Exam Details
| Subject | general studies | |
| Paper | paper 4 | |
| Exam / Course | mains | |
| Department | ||
| Organization | maharashtra public service commission | |
| Position | ||
| Exam Date | 2015 | |
| City, State | maharashtra, |
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What are the major reasons for consistent increase in the current account deficit of India?
Rising expensive oil import
Domestic inflation due to gold import
Euro crisis
Volatile exchange rate
Answer Options
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Which one of the following two statements is correct
'National Food Security Act' was approved in the year 2013.
'Special Economic Zone Act' came into effect in 2005.
Answer Options
Only Only Both Neither
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'CAPART' (Council for Advancement of People's Action and Rural Technology) is an autonomous body related with enhancement of rural prosperity. It:
strengthens hands of the weaker sections of the society.
funds NGOs working in the' area. Which one of the above two is incorrect
Only Only Both Neither
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Which is the conference of W.T.o. in which the 'Food Security Bill' was sanctioned for a specified period .
Kankoon conference Doha conference
Bali conference in Indoneshia
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Which one of the following two statements is correct
A Private Ltd. Company can have a minimum of 2 investors, a Public Ltd. Company should have a minimum of 11 investors.
A Private Ltd. Company can have a maximum of 50 investors, a Public Ltd. Company can have any number of investors.
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In Maharashtra state which ofthe following sectors got the highest Foreign Direct Investment FDI between 1991-2010
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Motor Vehicles and, Transport
Profession.al consultancy
Chemicals and Fertilizers
Drugs and Medicines
Textiles .
Answer Options
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Policy Commerce Minister
Import -export policy -1985-86 Arun Nehru
Import -export policy -1990-93 V.P. Singh
Import -export policy -1991-92 B.G. Ramiyya
Import -export policy -1997-02 P. Chidambarm
Answer Options
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8. '5lffi
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World Bank International Monetary Fund
World Trade Organisation European Union
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establish full convertibility of the rupee
sell Resurgent India Bonds
pledge gold to get foreign exchange loans
physically transfer gold to the lender country
Answer Options
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National competitiveness programme is for
Women entrepreneurs only
Technology upgradation
For small and medium enterprises
Indian firms to face global competition
Answer Options
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The New Economic Policy (1991) was launched on the" background of the following economic indicators:
Negative growth in real G.D.P.
Indian Rupee had to be devalued by 45 percent
India's foreign exchange reserves had fallen to U.S. 1 Billion
The fall of the Soviet Union· had deprived India of almost a quarter of its export market .
Answer options
All four and
Only and Only and
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. What was not included in the second Green Revolution proposed by Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh
)Helping Indian farmers participate in global agricultural trade
Minimise post harvest losses
Improve storage of crops
None of the above
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What role does industry play in the socio-economic development of Iridia
to promote agricultural development
to promote employment generation
to alleviate poverty
to develop money and capital market
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If we take into account the proportion of trade to GDP as an indicator of Glo1;>alization then the most globalized countries in the descending order in 2002 were:
India America Japan Pakistan Answer Options
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The direction of India's export trade in 2012-2013 shows that the first three top export destinations in descending order were
China U.K. U.S.A (d)U.A.E. Answer Options
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First systematic attempts of economic planning, in India include:
a book by M.N. Roy titled "Planned Economy for India"
"10 year people's plan" by Vishveshwarayya
Which one of the above two statements is correct
Only Only Both Neither
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The annual average growth rate in employment and production during the post liberalization period in India shows that:
It was less than pre-liberalization period for employment
It was higher than pre-liberalization period for employment
It was less than pre-liberalization period for production
It was higher than pre-liberalization period for production
Answer Options
and and and and
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In the context of Economic Reforms Progamme in India, which one of the following cannot be attributed to the year 1991
New Industrial Policy
Raja Chailaya Committee's Tax Reforms
Small scale Industry Policy Implemented
Financial/Banking Sector Reforms
Answer Options
and Only Only None
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Match the following and choose the correct code
Committee Work
Vanchu Committee Sundarajan Committee B. Balkrishna Iradi Committee Dutta Committee Answer Options Measures regarding bankruptcy companies Industrial Licence Policy Direct tax system Oil Sector Revision Committee of
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What were the names given to the three locomotives that were used to pull the first train in India?
Sindh -Sultan -Sahib Ganga -Yamuna -Kaveri
Vindhya -Sahyadri -Nilgiri Kalinga -Utkal-Magadh
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As per year 2011 UNCTAD report in global investments, India stands in increasing flow of Foreign Direct Investment in the period from 2011 to 2013.
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Which of the following was not an objective of the 'Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidutikaran Yojana' for Rural electricity infrastructure and household electrification
Creation of rural electricity distribution backbone
Creation of village electricity infrastructure
Electrification of all unelectrified BPL households
None of the above
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PACS can be set up with ten or more persons belonging to a village.
PACS obtain their working capital in the form of entrance fees and deposits from the members.
PACS give credit to the farmers at concessional rates of interest
PACS should give credit to small farmers only
Answer Options
and and and All above
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26. 1'fOl 1970"tfRff 3lWUT "4hRr aT anii3@<11 lfffi
International Monetary Fund started special drawing rights scheme in 1970 to address .the problem of international liquidity. The· scheme is also known as:
Paper gold scheme White paper scheme
Green card scheme Silver card scheme
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Which one of the following two statements is correct
India's first District Central Cooperative Bank was established at Zang in Punjab.
Fredric Nicholsan in 1895 -1900 suggested establishment of cooperative societies in India as they were established in Germany.
Answer Options
Only Only Both Neither
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According to the Planning Commission, "the reforms also had medium term fiscal objective of improving public savings so that essential public investment could be financed with smaller fiscal deficit. This part of reform strategy was unfortunately never implemented". It wasdueto
Larger public debt
High rate of interest
Negative public savings
Answer Options
and only and and
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Which of the following concepts indicate/indicates Public -Private Partnership?
BOT -Build -Operate -Transfer
BOLT -Build -Own -Lease -Transfer
BOOT -Build -Own -Operate -Transfer
BOO'-Build -Own -Operate
BLT -Build -Lease -Transfer
Answer options
Only All the above
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Technology upgradation
Purchase of plant and machinery
Purchase of raw material
Training of labour
Answer Options
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31. 1949 Cfi1"oTffi
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What method of measurement of National Income calculation was suggested by the National Income Committee of 1949
Net product method Net income method
Expenditure method Per capita expenditure method
Answer options and are correct and are correct Only is correct Only is correct
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Following three areas constitute major part of employment generation in public sector in India:
Mining Electricity and water Community and social services
Mining Small industries Educational institutions
Mining Electricity Defence
Mining Social services Police Administration
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Which one of the following two statements is correct
National Mineral Development Corporation and Bharat Sanchar Nigam were among the top five profit-making Central Public Sector Enterprises in 2013-14
State Trading Corporation of India Ltd. was among the top loss making CPSES. Answer options
Only Only Both Neither
34. 'lOi1{dld1(1 "ERCIT "B'CIfu 3TI"TCfl" 11320 W "B'CIfu Cfilft
"B'1" 2011'01:iT q 3iiu fl" CRQT BR{gl'q 318
"B'1" 2011 3l1IJOIQ1B1{ q fl" CRQT 199
Population density for Delhi has been the highest at 11320 while being the lowest for Arunachal Pradesh at 17. In this context which one of the following two statements is correct? .
