Exam Details
| Subject | general studies | |
| Paper | paper 4 | |
| Exam / Course | mains | |
| Department | ||
| Organization | maharashtra public service commission | |
| Position | ||
| Exam Date | 2013 | |
| City, State | maharashtra, |
Question Paper
1 Rostow's "Stages of Economic Growth" the following is the pre-condition for accelerated growth:
Social Overhead Capital
Higher Per Capita Income
Rapid Industrial Growth
Foreign Direct Investment
2 Match the follOWing and choose the correct code
Cyclone Place/Area
Aila West Coast
Fiyan East Coast
Bijli East Coast
Laila South East Coast
Options
3 Which of the following functions are public finance functions?
Allocation of resources
Income distribution
Stabilisation function
Supply of private goods
Select correct alternatives
only
and
and
all the above
4 What is a grave hazard to an aircraft in flight?
Thunder storm
Rain
Cyclone
Hail
5 Biotechnology has helped to increase the yield rate and quality production.
Ethanol
Amino acids
Wine
Vitamins
Answer options
6 Through which of the following satellites does Doordarshan operates it DTH service:
INSAT -3D
INSAT -4C
INSAT -4B
INSAT -4A
7 Which of the following statements regarding Metro Railway Amendment Act 2009 islare correct
The amendment gives proper legal cover to metro projects.
It provides a statutory safety cover for metro rail projects in all the metro cities of India.
The Act has been extended to the National Capital Region, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad and Jaipur metropolitan areas.
The Act has been extended to New Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai.
Answer options
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only
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8 What does National policy for farmers 2007 aim at?
water use efficiency
use of new technology on farm
economic well being of farmers
export subsidies to farmers
Answer options
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and
and
All the above
9 The Railways provide the principal mode of transportation for freight and passengers. From a modest beginning in 1853 when the first train steamed off from Mumbai to Thane a distance of 34 km it has now grown to a route length of 64460 kms. How much percent of the route length has been electrified in the last 160 years?
About 30%
About 40%
About 50%
About 60%
10 According to Companies (Amendment) Act, 2002 these units are called sick:
Whose accumulated losses in the year are equal or more than 50% of net worth of its four preceeding years.
Who failed to repay its debts in the preceding three quarters on written demand by creditors.
Answer options
only
only
both and
Neither nor
11 High Yielding Varieties programme has been limited to these crops:
Wheat and rice
Jawar and Bajara
Maize
Sugarcane
Answer options
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12 How much percentage of water can be saved by implementing drip irrigation system?
40 to 50%
30 to 60%
30 to 40%
40 to 70%
13 Which farming is done in Maharashtra where annual rainfall is 100 to 200 ems.
Irrigated
Dry
Humid
Wet
14 Match the following:
Joint co-operative farming Member's ownership right on land is in-tact
Collective co-operative farming Pooling of resources without joint cultivation
Tenant co-operative farming Member's ownership right merges with society
Better co-operative farming Individual cultivation on leased-land
15 Consider the following statements about the various sources of energy:
Oil Causes depletion of oxygen due to spillage.
Gas Exploration of new fuel not easy
Firewood: Collection time consuming
Coal: Bulky to transport
Hydel Power: Displacement of local community
Solar: Disturbs radio and TV reception
Tidal: Destroys wildlife habitat
Biogas Causes green house effect
Wind: Diffused source so gets wasted
Geothermal Located far away therefore costly to transport
Which of the above are not correct?
and
and
and
and
16 Which was the most important reason for the closure of small scale industries before 1991
Marketing Problems
Financial Problems
Labour Problems
Raw material Problems
17 Two major objectives of National Manufacturing Policy 2011 are:
To increase the share of manufacturing to 25% of the GDP.
To increase the share of manufacturing to 30% of the GDP.
Create 50 million additional jobs over a decade.
Create 100 million additional jobs over adecade.
Answer options
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and
and
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18 enzyme is used in laundaries for cleaning clothes.
Protease
Amylase
Cellulase
Lactamase
19 What is true of Gorakhpur, a city in backward eastern Uttar Pradesh
Infamous for the death of hundreds of children due to Japanese Encephalitis every year.
Is said to make a mark to have the worlds longest platform overtaking Kharagpur of West Bengal
Once infamously called Chicago of the East due to its gang wars.
Answer options
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and
and
and
20 Potential Fishing Zone using remote sensing is based on
Sea salt concentration and sea surface temperature
Chlorophyll and sea surface temperature
Only on sea surface temperature
Colour of sea water and sea surface temperature
21 On what basis have many state governments in India amended their I Agricultural Produce Marketing' acts
NAFED -guidelines
RBI -directives
Central Government's Model Act
NABARD -recommendations
22 In Maharashtra, some villages have successfully experimented in the field of rural development. On this background, match the following: Village Activity
Ralegan Siddhi (Ahmadnagar) Rights to aborigines (Adivasi)
Mendha-Iekha (Gadchiroli) Community foodgrains Bank
Belkheda (Amravati) (iii) Village self-sufficiency
Darfal (Sholapur) Freedom from mal-nutrition
23 The targeted percentage growth and the actual growth percentage for some plan periods are given below. Which amongst them is incorrect
Target Actual
First Plan (1951 2.1 3.6
Fourth Plan (1969 5.7 2.05
Eight Plan (1992 5.6 6.68
Tenth Plan (2002 -2007) 8.0 9.7
24 Marginal land holding category belongs to less than hectare of land.
1 hectare
1.2 hectare
1.5 hectare
2.5 hectare
25 Which of the following approaches has been considered for MSME development under the New Industrial Policy of 2013 by the Government of Maharashtra
Optimistic
Realistic
Holistic
Unrealistic
26 Which of the following statements is correct about Maharashtra
Maharashtra state is self-reliant in food grains.
Maharashtra exports food grains in large-scale.
Maharashtra imports food grains from other states.
Maharashtra neither exports nor imports food grains.
Select correct options given above:
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only
and
27 'Golden Rice' contains an increased amount of
Beta carotene
Cyanocobalamine
Ascorbic acid
Lyeopene
28 The Union Budget for 2012 -13 introduced a new approach to the list of services included under service tax. What is this approach known as
Expanding list approach
Negative list approach
Positive list approach
None of the above
29 As per (World Trade Organisation) WTO-provisions, certain payments made to farmers, for encouraging them to limit production, are shown under
green box
amber box
blue box
blue and amber box
30 Which one of the following regions is amongst the worlds most vulnerable regions to both natural and man made disasters
South Asia
South America
South Africa
New South Wales
31 In which of the following sectors in Maharashtra the contribution of F.D.I. is most?
Information Technology
Infrastructure
Chemicals and Fertilizers
Service Sector
Select the correct option
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only
only
32 Arrange these zones on the basis of number of executed Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Maharashtra till 2012-13
Pune Division
Konkan Division
Nagpur Division
Aurangabad Division
Answer options
33 Capital receipts of the Central Government are
Recovery of loans +Other receipts +Lending and other assets.
Recovery of loans +Other receipts +Borrowings and other liabilities.
Lending of loans +Other receipts +Borrowings and other liabilities.
Recovery of loans +Borrowings and other liabilities.
34 Consider the following statements about the partial shut down in the United States. Which amongst them are incorrect
The US financial year ends on 30th September.
The Republicans did not allow the budget to pass.
President Obamas healthcare reforms were at the centre.
The Republicans have a majority in the Senate.
The Democrats control the House of Representatives.
The Republicans Suggested modifications to the health care reforms which were not acceptable to the Democrats.
The last shut down was in 1996
Workers divided into essential and non-essential
Essential workers carry on operations
Rest go on leave without pay until shutdown is over.
