Chapter: Industries, Infrastructure and Foreign Trade
501.
Consider the following statements: [CDS 2002]
1. The Ministry of External Affairs is in-charge of monetary policy in India.
2. The. Ministry of External Affairs is in-charge of foreign exchange rate determination in India.
3. The Ministry of Commerce puts forward the Export-Import Policy in India.
4. The Planning Commission prepares the Annual Budget of the Government
Which of the statements is/are correct ?
A.
1, 2, and 3
B.
2 only
C.
3 only
D.
2 and 4
Answer»
C. 3 only
502.
Which of the following are the public sector undertakings of the Government of India?
1. Balmer Lawrie and Company Ltd.
2. Dredging Corporation of India 3. Educational Consultants of India Ltd.
Select the correct answer using the code given below [IAS 2008]
A.
1 and 2 only
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
1 and 3 only
D.
1, 2 and 3
Answer»
D. 1, 2 and 3
503.
Which one of the following statements is not correct? [IAS 2005]
A.
Rourkela Steel Plant, the first integrated steel plant in the Public Sector of India was set up with the Soviet Union collaboration.
B.
Salem Steel Plant is a premier producer of stainless steel in India.
C.
Maharashtra Elektrosmelt Ltd. is a subsidiary of the Steel Authority of India Ltd.
D.
Visakhapatnam Steel Plant is a unit of the Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd.
Answer»
A. Rourkela Steel Plant, the first integrated steel plant in the Public Sector of India was set up with the Soviet Union collaboration.
504.
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? [IAS 2005] Enterprise Industrial Group
1. VSNL : Bharati Group
2. Mundra Special Economic Zone Ltd. : Adani Group
3. CMC Ltd. : Tata Group
4. IPCL : Reliance Group
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A.
1, 2 and 3
B.
3 and 4
C.
1, 2 and 4
D.
2, 3 and 4
Answer»
D. 2, 3 and 4
505.
Which of the following authority sanctions foreign exchange for the import of goods?
[UP PCS 2011]
A.
Any Nationalised Bank
B.
Exchange Bank
C.
Reserve Bank of India
D.
Ministry of Finance
Answer»
C. Reserve Bank of India
506.
Which organisation promotes the foreign trade? [UP PCS 2011]
A.
ECGC
B.
MMTC
C.
STC
D.
All of these
Answer»
D. All of these
507.
Import substitution implies [Asstt Commdt 2011]
A.
importing new items in place of old items of import
B.
gradual reduction of imported goods to save foreign exchange
C.
increasing domestic supply of goods by imposing import restrictions
D.
replacing import items by domestic production of such items
Answer»
D. replacing import items by domestic production of such items
508.
Why is the Government of India disinvesting its equity in the Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs)?
1. The Government intends to use the revenue earned from the disinvestment mainly to pay back the external debt.
2. The Government no longer intends to retain the management control of the CPSEs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [CSAT 2011]
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
Neither 1 nor 2
Answer»
D. Neither 1 nor 2
509.
Both Foreign Direct Investment (FOI) and Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) are related to investment in a country. Which one of the following statements best represents an important difference between the two? [CSAT 2011]
A.
FII helps bring better management skills and technology, while FDI only brings in capital
B.
FII helps in increasing capital availability in general, while FDI only targets specific sectors
C.
FDI flows only into the secondary market, while FII targets primary market
D.
FII is considered to be more stable than FDI
Answer»
B. FII helps in increasing capital availability in general, while FDI only targets specific sectors
510.
Which one among the following statements is correct? [CDS 2012]
A.
Due to border problems, India's trade with China did not register a quantum jump between the years 2001·2010
B.
The stand-off between India and China on Pakistan and Arunachal Pradesh did not let India's trade to grow with China in the years 2001-2010 as much as it grew in the years 1991- 2001
C.
While India-China trade has registered a quantum jump between the years 2001-2010, both the countries have ensured parity of trade
D.