As per 2011 census the density of population of GUjarat and Andhra is the same at
318.
As per 2011 census the density of population of Chattisgarh and Uttarakhand is the same at 199.
Answer options
Only Only Both Neither
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Prof. Tendulkar's figure of poverty head count is higher than Planning Commission's estimate because
It includes the expenditure on education and health.
It includes the expenditure on migration for employment.
It includes the expenditure on drinking water and better quality of food.
It includes the expenditure on family welfare, health and education.
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Which one of the followiTIg two statements is correct
The Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana introduced in 2008, is applicable to the BPL population.
The beneficiaries are entitled to hospitalization coverage upto 30,000 for four household members for most of the diseases.
Answer options
Only Only Both Neither
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37. q;:.jClIRfCfl (1980-85) ChIUlflll Cfl{Ulild
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Which of the following estimates of unemployment were made during the 6th five year plan (1980-85)
Chronic unemployment
Weekly status unemployment
Daily status unemployment
Annual status unemployment
Answer options
and and
and All the four
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Identify the non-employment scheme from the following:
Rural Works Programme
Area Development Scheme
Integrated Dryland Agricultural Development
None of the above
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Which of the following instruments is used as one of the major fiscal functions of the public sector in stabilising the economy?
Expansion or contraction of taxes
Raising debt. from the market
Proper distribution of available resources
Changes in the interest rates
40. 201311it 135 Cf1t:llq OIl""ll1 'JlCilICile>ID am 'lffiCf
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Enactment of section 135 of the Companies Act 2013 making Corporate Social Responsibility (expenditure) mandatory for large and profitable companies India became the:
third country to do so. fifth country to do so.
seventh country to do so. only country to do so.
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Private ownership of property The law of inheritance.
Tax evasion Parallel economy Answer options
and and
and All the above
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Which one of the following schemes was not merged ir Swama Jayanti Gram-Swarojgar Yojana started on April 1st, 1999
Integrated Rural Development Programme
Million Wells Scheme
Prime Minister's Rojgar Yojana
Ganga Kalyan Yojana
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43. q QdfC1tPOlCfl w'1Fft;:rr fC1«tIWH ft 11fturTl1 men. .
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Which of the following monetary tools have the same effect on the expansion of money .llndermonetary and policy ,of the' central bank
Cash Reserve Ratio Statutory Liquidity Ratio
Both the above Neither of the above
44.
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Which one of the following two statements is correct
FormanufactllriJ:lg projects. is 2to 5 crores..
For service enterprises investment limit for medium project is 5 to 10 crores.
Answer options . ()rtly <Jnly Both Neither
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In quantity theory of money the equation:
MV PT is known as
Robertson's equation Marshall's equation
Keynesian equation Fisher's equation
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Match the following and choose the correct code
Irrigation Development Corporation Year of Establishment
Maharashtra Krishna Valley Development April 1997
Corporation
Vidarbha Irrigation Development Corporation December 1997
Konkan Irrigation Development Corporation August 1998
Godavari Marathwada Irrigation Development January 1996
Corporation
Answer options
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What factors are included in the Central Government's Capital Income
Income from internal debts. Income from external debts.
Income from small savings. Income from provident funds.
Answer options
and and
and All the above
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tax on income of companies
tax on total receipts of the company
tax on turnover of the company
tax on donations of the company
Answer options
only and
and and
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NQ6 28 A 49. 1dClO["hl ffiCfT 1fu Cfl4ll?11 am CflTY"fh11 -qfcn: CflTq"f{l?11 . Arrange the following enterprises in terms of real investment in a descending order Oil and Natural Gas Commission Bharat Sanehar Nigam Indian Oil Corporation' NTPC Answer options . 50: CfiTuffi· 63.4 q (2007) 66 men") mmft aW1 2007-wm: 84 mcrr. 'Cffu1 '5itrb 99 mcrr. As per the Human Development Report (2009) of the UNDP which one of the following two statements is not correct·? .,. (Life expectancy for India was 63.4 and Adult literacy (2007) was 66) An average life expectancy 2007 for iF-rance, Japan, Canada was about 84. Adult literacy percentage 2007 for the above countries was about 99. Answer options Only Only Both Neither CfilqH=tldl ffllTT jSPACE FOR ROUGH,WOR,K;
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For India's BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) Services, the main two consumers are
U.S.A. Japan
Germany Western Europe
Answer options
and and
and and
52. 2007-09 'CfilOOI'ij mm.
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311fOT 311fOT 3lTfUr The maternal mortality rate in 2007-09 was below 100 in the states of and
Kerala Answer options and and Tamil Nadu Maharashtra only and Gujarat
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53. Jl1l1fC1<:fl fcrcf;m (2010) Gf:r
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Which one of the following two statements about the World Development Report (2010) of the World Bank is correct
Developing economies comprise about 83% of the world population but account for about 38% of the World Gross National Income.
Some of the countries of Europe also come under developing economies. Answer options
Only Only Both Neither
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One of the changes in the industrial structure of Maharashtra post -1991 was:
Increase in the consumer goods
Transition from consumer goods industries to capital goods and reprocessing industries.
Privatisation of consumer goods industries.
Reduced share of capital goods industries.
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amur amur amur and and The fundamental criteria used for identifying industrial sickness is Recurrence of cash loss Increase indebt-equity ratio . High labour turnover Reduction in networth Answer options only and
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Consider the following statements:
R.K. Shanmukh Chetti presented India's first post independence budget on 28 February, 1948.
Presenting budget for the highest number of times is recorded in the name of the finance minister Morarji Desai.
Pranab Mukherji presented his 5th budget on 16th March, 2012.
Answer.options:
is correct and are incorrect
All the above are correct
and are correct
and are correct
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57. tJl'ldldl(1 q (2011)
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Which one of the following two statements is incorrect in terms of the population of the states and the Union Territories 2011
Lakshadweep has the least population. Thereafter the order of increasing population is Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
Karnataka and Gujarat have almost the same population (difference of less than ten
lakhs) as per 2011 census.
Answer options
Only Only Both Neither
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Integrated rural development program is for
Transferring productive assets or skills to the poor
Self employment
Wage employment
Drought affected farmers
Answer options
and and
only only
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Which one of the following two statements is correct
According to UNDP Human Development Report India ranks 127th out of 152 countries on the Gender Inequality Index.
According to the same report India ranks 165th out of 187 on the Human Development Index.
