Bharat Nirman was started to unlock the development potential of
Indian Bond Market | |
Public Sector undertakings | |
Urban India | |
Rural India |
Question 52 |
When did the unique identification authority of India generate the first Adhar card?
29th Aug. 2009 | |
26th Sep. 2011 | |
29th Sep. 2010 | |
25th Oct. 2010 |
Question 53 |
Match the following and choose the correct one:
- Integrated Child Development Services 1. 2002
- National Rural Health Mission 2. 1975
- National Health Policy 3. 1986
- National Policy on education 4. 2005
3 1 4 2 | |
2 4 1 3 | |
3 2 4 1 | |
1 3 2 4 |
Question 54 |
Match the following and select the correct answer:
- Nirmal Bharat Abiyan 1. Rural Roads
- Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana 2. To provide minimum basic infrastructure to all habitations
- Rural infrastructure Scheme 3. Rural Sanitation
- Tamilnadu Habitation improvement scheme 4. To stabilize the assets created under MGNREGS
3 1 4 2 | |
1 3 2 4 | |
4 1 3 2 | |
2 4 1 3 |
Question 55 |
Which one of the following was not identified under the Basic Minimum Services(BMS) programme of the Ninth Five Year Plan?
Provision of safe drinking water | |
Universalisation of Primary education | |
Development of renewable sources of energy | |
Availability of primary health facilities |
Question 56 |
The Statistical Indicator of equitable distribution of Income is
National Income | |
Per Capita Income | |
Gini Coefficient | |
Disposable Personal Income |
Question 57 |
Which one of the following finance commission prescribed the devolution of tax revenue to states on the net proceeds of all central taxes?
8th finance commission | |
11th commission | |
10th finance commission | |
9th commission |
Question 58 |
Who is the Chairman of Indian Planning Commission?
President of India | |
Prime Minister of India | |
Finance Minister of India | |
Vice President of India |
Question 59 |
Primary Sector consists of
Trade | |
Construction | |
Tele Communication | |
Agriculture |
Question 60 |
The first demographer was
T. R. Malthus | |
Adam Smith | |
J.S. Mill | |
Karl Marx |
Question 61 |
Consider the following statements:
- Assertion(A): Tenth Five Year Plan period was 2002-2007.
- Reason(R): Priority was given to reduction of poverty and population growth
(A) true but (R) is false | |
(A) false but (R) is true | |
(A) and (R) both are true (R) is correct explanation of (A) | |
(A) and (R) both are false (R) is not correct explanation of (A) |
Question 62 |
A marginal farmer-means one who is holding
1.25 Acres of Wetland (or) 2.5 Acres of Dryland (or) less than both | |
2.5 Acres of Wetland (or) 5 Acres of Dryland (or) less than both | |
2.5 Acres of Dryland (or) 5 Acres of Wetland (or) less than bot | |
1.25 Acres of Dryland (or) 2.5 Acres of Wetland (or) less than both |
Question 63 |
Point out the wrong statement in the following statements”
Destitute widow certificate is issued by the Tashildar | |
Village Administrative Officier is the Registrar for Births & Deaths in the Village Panchayats | |
Legal-Heirship certificate is issued by the Tashildar | |
Income certificate is issued by the Tashildar |
Question 64 |
The physiocrafts considered only the following as productive occupation
Manufacturing Industry | |
Agriculture | |
Service Sectors | |
Soldiers |
Question 65 |
The difference between NNP and NDP
Depreciation | |
Current transfers from rest of the world | |
Indirect tax | |
Net factor income from abroad |
Question 66 |
_________ deals with the socio-economic development and empowerment of women through self-help groups.
short Stay Home | |
Family Counselling Centres | |
Swayamsidha | |
Skill development |
Question 67 |
The Revenue Court in the state deals with which among the following case?
Cases of patta transfer appeal | |
Cases of tenancy laws | |
Cases of stamp duty | |
Cases of ‘UDR’ correction |
Question 68 |
Village Account No. 1 deals with
Cultivation Account | |
Adangal | |
Lease Register | |
Inam Register |
Question 69 |
Who will be Jamabandhi Officer for any Taluk?
Deputy Tashildar, Tahsildar or Bloch Development Officer | |
Tahsildar, Special Tashildar or Bloch Development Officer | |
Deputy Tahsildar and Special Tahsildar | |
Deputy Collector, District Revenue Officer and District Collector |
Question 70 |
How many types of wet lands are there?
3 | |
4 | |
5 | |
6 |
Question 71 |
What is registered in B memo by the Villages Administrative Officer?
Encroachment | |
Patta Transfer | |
Chitta | |
2C patta |
Question 72 |
Which of the following is called as an important agro-based industry?
Steel | |
Cement | |
Sugar | |
Jute |
Question 73 |
In which Five Year Plan, the growth model given by P.C. Mahalanobis was applied?
Fifth Five Year Plan | |
Fourth Five Year Plan | |
Third Five Year Plan | |
Second Five Year Plan |
Question 74 |
Who is the Chairman of Thirteenth Finance Commission?
