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

Question : 1

For which crop,has the Central Government has asked to relax quality norms for procurement on 7th Apr’15?

a) Rice

b) Pulses

c) Maize

d) Wheat

Question : 2

Which of the following statements are correct regarding National Optical Fibre Network (NOFN)?

1. It is the largest rural connectivity project of its kind in the world.
2. It has been launched by the Ministry of Information Technology and Communications
3. Vellore has become first district in India to have high speed Rural Broadband Network

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) All of these

Question : 3

Which of the following statements are correct?

1. Recently, President’s rule has been imposed in Jammu and Kashmir
2. It was imposed under Article 356 of the Indian constitution.

a) 2 only

b) Both 1 and 2

c) 1 only

d) Neither 1 Nor 2

Question : 4

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 : 5

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 : 6

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