Answer options
Only Only Both Neither
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Dal and oil mills in Maharashtra are mostly located in
Bhandara, Gondiya and Gadchiroli
Thane, Raigad and Ratnagiri
Vidarbha, Kolhapur and Satara
Vidarbha, Marathwada and Khandesh
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1961 ClIGlffi('1 2#cll(lt 'Wffir
Which one of the following two statements about the population and its growth in India is correct
The percentage change in decadal growth has been continuously negative since 1971..(1961-1971)
The percentage change in decadal growth has been highest post-independence as noted in 1961.
Answer options
Only Only Both Neither
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'WTuTCfl"
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BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) services are a sub-component of
Trading services
Computer product services
Information and technology related services
Research and engineering services
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The largest amount of public expenditure in the form of subsidies as a percentage of GDP ison
Rice Kerosene Fertilisers Electricity
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"tfiCfd' The control of inflation is done through Repo Cash reserve ratio Answer options and only Reverse repo Borrowing from IMF and
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If the states are arranged in descending order on the basis of BPL population the order in 2011-12 was
Maharashtra Gujarat Kerala Karnataka Answer options
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From amongst the following food grains name the three that have shown the maximum
percentage rise in production from 1970-2010.
Cereals, Pulses, Rice, Wheat, Oilseeds, Sugarcane, Cotton.
Sugarcane, Wheat, Cotton Wheat, Rice, Pulses
Cotton, Wheat, Oilseeds Cotton, Pulses, Wheat
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. Food security mission was launched in 2007 with the following components.
Rice Wheat Pulses Jawar Answer Options
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fcIlIT Wfi
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NAFED functions as
Cooperative marketing Government Agency
Insurance agent Facilitator for contract farming
Answer Options
and
and and
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llFl'"Cft m 1997 U!ff llFl'"Cft itffi.
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Human poverty Index was for the first time presented in the Human Development report oHhe year of 1997.
Kerala, Maharashtra, Punjab and Haryana are the first four states with the highest HDI among the states.
Answer Options
Only Only Both Neither
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What are the provisions in Agreement On Agriculture under the WTO
Providing market access
Regulating domestic support
Containing export subsidies
Ensuring fair practices Answer Options
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The strategy used through five year plans for agricultural development included
Agricultural extension services
Favourable terms of trade
Expansion of irrigation
Institutional credit Answer Options
and
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lfRCf
fcrcm:r
National Bamboo Mission was launched in 2006-2007 with the following important activities but for one:
increasing area under bamboo cultivation
mass production of quality planting material of all the species
development of human resource
development of marketing facilities
Identify the activity.
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The Environmental Phillips curve hypothesis
The Environmental Marshall curve hypothesis
The Environmental Pigou curve hypothesis
The Environmental Kuznets curve hypothesis
74.
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mrr f.rrrq 1968
1969
"tffi f.:rrq 1963
1958
Match the follOWing and select the correct code
Agricultural Corporation Agricultural Refinance and Development Corporation Year of commencement 1968
Agriculture Finance Corporation 1969
Agriculture Credit Corporation 1963
Small Farmer Development Agency 1958
Answer Options
.
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75. f<"iQJ;idld awm: crffl.
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The absolute cost advantage theory measures the value of goods through
Labour Capital Land resources Technology
Answer Options
only and
and and
m 1952 2012 "lIT CfiTOORf 'lffidTd" CfTlR 500 -qit-q8;lT aW".
Which one of the following two statements is correct
The fertilizer consumption in India has gone up more than 500 times from 1952 to 2012.
Because of the bumper production India does not have to import fertilizers any more.
Answer Options
Only Only Both Neither
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Match the following and select the correct code Trade Theory Economist
Absolute cost advantage Paul Krugman
Comparative cost advantage Habeuler
Opportunity cost theory David Ricordo
Intra-industry trade Adam Smith
Answer Options
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78.
Cfil1ful im 1951 it 2010,25% "tffii1' 20%
Which one of the following two statements is correct
The proportion of agricultural labourers to the total working population has decreased from 25% to 20% between 1951 and 2010.
TIle proportion of cultivators also declined from 50% to about 30% period. Answer Options
Only Only Both Neither
79. "Cfl1-offi
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Which one of the following two statements is incorrect
The National Agricultural and Rural Development Bank was established ill India in 1982. .
The Regional Rural Banks were set up in 1973. Answer Options
Only Only Both Neither
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Which one of the following two statements is incorrect?
In United Kingdom and United States only 6 to of the working population is engaged in agriculture.
In India 49.7% of Indias work force is provided with employment by the agricultural sector.
Answer Options
Only(a) Only Both Neither
81.
d(tllGCfldl CfilfT 3iW (2010).
d(tllGCbdl fCfl{lld£l (2010).
Which one of the following two statements is correct
The productivity of Sugarcane in India is lower than that of China (2010).
The productivity of Sugarcane in Egypt is much higher than that of India (2010) Answer Options
Only Both Neither
82. d(tlIG1iCbfhl1 Fillfdl{"ilal l1"P1cIT
What are the Towns of Export Excellence for leather products recognised as such?
Kanpur, Jaipur, Srinagar Udaipur, Pahalgam, Gaziabad
Kanpur, Dewas, Ambur Jaipur, Chennai, Chandigarh.
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Female life expectancy
Female adult literacy and gross enrolment ratio l
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Female per capita income
Percentage of females working in agricultural fields
Answer Options
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3lTfUT 3l1fUT t The extent of absorption of foreign capital is inversely related to
Over valuation of exchange rate Under developed financial sector
Under developed labour market Current account deficit Answer Options
and and
and and
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The value of output of which one was the highest in 2004-2005 at current prices of the total value of output of agriculture and allied sectors?
Rice Wheat Milk Sugarcane
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What was the title of the Brundtland report that defined the term sustainable development, for the first time used in the world conservation strategy presented by the International Union for the conservation of Nature and Natural Resources in 1980
Our bright future Our dark future
Our common future Our uncommon future
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What rural infrastructural facilities are included in the Bharat Nirman Programme 2005
Irrigation and Rural Roads
Rural shelter
Rural water supply
Rural electricity
Rural Telephone
Answer Options
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The Intemational Development Agency helps in
Financing rural infrastructure
Financing drip irrigation
Financing marketing facilities
Financing exports
Answer Options
and
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Hecksher -Ohlin theory of Intema,tional Trade is also called as
Theory of Comparative Advantage
Factor Endowment Theory
Theory of Absolute Advantage
Multi-Country-Multi-Commodity Model
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anf$fl fcrcl;m fClISlJOldl Cfilft
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The ASEAN Summit in 2000 launched the Initiative for ASEAN Integration to
reduce development divide
enhance competitiveness
improve human development index
reduce crime against women
Answer Options
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Which one of the following two statements is incorrect
India is at the top of the World with 17% of the total1ivestock population. China comes second with 10%.
The contribution of livestock in India to the national income compared to the other countries is insignificant.
