indian political, socio economic panorama & issues (national) MCQ section 3 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which state has become first to fix minimum educational qualification for panchayat polls?

a) Karnataka

b) Kerala

c) Gujarat

d) Rajasthan

Question : 2

Which of the following statements are correct about “Make in India” campaign?

1. All Central government services to be integrated with an e-Biz single window online portal
2. Expert group from DIPP and FICCI to be set up to propose reforms to the Centre and states.
3. States are recommended to initiate the selfcertification
4. Home Ministry to provide all security clearances to investment proposals within 3 months.

a) 3 and 4 only

b) 2 and 4 only

c) 1, 2 and 3 only

d) All of these

Question : 3

A new 24×7 channel called Arun Prabha is proposed to be started which would act as a platform?

a) for cultural and linguistic identity of the North-East.

b) to showcase success of the Indians all over the world.

c) for culture of tribal people all over India.

d) for all art forms related to Indian culture.

Question : 4

Which of the following statements are correct regarding Soil Health Card (SHC) scheme?

1. The scheme aims to provide information to the farmers about nutrients present in the soil.
2. It is sponsored jointly by centre and state in the ratio 75:25.
3. According to health card report, soil nutrients will be provided to the farmers free of cost.

a) 1 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) None of these

Question : 5

Which of the following are bird sanctuaries?

1. Sur Sarovar (Keetham) lake
2. Sultanpur
3. Periyar
4. Keoladeo National Park

a) 3 and 4 only

b) 2 and 4 only

c) 1, 2 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 4 only

Question : 6

Which of the following Indian companies have achieved market capitalization of `5 lakh crore?

a) TCS

b) GAIL

c) ONGC

d) Reliance industries