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

Question : 1

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 : 2

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 : 3

Consider the following statements:

1. NTPC has emerged as the country’s biggest company in terms of annual revenue as per an annual list of Fortune 500 companies in India- 2014.
2. This year’s list of the country’s 500 largest corporations was compiled by the global business magazine Fortune’s Indian edition.

a) 2 only

b) Both 1 and 2

c) 1 only

d) None of the above

Question : 4

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

Question : 5

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 : 6

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