Answer options
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and
Only
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35 Which of the following are the special provisions for developing countries under the WTO?
Longer time period for implementing agreements.
Measures to increase trading opportunities.
Special Octroy rates for trading.
To safeguard the trade interests.
Answer options
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36 Which one of the following incidences is not related to 11th September?
Famous speech of Swami Vivekanand at Shikago in U.s.A.
The Birth date of Acharya Vinoba Bhave
Earthquake at Khillari in Maharashtra
The terrorist attack on twin towers in U.s.A.
37 Tenancy reforms do not include:
Security of tenures
Abolition of intermediaries
Ownership rights
Reorganisation of Agriculture
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38 Import substitution includes the following types:
Import of capital goods.
Substitution of capital goods imports for consumer goods imports.
Import of raw materials.
Substitution of home produced goods for imported goods.
Answer options
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and
39 Income poverty is defined as
The inability to attain a minimum standard of living.
The inability to attain a fair standard of living.
The inability to attain a decent standard of living.
All the above
40 What was the objective of Rajive Gandhi Gramin LPG Vitaran Yojana October 2009
Provide 5.5 crore new LPG connections to cover 75% of the population by 2015.
Provide 6.5 crore new LPG connections to cover 80% of the population by 2020.
Provide 7.5 crore new LPG connections to cover 85% of the population by 2015.
Provide five crore new LPG connections to cover 75% of the population by 2015.
41 What is the starter culture used in wine fermentation?
Lactobacilli
Probiotics
S. Cerevisiae
Prebiotics
42 'Gelatin' a commonly used Gelling agent in ice-creams is derived from
Fungi
Skin of fruits
Bones of animals
Bacteria
43 In cell cultures, cancer cells differ from normal cells due to their uncontrolled growth and shape.
Elongated
Round
Pentagonal
Hexagonal
44 What does High Power Money mean
Bank reserves at the central bank.
All loans and advances of banks.
Money held by banks.
Currency held by public and reserves with central bank, excess reserves of banks.
Select the correct option.
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only
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only
45 During the 12th Five Year Plan (2012 the Planning Commission has projected an investment of Rs. 45 lakh crore for infrastructure development. What is the projected share of private investment in the said investment during the 12th plan
At least 50 percent
60%
At least 45 percent
75%
46 When can the burden of an indirect tax be entirely shifted by the seller to the buyer?
Demand is perfectly inelastic
Demand is perfectly elastic
Demand is relatively elastic
Demand is relatively inelastic
47 Which of the following factors are the failures of economic planning in India
Low per capita income and growth rate.
Poverty and unemployment
Slow industrilisation.
Inequalities of income and wealth.
Answer options
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and
48 How is the agricultural unemployment in India basically?
Seasonal unemployment
Disguised unemployment
Chronic unemployment
Temporary unemployment
Answer options
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49 What are the assumptions in the Samuelson's factor price equalisations theorem of International Trade
There are only two countries say A (America) and B (Britan)
They produce and trade two commodities say, food and clothing.
There are three factors of production land, labour and capital to produce these commodities.
The production function of each commodity is heterogen of degree one.
Which of the statement given above is/are correct
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and
and
and
50 In India, the minimum support prices for major agricultural commodities are announced considering the recommendations of
C.A.C.P.
N.C.D.C.
N.A.F.E.D.
A.P.M.C.
51 With what is 'the Demographic Dividend' associated?
the rise in the proportion of productive group of population
the reduction in the proportion of child-population
the reduction in the sex-ratio
the increase in the proportion of urban population.
Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct
and
and
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52 What is Leontief's paradoxical conclusion
USA exported labour intensive goods and imported capital intensive goods
USA exported and imported labour intensive goods.
USA exported and imported capital intensive goods
None of the above
53 Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) adopted in the year 2000 comprise:
Eradication of poverty and hunger
Universal primary education
Free and safe drinking water to all
Environmental sustainability
Answer options
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All of the above
54 Where was the concept of sustainable development first introduced?
World Conservation Strategy
Rio earth summit
Kyoto Summit
None of these
55 How is weekly unemployment measured?
Number of persons who did not find even an hour of work during the survey week.
Number of persons who did not find work most of the time during the survey week.
Number of persons who were not fully engaged in work during the survey week.
All the above
56 Arrange these districts according to the literacy rate data of 2011 census:
Nagpur
Mumbai City
Mumbai Subarban
Akola
Answer options
57 What are the key focus areas for research of media lab Asia
Bits for all
World computer
Tomorrow's tools
Digital village
Answer options
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58 Which sector contributes 56% in the Telecom Sector presently?
Public Sector
Private Sector
Public and Private Sector
Industrial Sector
59 Ideal agricultural marketing means:
Lower number of middlemen
Market information
Too many facilities to middlemen
Improvement in agricultural implements
Which of the statements given above is/are correct
only
and
and
and
60 Hazardous chemicals like can be completely removed from the environment by the process of bioremediation.
Alpha toxins
Polysters
Poly aromatic hydrocarbons
Polyethylene
61 Which of the following loans is obtained from Pawn-brokers by pledging movable properties such as Jewellery and utensils made of various metals?
Key loan
Open loan
Chattel loan
DIR loan A 25 V02
62 Consider the following two statements
Eighty percent of the packaged water sale comes from one little bottle.
Soft drinks constitute the third largest packaged foods regularly consumed after packed tea and packed biscuits.
Now state whether:
is right but is not
is right but is not
Both and are right
Neither nor is right
63 Where from are the Indian satellite mostly launched
ISRO Satellite Centre
Satish Dhawan Space Centre
Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre
National Remote Sensing Centre
64 NABARD came into existence as an apex refinancing institution because
Role of ARDC was inadequate and insufficient
NCDC failed to achieve laid down objectives
ACD was unable to handle increased credit demand
None of the above
65 The estimated total investment in the infrastructure sector during the 12th Five Year Plan is approximately:
Twice the investment made in the 11th Five Year Plan.
120% of the investment made in the 11th Five Year Plan.
150% of the investment made in the 11th Five Year Plan.
None of the above
66 Which of the following nitrogen bases is absent in RNA but present in DNA?
Thymine
Uracil
Adenine
Guanine
67 Among the following chemicals which is the secondary pollutant?
Ash
Carbon Dioxide
Smoke
Hydrogen Cyanide
68 What did the Central Government initiate the Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) in 1996-97 for?
For extending financial assistance to dry land farmers
Extending financial assistance to undertake new minor irrigation projects
Extending financial assistance to undertake multipurpose irrigation projects
Extending financial assistance for the completion of incomplete irrigation schemes
69 not an example of single cell protein.
Agaricus
Spirulina
Euphorbia
yeast
70 What is the recommended per capita per annum consumption of eggs and poultry meat in India by the National.Institute of Nutrition?
180 eggs and 11 kg of poultry meat
90 eggs and 10 kg of poultry meat
365 eggs and 12 kg of poultry meat
180 eggs and 12 kg of poultry meat
71 Under 'Lead Bank' scheme, Lead banks were asked to adopt
Village
Town
District
State
72 Which of the following satellites is used for Disaster Management?
GSAT
INSAT
ANUSAT
HAMSAT
73 Follow the statements
Liquidity is injected into the system by reducing repo rate by the RBI.
Reverse repo rate helps the RBI to absorb liquidity from the system.
