General Studies MCQs - 11

51.    Identify the correct statement(s):
    1.    The Narsimhan Committee recommended for the established of Regional Rural Banks (RRBs).
    2.    RRBs were established with the objective of Bridging the credit gap in rural areas.
    3.    The issued capital of RRBs is subscribed by the Union Government, the State Government and Sponsor banks in the proportion of 50 percent, 15 percent and 35 percent.
    Code:
    (a)    1 only
    (b)    2 only
    (c)    3 only
    (d)    1, 2, and 3

52.    Sahyog-Kaijin-XI is a:
    (a)    India-Japan Joint Coast Guard Exercise
    (b)    India-Japan Joint Naval Exercise.
    (c)    India-Srilanka Joint Coast Guard Exercise
    (d)    India-Srilanka Joint Naval Exercise

53.    The Phobos Grunt was:
    1.    Mars probe mission of Russia.
    2.    Carrying Yinghua-1, first Mars probe of China.
    Code:
    (a)    1 only
    (b)    2 only
    (c)    Both 1 and 2
    (d)    None

54.    CRIS is a:
    1.    New Rating Index of India developed by Finance Ministry.
    2.    Rating that would consider GDP of 101 nation to provide rating.
    Code:
    (a)    1 only        (b)    2 only
    (c)    Both 1 and 2    (d)    None

55.    Of the following the Mega Cluster of Handlooms is/are at:
    1.    Varanasi (U.P.)
    2.    Sivasagar (Assam)
    3.    Murshidabad (West Bengal)
    Code:
    (a)    1 only
    (b)    2 only
    (c)    3 only
    (d)    1, 2, and 3

56.    Identify the correct statement(s):
    1.    The representation of People's Amendment Act 2010 gives voting rights to overseas Indian Passport holders.
    2.    The Committee for Pravasi Baratiya Samman Award is chaired by the Prime Minister.
    Code:
    (a)    1 only   
    (b)    2 only
    (c)    Both 1 and 2
    (d)    None

57.    GLOBAL-INK is:
    1.    An electronic platform developed by Ministry of External Affairs to connect people of Indian Origin from various discipline.
    2.    Operational since 2007 and will continue till 2012.
    Code:
    (a)    1 only        (b)    2 only
    (c)    Both 1 and 2    (d)    None

58.    Lok Adalats are:
    1.    Given statutory status under the Legal Services Authority Act 1987.
    2.    For the purpose of taking up family disputes, Bank Recovery cases, Labour disputes.
    3.    Having same powers as that of a civil court and the decree of Lok Adalats is final and binding.
    Code:
    (a)    1 and 2        (b)    2 and 3
    (c)    1 and 3        (d)    None

59.    Identify the correct statement(s):
    1.    The Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) under the Environment protection act has kept Mangrooves in CRZ-1.
    2.    Mangrooves in CRZ-1 are accorded the protection of the highest order.

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

60.    Identify the correctly matched pair(s):
        Scheme    Ministry
    1.    Annapurana    Rural  Development
    2.    Village grain Bank    Tribal Affairs
    3.    Mid-Day Meal    Human Resource
            Development
    Code:
    (a)    1 only    (b)    2 only
    (c)    3 only    (d)    1, 2 and 3

61.    The National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme Covers:
    1.    Dengue
    2.    Chikungunya
    3.    Japanese Encephalitis
    4.    AIDS
    Code:
    (a)    1, 2 and 3
    (b)    2, 3 and 4
    (c)    1, 3 and 4
    (d)    1, 2 and 4

62.    Identify the correct statements with respect to The National AIDS Control Programme (NACP):
    1.    NACP is a 100 Percent Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
    2.    The third phase of NACP is from 2007 to 2012.
    3.    The NACP focuses only on prevention of HIV infections in rural areas.
    Code:
    (a)    1 and 3        (b)    1 and 2
    (c)    2 and 3        (d)    None

63.    Nisarga -Runa technology:
    1.    Is developed by Heavy Water Board.
    2.    Converts biodegradable solid waste into manure and methane.

