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

Question : 1

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

1. RBI has prescribed the maximum age of CEOs of private banks as 70 years in accordance with PJ Nayak Committee
2. This is the first time that the RBI has prescribed the retirement age in private bank

a) 2 only

b) Both 1 and 2

c) 1 only

d) Neither 1 Nor 2

Question : 2

Tiladhak University (an ancient university), located in Bihar, was established during the rule of which dyansty?

a) Gupta dyansty

b) Kushan dyansty

c) Mauryan dyansty

d) Pala dyansty

Question : 3

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about the recently launched Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKY)?

1. The programme aims to impart skill training to youth with focus on first time entrants to the labour market and class 10 and class 12 dropouts.
2. The programme will be implemented by the Union Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship through the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) training partners.
3. Sector Skill Councils and the State Governments would closely monitor skill training that will happen under the PMKVY.

a) 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) All the above

Question : 4

Which of the following statements are correct?

1. Gujarat Forest Department has signed a MoU with The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) for conservation of Asiatic lion and its habitat.
2. Asiatic lions are found only in Gir forest.
3. They have been listed as endangered species by IUCN.

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) All of these

Question : 5

How many Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) have been decided to be closed down by the Union Cabinet?

a) 7

b) 8

c) 9

d) 10

Question : 6

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

1. The maximum limit for an MSME (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) in service sector is Rs. 10 crore
2. The growth rate of MSMEs in 11th five year pln was more than 10%.
3. MSMEs count for more than one-third of exports from India

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1 only

d) 2 and 3 only