Natural Resources and Other Facts of Indian Economy Set 2 MCQs

Q1 | Which of the following is wrongly matched?

National Institute of Animal Genetics – Karnal

Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research – Lucknow

Central Institute of Coastal Engineering for Fisheries – Bangalore

Central Duck Breeding Farm – Chikmagalur

Q2 | Why is agricultural productivity in India low both on the basis of per worker and perhectare of land? 1. pressure of population on land 2. large landholdings in few hands 3. high capital base 4. dominance of subsistence farming

1, 2 and 3

2, 3 and 4

1, 3 and 4

1 and 4

Q3 | Which of the following statements regarding Indian agriculture is correct?

It contributes nearly 25 per cent of the GDP

India has the least area in the world under pulse crops

The share of foodgrains in gross cropped area has increased since independence

Agriculture accounts for twenty per cent of India's exports

Q4 | Agricultural marketing in India has certain defects which do not include:

inadequate transport facilities

lack of standard measures and weights

agricultural produce not being properly graded

insufficient price incentives by the government

Q5 | The area under cultivation is declining fast in the case of:

cotton

sugarcane

jute

tea

Q6 | The book Wealth of Nations' was written by:

Eric Roll

J.M. Keynes

Adam Smith

Harold Laski

Q7 | Gadgil Formula refers to the allocation of:

market borrowings between the States

Central Plan assistance between the States

tax proceeds between the States

foreign aid between the Centre and States

Q8 | Who is regarded as the founder of the scientific Socialism? [NDA 1993]

Rousseau

Karl Marx

Engels

Lenin

Q9 | What is Laissez-faire? [I. Tax & Central Excise 1989]

Mixed economy

Controlled economy

Non-interference· of Government in economic affairs

None of these

Q10 | India's economic zone extends ______ miles off its coast:

100

150

200

250

Q11 | From the view of International economy, Third World implies:

the developed countries

the developing countries

block led by U.S.A., U.K. etc.

None of these

Q12 | World Bank is a body: [Asstt Grade 1994]

of non-official, generous individuals

that controls worldwide foreign exchange operations

of major banks operating in different countries

that gives aid to developing countries

Q13 | In which one of the following countries is Rupee its currency? [IAS 2003]

Bhutan

Malaysia

Maldives

Seychelles

Q14 | Which of the following statements are correct? 1. Aircrafts of Air India plying between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are a part' of domestic territory of India 2. Premises of the German embassy in Pakistan is international territory 3. A Japanese working for the WHO office located at New Delhi is a normal resident of Japan 4. An American teacher employed in the American School in India for three years is a normal resident of India

1 and 2

3 and 4

1 and 3

2 and 4

Q15 | Which one of the following categories of workers is termed as cultivators? [CPO SI 2010]

Those who own land and cultivate

Those who lease in land and cultivate

Those who cultivate the land of others

Those who own land and lease in from others or institutions and cultivate

Q16 | Microfinance is the provision of financial services to people of low-income groups. This includes both the consumers and the self-employed. The service/services rendered under micro-finance is/are: 1. Credit facilities 2. Savings facilities 3. Insurance facilities 4. Fund Transfer facilities Select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [CSAT 2011]

1 only

1 and 4 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2, 3 and 4

Q17 | India is regarded as a country with "Demographic Dividend". This is due to [CSAT 2011]

Its high population in the age group below 15 years

Its high population in the age group of 15-64 years

Its high population in the age group above 65 years

Its high total population

Q18 | Consider the following statements: 1. The number of post offices in India is in excess of 1.5 lakhs. 2. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) was formed in the year 1997. 3. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) was established in the year2000. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2005)

1, 2 and 3

1 and 2

1 only

3 only

Q19 | Which' day is celebrated as 'National Consumer Right Day?

24th September

24th October

24th November

24th December

Q20 | Which of the following gives the maximum production of edible oil?

Groundnut

Mustard

Rapeseed

Sunflower

Q21 | Ad Valorem means:

according to value

according to weight

according to size

according to advertisement costs

Q22 | Which State stands first in the length of roads in the country?

Maharashtra

Uttar Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh

Rajasthan

Q23 | Who is the originator of Green Revolution in India?

Norman E. Borlaug

M.S. Swaminathan

Garry Backer

None of these

Q24 | What is Green Gold?

Tea

Coffee

Gold

Rice

Q25 | 'Conditionality' of an IMF loan to a member country stands for: [Asstt Grade 1994]

interest and repayment terms of the loan

an assessment of the credit worthiness of the borrower

schedule of disbursement of loan installments

the policy steps which the borrower country must take