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

Question : 1

Which of the following statements are correct regarding Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana?

1. The scheme is fully funded by the central government.
2. It is managed by the National Rural Roads Development Agency.
3. The villages under Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana will get priority in the selection of roads for new connectivity.

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) All of these

Question : 2

What type of tax has been abolished with a CESS in this budget 2015-16?

a) Wealth Tax

b) Transaction Tax

c) Income Tax

d) Entertainment Tax

Question : 3

Consider the following statements:

1. RBI has lowered Statutory Liquidity Rate (SLR) by 0.50% in its June review.
2. Reduction in SLR helps in increasing credit availability in the market

a) 2 Only

b) 1 and 2 Both

c) 1 Only

d) None

Question : 4

Which of the following is correct about SC & ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Bill 2014?

1. The bill seeks to amend parent law i.e. the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.
2. It aims to prohibit the commission of offences against members of the SCs and STs and adds provisions for establishing special courts.
3. The bill adds a new chapter dealing with the rights of victims and witnesses.

a) 2 and 3 only

b) 1 and 2only

c) 2 only

d) All of these

Question : 5

Which of the following statements are correct?

1. Generally, 2.1 children per woman are considered to be the replacement level fertility.
2. According to the Sample Registration Survey by the Registrar General of India, Kerala has India’s lowest fertility.
3. In India, only nine states have not reached replacements levels.
4. Infant Mortality Rate in India has been estimated as 40 deaths under the age of 5 years per 1000 live births.

a) 1, 2 and 3 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) All of these

Question : 6

Which among the following cities will host World IT Congress in 2018?

a) Pune

b) Bengaluru

c) New Delhi

d) Hyderabad