Answer options
is correct but is incorrect
and are correct
and are incorrect
is incorrect but is correct
74 What is the purpose of implementing Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Scheme in Maharashtra
To promote export of agricultural goods
Financial assistance to irrigation
Interest rebate to motivate farmers for timely repayment of loan
Processing of agricultural output
75 The controversy of inverse relationship between farm-size and productivity is more or less irrelevant today because now in India
the average size of holding has increased
the number of small holdings has decreased
the productivity of all crops has remarkably increased
the modern technology in agriculture has changed the situation
76 Which of the following statements are correct with regard to direct taxes
The incidence and effect of a direct tax is on the same person.
The incidence and effect of direct tax depends upon elasticity of demand and supply.
In case of direct taxes, the burden of tax cannot be shifted.
In case of direct taxes, the burden of tax can be shifted.
Answer options
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and
and
None of the above
77 It is required to train thousands of teachers across the country effectively and in minimum possible time. Which of the following methods would be the most effective?
Prepare and make available computer-based trainers (CBTs) to the teachers
Prepare and make available video lectures by experts to the teachers
Establish a transmission centre at any educational institute, remote centres with tablets at institute at every district and Taluka places. Broadcast live lectures by experts from transmission centre
None of the above
78 Which of the following were the top five states in India's exports in 2011 -12
Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka
Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala
Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Punjab
Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Punjab
79 Match the following and choose the correct code
Terrorist group in the world Country
Al-Qaida Palestine
Armed Islamic Group Cuba
Hamas Afganistan
National Liberation Army Algeria
Options:
80 Economic development implies:
Increase in real output of goods and services
Progressive changes in socio-economic structure of a country
Expanding foreign trade
Reduction in unemployment poverty and inequality
Answer options
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81 What is infrastructure of an economy
The facilities and services which help in industrial and agricultural production are collectively known as infrastructure in an economy,
Infrastructure consists of irrigation, energy and transport.
Infrastructure consists of transport and communication, banking, finance and insurance, science and technology,
Infrastructure consists of transport and communication, banking and finance, science and technology, health and education.
82 Which of the following focuses on the development of five areas for the rural people as health, primary education, drinking water, housing and rural roads?
Jawahar Gram Samridhi Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yojana
Swarnjayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana
Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Yojana
83 In 051 model, which layer might perform ASCII to Non ASCII character conversion?
Data link layer
Network layer
Presentation layer
Session layer
Answer Option
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84 The National Horticulture Mission launched by Government of India on sharing ratio of between the Centre and State Governments.
50: 50
85: 15
70: 30
60:40
85 The bio-gas production is due to
Catalyst reaction of biodegradable material
Heat reaction of biodegradable material
Fermentation of biodegradable material
Photosynthesis of biodegradable material
86 Which sector has the lowest share in the consumption of electricity in India
Industry sector
Agriculture sector
Commercial sector
Domestic sector
87 is/are produced by recombinant DNA technology.
Insulin
Hepatitis B vaccine
Monoclonal antibodies
Somatostatin
Answer options
88 In the year 2009 disinvestment is being made in the following public enterprises:
National Thermal Power Corporation -NTPC
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited -BHEL
Rural Electrification Corporation -REC
Steel Authority of India Limited -SAIL
Answer options
and
and
and
None of the above
89 On what basis does the comparative cost advantage theory support specialization
Natural abilities of the country
Resource endowment of the country
Available technology
Innovations
Answer options
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90 Fiscal deficit means
Fiscal deficit Budgetary deficit +Loan and other Liabilities.
Fiscal deficit =Total Revenue -Total Expenditure.
Fiscal deficit Revenue Income -Revenue Expenditure.
Fiscal deficit Capital Income -Capital Liabilities.
Select the correct option
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91 The Inter Ministerial Group on Inflation had suggested exempting vegetables and fruits from the purview of APMC Act. In this respect which of the following is correct:
To encourage investment in supply chain
To promote investment in development of backend infrastructure by private sector
To permit foreign direct investment in retail sector
To develop integrated value chain
and
and
and
and
92 Who is regarded as the father of Indian Space Programme
Dr. C.V. Raman
Dr. Meghnad Saha
Dr. Vikram Sarabhai
Dr. Homi. J. Bhabha
93 is commonly used as a medium for plant tissue culture.
Serum free medium
Nutrient broth
Murashige and Skoog medium
Basal salt medium
94 What is observed in the third stage of Demographic Transition
the rate of population growth is low
the industrialisation and urbanisation is greater
the birth-rate is high, but the death-rate is low
the birth-rate as well as the death-rate is low
Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct
and
and
All the above
and
95 Which of the following groups of commodities are important in export pattern of India?
Food grains and Machinaries
Tea and Coffee.
Chemicals and Fertilizers.
Ready-made garments and engineering goods.
Answer options
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and
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and
96 Which sector was regarded as a 'core sector' in the Tenth Five Year Plan?
Industrial sector
Education sector
Infrastructure sector improvements
Agriculture sector
Select correct alternatives from those given above:
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97 What are the areas identified by the Maharashtra State in their wind power programme
Target for xnth plan is 1800 MW
Difficulty in getting forest clearance
Tariff control period and wind policy ending in current year
To carry cut survey for repowering of old site
Answer options
and
and
and
All the above
98 The main disadvantage of generating electricity by using fossil fuel is
Large emission of carbon monoxide and Nitrogen
Less electricity production
Large emission of dust particles
Large emission of carbon dioxide, sulphur dioxide
99 Which is the efficient moderator mainly used to reduce the speed of neutrons in nuclear reactor?
Helium
Nitrogen
Deuterium
Oxygen
100 Which of the following classifications is being implemented for public expenditure since 1987 -1988
Civil Expenditure and Defence Expenditure.
Plan Expenditure and Non plan Expenditure.
Grants and Nongrants Expenditure.
Revenue and Capital Expenditure.
Select correct alternatives given above:
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101 Which method was used for survey of poverty by the Prof. D.T. Lakdawala Committee?
Short run Period
Uniform Recall Period
Mixed Recall Period
Below Poverty Line method
Select correct option given below
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102 According to the Tendulkar Committee:
All India poverty line in 2004 -05 for rural area was at Rs. 446.68 per capita.
41.8 per cent rural people were below poverty line in 2004 -05.
Calorie intake criterion is outdated.
Incidence of poverty is more in urban area than in rural area.
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All of the above
103 The Social Welfare department of a state would like to provide scholarship to all the students studying across the state. Details, such as the bank and account number for every student are available with the department. The scholarship amount varies from Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 90,000. Which of the following methods should be used to transfer the scholarship to individual student's bank account?
RTGS
NEFT
Either RTGS or NEFT
Neither RTGS nor NEFT
104 Consider the following statements
Post economic reforms period witnessed a jobless growth.
There was very poor performance by agriculture sector.
Answer options
is correct and is incorrect
both and are correct
only is correct
both and are correct is the reason of
105 Interferon produced through recombinant DNA technology finds application in treatment of
Cancer
Diabetes
Kidney disfunction
Haemophilia
106 Which state of India has the minimum consumption of electricity per capita
Assam
Manipur
Tripura
Bihar
107 Which of the following is the feature of Maharashtra Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Ordinance, 2013
Due representation to be given to SC/ST and Women on the Managing Committee of the society.
Housing societies given powers to issue notices to defaulter members.
The State Government can appoint administrator on the society.
State Co-operative Election Authority to be constituted by the State Government.
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108 is the process by which an entire, multicellular organism is reproduced in a genetically identical manner from a single cell taken from the parent organism.
Propagation
Budding
Cloning
Genetic Engineering
109 I.C.S. means
Statement Stopping fire of forest with specific method, by a trained person.
Statement Work of saving and helping by trained person with planned procedure after disaster.