In spite of border problems, India's trade with China registered a quantum jump during the years 2001-2010
Answer»
D. In spite of border problems, India's trade with China registered a quantum jump during the years 2001-2010
511.
Sickness of small units can be because of the factors:
1. under-utilisation of capacity
2. non-payment by the large firms
3. dependence on borrowed funds
4. lack of management expertise
A.
1, 2 and 3
B.
2, 3 and 4
C.
1, 2 and 4
D.
3 and 4
Answer»
C. 1, 2 and 4
512.
"Sunrise Industries" are Industries:
A.
which are well-developed and have ample scope for further development
B.
which improve export performance of the country
C.
which are small-scale industries
D.
which have high growth potential and meet further requirements of the economy
Answer»
D. which have high growth potential and meet further requirements of the economy
513.
Arbitrage implies:
A.
practice of taking advantage of rice difference in two markets
B.
the practice of under invoicing exports
C.
the practice of dumping viz., selling goods in a foreign market cheaper than the home market
D.
the practice of over-invoicing imports
Answer»
A. practice of taking advantage of rice difference in two markets
514.
Sector-wise, maximum employment in the public sector is in :
A.
electricity, gas and water
B.
community, social and personal services
C.
finance, insurance and real estate
D.
transport, storage and communication
Answer»
B. community, social and personal services
515.
Over the last few years:
1. the value of imports has increased at a faster rate as compared to exports
2. exports have fallen as compared to imports
3. both exports and imports have risen
4. the balance of trade has been favourable to India
A.
1, 2 and 3
B.
1 and 3
C.
1
D.
1, 3 and 4
Answer»
B. 1 and 3
516.
Which of the following are not features of India's small-scale industries in general?
1. large employment potential
2. great export potential
3. highly skilled labour
4. efficient marketing system
A.
1 and 3
B.
2 and4
C.
1 and 2
D.
3 and 4
Answer»
D. 3 and 4
517.
Which one among the following is not true for Special Economic Zones? [CDS 2011]
A.
No licence is required for import
B.
Manufacturing and service activities are allowed
C.
No permission for subcon- tracting
D.
No routine examination of cargo for export/import by customs authorities
Answer»
C. No permission for subcon- tracting
518.
The biggest Public Sector undertaking in the country is ____ [Corporation Bank PO 2011]
A.
Iron & steel plants
B.
Roadways
C.
Railways
D.
Airways
Answer»
C. Railways
519.
With reference to India, which one of the following statements is NOT correct? [IAS 2003]
A.
IPCL is India's largest petrochemical company
B.
RIL is the largest private sector· company in India
C.
MTNL is listed on NYSE
D.
BSNL is the first telecom service organization in India to launch a nationwide cellular service at one time
Answer»
A. IPCL is India's largest petrochemical company
520.
What is the current account of balance of payments?
A.
It is the account showing difference of total exports and imports in one year
B.
It is the account showing transactions in invisible account like tourism, shipping, insurance etc.
C.
It is the account showing transactions like net external assistance, NRI deposits, etc.
D.
It is the account showing trade balance plus invisible balance
Answer»
D. It is the account showing trade balance plus invisible balance
521.
Core industries include:
A.
basic industries
B.
industries catering to defence requirements
C.
critical industries
D.
all the above
Answer»
D. all the above
522.
The core sector includes:
I. Coal II. Power III. Petroleum IV. Soaps and Detergent
A.
I and II
B.
I, II and III
C.
I
D.
II and III
Answer»
B. I, II and III
523.
Invisible Export means export [Corporation Bank PO 2011]
A.
Services
B.
Prohibited goods
C.
Unrecorded goods
D.
Goods through smuggling
Answer»
A. Services
524.
Which of the following sectors does not come under tertiary sector?
A.
Transport
B.
Trade
C.
Business Services
D.
Electricity
Answer»
D. Electricity
525.
Which of the following committees was assigned to recommend reforms in the insurance
sector?
A.
Rekhi Committee
B.
Nadkarni Committee
C.
Malhotra Committee
D.
