indian political, socio economic panorama & issues (national) MCQ section 1 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which among the following are the recommendations of the High-Level Committee (HLC) for Restructuring of Food Corporation of India (FCI) chaired by Shanta Kumar?

1. FCI procurement should focus on the eastern belt, where farmers do not get the minimum support price.
2. It proposes to virtually dilute the scope of the National Food Security Act (NFSA) by lowering its coverage to about 40 per cent population.
3. It proposes to start Direct Benefit Transfer in lieu of distribution through Public Distribution System.

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) All of these

Question : 2

KIRAN scheme is related to

a) Women Doctors

b) Women Scientists

c) Women Engineers

d) Women teachers

Question : 3

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 : 4

Which of the following statements are correct regarding Lok Adalats?

1. The first National Lok Adalat was held in 1982.
2. The decision of the Lok Adalat is binding on the parties to the dispute.
3. Its decision cannot be challenged in any other court.

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) All of these

Question : 5

Which of the following statements about Pratyaksha Hastaantarit Laabh (PAHAL) scheme is/are not correct?

1. The scheme has been acknowledged as the world’s largest cash transfer program (households) by the Guinness Book of World Records.
2. The scheme was formally launched as Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme for LPG subsidy in 2013.
3. The scheme was modified and named as Pahal in November 2014.
4. LPG cylinders are sold at subsidized rates.

a) 1, 2 & 4

b) 1 only

c) 2 & 4 only

d) 4 only