Options:
Statement 1 is true 2nd is false
Both statements are true
Statement 2 is true 1 is false
Both statements are false
110 If the figure of GNP (Gross National Product) is adjusted in relation to the deterioration of the monetary value of natural assets during that year, that procedure is called:
Green house effect
Green revolution
Green power
None of the above
111 What was the total rainfall in 2012 in percentage terms in the State of Maharashtra
90.3% of the normal
95% of the normal
85% of the normal
80.3% of the normal
112 What are Rabies glycoproteins expressed in tomato an example of
edible hormones
edible enzymes
edible proteins
edible vaccines
113 Monetary measures to control inflation include
Restrictions on bank credit
Increasing bank rate
Reducing public expenditure
Incentives to savings
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114 Arrange the following sources of electricity according to their share in the total power generation in the country:
Hydel
Thermal
Nuclear
Others
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115 A notable feature of the Indian agriculture sector is the domination of small farmers with small holdings. This poses:
A challenge for increasing agricultural production.
A challenge for adoption of farm mechanization.
A challenge for generating productive incomes from farm operations.
A challenge for nutritional security.
Answer options
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116 Which of the following are the causes of small size of land holding in India?
Growing population
The laws of inheritance
Increase in joint family system
Increasing Urbanization and Industrialisation
Which of the statements given above is/are correct
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117 Which target was not fixed in India's Tenth Five Year Plan?
reduction of poverty
encouragement to co-operation.
increase in growth rate and employment
universalisation of primary education.
Answer options
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118 What were the objectives of Industrial policy in 1991
Abolition of industrial licensing.
Private sector role diluted.
To dilute the role of public sector.
Development of small-scale industries.
Select correct alternatives given above:
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and
All the above
119 Which of the National Income measurement methods is related with value-added method?
Expenditure method
Income method
Production method
Flow of Funds method
Select correct alternatives given above:
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120 At which price are the commodities made available to the consumers at fair price shop:
Levy price
Ceiling price
Issue price
Procurement price
121 What is the difference between a geostationary and a polar satellite?
Geostationary satellite orbits at lower altitude than a polar satellite
Geostationary satellite orbits at higher altitude than polar satellite
Geostationary satellite orbits at equal altitude as polar satellite
Geostationary satellite orbits above the equator and polar satellites orbit above north and south poles
Answer options
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122 Due to their susceptibility as well as resistance, serve as ideal environmental pollution indicators.
Bacteria
Lichens
Fungi
Algae
123 What is the objective of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited?
To generate more electricity
Optimum utilization of electricity generating resources
To establish more power stations
To deliver more electricity per capita
124 Under the framework of the WTO, globalisation is nothing but a modern version of
General Theory of Trade.
Theory of Comparative Cost Advantage
Theory of Absolute Cost Advantage
Theory of Equal Cost Advantage
125 In which of the following ways does international trade act as an engine of growth
Motivate the specialisation
Benefits of division of labour
Benefits of price unequalisation
Availability of commodity at reasonable rates.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct
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126 The approach of the Twelfth Five Year Plan has been criticised on the following grounds:
Issue of poverty neglected.
Growth target unachievable
Unrealistic financial pattern
Ignorance towards equality.
Answer options
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127 Which part of electromagnetic spectrum heats the solar cooker and solar water heater?
Radiowave
Infrared
Microwave
Ultra violet
128 The recent growth of multi-national corporations is mainly due to
product-innovations
pro-developing country policies
technological superiorities
financial superiorities
Which factor/s given above is/are correct
and
and
and
and
129 Where in India, nuclear fuel is fabricated for nuclear power plant
Mumbai
Hyderabad
Kalpakkam
Indore
130 gas is used to provide suitable environmental conditions for growing animal cells.
Oxygen
Carbon monoxide
Nitrogen
Carbon dioxide
131 India's share in the world export of services in the year 2011 was
3.3%
0.6%
1.0%
2.0%
132 What are the arguments against Multinational Corporations?
Displacement of indigenous production
Inappropriate consumption pattern
Widening gap between rich and poor
Poor technology transfer
Answer options
All the above
133 Which of the following statements is the most suitable to describe direction of India's foreign trade
Importance of OECD countries in exports of India has increased.
Trade with OPEC region has improved substantially
England occupies the first place in India's export.
Imports from SAARC region have increased.
134 'Bharat Nirman,' the programme for providing basic amenities and infrastructure in rural area, has following components
Roads
Telecommunication Connectivity
Health
Housing
Which of the component/s given above is/are correct
and
and
and
and
135 New Economic Policy (Economic Reforms) included the following things:
Globalisation
Liberalisation
Privatisation
Industrialisation
Select the correct option
only
and
and
all above
136 India a developing country accounts for less than 20 percent of world's child population but it has malnourished children.
30 percent
35 percent
40 percent
45 percent
137 From which country does India receive the largest flow of foreign direct equity investments
Singapore
Mauritius
Japan
U.S.A.
138 Which of the following statements are true in relation to the transport system in India
Transport planning is poor in India.
Economic growth is adversely affected due to inadequate transport facilities.
There are a number of bottlenecks in transport system.
Transport system is very good in India.
Answer options
and are true
only is true
and are true
None of the above is true
139 Which is the most important export market by its share in India's software export?
United States
United Kingdom
China
Japan
140 Which of the following IP address is invalid, according to IPv4
192.168.1.1
192.168.732.16
116.195.5.90
192.168.32.16
141 Which of the following sectors has contributed the most in the Industrial progress of Maharashtra
Public Sector
Big industry in private sector
Metallic sector
Small-Scale Industry
Select the correct alternative:
and
only
and
only
142 In the Indian context, it can be said that the green revolution has
raised the productivity of almost all crops
benefited small farmers to a great extent
widened regional disparities
taken the country towards self-sufficiency in foodgrains production
Which of the statement given above are correct
and
and
and
and
143 The declining share of the agriculture and allied sector in the country's GDP is consistent with:
Slow growing economy
Negative growth in agricultural productivity
Fast growing economy
Low credit supply to agriculture and allied sectors
144 When inflation is controlled by reducing public expenditure, it is known as a
Fiscal policy measure
Monetary policy measure
Trade policy measure
Taxation policy measure
145 What is planning by direction?
Under planning by direction, the State has complete control over the means of production and the Central Planning Authority formulates a plan for the country.
The State has complete control over the means of production. However, planning is decentralized.
The State directs the entrepreneurial class to perform various economic activities according to a plan formulated by the government.
There is a Central Planning Authority. However, market forces are allowed to operate in the economy.
146 Arrange the following import items of India 2010 -11 in a descending order?
PearIs and Precious Stones
P.O.L. (Petroleum Oil and Lubricants)
Gold and Silver
Electronic Goods
Answer options
147 Fats supply heat to the human body.One gm of fat gives about______calories to the human body
7
9
11
148 What was the targeted fiscal deficit for the states according to the 13th Finance Commission for the year 2012 -13 and what was the fiscal deficit of the Government of Maharashtra for the year 2012 -13
Targeted Fiscal Deficit was 2.5% of GSDP and Fiscal Deficit of Maharashtra was 1.7% of GSDP.
TFD 2.5% of GSDP and FD of Maharashtra was 2.6% of GSDP.
TFD 2.5% of GSDP and FD of Maharashtra was of GSDP.
TFD 2.5% of GSDP and FD of Maharashtra was 2.5% of GSDP.