Chelliah Committee
Answer»
C. Malhotra Committee
526.
Consider the following statements: [IAS 2004]
1. National Thermal Power Corporation has diversitled into hydropower sector
2. Power Grid Corporation of India has diversified into telecom sector
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
both 1 and 2
D.
neither 1 nor 2
Answer»
A. 1 only
527.
Whenever newspapers talk about the performance of core industries, which of the following is NOT considered among them? [Bank of India PO 2010]
A.
Petroleum
B.
Automobile
C.
Mining
D.
Steel
Answer»
C. Mining
528.
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? [CDS 2008]
A.
Hindalco Industries - Novelis
B.
Tata Steel - Corus Group
C.
Jet Airways - Air Sahara
D.
Kingfisher Airlines - MDLR Airlines
Answer»
D. Kingfisher Airlines - MDLR Airlines
529.
Which institution provides long run finance to industries?
A.
UTI
B.
LIC
C.
GIC
D.
All of these
Answer»
D. All of these
530.
One of the main factors that led to rapid expansion of Indian exports is :
A.
liberalisation of the economy
B.
diversification of exports
C.
imposition of import duties
D.
recession in other countries
Answer»
A. liberalisation of the economy
531.
The main argument advanced in favour of small scale and cottage industries in India is that:
A.
cost of production is low
B.
they require small capital investment
C.
they advance the goal of equitable distribution of wealth
D.
they generate a large volume of employment
Answer»
D. they generate a large volume of employment
532.
Present Industrial policy in India aims at :
A.
promoting the private sector units
B.
increasing the production of public sector units
C.
accelerating the performance of mixed economy
D.
discourage the performance of the private sector
Answer»
C. accelerating the performance of mixed economy
533.
When does the problem of unfavourable balance of payment arise?
A.
When exports decrease
B.
When exports increase
C.
When imports increase
D.
When imports are greater than exports
Answer»
D. When imports are greater than exports
534.
The difference between visible exports and visible imports is defined as [Corporation Bank PO 2011]
A.
Balance of trade
B.
Balance of payment
C.
Balanced terms of trade
D.
Gains from trade
Answer»
A. Balance of trade
535.
Which of the following was formed to suggest means for eradicating black money? [I. Tax 1992]
A.
Finance Commission
B.
Sarkaria Commission
C.
Shah Commission
D.
Chelliah Committee
Answer»
D. Chelliah Committee
536.
BoP (Balance of Payment) refers to :
A.
transactions in the flow of capital
B.
transactions relating to receipts and payment of invisibles
C.
transactions relating only to exports and imports
D.
systematic record of all its economic transaction with the rest of the world
Answer»
D. systematic record of all its economic transaction with the rest of the world
537.
Mashelkar Committee was constituted to report on :
A.
economic policy
B.
constitutional changes
C.
black money
D.
auto fuel policy
Answer»
D. auto fuel policy
538.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [CDS 2008]
1. The USSR assisted in the building of the Bhilai Steel plant.
2. The British assisted in the building of the Bokaro Steel plant.
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
Neither 1 nor 2
Answer»
A. 1 only
539.
New exim policy has choosen a town for the pottery export :
A.
Panipat
B.
Moradabad
C.
Khurja
D.
Agra
Answer»
C. Khurja
540.
A country is said to be in a debt trap if: [IAS 2002]
A.
it has to abide by the conditionalities imposed by the International Monetary Fund
B.
it has to borrow to make interest payments on outstanding loans
C.
it has been refused loans or aid by creditors abroad
D.
the World Bank charges a very high rate of interest on outstanding as well as new loans
Answer»
B. it has to borrow to make interest payments on outstanding loans
541.
'Dumping' in the context of international trade refers to : [CDS 2000]
A.
exporting goods at prices below the actual cost of production
B.
exporting goods without paying the appropriate taxes in the receiving country
C.
exporting goods of inferior quality
D.
exporting goods only to re-import them at cheaper rates
Answer»
A. exporting goods at prices below the actual cost of production
542.
