General Studies MCQs - 10

26.    The Coinage bill passed by Lok Sabha will amalgamate:
    1.    The currency Ordinance, 1940.
    2.    The Indian Coinage Act, 1906.
    3.    The Small Coins (offences) Act, 1971.
    Codes:
    (a)    1 and 2    (b)    2 and 3
    (c)    1 only    (d)    1, 2 and 3

27.    Consider the following statement and choose the correct option:
    1.    The Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) is under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
    2.    MCA21 e-governance project is implemented by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
    Codes:
    (a)    1 only
    (b)    2 only
    (c)    Both 1 and 2
    (d)    None

28.    The Multinational Poverty Index is:
    1.    A part of National Human Development Report.
    2.    A part of Human Development Report of UNDP.
    3.    Recommended by the Lakdawala Committee Report.
    Codes:
    (a)    1 and 3        (b)    2 only
    (c)    1 only        (d)    3 only


29.    Identify the correct statement(s):
    1.    The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) is compiled on a quarterly basis.
    2.    The new series of IIP with base year 2004-05 was launched in 2011.
    Code:
    (a)    1 only    (b)    2 only
    (c)    Both 1 and 2    (d)    None

30.    The World Investment Report is published by:
    (a)    World Economic Forum
    (b)    UNCTAD
    (c)    OECD
    (d)    G-8

31.    Identify the correct statement(s):
    1.    The Madrid Protocol is associated with the registration of International Trade Marks.
    2.    India has acceded to the Madrid Protocol by notifying the Trade Mark (Amendment) Act 2010.
    Code:
    (a)    1 only    (b)    2 only
    (c)    Both 1 and 2    (d)    None

32.    Identify the correct statement(s):
    1.    M3 is known as broad measure of money or aggregate monetary resources.
    2.    M1 is having more liquidity than M2.
    Code:
    (a)    1 only    (b)    2 only
    (c)    Both 1 and 2    (d)    None

33.    The Viability Gap Funding Scheme:
    1.    Provides upto 20 percent of the total project cost.
    2.    Provides grants and loans to infrastructure projects undertaken though PPP.

    Code:
    (a)    1 only
    (b)    2 only
    (c)    Both 1 and 2
    (d)    None

34.    The India Infrastructure project Development Fund (IIDF) is:
    1.    Set up under the Department of Economic Affairs.
    2.    with an initial budgetary outlay of 200 crore rupees.
    3.    IIDF provides upto 75% of total expenditure in the form of grants.
    Code:
    (a)    1 and 2        (b)    2 and 3
    (c)    1 and 3        (d)    None

35.    Of the following identify the Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprises:
    1.    SAIL        2.    BHEL
    3.    NTPC
    Code:
    (a)    1 and 3        (b)    2 and 3
    (c)    1 and 2        (d)    All

36.    The Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana was:
    1.    Launched to achieve 6% growth rate in agriculture  sector in Xth Five Year Plan.
    2.    Provides Fund in the ratio of 75%  grant and 25% loans to the state governments from the Central Government.
    Code:
    (a)    1 only        (b)    2 only
    (c)    Both 1 and 2    (d)    None

37.    The Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (WBCIS) is:
    1.    Available only to small and marginal farmers.
    2.    Available to only those farmers who have taken loans from Scheduled Banks.

    Code:
    (a)    1 only
    (b)    2 only
    (c)    Both 1 and 2
    (d)    None

38.    The twenty points programme include(s):
    1.    Watershed development
    2.    Family Planning
    3.    National Rural Health Mission.
    Code:
    (a)    1 only
    (b)    2 only
    (c)    3 only
    (d)    1, 2 and 3

39.    The Duty Free Quota Free (DFQF) Scheme:
    1.    Is initiated by India in line with the WTO's Hong Kong Ministerial Mandate.
    2.    Is to provide access to all the least Developed Countries Products in the Indian Market.
    Code:
    (a)    1 only
    (b)    2 only
    (c)    Both 1 and 2
    (d)    None
40.    The country(ies) having participation in the India-EU Bilateral Trade Investment Agreement  is/are:
    1.    Poland        2.    Portugal
    3.    UK        4.    Cyprus
    Code:
    (a)    1 and 2
    (b)    2 and 3
    (c)    1, 2, 3 and 4
    (d)    None