Answer Options
Only Only Both Neither
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Improving productivity of livestock
Inclusive growth
Gender empowerment
Reducing income inequality in rural area
Answer Options
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and
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mcfi 'qffifftf[ o;qrqr{ 1987"ij 2004 flCflI{lc-4Cfl
1995 2003-2004 -qcfu o;qrqr{ wm: fuuR
Which one of the following two statements is incorrect
Indias Trade Balance with the SAARC countries from 1987 to 2004 was always positive.
Since 1995 the Trade Balance has grown about three fold upto 2003-2004. Answer Options
Only Only Both Neither
95. Cfiluffi
'l:I"mfRf 1951 11'PI1UI:tBR mtftuT:IuffiR 1 5.3 m.
'l:I"mfRf 2011 111 l 11UlfBR mtftuT :IuffiR 1 2.2 an%".
Which one of the following two statements is correct
As per 1951 census Urban: Rural ratio in India was 1 5.3
As per 2011 census, Urban: Rural ratio in India is 1 2.2
Answer Options
Only Only Both Neither
96. (lCAR) 3l1fUT fqCflIflIi;:i'< 31m 1951 -2014 CflR"Hsi:Sld an%".
The ICAR has played a pioneering role in ushering green revolution in India through its research and technology development that has enabled the country to increase the production of food grains times since 1951 to 2014.
4 6 7
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2001 2002 2003 2004
Agricultural markets in India are regulated through"Agricultural Produce Market Committee Act". In which year was the first model APMC Act passed in Maharashtra
2001 2002 2003 2004
98. Gf.f aW?
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Which one of the following two statements is incorrect
Our average size of holding is 0.8 hectares.
The average size of holding in USA is more than fifty times that of India. Answer Options
Only Only Both Neither
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Cfiif 12 ifffi.
Cfiif 9
Which one of the following two statements is correct
Short term loans are those that are granted only for 12 months.
Short term loans are those that are granted only for 9 months.
Answer Options
Only Only Neither No period is fixed
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"lIT Ch"l OIf?1ltl fcrcl;"m artf'aRf
With the object to achive 4 per cent growth rate in agriculture and allied sectors during 11th Five Year Plan, the "Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana" (RKVY) was started in the year 2007 -08.
It does not envisage development of any particular region.
Saffron Mission is not covered under the scheme. Answer Options
Only is right Only is right
Both are right Neither is right
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What are the major reasons for consistent increase in the current account deficit of India?
Rising expensive oil import
Domestic inflation due to gold import
Euro crisis
Volatile exchange rate
Answer Options
and and
and and
2. GFr CfiTo"ffi aW?
3R wan 2013 Cflff 3lTffi.
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Which one of the following two statements is correct
'National Food Security Act' was approved in the year 2013.
'Special Economic Zone Act' came into effect in 2005.
Answer Options
Only Only Both Neither
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'CAPART' (Council for Advancement of People's Action and Rural Technology) is an autonomous body related with enhancement of rural prosperity. It:
strengthens hands of the weaker sections of the society.
funds NGOs working in the' area. Which one of the above two is incorrect
Only Only Both Neither
4. 1IIllfdCfl (W.T.O.) Cfl'f0ltllI I 3R d(lfClCfi CfiId3H'Ildl 31R'ft?
•
Which is the conference of W.T.o. in which the 'Food Security Bill' was sanctioned for a specified period .
Kankoon conference Doha conference
Bali conference in Indoneshia
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Which one of the following two statements is correct
A Private Ltd. Company can have a minimum of 2 investors, a Public Ltd. Company should have a minimum of 11 investors.
A Private Ltd. Company can have a maximum of 50 investors, a Public Ltd. Company can have any number of investors.
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Answer Options
Only Only Both Neither
6. 1dqUJ/fl 1991
lllfuft
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In Maharashtra state which ofthe following sectors got the highest Foreign Direct Investment FDI between 1991-2010
Information Te!;hnQIQgy.,
. .
Financial Services""· . .
Motor Vehicles and, Transport
Profession.al consultancy
Chemicals and Fertilizers
Drugs and Medicines
Textiles .
Answer Options
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1997-02 f.rmr 1ft. f-qliiSlVl
Match the following and choose the correct code
Policy Commerce Minister
Import -export policy -1985-86 Arun Nehru
Import -export policy -1990-93 V.P. Singh
Import -export policy -1991-92 B.G. Ramiyya
Import -export policy -1997-02 P. Chidambarm
Answer Options
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8. '5lffi
lllllf<lCfi
lllllf<lCfi This organisation is considered as the third pillar of international economic relations
World Bank International Monetary Fund
World Trade Organisation European Union
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311fUr 31IfUT Iri 1991, India faced a severe economic crisis as it had to
establish full convertibility of the rupee
sell Resurgent India Bonds
pledge gold to get foreign exchange loans
physically transfer gold to the lender country
Answer Options
and and
and and
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l1"fuffi
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arrfUr arrfUr
arrfUr arrfUr
National competitiveness programme is for
Women entrepreneurs only
Technology upgradation
For small and medium enterprises
Indian firms to face global competition
Answer Options
and and
and and
11. 1'Cft;r a:nf$fi (1991) q,1 0lfllI a:nf$fi blC:CfiiT.l1 mm?
qrn:rq dc<lIG1Idl(1 1Cfil<kliCfi CfI"f6
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f.:r4fu Cfilft"Wffi
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The New Economic Policy (1991) was launched on the" background of the following economic indicators:
Negative growth in real G.D.P.
Indian Rupee had to be devalued by 45 percent
India's foreign exchange reserves had fallen to U.S. 1 Billion
The fall of the Soviet Union· had deprived India of almost a quarter of its export market .
Answer options
All four and
Only and Only and
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. What was not included in the second Green Revolution proposed by Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh
)Helping Indian farmers participate in global agricultural trade
Minimise post harvest losses
Improve storage of crops
None of the above
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What role does industry play in the socio-economic development of Iridia
to promote agricultural development
to promote employment generation
to alleviate poverty
to develop money and capital market
Answer Options
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If we take into account the proportion of trade to GDP as an indicator of Glo1;>alization then the most globalized countries in the descending order in 2002 were:
India America Japan Pakistan Answer Options
and
15. 'qRdl'Ol:ll 2012-2013"'O1:1l f111iffid 3 f.r:lfu foCfl1Ut ami"
The direction of India's export trade in 2012-2013 shows that the first three top export destinations in descending order were
China U.K. U.S.A (d)U.A.E. Answer Options
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tefoo tefoo
First systematic attempts of economic planning, in India include:
a book by M.N. Roy titled "Planned Economy for India"
"10 year people's plan" by Vishveshwarayya
Which one of the above two statements is correct
Only Only Both Neither
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;QJjlIRloql Cfi1ft men
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The annual average growth rate in employment and production during the post liberalization period in India shows that:
It was less than pre-liberalization period for employment
It was higher than pre-liberalization period for employment
It was less than pre-liberalization period for production
It was higher than pre-liberalization period for production
Answer Options
and and and and
18. 'l.i1'(dICllC?l Cfll4Sfl4 CfiTlf
q
In the context of Economic Reforms Progamme in India, which one of the following cannot be attributed to the year 1991
New Industrial Policy
Raja Chailaya Committee's Tax Reforms
Small scale Industry Policy Implemented
Financial/Banking Sector Reforms
Answer Options
and Only Only None
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1974 f.r<rq
1975 (iii) 'afT
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Year " Amendment in
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1969 Cadre scheme
1974 Deciding new terms
1975 (iii) Reservation for Sc:I$T
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1976-77 Deciding minimum educati9:nal qualifications Answer Options
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Match the following and choose the correct code
Committee Work
Vanchu Committee Sundarajan Committee B. Balkrishna Iradi Committee Dutta Committee Answer Options Measures regarding bankruptcy companies Industrial Licence Policy Direct tax system Oil Sector Revision Committee of
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f1wntl
What were the names given to the three locomotives that were used to pull the first train in India?