Dr.Vijay Kelkar | |
K.C. Neogi | |
K. Santhanam | |
J.M. Shelat |
Question 75 |
Given below are two statements; one labeled as Assertion(A) and the other as Reason(R).
- Assertion(A): India’s strategy for industrial development witnessed major change in 1991.
- Reason(R): Until 1991, producers were given limited chance for innovation and competition.
(A) is correct but (R) is wrong | |
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) explains (A) | |
Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) does not explain (A) | |
Both (A) and (R) are wrong |
Question 76 |
In which Industrial Policy , industries in India were classified into three schedules?
Industrial Policy Resolution , 1948 | |
Industrial Policy Resolution, 1956 | |
Industrial Policy Statement, 1977 | |
Industrial Policy, 1980 |
Question 77 |
Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana was launched to enhance investment in agriculture during which Five Year Plan
Ninth Five Year Plan | |
Tenth five Year Plan | |
Eleventh Five Year Plan | |
Twelfth Five Year Plan |
Question 78 |
New Economic Policy (NEP) was introduced in India in the year
1990 | |
1991 | |
1992 | |
1993 |
Question 79 |
Actual Rate of increasing national income during Xth plan period was
7.6% | |
7.1% | |
7.3% | |
7.5% |
Question 80 |
Towns below 50,000 population will be covered under
NUHM | |
NRHM | |
NHM | |
All of the above |
Question 81 |
Under the 13th Finance Commission, the highest fund transfer was made to which state?
Andhara Pradesh | |
Bihar | |
Uttar Pradesh | |
Tamil Nadu |
Question 82 |
In which sector, Masanl Committee was set up?
Railways | |
Sea Transport | |
Air Transport | |
Road Transport |
Question 83 |
Which programme was started with the objective of reducing scarcity in rural areas by the construction of civil works of permanent nature?
Small Farmers Development Agency | |
Rural Works Programme | |
Integrated Rural Development Programme | |
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Programme |
Question 84 |
Who advocated tax on expenditure?
Bimaljalan | |
N. Kalder | |
Kenneth Arrow | |
Paul Samuelson |
Question 85 |
Non intervention of the Govt. in production activities- the policy is called
Laissez –Faire Policy | |
Macro Economic Policy | |
Monetary Policy | |
Govt. Policy |
Question 86 |
Which sector got the highest allocation in the Twelfth Five-Year Plan?
Energy | |
Social | |
Transport | |
Communication |
Question 87 |
Consider the following Statements. Pick out the correct statement.
- Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam project to create solar energy from the solar panals along the river of Narmadha.
- Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana to provide access of electricity to rural households across the country.
I only | |
II only | |
Both are correct | |
Both are wrong |
Question 88 |
Match the following states with their Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011
- States Child Sex Ratio
- Kerala 1. 946
- Haryana 2. 899
- TamilNadu 3. 959
- Uttar Pradesh 4. 830
1 3 4 2 | |
1 2 3 4 | |
3 2 1 4 | |
3 4 1 2 |
Question 89 |
In the system of currency notes, which system is followed in India
Proportional reserve system | |
Minimum reserve system | |
Maximum reserve system | |
Fixed reserve system |
Question 90 |
Which market is an ideal form of organization which by providing easy liquidity encourages the public to invest and this brings out the latent surplus in the economy?
Commodity market | |
Money market | |
Stock market | |
Exchange market |
Question 91 |
Who was the Chairman of 1st Finance Commission?
V. Carnol | |
S. Benjamin | |
K.C. Neogy | |
H.T. Riyog |
Question 92 |
The term “PMAY” relates to
Fisheries | |
Housing | |
Stock market | |
Diamond market |
Question 93 |
Green Revolution increase the food grains production in
Rice and wheat | |
Wheat and oil seeds | |
Rice and oil seeds | |
Rice and sugarcane |
Question 94 |
Match List I with List II
- List I List II
- Characteristic of Land 1. Taking risks
- Characteristic of Labour 2. Productive
- Characteristic of Capital 3. Mobile
- Characteristic of Organisation 4. Fixed in supply
4 1 2 3 | |
1 3 2 4 | |
4 3 2 1 | |
2 4 3 1 |
Question 95 |
Which industry is called mother industry?
Textile industry | |
Cotton industry | |
Iron and Steel industry | |
Sugar industry |
Question 96 |
Agriculture production means
National total production of agriculture | |
The ratio between input and output | |
The addition of input and output | |
All states and union territories total production |
Question 97 |
Poverty has been defined as
Lack of adequate saving | |
Lack of adequate education | |
Lack of adequate health | |
Lack of adequate income |
Question 98 |
‘Johanesburg 2002 United Nations’ Conference was on
Software development | |
Transport development | |
Community development | |
Sustainable development |
Question 99 |
When was Indian radio broadcasting started?
1927 | |
1937 | |
1947 | |
1827 |
Question 100 |
Globalization mainly signifies
Economic integration | |
Political integration | |
Social integration | |
All the above |
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