The exports of India:
A.
are confined to a few items
B.
are spread over several commodity groups
C.
have not shown much of a change since 1960-61
D.
comprise mainly of agro-based products
Answer»
B. are spread over several commodity groups
Chapter: International Organisations and Human Development
543.
G-77 summit is a forum for: [CDS 2000]
A.
North-South Cooperation
B.
East-West Cooperation
C.
South-South Cooperation
D.
North-North Cooperation
Answer»
A. North-South Cooperation
544.
The headquarters of World Trade Organisation is in : [CDS 2000]
A.
Montreal
B.
Seattle
C.
Geneva
D.
The Hague
Answer»
C. Geneva
545.
The headquarters of OPEC (Organisation of Petroleum Countries) is at :
A.
Vienna
B.
Kuwait City
C.
Algeria
D.
Tehran
Answer»
C. Algeria
546.
Per capita income
Which of the above is/are the parameters for the measurement of Human Development Index by UNDP? [CDS 2005]
A.
1, 2 and 4
B.
1 and 3
C.
4 only
D.
1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer»
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
547.
Which of the following constitute the World Bank? [IAS 1995]
1. International Bank of Reconstruction and Development
2. International Finance Corporation
3. International Development Association
4. International Monetary Fund
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A.
1, 2 and 3
B.
1 and 2
C.
1 and 3
D.
1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer»
A. 1, 2 and 3
548.
The headquarters of IMF and World Bank are located at :
A.
Geneva and Montreal
B.
Geneva and Vienna
C.
New York and Geneva
D.
Both Washington DC
Answer»
D. Both Washington DC
549.
Voting rights in the IMF are distributed on the basis of: [CDS 1993]
A.
one country, one vote
B.
proportion to the share of the income of the country in the world income
C.
proportion to contributions given by each country
D.
proportion to quota alloted to countries from time to time
Answer»
D. proportion to quota alloted to countries from time to time
550.
"World Development Report" is an annual publication of: [IAS 2002]
A.
United Nations Development Programme
B.
International Bank of Reconstruction and Development
C.
World Trade Organisation
D.
International Monetary Fund
Answer»
B. International Bank of Reconstruction and Development
551.
Special Drawing Rights (SOR) facility is available at : [SSC Graduate 2003]
A.
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
B.
World Bank (IBRD)
C.
International Development Association (lDA)
D.
Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
Answer»
A. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
552.
PIIGS is the group of nations falling under........ [RBI Grade B Officer 2011]
A.
Euro zone
B.
Asia Pacific
C.
SAARC
D.
NATO
Answer»
A. Euro zone
553.
As we all know rise of the 'BRICS' has left a vast impact on almost all aspects of the global economy. However, which of the following cannot be called as the direct effect(s) of 'Rise of the BRICS' on global/other powerful economy/ economies? [Punjab & Sindh Bank 2011]
(A) Countries like China wish to learn more about outsourcing from India.
(B) It has made countries to suffer from Sub-prime Crisis.
(C) EURO has become a powerful currency and many non-Euro countries are in 'Swap Agreement' with various nations.
A.
Only A
B.
Only B
C.
Only C
D.
None of these
Answer»
D. None of these
554.
Very often we read about the Doha Ministerial Conference 2001 in reference to WTO negotiations. What were the major issues over which nations were of different opinions? [Punjab & Sindh Bank 2011] (A) Providing subsidy to agriculture. (B) Export of patented drugs/medicines by developed nations. (C) Restriction on natural movement of people from one nation to other.
A.
Only A
B.
Only B
C.
Only C
D.
Both A and C
Answer»
A. Only A
555.
Which of the following names/terms is NOT associated with the World Trade Organization (WTO)? [Punjab & Sindh Bank 2011]
A.
UNCTAD
B.
GATI
C.
GATS
D.
SEWA
Answer»
D. SEWA
556.
The International Development Association, a lending agency, is administered by the [IAS 2010]
A.