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

64.    Identify the correct statement(s):
    1.    In stagflation the rate of inflation is high and rate of unemployment is low.
    2.    The GDP deflator is the ratio of GDP at current price to the GDP at constant price.
    Code:
    (a)    1 only
    (b)    2 only
    (c)    Both 1 and 2
    (d)    None

65.    Identify the correct statement(s):
    1.    The immediate objective of National Population Policy (NPP) is to bring the Total Fertility Rate to the replacement level of 2.1 by 2010
    2.    The long term objective of NPP is to stabilise population by 2045.
    Code:
    (a)    1 only
    (b)    2 only
    (c)    Both 1 and 2
    (d)    None

66.    Identify the correct statement(s):
    1.    The Rangarajan Committee has recommended for the abolition of distinction between Plan and Non-Plan expenditures.
    2.    The Usha Thorat Committee has recommended that asset classification norms for Non Banking Finance Companies should be at par with the Commercial banks.
    Code:
    (a)    1 only        (b)    2 only
    (c)    Both 1 and 2    (d)    None
67.    The NTPC is setting up its first overseas Power Plant in:
    (a)    Srilanka at Sampur in Trincomalee.
    (b)    Bangladesh at Chittagong
    (c)    Bhutan at Thimpu
    (d)    Afghanistan at Kandahar

68.    The goals of UN Millennium Development Goals is/are:
    1.    By 2015 halve the proportion of people without sustainable access to safe drinking water.
    2.    Eliminate Gender disparities at all levels of education by 2015.
    Code:
    (a)    1 only
    (b)    2 only
    (c)    Both 1 and 2
    (d)    None

69.    The Green Box Subsidies under WTO includes:
    1.    Disease Control Expenditure
    2.    Payments made to farmers that do not stimulate production.
    3.    Infrastructure expenditure
    Code:
    (a)    1 and 2        (b)    2 and 3
    (c)    1 and 3        (d)    All

70.    Money multiplier is the ratio of:
    1.    M1 to M3
    2.    M1 and Reserve Money
    3.    M3 and Reserve Money
    Code:
    (a)    1 only        (b)    2 only
    (c)    3 only        (d)    2 and 3

71.    The benefits of Capital Account Convertibility is/are:
    1.    Reduction in the cost of Capital
    2.    Indians can acquire and hold International Securities
    3.    Availability of funds to supplement domestic resources.
    Code:
    (a)    1 and 2        (b)    2 and 3
    (c)    1 and 2        (d)    All

72.    The conditions put forth by the Taropore Committee before the adoption of Capital Account convertibility is/are:
    1.    Fiscal deficit should be at most 3.5%.
    2.    Mandated Inflation target should be in between 3% and 5%.
    3.    Government should remove all restrictions on the movement of gold.
    Code:
    (a)    1 and 2        (b)    2 and 3
    (c)    1 and 3        (d)    All

73.    Under the Liquid Adjustment Facility RBI:
    1.    Stabilize the call rates.
    2.    Controls the volume of money in the market.
    Code:
    (a)    1 only
    (b)    2 only
    (c)    Both 1 and 2
    (d)    None

74.    The certificate of Deposits are:
    1.    Issued at par to the face value.
    2.    Freely transferable after 45 days of their issue.
    3.    Having Maturity period between 3 months and 2 years.
    Code:
    (a)    1 only        (b)    2 only
    (c)    3 only        (d)    None
75.    The Commercial papers (CPs) are the instruments of money market. These are:
    1.    Issued by companies having net worth of Rs. 5 crore.
    2.    Having Maturity between 3 months and 5 years.
    3.    Are issued at discount to the face value.
    Code:
    (a)    1 and 2        (b)    1 and 3
    (c)    2 and 3        (d)    None

Answers

51.    (d)
52.    (a)
53.    (c)
54.    (c)
55.    (d)
56.    (a)
57.    (a)
58.    (a)
59.    (c)
60.    (d)
61.    (a)
62.    (b)
63.    (b)
64.    (b)
65.    (b)
66.    (c)
67.    (a)
68.    (c)
69.    (d)
70.    (d)
71.    (d)
72.    (d)
73.    (c)
74.    (b)
75.    (b)