149 Which method is not used for measurement/counting of National Income in India?
Income Method
Production Method
Expenditure Method
None of the above
150 Under Mid -day Meals Programme, at primary stage cooked meals provide energy and protein content of
350 cal and 12 gram proteins
450 cal and 12 gms proteins
700 cal and 20 gms proteins
450 cal and 20 gms proteins
Social Overhead Capital
Higher Per Capita Income
Rapid Industrial Growth
Foreign Direct Investment
2 Match the follOWing and choose the correct code
Cyclone Place/Area
Aila West Coast
Fiyan East Coast
Bijli East Coast
Laila South East Coast
Options
3 Which of the following functions are public finance functions?
Allocation of resources
Income distribution
Stabilisation function
Supply of private goods
Select correct alternatives
only
and
and
all the above
4 What is a grave hazard to an aircraft in flight?
Thunder storm
Rain
Cyclone
Hail
5 Biotechnology has helped to increase the yield rate and quality production.
Ethanol
Amino acids
Wine
Vitamins
Answer options
6 Through which of the following satellites does Doordarshan operates it DTH service:
INSAT -3D
INSAT -4C
INSAT -4B
INSAT -4A
7 Which of the following statements regarding Metro Railway Amendment Act 2009 islare correct
The amendment gives proper legal cover to metro projects.
It provides a statutory safety cover for metro rail projects in all the metro cities of India.
The Act has been extended to the National Capital Region, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad and Jaipur metropolitan areas.
The Act has been extended to New Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai.
Answer options
only
only
and
only
8 What does National policy for farmers 2007 aim at?
water use efficiency
use of new technology on farm
economic well being of farmers
export subsidies to farmers
Answer options
only
and
and
All the above
9 The Railways provide the principal mode of transportation for freight and passengers. From a modest beginning in 1853 when the first train steamed off from Mumbai to Thane a distance of 34 km it has now grown to a route length of 64460 kms. How much percent of the route length has been electrified in the last 160 years?
About 30%
About 40%
About 50%
About 60%
10 According to Companies (Amendment) Act, 2002 these units are called sick:
Whose accumulated losses in the year are equal or more than 50% of net worth of its four preceeding years.
Who failed to repay its debts in the preceding three quarters on written demand by creditors.
Answer options
only
only
both and
Neither nor
11 High Yielding Varieties programme has been limited to these crops:
Wheat and rice
Jawar and Bajara
Maize
Sugarcane
Answer options
and
and
and
only
12 How much percentage of water can be saved by implementing drip irrigation system?
40 to 50%
30 to 60%
30 to 40%
40 to 70%
13 Which farming is done in Maharashtra where annual rainfall is 100 to 200 ems.
Irrigated
Dry
Humid
Wet
14 Match the following:
Joint co-operative farming Member's ownership right on land is in-tact
Collective co-operative farming Pooling of resources without joint cultivation
Tenant co-operative farming Member's ownership right merges with society
Better co-operative farming Individual cultivation on leased-land
15 Consider the following statements about the various sources of energy:
Oil Causes depletion of oxygen due to spillage.
Gas Exploration of new fuel not easy
Firewood: Collection time consuming
Coal: Bulky to transport
Hydel Power: Displacement of local community
Solar: Disturbs radio and TV reception
Tidal: Destroys wildlife habitat
Biogas Causes green house effect
Wind: Diffused source so gets wasted
Geothermal Located far away therefore costly to transport
Which of the above are not correct?
and
and
and
and
16 Which was the most important reason for the closure of small scale industries before 1991
Marketing Problems
Financial Problems
Labour Problems
Raw material Problems
17 Two major objectives of National Manufacturing Policy 2011 are:
To increase the share of manufacturing to 25% of the GDP.
To increase the share of manufacturing to 30% of the GDP.
Create 50 million additional jobs over a decade.
Create 100 million additional jobs over adecade.
Answer options
and
and
and
and
18 enzyme is used in laundaries for cleaning clothes.
Protease
Amylase
Cellulase
Lactamase
19 What is true of Gorakhpur, a city in backward eastern Uttar Pradesh
Infamous for the death of hundreds of children due to Japanese Encephalitis every year.
Is said to make a mark to have the worlds longest platform overtaking Kharagpur of West Bengal
Once infamously called Chicago of the East due to its gang wars.
Answer options
and
and
and
and
20 Potential Fishing Zone using remote sensing is based on
Sea salt concentration and sea surface temperature
Chlorophyll and sea surface temperature
Only on sea surface temperature
Colour of sea water and sea surface temperature
21 On what basis have many state governments in India amended their I Agricultural Produce Marketing' acts
NAFED -guidelines
RBI -directives
Central Government's Model Act
NABARD -recommendations
22 In Maharashtra, some villages have successfully experimented in the field of rural development. On this background, match the following: Village Activity
Ralegan Siddhi (Ahmadnagar) Rights to aborigines (Adivasi)
Mendha-Iekha (Gadchiroli) Community foodgrains Bank
Belkheda (Amravati) (iii) Village self-sufficiency
Darfal (Sholapur) Freedom from mal-nutrition
23 The targeted percentage growth and the actual growth percentage for some plan periods are given below. Which amongst them is incorrect
Target Actual
First Plan (1951 2.1 3.6
Fourth Plan (1969 5.7 2.05
Eight Plan (1992 5.6 6.68
Tenth Plan (2002 -2007) 8.0 9.7
24 Marginal land holding category belongs to less than hectare of land.
1 hectare
1.2 hectare
1.5 hectare
2.5 hectare
25 Which of the following approaches has been considered for MSME development under the New Industrial Policy of 2013 by the Government of Maharashtra
Optimistic
Realistic
Holistic
Unrealistic
26 Which of the following statements is correct about Maharashtra
Maharashtra state is self-reliant in food grains.
Maharashtra exports food grains in large-scale.
Maharashtra imports food grains from other states.
Maharashtra neither exports nor imports food grains.
Select correct options given above:
only
and
only
and
27 'Golden Rice' contains an increased amount of
Beta carotene
Cyanocobalamine
Ascorbic acid
Lyeopene
28 The Union Budget for 2012 -13 introduced a new approach to the list of services included under service tax. What is this approach known as
Expanding list approach
Negative list approach
Positive list approach
None of the above
29 As per (World Trade Organisation) WTO-provisions, certain payments made to farmers, for encouraging them to limit production, are shown under
green box
amber box
blue box
blue and amber box
30 Which one of the following regions is amongst the worlds most vulnerable regions to both natural and man made disasters
South Asia
South America
South Africa
New South Wales
31 In which of the following sectors in Maharashtra the contribution of F.D.I. is most?
Information Technology
Infrastructure
Chemicals and Fertilizers
Service Sector
Select the correct option
and
and
only
only
32 Arrange these zones on the basis of number of executed Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Maharashtra till 2012-13
Pune Division
Konkan Division
Nagpur Division
Aurangabad Division
Answer options
33 Capital receipts of the Central Government are
Recovery of loans +Other receipts +Lending and other assets.
Recovery of loans +Other receipts +Borrowings and other liabilities.
Lending of loans +Other receipts +Borrowings and other liabilities.
Recovery of loans +Borrowings and other liabilities.
34 Consider the following statements about the partial shut down in the United States. Which amongst them are incorrect
The US financial year ends on 30th September.
The Republicans did not allow the budget to pass.
President Obamas healthcare reforms were at the centre.
The Republicans have a majority in the Senate.
The Democrats control the House of Representatives.
The Republicans Suggested modifications to the health care reforms which were not acceptable to the Democrats.
The last shut down was in 1996
Workers divided into essential and non-essential
Essential workers carry on operations
Rest go on leave without pay until shutdown is over.
Answer options
and
and
Only
and
35 Which of the following are the special provisions for developing countries under the WTO?
Longer time period for implementing agreements.
Measures to increase trading opportunities.
Special Octroy rates for trading.
To safeguard the trade interests.
Answer options
and
and
only
and
36 Which one of the following incidences is not related to 11th September?
Famous speech of Swami Vivekanand at Shikago in U.s.A.