Sindh -Sultan -Sahib Ganga -Yamuna -Kaveri
Vindhya -Sahyadri -Nilgiri Kalinga -Utkal-Magadh
23. dtCfill'si41 (lJNCTAD) 2011 "i4T il131FdCfi cg;r anfUr 2011-a 2013 'lfT 'qffif
fffi:Rn
As per year 2011 UNCTAD report in global investments, India stands in increasing flow of Foreign Direct Investment in the period from 2011 to 2013.
First Second Third Fourth
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Which of the following was not an objective of the 'Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidutikaran Yojana' for Rural electricity infrastructure and household electrification
Creation of rural electricity distribution backbone
Creation of village electricity infrastructure
Electrification of all unelectrified BPL households
None of the above
25. "tffi 3iliH4Cfi mrn
amvrR fcnl:rR 3iIW<4Cfl
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cr q . q crfR;r A Primary Agricultural Credit Society (PACS) has to fulfil the following norms:
PACS can be set up with ten or more persons belonging to a village.
PACS obtain their working capital in the form of entrance fees and deposits from the members.
PACS give credit to the farmers at concessional rates of interest
PACS should give credit to small farmers only
Answer Options
and and and All above
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26. 1'fOl 1970"tfRff 3lWUT "4hRr aT anii3@<11 lfffi
International Monetary Fund started special drawing rights scheme in 1970 to address .the problem of international liquidity. The· scheme is also known as:
Paper gold scheme White paper scheme
Green card scheme Silver card scheme
9l:sRCfl f1CfllHi1 "4f.:ft 1895 -1900 m:cnq 'llmfffi T4/S14I ul
Which one of the following two statements is correct
India's first District Central Cooperative Bank was established at Zang in Punjab.
Fredric Nicholsan in 1895 -1900 suggested establishment of cooperative societies in India as they were established in Germany.
Answer Options
Only Only Both Neither
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28. f11111t1 II 1i;1 qOlCh ;U1tCl11tt111 mur m11'&14Cf11(111 mao m '1WT 3lTffi CflRUT
aTIfUT "tfiCRf aTIfUT aTIfUT
According to the Planning Commission, "the reforms also had medium term fiscal objective of improving public savings so that essential public investment could be financed with smaller fiscal deficit. This part of reform strategy was unfortunately never implemented". It wasdueto
Larger public debt
High rate of interest
Negative public savings
Answer Options
and only and and
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Hdidfhl CfiU
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CfiU' .
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Which of the following concepts indicate/indicates Public -Private Partnership?
BOT -Build -Operate -Transfer
BOLT -Build -Own -Lease -Transfer
BOOT -Build -Own -Operate -Transfer
BOO'-Build -Own -Operate
BLT -Build -Lease -Transfer
Answer options
Only All the above
30. q;furr
Cf)'6'i:IIJiIC1 -wft
-3111 '5l"ful1;lUT
311fUT . 31JflJT.(d) 3l1fUt "IfiCRf The credit linked subsidy is provided for
Technology upgradation
Purchase of plant and machinery
Purchase of raw material
Training of labour
Answer Options
and and and only
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31. 1949 Cfi1"oTffi
f.:rcq-oo f.:rcq-oo
I anfUr 3lTfUr
What method of measurement of National Income calculation was suggested by the National Income Committee of 1949
Net product method Net income method
Expenditure method Per capita expenditure method
Answer options and are correct and are correct Only is correct Only is correct
32. 'qffiffif fif4ffia @<ffk"l
qhr anfUr -qyuft 3lTfUT W:n
<.1
qhr Wa:JUT
W:n
Following three areas constitute major part of employment generation in public sector in India:
Mining Electricity and water Community and social services
Mining Small industries Educational institutions
Mining Electricity Defence
Mining Social services Police Administration
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2013-14 "GTi:f BIQ3lf1"h fi:Rn;T q 'qffif
m fu. (CPSES) mcrr.
Which one of the following two statements is correct
National Mineral Development Corporation and Bharat Sanchar Nigam were among the top five profit-making Central Public Sector Enterprises in 2013-14
State Trading Corporation of India Ltd. was among the top loss making CPSES. Answer options
Only Only Both Neither
34. 'lOi1{dld1(1 "ERCIT "B'CIfu 3TI"TCfl" 11320 W "B'CIfu Cfilft
"B'1" 2011'01:iT q 3iiu fl" CRQT BR{gl'q 318
"B'1" 2011 3l1IJOIQ1B1{ q fl" CRQT 199
Population density for Delhi has been the highest at 11320 while being the lowest for Arunachal Pradesh at 17. In this context which one of the following two statements is correct? .
As per 2011 census the density of population of GUjarat and Andhra is the same at
318.
As per 2011 census the density of population of Chattisgarh and Uttarakhand is the same at 199.
Answer options
Only Only Both Neither
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<:fll1v) fir8JUT aTIfUT 3iIill IcHJ f1111 I a:rm.
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aTIfUT a:rm.
Prof. Tendulkar's figure of poverty head count is higher than Planning Commission's estimate because
It includes the expenditure on education and health.
It includes the expenditure on migration for employment.
It includes the expenditure on drinking water and better quality of food.
It includes the expenditure on family welfare, health and education.
36. cfA "Chluffi
2008 fcr:rr 'ffi1L mao
. 30,000 3Iq(i5qlfl 'fICf 3iI3ll<ifllal 4 OllCkfffllal11'llT
aw.
Which one of the followiTIg two statements is correct
The Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana introduced in 2008, is applicable to the BPL population.
The beneficiaries are entitled to hospitalization coverage upto 30,000 for four household members for most of the diseases.