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
B.
International Fund for Agricultural Development
C.
United Nations Development Programme
D.
United Nations Industrial Development Organization
Answer»
A. International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
557.
Consider the following countries:
1. Brazil
2. Mexico
3. South Africa
According to UNCTAD, which of the above is/are categorized as "Emerging Economies"? [IAS 2010]
A.
1 only
B.
1 and 3 only
C.
2 and 3 only
D.
1, 2 and 3
Answer»
D. 1, 2 and 3
558.
Which one of the following is not related to United Nations? [IAS 2010]
A.
Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency
B.
International Finance Corporation
C.
International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes
D.
Bank for International Settlements
Answer»
D. Bank for International Settlements
559.
With reference to BRIC countries, consider the following statements:
1. At present, China's GDP is more than the combined GDP of all the three other countries.
2. China's population is more than the combined population of any two other countries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2010]
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
Neither 1 nor 2
Answer»
A. 1 only
560.
Which one among the following is not a clause of World Trade Organization? [CDS 2012]
A.
Most favoured nation. treatment
B.
Lowering trade barriers with negotiations
C.
Providing financial support to the countries having deficit balance of payments
D.
Discouraging unfair trade practices such as antidumping and export subsidies
Answer»
C. Providing financial support to the countries having deficit balance of payments
561.
Many a times, we read about Special Drawing Right (SDR) in newspapers. As per its definition. SDR is a monetary unit of the reserve assets of which of the following organizations/agencies? [SBI PO 2010]
A.
World Bank
B.
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
C.
Asian Development Bank
D.
Reserve Bank of India
Answer»
B. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
562.
Regarding the International Monetary Fund, which one of the following statements is correct? [CSAT 2011]
A.
It can grant loans to any country
B.
It can grant loans to only developed countries
C.
It grants loans to only member countries
D.
It can grant loans to the central bank of a country
Answer»
C. It grants loans to only member countries
563.
The G-8countries include:
1. France
2. Germany
3. Canada
4. Italy
5. Netherlands
6. U.K.
7. U.S.
8. Russia
9. Japan
A.
1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9
B.
1,2,4,5,6,7,8,9
C.
1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9
D.
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9
Answer»
C. 1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9
564.
Human Development Index comprises literacy rates, life expectancey at birth and: [IAS 1997]
A.
gross domestic product per head in the US dollars
B.
gross domestic product per head at real purchasing power
C.
gross national product in US dollars
D.
national income per head in US dollars
Answer»
B. gross domestic product per head at real purchasing power
565.
Which one of the following is not a member of Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)? [Asstt Comm 2008]
A.
Algeria
B.
Brazil
C.
Ecuador
D.
Nigeria
Answer»
B. Brazil
566.
The earlier name of the WTO was:
A.
UNIDO
B.
UNCTAD
C.
OECD
D.
GATT
Answer»
D. GATT
567.
The World Bank and IMF gives respectively:
A.
long term and short term credits
B.
short term and long term credits
C.
both long term credits
D.
both short term credits
Answer»
A. long term and short term credits
568.
Which of these are nicknamed 'Bretton Woods Twins' ? 1. IDA 2. IMF 3. IBRD 4. WTO
A.
1and 4
B.
2and 4
C.
3 and 4
D.
2 and 3
Answer»
D. 2 and 3
569.
Which country is the largest debtor of UNO?
A.
India
B.
Mexico
C.
Japan
D.
U.S.
Answer»
D. U.S.
570.
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
1. Dow Jones: New York
2. Hang Seng: Seoul
3. FTSE-100:London
Select the correct answer using the codes given below: [IAS 1998]
A.
1, 2 and 3
B.
2 and 3
C.
1 and 2
D.
1 and 3
Answer»
D. 1 and 3
Chapter: Natural Resources and Other Facts of Indian Economy
571.
Low productivity of agriculture in India is not caused by:
A.
inadequate availability of inputs
B.
subdivision of land holdings
C.
less area under cultivation
D.
poor finance facilities
Answer»
C. less area under cultivation
572.