The Birth date of Acharya Vinoba Bhave
Earthquake at Khillari in Maharashtra
The terrorist attack on twin towers in U.s.A.
37 Tenancy reforms do not include:
Security of tenures
Abolition of intermediaries
Ownership rights
Reorganisation of Agriculture
Answer options
only
and
and
and
38 Import substitution includes the following types:
Import of capital goods.
Substitution of capital goods imports for consumer goods imports.
Import of raw materials.
Substitution of home produced goods for imported goods.
Answer options
only
and
and
and
39 Income poverty is defined as
The inability to attain a minimum standard of living.
The inability to attain a fair standard of living.
The inability to attain a decent standard of living.
All the above
40 What was the objective of Rajive Gandhi Gramin LPG Vitaran Yojana October 2009
Provide 5.5 crore new LPG connections to cover 75% of the population by 2015.
Provide 6.5 crore new LPG connections to cover 80% of the population by 2020.
Provide 7.5 crore new LPG connections to cover 85% of the population by 2015.
Provide five crore new LPG connections to cover 75% of the population by 2015.
41 What is the starter culture used in wine fermentation?
Lactobacilli
Probiotics
S. Cerevisiae
Prebiotics
42 'Gelatin' a commonly used Gelling agent in ice-creams is derived from
Fungi
Skin of fruits
Bones of animals
Bacteria
43 In cell cultures, cancer cells differ from normal cells due to their uncontrolled growth and shape.
Elongated
Round
Pentagonal
Hexagonal
44 What does High Power Money mean
Bank reserves at the central bank.
All loans and advances of banks.
Money held by banks.
Currency held by public and reserves with central bank, excess reserves of banks.
Select the correct option.
and
only
and
only
45 During the 12th Five Year Plan (2012 the Planning Commission has projected an investment of Rs. 45 lakh crore for infrastructure development. What is the projected share of private investment in the said investment during the 12th plan
At least 50 percent
60%
At least 45 percent
75%
46 When can the burden of an indirect tax be entirely shifted by the seller to the buyer?
Demand is perfectly inelastic
Demand is perfectly elastic
Demand is relatively elastic
Demand is relatively inelastic
47 Which of the following factors are the failures of economic planning in India
Low per capita income and growth rate.
Poverty and unemployment
Slow industrilisation.
Inequalities of income and wealth.
Answer options
and
and
and
and
48 How is the agricultural unemployment in India basically?
Seasonal unemployment
Disguised unemployment
Chronic unemployment
Temporary unemployment
Answer options
and
and
and
and
49 What are the assumptions in the Samuelson's factor price equalisations theorem of International Trade
There are only two countries say A (America) and B (Britan)
They produce and trade two commodities say, food and clothing.
There are three factors of production land, labour and capital to produce these commodities.
The production function of each commodity is heterogen of degree one.
Which of the statement given above is/are correct
only
and
and
and
50 In India, the minimum support prices for major agricultural commodities are announced considering the recommendations of
C.A.C.P.
N.C.D.C.
N.A.F.E.D.
A.P.M.C.
51 With what is 'the Demographic Dividend' associated?
the rise in the proportion of productive group of population
the reduction in the proportion of child-population
the reduction in the sex-ratio
the increase in the proportion of urban population.
Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct
and
and
and
only
52 What is Leontief's paradoxical conclusion
USA exported labour intensive goods and imported capital intensive goods
USA exported and imported labour intensive goods.
USA exported and imported capital intensive goods
None of the above
53 Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) adopted in the year 2000 comprise:
Eradication of poverty and hunger
Universal primary education
Free and safe drinking water to all
Environmental sustainability
Answer options
only
and
only
All of the above
54 Where was the concept of sustainable development first introduced?
World Conservation Strategy
Rio earth summit
Kyoto Summit
None of these
55 How is weekly unemployment measured?
Number of persons who did not find even an hour of work during the survey week.
Number of persons who did not find work most of the time during the survey week.
Number of persons who were not fully engaged in work during the survey week.
All the above
56 Arrange these districts according to the literacy rate data of 2011 census:
Nagpur
Mumbai City
Mumbai Subarban
Akola
Answer options
57 What are the key focus areas for research of media lab Asia
Bits for all
World computer
Tomorrow's tools
Digital village
Answer options
only
and only
and
and
58 Which sector contributes 56% in the Telecom Sector presently?
Public Sector
Private Sector
Public and Private Sector
Industrial Sector
59 Ideal agricultural marketing means:
Lower number of middlemen
Market information
Too many facilities to middlemen
Improvement in agricultural implements
Which of the statements given above is/are correct
only
and
and
and
60 Hazardous chemicals like can be completely removed from the environment by the process of bioremediation.
Alpha toxins
Polysters
Poly aromatic hydrocarbons
Polyethylene
61 Which of the following loans is obtained from Pawn-brokers by pledging movable properties such as Jewellery and utensils made of various metals?
Key loan
Open loan
Chattel loan
DIR loan A 25 V02
62 Consider the following two statements
Eighty percent of the packaged water sale comes from one little bottle.
Soft drinks constitute the third largest packaged foods regularly consumed after packed tea and packed biscuits.
Now state whether:
is right but is not
is right but is not
Both and are right
Neither nor is right
63 Where from are the Indian satellite mostly launched
ISRO Satellite Centre
Satish Dhawan Space Centre
Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre
National Remote Sensing Centre
64 NABARD came into existence as an apex refinancing institution because
Role of ARDC was inadequate and insufficient
NCDC failed to achieve laid down objectives
ACD was unable to handle increased credit demand
None of the above
65 The estimated total investment in the infrastructure sector during the 12th Five Year Plan is approximately:
Twice the investment made in the 11th Five Year Plan.
120% of the investment made in the 11th Five Year Plan.
150% of the investment made in the 11th Five Year Plan.
None of the above
66 Which of the following nitrogen bases is absent in RNA but present in DNA?
Thymine
Uracil
Adenine
Guanine
67 Among the following chemicals which is the secondary pollutant?
Ash
Carbon Dioxide
Smoke
Hydrogen Cyanide
68 What did the Central Government initiate the Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) in 1996-97 for?
For extending financial assistance to dry land farmers
Extending financial assistance to undertake new minor irrigation projects
Extending financial assistance to undertake multipurpose irrigation projects
Extending financial assistance for the completion of incomplete irrigation schemes
69 not an example of single cell protein.
Agaricus
Spirulina
Euphorbia
yeast
70 What is the recommended per capita per annum consumption of eggs and poultry meat in India by the National.Institute of Nutrition?
180 eggs and 11 kg of poultry meat
90 eggs and 10 kg of poultry meat
365 eggs and 12 kg of poultry meat
180 eggs and 12 kg of poultry meat
71 Under 'Lead Bank' scheme, Lead banks were asked to adopt
Village
Town
District
State
72 Which of the following satellites is used for Disaster Management?
GSAT
INSAT
ANUSAT
HAMSAT
73 Follow the statements
Liquidity is injected into the system by reducing repo rate by the RBI.
Reverse repo rate helps the RBI to absorb liquidity from the system.
Answer options
is correct but is incorrect
and are correct
and are incorrect
is incorrect but is correct
74 What is the purpose of implementing Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Scheme in Maharashtra
To promote export of agricultural goods
Financial assistance to irrigation
Interest rebate to motivate farmers for timely repayment of loan
Processing of agricultural output
75 The controversy of inverse relationship between farm-size and productivity is more or less irrelevant today because now in India
the average size of holding has increased
the number of small holdings has decreased
the productivity of all crops has remarkably increased
the modern technology in agriculture has changed the situation
76 Which of the following statements are correct with regard to direct taxes
The incidence and effect of a direct tax is on the same person.