Answer options
Only Only Both Neither
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37. q;:.jClIRfCfl (1980-85) ChIUlflll Cfl{Ulild
BIC{1IfQCfl
crrf1fcfl il'31lllD
3l1fUT 3l1fUT(d)
3l1fUT "'T.fR
Which of the following estimates of unemployment were made during the 6th five year plan (1980-85)
Chronic unemployment
Weekly status unemployment
Daily status unemployment
Annual status unemployment
Answer options
and and
and All the four
38. WR
WT
Q>CflIf,qCfl Chl<-sClI{
Identify the non-employment scheme from the following:
Rural Works Programme
Area Development Scheme
Integrated Dryland Agricultural Development
None of the above
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39. fllcf'Jlf1Cf1 Cfll 0l<:"ll I
"Cfl'"Cr{ m-ffi
Which of the following instruments is used as one of the major fiscal functions of the public sector in stabilising the economy?
Expansion or contraction of taxes
Raising debt. from the market
Proper distribution of available resources
Changes in the interest rates
40. 201311it 135 Cf1t:llq OIl""ll1 'JlCilICile>ID am 'lffiCf
"BTCfClT
Enactment of section 135 of the Companies Act 2013 making Corporate Social Responsibility (expenditure) mandatory for large and profitable companies India became the:
third country to do so. fifth country to do so.
seventh country to do so. only country to do so.
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!Ol1('1!Oltill CiIHil(:i¥flI'i:l1
Cfl <"lCfl PI 3l?fOllCifl4T
3l1fUr 3l1fUr
3l1fUr What are the major causes of income inequality in India
Private ownership of property The law of inheritance.
Tax evasion Parallel economy Answer options
and and
and All the above
42. 1 m-q oq'I'q"Cfl" Cfl<Oljjd 31reft. 'CflTo'rffi fcR;ft;r Cfl<Oljld 31reft
*rr Cfl<:"llIOI
Which one of the following schemes was not merged ir Swama Jayanti Gram-Swarojgar Yojana started on April 1st, 1999
Integrated Rural Development Programme
Million Wells Scheme
Prime Minister's Rojgar Yojana
Ganga Kalyan Yojana
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43. q QdfC1tPOlCfl w'1Fft;:rr fC1«tIWH ft 11fturTl1 men. .
crfu;r
Which of the following monetary tools have the same effect on the expansion of money .llndermonetary and policy ,of the' central bank
Cash Reserve Ratio Statutory Liquidity Ratio
Both the above Neither of the above
44.
dQSfl4i'fllalllv.r4" SlCf5M4iCfl{dl 2'ij 5 'Cfllitam.
-Ben SlCflfCIiCfl{dl tictqULCfi 5 10'Cfllit am.
Which one of the following two statements is correct
FormanufactllriJ:lg projects. is 2to 5 crores..
For service enterprises investment limit for medium project is 5 to 10 crores.
Answer options . ()rtly <Jnly Both Neither
MV=PT
fl 41 Cfl{of ...
ft41Cfl{ul .. ("l41Cfl{ul
In quantity theory of money the equation:
MV PT is known as
Robertson's equation Marshall's equation
Keynesian equation Fisher's equation
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fcrcfirB fuOO 1997
iiE?I#Soo
ii'OdqlSI fcrcfirB iiE?lii·Soo 1996
Match the following and choose the correct code
Irrigation Development Corporation Year of Establishment
Maharashtra Krishna Valley Development April 1997
Corporation
Vidarbha Irrigation Development Corporation December 1997
Konkan Irrigation Development Corporation August 1998
Godavari Marathwada Irrigation Development January 1996
Corporation
Answer options
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47. {CflI(CI'lI ChIOlflll men?
aTIrfu
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3lIfUT 3lIfUT
3lIfUT qfu;r "BCf
Choose the correct option
What factors are included in the Central Government's Capital Income
Income from internal debts. Income from external debts.
Income from small savings. Income from provident funds.
Answer options
and and
and All the above
48. Cfl{ aW.
cf; dC1'l?11 cH Cfl{
cf; !Ill cJ1 Cfl{
d(1litllc;flq{ Cfl{
cf; Cfi1:
"q:iCRf 3lIfUT
3lIfUT 3lIfUT The corporation tax is a
tax on income of companies
tax on total receipts of the company
tax on turnover of the company
tax on donations of the company
Answer options
only and
and and
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NQ6 28 A 49. 1dClO["hl ffiCfT 1fu Cfl4ll?11 am CflTY"fh11 -qfcn: CflTq"f{l?11 . Arrange the following enterprises in terms of real investment in a descending order Oil and Natural Gas Commission Bharat Sanehar Nigam Indian Oil Corporation' NTPC Answer options . 50: CfiTuffi· 63.4 q (2007) 66 men") mmft aW1 2007-wm: 84 mcrr. 'Cffu1 '5itrb 99 mcrr. As per the Human Development Report (2009) of the UNDP which one of the following two statements is not correct·? .,. (Life expectancy for India was 63.4 and Adult literacy (2007) was 66) An average life expectancy 2007 for iF-rance, Japan, Canada was about 84. Adult literacy percentage 2007 for the above countries was about 99. Answer options Only Only Both Neither CfilqH=tldl ffllTT jSPACE FOR ROUGH,WOR,K;
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51. GR
ifl#t .
311fOT 311fOT
311fOT 3lTfUr
For India's BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) Services, the main two consumers are
U.S.A. Japan
Germany Western Europe
Answer options
and and
and and
52. 2007-09 'CfilOOI'ij mm.
dlq1<XS11
311fOT 311fOT 3lTfUr The maternal mortality rate in 2007-09 was below 100 in the states of and
Kerala Answer options and and Tamil Nadu Maharashtra only and Gujarat
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53. Jl1l1fC1<:fl fcrcf;m (2010) Gf:r
wm: 83% <:flfj(§qI q m 38%
Cfl@
%cfoo
Which one of the following two statements about the World Development Report (2010) of the World Bank is correct
Developing economies comprise about 83% of the world population but account for about 38% of the World Gross National Income.
Some of the countries of Europe also come under developing economies. Answer options
Only Only Both Neither
aodllliil1
adl l 9)1f44fol crnt
One of the changes in the industrial structure of Maharashtra post -1991 was:
Increase in the consumer goods
Transition from consumer goods industries to capital goods and reprocessing industries.
Privatisation of consumer goods industries.
Reduced share of capital goods industries.
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55. 311JjI{q ul m cntm fn9
J3ll1 qRCldi 1CRf i'm-Phil
amur amur amur and and The fundamental criteria used for identifying industrial sickness is Recurrence of cash loss Increase indebt-equity ratio . High labour turnover Reduction in networth Answer options only and
56. CfiU
fCllci311liH'Cl1 'llmffqf 28 1948 "ffi Gli1T lltsffi.
lOiisOlll'Cll l1R 31$f;IT
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amur
cffiC1
amur
amur
Consider the following statements:
R.K. Shanmukh Chetti presented India's first post independence budget on 28 February, 1948.
Presenting budget for the highest number of times is recorded in the name of the finance minister Morarji Desai.
Pranab Mukherji presented his 5th budget on 16th March, 2012.