The per capita foodgrains consumption:
A.
has fallen steadily over the years
B.
has fluctuated
C.
has remained stagnant
D.
has risen very slowly
Answer»
D. has risen very slowly
573.
Highest milk producer in India is :
A.
U.P.
B.
Gujarat
C.
Punjab
D.
Haryana
Answer»
A. U.P.
574.
GDR means:
A.
'gross domestic ratio' which is a macro aggregate
B.
'global depository receipt' which is the mechanism to raise funds from international market
C.
'global development range' which has been set up by UNO for developing countries
D.
'geographically developed regions' as defined by the UNDP
Answer»
B. 'global depository receipt' which is the mechanism to raise funds from international market
575.
The Green Revolution has led to :
1. spurt in all foodgrains production
2. increase in regional inequalities
3. reduction in inter-personal inequalities within a region
4. good production in wheat
A.
1 and 3
B.
1, 2 and 3
C.
2, 3 and 4
D.
2 and 4
Answer»
D. 2 and 4
576.
The success of the Green Revolution does not require:
A.
adequate irrigation facilities
B.
availability of high yielding seeds
C.
pesticides and chemical fertilizers
D.
large scale mechanization
Answer»
D. large scale mechanization
577.
NAFED is concerned with:
1. promotion of inter-state and export trade of farm produce
2. import of foodgrains for buffer stocking and public distribution
3. marketing of eggs and poultry' at national level
4. movement of consumer goods from surplus areas to scarcity areas
A.
1 and 2
B.
1, 2 and 3
C.
3 and 4
D.
1, 3 and 4
Answer»
D. 1, 3 and 4
578.
The 'Year of Great Divide' refers to:
A.
rapid growth rate in population after 1921
B.
the declining sex ratio after 1921
C.
the slow-down in death rate after 1921
D.
all the above
Answer»
A. rapid growth rate in population after 1921
579.
The increase in agricultural production is due to:
1. increase in area under crops
2. improvement in yield
3. improvement in cropping pattern
4. effective implementation of land reforms
A.
1 and 3
B.
1 and
C.
1, 2 and 3
D.
1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer»
C. 1, 2 and 3
580.
In India the co-operative movement was initiated in the sector of :
A.
farming
B.
consumer goods production
C.
agricultural credit
D.
marketing of agricultural products
Answer»
C. agricultural credit
581.
The ideal average NPK ratio aggregated for the country as a whole is :
A.
4 : 2 : 1
B.
2 : 4 : 1
C.
4 : 1 : 2
D.
4 : 3 : 2
Answer»
A. 4 : 2 : 1
582.
Which neighbouring country has objections on Indian Baglihar Hydro-electric Project?
A.
Nepal
B.
Bhutan
C.
Bangladesh
D.
Pakistan
Answer»
D. Pakistan
583.
Oil Pool Deficit is a deficit:
1. in the balance of payments
2. that the government owes to the world bank
3. in the oil pool account
4. that the government owes to the oil companies
Choose your answer from:
A.
1 and 3
B.
2 and 3
C.
3 and 4
D.
2 and 4
Answer»
C. 3 and 4
584.
Who among the following have been the Union Finance Ministers of India?
1. V. P. Singh
2. R. Venkataraman
3. Y. B. Chavan
4. Pranab Mukherjee
Select the correct answer using the code given below: [IAS 2007]
A.
1, 2 and 3 only
B.
1, 3 and 4 only
C.
2 and 4 only
D.
1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer»
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
585.
Which one of the following is the correct sequence in the decreasing order of production (in million tonnes) of the given foodgrains in India? [IAS 2007]
A.
Wheat - Rice Pulses Coarse cereals
B.
Rice – Wheat cereals
C.
Wheat - Rice - Coarse cereals Pulses
D.
Rice - Wheat - Coarse cereals Pulses
Answer»
D. Rice - Wheat - Coarse cereals Pulses
586.