The incidence and effect of direct tax depends upon elasticity of demand and supply.
In case of direct taxes, the burden of tax cannot be shifted.
In case of direct taxes, the burden of tax can be shifted.
Answer options
and
and
and
None of the above
77 It is required to train thousands of teachers across the country effectively and in minimum possible time. Which of the following methods would be the most effective?
Prepare and make available computer-based trainers (CBTs) to the teachers
Prepare and make available video lectures by experts to the teachers
Establish a transmission centre at any educational institute, remote centres with tablets at institute at every district and Taluka places. Broadcast live lectures by experts from transmission centre
None of the above
78 Which of the following were the top five states in India's exports in 2011 -12
Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka
Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala
Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Punjab
Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Punjab
79 Match the following and choose the correct code
Terrorist group in the world Country
Al-Qaida Palestine
Armed Islamic Group Cuba
Hamas Afganistan
National Liberation Army Algeria
Options:
80 Economic development implies:
Increase in real output of goods and services
Progressive changes in socio-economic structure of a country
Expanding foreign trade
Reduction in unemployment poverty and inequality
Answer options
only
and
only
and
81 What is infrastructure of an economy
The facilities and services which help in industrial and agricultural production are collectively known as infrastructure in an economy,
Infrastructure consists of irrigation, energy and transport.
Infrastructure consists of transport and communication, banking, finance and insurance, science and technology,
Infrastructure consists of transport and communication, banking and finance, science and technology, health and education.
82 Which of the following focuses on the development of five areas for the rural people as health, primary education, drinking water, housing and rural roads?
Jawahar Gram Samridhi Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yojana
Swarnjayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana
Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Yojana
83 In 051 model, which layer might perform ASCII to Non ASCII character conversion?
Data link layer
Network layer
Presentation layer
Session layer
Answer Option
only
and
only
and
84 The National Horticulture Mission launched by Government of India on sharing ratio of between the Centre and State Governments.
50: 50
85: 15
70: 30
60:40
85 The bio-gas production is due to
Catalyst reaction of biodegradable material
Heat reaction of biodegradable material
Fermentation of biodegradable material
Photosynthesis of biodegradable material
86 Which sector has the lowest share in the consumption of electricity in India
Industry sector
Agriculture sector
Commercial sector
Domestic sector
87 is/are produced by recombinant DNA technology.
Insulin
Hepatitis B vaccine
Monoclonal antibodies
Somatostatin
Answer options
88 In the year 2009 disinvestment is being made in the following public enterprises:
National Thermal Power Corporation -NTPC
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited -BHEL
Rural Electrification Corporation -REC
Steel Authority of India Limited -SAIL
Answer options
and
and
and
None of the above
89 On what basis does the comparative cost advantage theory support specialization
Natural abilities of the country
Resource endowment of the country
Available technology
Innovations
Answer options
only
and
only
only
90 Fiscal deficit means
Fiscal deficit Budgetary deficit +Loan and other Liabilities.
Fiscal deficit =Total Revenue -Total Expenditure.
Fiscal deficit Revenue Income -Revenue Expenditure.
Fiscal deficit Capital Income -Capital Liabilities.
Select the correct option
only
and
and
only
91 The Inter Ministerial Group on Inflation had suggested exempting vegetables and fruits from the purview of APMC Act. In this respect which of the following is correct:
To encourage investment in supply chain
To promote investment in development of backend infrastructure by private sector
To permit foreign direct investment in retail sector
To develop integrated value chain
and
and
and
and
92 Who is regarded as the father of Indian Space Programme
Dr. C.V. Raman
Dr. Meghnad Saha
Dr. Vikram Sarabhai
Dr. Homi. J. Bhabha
93 is commonly used as a medium for plant tissue culture.
Serum free medium
Nutrient broth
Murashige and Skoog medium
Basal salt medium
94 What is observed in the third stage of Demographic Transition
the rate of population growth is low
the industrialisation and urbanisation is greater
the birth-rate is high, but the death-rate is low
the birth-rate as well as the death-rate is low
Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct
and
and
All the above
and
95 Which of the following groups of commodities are important in export pattern of India?
Food grains and Machinaries
Tea and Coffee.
Chemicals and Fertilizers.
Ready-made garments and engineering goods.
Answer options
and
and
and
and
96 Which sector was regarded as a 'core sector' in the Tenth Five Year Plan?
Industrial sector
Education sector
Infrastructure sector improvements
Agriculture sector
Select correct alternatives from those given above:
only
and
only
only
97 What are the areas identified by the Maharashtra State in their wind power programme
Target for xnth plan is 1800 MW
Difficulty in getting forest clearance
Tariff control period and wind policy ending in current year
To carry cut survey for repowering of old site
Answer options
and
and
and
All the above
98 The main disadvantage of generating electricity by using fossil fuel is
Large emission of carbon monoxide and Nitrogen
Less electricity production
Large emission of dust particles
Large emission of carbon dioxide, sulphur dioxide
99 Which is the efficient moderator mainly used to reduce the speed of neutrons in nuclear reactor?
Helium
Nitrogen
Deuterium
Oxygen
100 Which of the following classifications is being implemented for public expenditure since 1987 -1988
Civil Expenditure and Defence Expenditure.
Plan Expenditure and Non plan Expenditure.
Grants and Nongrants Expenditure.
Revenue and Capital Expenditure.
Select correct alternatives given above:
and
only
and
only
101 Which method was used for survey of poverty by the Prof. D.T. Lakdawala Committee?
Short run Period
Uniform Recall Period
Mixed Recall Period
Below Poverty Line method
Select correct option given below
only
and
and
and
102 According to the Tendulkar Committee:
All India poverty line in 2004 -05 for rural area was at Rs. 446.68 per capita.
41.8 per cent rural people were below poverty line in 2004 -05.
Calorie intake criterion is outdated.
Incidence of poverty is more in urban area than in rural area.
Answer options
only
and
and
All of the above
103 The Social Welfare department of a state would like to provide scholarship to all the students studying across the state. Details, such as the bank and account number for every student are available with the department. The scholarship amount varies from Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 90,000. Which of the following methods should be used to transfer the scholarship to individual student's bank account?
RTGS
NEFT
Either RTGS or NEFT
Neither RTGS nor NEFT
104 Consider the following statements
Post economic reforms period witnessed a jobless growth.
There was very poor performance by agriculture sector.
Answer options
is correct and is incorrect
both and are correct
only is correct
both and are correct is the reason of
105 Interferon produced through recombinant DNA technology finds application in treatment of
Cancer
Diabetes
Kidney disfunction
Haemophilia
106 Which state of India has the minimum consumption of electricity per capita
Assam
Manipur
Tripura
Bihar
107 Which of the following is the feature of Maharashtra Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Ordinance, 2013
Due representation to be given to SC/ST and Women on the Managing Committee of the society.
Housing societies given powers to issue notices to defaulter members.
The State Government can appoint administrator on the society.
State Co-operative Election Authority to be constituted by the State Government.
Answer options
only
and
108 is the process by which an entire, multicellular organism is reproduced in a genetically identical manner from a single cell taken from the parent organism.
Propagation
Budding
Cloning
Genetic Engineering
109 I.C.S. means
Statement Stopping fire of forest with specific method, by a trained person.
Statement Work of saving and helping by trained person with planned procedure after disaster.
