indian political, socio economic panorama & issues (national) MCQ section 5 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which of the following statements are correct about eminent political scientist and scholar Rajani Kothari?

1. He was the member of Planning Commission.
2. He was honoured with Right Livelihood Award.
3. He was nominated as Member of Rajya Sabha during 1996-2002.
4. He was the founder of Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS).

a) 1, 2 and 4 only

b) 3 and 4 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) All of these

Question : 2

Who has been recently appointed as head of National Biodiversity Authority?

a) Ajit Seth

b) V Rajagopalan

c) Venkatesh Naik

d) Rama Krishunudua

Question : 3

Consider the following statements about Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY):

1. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) has entered into Guinness book of World Records.
2. Guinness book of World Records has given certificate stating it as the maximum bank accounts having opened in one month.
3. Initially, after its launch the scheme had a target of opening 7.5 crore bank accounts by 26 January, 2015, but later it was revised and raised to 10 crore bank accounts.

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) All of the above

Question : 4

Which of the following statements are correct regarding Film Certification Appellate Tribunal (FCAT)?

1. It is located at Mumbai
2. It is a statutory body
3. It comes under the aegis of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) None of these

Question : 5

India has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding in the field of textile and clothing with which of the following countries?

a) Belarus

b) Kyrgyzstan

c) Turkmenistan

d) Kazakhstan

Question : 6

Who has been appointed as the new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India?

a) Sindhushree Khullar

b) Harishankar Brahma

c) S C Sinha

d) Sekhar Basu