indian political, socio economic panorama & issues (national) MCQ section 1 Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions & More Shortcuts

Question : 6

Who was elected as the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha on 13 August 2014?

a) D. Subramaniam

b) M. Thambidurai

c) M. Venkateshwar

d) V. Rameshwar

Question : 7

Which of the following statements is/are correct about Consumer Protection Bill, 2015?

1. The new bill seeks to replace Consumer Protection Act, 1986 in order to deal with consumer protection and safety.
2. Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) is a non-regulatory authority.
3. Consumer Protection Act (CPA), 1986 was amended twice in 1991 and 1993 respectively.

a) 2 and 3only

b) 1 and 2 only

c) 1 only

d) All of these

Question : 8

Telangana government launched ‘Grama Jyothi’ across the state. The scheme is aimed at:

1. Comprehensive development of rural areas allowing planning and execution of works by villages themselves
2. Improving the Human Development Index (HDI) by addressing core issues such as drinking water and sanitation, health and nutrition, education, infrastructure etc.
3. Empowering women.
4. Empowering gram panchayats.

a) 1, 2 & 4

b) 1 & 2 only

c) 2 & 4 only

d) 1, 2 & 3

Question : 9

What is the purpose of establishing Kaya Kulp Council?

a) To give recommendations to improve Air India

b) To give recommendations to improve to working of National Highway Authority of India

c) To give recommendations to improve the Indian Railways

d) To give recommendations to enhance the role of waterways in transportation

Question : 10

According to Union Finance Ministry, which of the following states/UTs have achieved 100% financial inclusion under Jan Dhan Yojana?

1. Kerala
2. Punjab
3. Chandigarh
4. Daman & Diu
5. Lakshadweep
6. Goa

a) 1, 3, 5 and 6 only

b) 2, 3 and 4 only

c) 1, 2, 4 and 6 only

d) 1, 4, 5 and 6 only