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

Question : 1

KIRAN scheme is related to

a) Women Doctors

b) Women Scientists

c) Women Engineers

d) Women teachers

Question : 2

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 : 3

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 : 4

Name the portal launched by the Government on 6th Apr’15 to improve vocational training delivery in the country?

a) National Council for vocational trainingManagement information system

b) Training Management information system

c) National Management information system

d) Vocational Management information system

Question : 5

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 : 6

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