Consider the following statements:
1. Appellate Tribunal for Electricity has been established by each State Government in India.
2. One of the components of the Accelerated Power Development and Reforms Programme (APDRP) is upgradation of sub-transmission and distribution system for electricity in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2006]
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
Neither 1 nor 2
Answer»
B. 2 only
587.
In which one of the following countries, the rate of Income Tax is highest? [Punjab & Sindh Bank 2011]
A.
US
B.
China
C.
Japan
D.
UK
Answer»
C. Japan
588.
Which of the following is NOT a programme / agency of the Union Ministry of Finance? [Punjab & Sindh Bank 2011]
A.
Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF)
B.
National Foundation for Corporate Governance (NFCG)
C.
Serious Frauds Investigation Office (SFIO)
D.
Investment Commission
Answer»
A. Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF)
589.
Labour legislations in India have an important dimension of protection of women from exploitation. Some special provisions are made for women in the work place. Which of the following is NOT one such special provision? [Punjab & Sindh Bank 2011]
A.
Equal pay for work of equal value
B.
Maternity protection
C.
Creche facility at the work place for infants
D.
No night shifts
Answer»
A. Equal pay for work of equal value
590.
Many a times we read about the priority sector in newspapers. Which of the following is/are considered segment(s) of Priority Sector in India? [Punjab & Sindh Bank 2011]
(A) Agriculture
(B) Small Scale Industry
(C) Textile Industry
A.
Only A
B.
Only B
C.
Only C
D.
All A, B & C
Answer»
D. All A, B & C
591.
Ever greening of patents is done by [CDS 2011]
A.
citing another use of the same product
B.
citing another process of forming the same product
C.
applying for extension of patent term
D.
citing another product with same use
Answer»
C. applying for extension of patent term
592.
In which one of the following activities percentage share of cooperative sector is the highest? [Corporation Bank PO 2011]
A.
Agricultural Credit disbursement
B.
Sugar production
C.
Wheat procurement
D.
Fertilizer distribution
Answer»
B. Sugar production
593.
In India, which of the following is regulated by the Forward Markets Commission? [IAS 2010]
A.
Currency Futures Trading
B.
Commodities Futures Trading
C.
Equity Futures Trading
D.
Both Commodities Futures and Financial Futures Trading
Answer»
B. Commodities Futures Trading
594.
Which of the following is/are commodity/ies on which subsidy is given to farmers/poor in
India? [SBI Ass PO 2011] (A) Fertilizer (B) Kerosene (C) LPG
A.
Only A
B.
Only B
C.
Only C
D.
Only A & B
Answer»
D. Only A & B
595.
A person returning from abroad can retain foreign currency up to what period? [Haryana Gr Bank PO 2011]
A.
60 days
B.
30 days
C.
90 days
D.
180 days
Answer»
C. 90 days
596.
Which one of the following is different from the others from the point of view of ownership? [UP PCS 2011]
A.
LIC Policy
B.
Bank Fixed Deposit
C.
Kisan Vikas Patra
D.
Debenture of a Company
Answer»
A. LIC Policy
597.
The main source of fund for the National Highway Authority of India is [UP PCS 2011]
A.
Cess
B.
Foreign assistance
C.
Market borrowings
D.
Budgetary support Government of Union
Answer»
A. Cess
598.
More than one-third of the crude steel production of the world comes from [UP PCS 2011]
A.
China
B.
Japan
C.
Russia
D.
U.S.A.
Answer»
A. China
599.
Which of the following is wrongly matched?
A.
National Institute of Animal Genetics – Karnal
B.
Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research – Lucknow
C.
Central Institute of Coastal Engineering for Fisheries – Bangalore
D.
Central Duck Breeding Farm – Chikmagalur
Answer»
D. Central Duck Breeding Farm – Chikmagalur
600.
Why is agricultural productivity in India low both on the basis of per worker and per hectare of land?
1. pressure of population on land
2. large landholdings in few hands
3. high capital base
4. dominance of subsistence farming
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