Answer.options:
is correct and are incorrect
All the above are correct
and are correct
and are correct
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57. tJl'ldldl(1 q (2011)
F1Cf11<Sil1'( Gl1UT q anfUr q
2011 Cfi1kCfi q i1C1Crl4m
lll{Cf1")
1Ttt
Which one of the following two statements is incorrect in terms of the population of the states and the Union Territories 2011
Lakshadweep has the least population. Thereafter the order of increasing population is Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
Karnataka and Gujarat have almost the same population (difference of less than ten
lakhs) as per 2011 census.
Answer options
Only Only Both Neither
58. Q>CfiIR-lOlCfi 1l'l'lftuT fcfCfi"rn m Cfifurr
lFfl<Sili11 dcqle<Cfi CiT
mUwm:
anfUr 3TIfUr
Integrated rural development program is for
Transferring productive assets or skills to the poor
Self employment
Wage employment
Drought affected farmers
Answer options
and and
only only
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llRClfcrcf;m 3it?ClIZ1Ij)fil,(,
3it?ClIZ1Ij)fil'( llRCl fcrq:;-rn 187 W 165 err 3lffi.
Which one of the following two statements is correct
According to UNDP Human Development Report India ranks 127th out of 152 countries on the Gender Inequality Index.
According to the same report India ranks 165th out of 187 on the Human Development Index.
Answer options
Only Only Both Neither
Wu, anfUr
3lIfUr
fqc:f, Cfl'1 3lIfUr "B"RIlU
fqc:f, 4UdCll'si anfUr
Dal and oil mills in Maharashtra are mostly located in
Bhandara, Gondiya and Gadchiroli
Thane, Raigad and Ratnagiri
Vidarbha, Kolhapur and Satara
Vidarbha, Marathwada and Khandesh
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61. q fu:ozrr -BGcqfu GR q;)uffi
2#Clliht 1971 (1961-1971)
1961 ClIGlffi('1 2#cll(lt 'Wffir
Which one of the following two statements about the population and its growth in India is correct
The percentage change in decadal growth has been continuously negative since 1971..(1961-1971)
The percentage change in decadal growth has been highest post-independence as noted in 1961.
Answer options
Only Only Both Neither
62. BPO <IT
'WTuTCfl"
lJTfuffi q
q
BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) services are a sub-component of
Trading services
Computer product services
Information and technology related services
Research and engineering services
63. '41 J(tI'tiqI 3t<lIG1Iffl('1 'EWfilf1Cfl {g:qf'tiql 'E4(iQld
Ch{)m1 'Clhf
The largest amount of public expenditure in the form of subsidies as a percentage of GDP ison
Rice Kerosene Fertilisers Electricity
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64. f.:r:BruT
W :rITw 3iiClHItS?lll Cfiif
3TIfUT 3lIfUr
"tfiCfd' The control of inflation is done through Repo Cash reserve ratio Answer options and only Reverse repo Borrowing from IMF and
65. "9l1[Uf mrr <ITlIiill
. Cfl1kCfl
If the states are arranged in descending order on the basis of BPL population the order in 2011-12 was
Maharashtra Gujarat Kerala Karnataka Answer options
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66. CflIOlflll 1970-2010 "lIT 3t'iIG1kl i!cMoiql<U
(11
Cfil"liB
lTt.,
Cfil"liB, Cfil"liB, If{
From amongst the following food grains name the three that have shown the maximum
percentage rise in production from 1970-2010.
Cereals, Pulses, Rice, Wheat, Oilseeds, Sugarcane, Cotton.
Sugarcane, Wheat, Cotton Wheat, Rice, Pulses
Cotton, Wheat, Oilseeds Cotton, Pulses, Wheat
67. w:r a:m Wa:n
'lffi TJ{
. Food security mission was launched in 2007 with the following components.
Rice Wheat Pulses Jawar Answer Options
68. (NAFED)
fcIlIT Wfi
3lTfUr
3lTfUr 311fUr
NAFED functions as
Cooperative marketing Government Agency
Insurance agent Facilitator for contract farming
Answer Options
and
and and
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69.
llFl'"Cft m 1997 U!ff llFl'"Cft itffi.
q llFl'"Cft 31$f.
teloo Which one of the following two statements is correct
Human poverty Index was for the first time presented in the Human Development report oHhe year of 1997.
Kerala, Maharashtra, Punjab and Haryana are the first four states with the highest HDI among the states.
Answer Options
Only Only Both Neither
R<:r1R
f.r:lfu R<:r1R
{llliIfClO'J
What are the provisions in Agreement On Agriculture under the WTO
Providing market access
Regulating domestic support
Containing export subsidies
Ensuring fair practices Answer Options
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3TIfUr
The strategy used through five year plans for agricultural development included
Agricultural extension services
Favourable terms of trade
Expansion of irrigation
Institutional credit Answer Options
and
72. Wi. Cfi{041d 3lffi
t?1l l lcfel&It11C'1 cllttifClUl
!NlIdT'04l S1lOil Olld
lfRCf
fcrcm:r
National Bamboo Mission was launched in 2006-2007 with the following important activities but for one:
increasing area under bamboo cultivation
mass production of quality planting material of all the species
development of human resource
development of marketing facilities
Identify the activity.
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73. fqq;m 3TTfUr q4Tq'(OI ";flOf
Q4Tq'(On4 fIOflF(1q:j
Q4fq'(on4
Q4fq'(On4
Q4Tq'(on4
Which is the hypothesis that indicates the relationship between the economic development and the environment?
The Environmental Phillips curve hypothesis
The Environmental Marshall curve hypothesis
The Environmental Pigou curve hypothesis
The Environmental Kuznets curve hypothesis
74.
iffit QiiIQ'g06
mrr f.rrrq 1968
1969
"tffi f.:rrq 1963
1958
Match the follOWing and select the correct code
Agricultural Corporation Agricultural Refinance and Development Corporation Year of commencement 1968
Agriculture Finance Corporation 1969
Agriculture Credit Corporation 1963
Small Farmer Development Agency 1958
Answer Options
.
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75. f<"iQJ;idld awm: crffl.
.wl
1flCRf aTIfUr
3l1fUT 3l1fUT
The absolute cost advantage theory measures the value of goods through
Labour Capital Land resources Technology
Answer Options
only and
and and
m 1952 2012 "lIT CfiTOORf 'lffidTd" CfTlR 500 -qit-q8;lT aW".
Which one of the following two statements is correct
The fertilizer consumption in India has gone up more than 500 times from 1952 to 2012.
Because of the bumper production India does not have to import fertilizers any more.
Answer Options
Only Only Both Neither
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77.
ffl id
f.ro:roo mcq -qWf WTlR
9)Q111JOlCfl mcq
ftcflTif
jell
Match the following and select the correct code Trade Theory Economist
Absolute cost advantage Paul Krugman
Comparative cost advantage Habeuler
Opportunity cost theory David Ricordo
Intra-industry trade Adam Smith
Answer Options
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78.