41.    Identify the correct statement(s):
    1.    MMTC is India's second largest trading company.
    2.    MMTC has set up the Neelanchal Ispat Nigam Ltd. (NINL).
    Code:
    (a)    1 only        (b)    2 only
    (c)    3 only        (d)    None

42.    The United Nations Frame Work classification for the reserves/resources of Minerals gives information regarding-
    1.    Economics Viability
    2.    Environment Viability
    3.    Social Viability
    4.    Geological Assessment.
    Code:
    (a)    1 and 4
    (b)    2 and 3
    (c)    2 and 4
    (d)    1, 2, 3 and 4

43.    Identify the correct statement(s):
    1.    The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) is an "Institute of National Importance" under an act of Parliament.
    2.    It operates under the aegis of Prime Ministers Office.
    Code:
    (a)    1 only
    (b)    2 only
    (c)    Both 1 and 2
    (d)    None

44.    Identify the correctly matched pair(s):
        Institute    Location
    1.    Central Institute of    Chennai
        Plastics Engineering
        and Technology (CIPET)
    2.    Institute of Pesticide     Gurgaon
        Formulation Technology
    3.    Hindustan Organic     Nagpur
        Chemicals Ltd.
    Code:
    (a)    3 only
    (b)    1 and 2
    (c)    1, 2 and 3
    (d)    None


45.    Of the given the statutory bodies are:
    1.    Central Silk Board
    2.    National Institute of Fashion Technology.
    3.    Khadi and Village Industries Commission
    Code:
    (a)    1 and 2
    (b)    2 and 3
    (c)    1 and 3
    (d)    1, 2 and 3

46.    The National Commission on Population is chaired by:
    (a)    Prime Minister
    (b)    Minister of Health and Family Welfare
    (c)    Minister of Home Affairs
    (d)    Deputy Chairman Planning Commission

47.    Identify the correct statement(s):
    1.    The IMF promotes exchange stability among its members whereas the World Bank assists developing countries through long term financing of development projects.
    2.    The IMF allocates Special Drawing Rights to its member countries whereas World Bank provides special financial assistance through the International Development Association.
    Code:
    (a)    1 only
    (b)    2 only
    (c)    Both 1 and 2
    (d)    None

48.    Consider the following statements with respect to "One World" and choose the correct option:
    1.    It is a global airline alliance.
    2.    It's members are India's Kingfisher Airlines, Cathay Pacific, British Airway.

    Code:
    (a)    1 only
    (b)    2 only
    (c)    Both 1 and 2
    (d)    None

49.    Identify the correct statement(s):
    1.    The Polio virus multiplies in the intestine.
    2.    In 2011 Polio virus was endemic only in four countries viz. Afghanistan, India, Nigeria, and Pakistan.
    Code:
    (a)    1 only
    (b)    2 only
    (c)    Both 1 and 2
    (d)    None

50.    Identify the correct statement(s):
    1.    The Perform Achieve and Trade (PAT) Scheme is a component of the National Mission on Enhanced Energy Efficiency.
    2.    The PAT scheme is a market based mechanism to make improvements in energy efficiency.
    3.    Under PAT Scheme ESCert. (Energy Saving Certificate) are issued .
    Code:
    (a)    1 only    (b)    2 only
    (c)    3 only    (d)    1, 2 and 3

Answers

26.    (d)
27.    (c)
28.    (b)
29.    (b)
30.    (b)
31.    (c)
32.    (c)
33.    (a)
34.    (d)
35    (a)
36.    (d)
37.    (d)
38.    (d)
39.    (c)
40.    (c)
41.    (c)
42.    (a)
43.    (a)
44.    (b)
45.    (d)
46.    (a)
47.    (c)
48.    (c)
49.    (c)
50.    (d)