Options:
Statement 1 is true 2nd is false
Both statements are true
Statement 2 is true 1 is false
Both statements are false
110 If the figure of GNP (Gross National Product) is adjusted in relation to the deterioration of the monetary value of natural assets during that year, that procedure is called:
Green house effect
Green revolution
Green power
None of the above
111 What was the total rainfall in 2012 in percentage terms in the State of Maharashtra
90.3% of the normal
95% of the normal
85% of the normal
80.3% of the normal
112 What are Rabies glycoproteins expressed in tomato an example of
edible hormones
edible enzymes
edible proteins
edible vaccines
113 Monetary measures to control inflation include
Restrictions on bank credit
Increasing bank rate
Reducing public expenditure
Incentives to savings
Answer options
only
and
only
and
114 Arrange the following sources of electricity according to their share in the total power generation in the country:
Hydel
Thermal
Nuclear
Others
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115 A notable feature of the Indian agriculture sector is the domination of small farmers with small holdings. This poses:
A challenge for increasing agricultural production.
A challenge for adoption of farm mechanization.
A challenge for generating productive incomes from farm operations.
A challenge for nutritional security.
Answer options
and
and
and
and
116 Which of the following are the causes of small size of land holding in India?
Growing population
The laws of inheritance
Increase in joint family system
Increasing Urbanization and Industrialisation
Which of the statements given above is/are correct
only
and
and
and
117 Which target was not fixed in India's Tenth Five Year Plan?
reduction of poverty
encouragement to co-operation.
increase in growth rate and employment
universalisation of primary education.
Answer options
only
only
and
and
118 What were the objectives of Industrial policy in 1991
Abolition of industrial licensing.
Private sector role diluted.
To dilute the role of public sector.
Development of small-scale industries.
Select correct alternatives given above:
only
and
and
All the above
119 Which of the National Income measurement methods is related with value-added method?
Expenditure method
Income method
Production method
Flow of Funds method
Select correct alternatives given above:
and
and
only
only
120 At which price are the commodities made available to the consumers at fair price shop:
Levy price
Ceiling price
Issue price
Procurement price
121 What is the difference between a geostationary and a polar satellite?
Geostationary satellite orbits at lower altitude than a polar satellite
Geostationary satellite orbits at higher altitude than polar satellite
Geostationary satellite orbits at equal altitude as polar satellite
Geostationary satellite orbits above the equator and polar satellites orbit above north and south poles
Answer options
and
and
and
122 Due to their susceptibility as well as resistance, serve as ideal environmental pollution indicators.
Bacteria
Lichens
Fungi
Algae
123 What is the objective of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited?
To generate more electricity
Optimum utilization of electricity generating resources
To establish more power stations
To deliver more electricity per capita
124 Under the framework of the WTO, globalisation is nothing but a modern version of
General Theory of Trade.
Theory of Comparative Cost Advantage
Theory of Absolute Cost Advantage
Theory of Equal Cost Advantage
125 In which of the following ways does international trade act as an engine of growth
Motivate the specialisation
Benefits of division of labour
Benefits of price unequalisation
Availability of commodity at reasonable rates.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct
only
and
and
and
126 The approach of the Twelfth Five Year Plan has been criticised on the following grounds:
Issue of poverty neglected.
Growth target unachievable
Unrealistic financial pattern
Ignorance towards equality.
Answer options
and
and
and
and
127 Which part of electromagnetic spectrum heats the solar cooker and solar water heater?
Radiowave
Infrared
Microwave
Ultra violet
128 The recent growth of multi-national corporations is mainly due to
product-innovations
pro-developing country policies
technological superiorities
financial superiorities
Which factor/s given above is/are correct
and
and
and
and
129 Where in India, nuclear fuel is fabricated for nuclear power plant
Mumbai
Hyderabad
Kalpakkam
Indore
130 gas is used to provide suitable environmental conditions for growing animal cells.
Oxygen
Carbon monoxide
Nitrogen
Carbon dioxide
131 India's share in the world export of services in the year 2011 was
3.3%
0.6%
1.0%
2.0%
132 What are the arguments against Multinational Corporations?
Displacement of indigenous production
Inappropriate consumption pattern
Widening gap between rich and poor
Poor technology transfer
Answer options
All the above
133 Which of the following statements is the most suitable to describe direction of India's foreign trade
Importance of OECD countries in exports of India has increased.
Trade with OPEC region has improved substantially
England occupies the first place in India's export.
Imports from SAARC region have increased.
134 'Bharat Nirman,' the programme for providing basic amenities and infrastructure in rural area, has following components
Roads
Telecommunication Connectivity
Health
Housing
Which of the component/s given above is/are correct
and
and
and
and
135 New Economic Policy (Economic Reforms) included the following things:
Globalisation
Liberalisation
Privatisation
Industrialisation
Select the correct option
only
and
and
all above
136 India a developing country accounts for less than 20 percent of world's child population but it has malnourished children.
30 percent
35 percent
40 percent
45 percent
137 From which country does India receive the largest flow of foreign direct equity investments
Singapore
Mauritius
Japan
U.S.A.
138 Which of the following statements are true in relation to the transport system in India
Transport planning is poor in India.
Economic growth is adversely affected due to inadequate transport facilities.
There are a number of bottlenecks in transport system.
Transport system is very good in India.
Answer options
and are true
only is true
and are true
None of the above is true
139 Which is the most important export market by its share in India's software export?
United States
United Kingdom
China
Japan
140 Which of the following IP address is invalid, according to IPv4
192.168.1.1
192.168.732.16
116.195.5.90
192.168.32.16
141 Which of the following sectors has contributed the most in the Industrial progress of Maharashtra
Public Sector
Big industry in private sector
Metallic sector
Small-Scale Industry
Select the correct alternative:
and
only
and
only
142 In the Indian context, it can be said that the green revolution has
raised the productivity of almost all crops
benefited small farmers to a great extent
widened regional disparities
taken the country towards self-sufficiency in foodgrains production
Which of the statement given above are correct
and
and
and
and
143 The declining share of the agriculture and allied sector in the country's GDP is consistent with:
Slow growing economy
Negative growth in agricultural productivity
Fast growing economy
Low credit supply to agriculture and allied sectors
144 When inflation is controlled by reducing public expenditure, it is known as a
Fiscal policy measure
Monetary policy measure
Trade policy measure
Taxation policy measure
145 What is planning by direction?
Under planning by direction, the State has complete control over the means of production and the Central Planning Authority formulates a plan for the country.
The State has complete control over the means of production. However, planning is decentralized.
The State directs the entrepreneurial class to perform various economic activities according to a plan formulated by the government.
There is a Central Planning Authority. However, market forces are allowed to operate in the economy.
146 Arrange the following import items of India 2010 -11 in a descending order?
PearIs and Precious Stones
P.O.L. (Petroleum Oil and Lubricants)
Gold and Silver
Electronic Goods
Answer options
147 Fats supply heat to the human body.One gm of fat gives about______calories to the human body
7
9
11
148 What was the targeted fiscal deficit for the states according to the 13th Finance Commission for the year 2012 -13 and what was the fiscal deficit of the Government of Maharashtra for the year 2012 -13
Targeted Fiscal Deficit was 2.5% of GSDP and Fiscal Deficit of Maharashtra was 1.7% of GSDP.
TFD 2.5% of GSDP and FD of Maharashtra was 2.6% of GSDP.
TFD 2.5% of GSDP and FD of Maharashtra was of GSDP.
TFD 2.5% of GSDP and FD of Maharashtra was 2.5% of GSDP.
149 Which method is not used for measurement/counting of National Income in India?
Income Method
Production Method
Expenditure Method
None of the above
150 Under Mid -day Meals Programme, at primary stage cooked meals provide energy and protein content of
350 cal and 12 gram proteins
450 cal and 12 gms proteins
700 cal and 20 gms proteins
450 cal and 20 gms proteins