Cfil1ful im 1951 it 2010,25% "tffii1' 20%
Which one of the following two statements is correct
The proportion of agricultural labourers to the total working population has decreased from 25% to 20% between 1951 and 2010.
TIle proportion of cultivators also declined from 50% to about 30% period. Answer Options
Only Only Both Neither
79. "Cfl1-offi
q lJTlftur fqCfl"m "Wffi.
Which one of the following two statements is incorrect
The National Agricultural and Rural Development Bank was established ill India in 1982. .
The Regional Rural Banks were set up in 1973. Answer Options
Only Only Both Neither
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80.
11111l'5 rQ; I I'54 q 11111l'5 "Cfi"rfu:r (11 Cflfi&l1 CfiTl1
'11ffiffif fi@'Oq1 49.7% iRIT
Which one of the following two statements is incorrect?
In United Kingdom and United States only 6 to of the working population is engaged in agriculture.
In India 49.7% of Indias work force is provided with employment by the agricultural sector.
Answer Options
Only(a) Only Both Neither
81.
d(tllGCfldl CfilfT 3iW (2010).
d(tllGCbdl fCfl{lld£l (2010).
Which one of the following two statements is correct
The productivity of Sugarcane in India is lower than that of China (2010).
The productivity of Sugarcane in Egypt is much higher than that of India (2010) Answer Options
Only Both Neither
82. d(tlIG1iCbfhl1 Fillfdl{"ilal l1"P1cIT
What are the Towns of Export Excellence for leather products recognised as such?
Kanpur, Jaipur, Srinagar Udaipur, Pahalgam, Gaziabad
Kanpur, Dewas, Ambur Jaipur, Chennai, Chandigarh.
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83. fd1lftlQll,1mm Ch"jOJ{"ll1
arn-arcr
marorr 31lfUT 11C411<=OOn
Q;;{OIl4Ol1 2%C41{l
What are the dimensions of Cender Related Development Index f
Female life expectancy
Female adult literacy and gross enrolment ratio l
12
Female per capita income
Percentage of females working in agricultural fields
Answer Options
....
fC4f11Ol4
anrT1' w:r
3lTfUT 3lTfUT
3lTfUT 3l1fUT t The extent of absorption of foreign capital is inversely related to
Over valuation of exchange rate Under developed financial sector
Under developed labour market Current account deficit Answer Options
and and
and and
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85. "ffift Cf Ch"'1UlfllI ElC:CflI-ql 2004-2005 fql!J!"i11 fCfl!"ic1lCl{ .anmfur -w.rta maT?
The value of output of which one was the highest in 2004-2005 at current prices of the total value of output of agriculture and allied sectors?
Rice Wheat Milk Sugarcane
.. 86. G 3:fii:n fu Rii'llfffl @"11d cliiC:<1>S'64 I 3it1ClI(1ld 1980 ll&t fi:l'tcR fcrcf;m CfI"lRffi itffi
3TIW "dU11 31flffl
31flffl
What was the title of the Brundtland report that defined the term sustainable development, for the first time used in the world conservation strategy presented by the International Union for the conservation of Nature and Natural Resources in 1980
Our bright future Our dark future
Our common future Our uncommon future
87. 'qffif f.rqfur Cfll4SflJi 2005 mlftur 'l.WTffi WcJ'QT Cfll 01fl4I
1q mlftur
lJJlfrur f.fcrro
1:lllftuT Qloft9)<C1dl
m1frur
What rural infrastructural facilities are included in the Bharat Nirman Programme 2005
Irrigation and Rural Roads
Rural shelter
Rural water supply
Rural electricity
Rural Telephone
Answer Options
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88. 3iiqHI ti?111 fcrcfim
ml=fTuT fCl'd91{Cldl
ffiil1mlal fCl'd9)<Cldl
tliIl,jmqa fCl'd9)<CldI
f111 iJlCfl Rq I dI
3TIfUr
The Intemational Development Agency helps in
Financing rural infrastructure
Financing drip irrigation
Financing marketing facilities
Financing exports
Answer Options
and
89. &I14RI'ii41 ifffi
UC111{"q Cfl
'e(GCfl" ft:r.&Rr
f.fcxfoo
Hecksher -Ohlin theory of Intema,tional Trade is also called as
Theory of Comparative Advantage
Factor Endowment Theory
Theory of Absolute Advantage
Multi-Country-Multi-Commodity Model
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90. fllch:a:tl m-a.
anf$fl fcrcl;m fClISlJOldl Cfilft
fClf111JOl Cfl ICl e'iiil1
3lTfUT The SAARC objectives include to accelerate economic development to reduce in-equality to stabilise exchange rate collective self reliance Answer Options and
91. 2000"'OqT 3i1f-811I1:a:t1 3i1f-81111 tJ:Cfl:flCfl'(OI 9%ICflR Cfifurr mcrr.
fClCfllflGJJ
ClI(gFClUl
llFfq ClI(gfClul
The ASEAN Summit in 2000 launched the Initiative for ASEAN Integration to
reduce development divide
enhance competitiveness
improve human development index
reduce crime against women
Answer Options
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92.
'qffiffif "BClfu aTI'iTcfl 'qffiffif 31%11(.1 17% "TWRT 10% SfllOliCfiICl,(
Which one of the following two statements is incorrect
India is at the top of the World with 17% of the total1ivestock population. China comes second with 10%.
The contribution of livestock in India to the national income compared to the other countries is insignificant.
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aTIfUr The objectives of National Livestock Policy of 2013 include
Improving productivity of livestock
Inclusive growth
Gender empowerment
Reducing income inequality in rural area
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Which one of the following two statements is incorrect
Indias Trade Balance with the SAARC countries from 1987 to 2004 was always positive.
Since 1995 the Trade Balance has grown about three fold upto 2003-2004. Answer Options
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Which one of the following two statements is correct
As per 1951 census Urban: Rural ratio in India was 1 5.3
As per 2011 census, Urban: Rural ratio in India is 1 2.2
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96. (lCAR) 3l1fUT fqCflIflIi;:i'< 31m 1951 -2014 CflR"Hsi:Sld an%".
The ICAR has played a pioneering role in ushering green revolution in India through its research and technology development that has enabled the country to increase the production of food grains times since 1951 to 2014.
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Agricultural markets in India are regulated through"Agricultural Produce Market Committee Act". In which year was the first model APMC Act passed in Maharashtra
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Which one of the following two statements is incorrect
Our average size of holding is 0.8 hectares.
The average size of holding in USA is more than fifty times that of India. Answer Options
Only Only Both Neither
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Which one of the following two statements is correct
Short term loans are those that are granted only for 12 months.
Short term loans are those that are granted only for 9 months.
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With the object to achive 4 per cent growth rate in agriculture and allied sectors during 11th Five Year Plan, the "Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana" (RKVY) was started in the year 2007 -08.
It does not envisage development of any particular region.
Saffron Mission is not covered under the scheme. Answer Options
Only is right Only is right
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