indian political, socio economic panorama & issues (national) MCQ section 6 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which of the following statements are true regarding e-Biz portal launched by the Indian government recently?

1. It has been launched by the Finance Ministry.
2. It will provide single window facility for business transactions and other formalities.
3. Initially, the portal will be launched in 10 pilot states.

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) All of these

Question : 2

Consider the following statements:

1. Railway Ministry has flagged off India’s first compressed natural gas (CNG) powered train between Rewari and Rohtak in Haryana.
2. It is powered by Diesel Electric Multiple Unit (DEMU).
3. It is capable of running at a speed of 80 km per hour.

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) All of the above

Question : 3

Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? Fair/Festival State

1. Baneshhwar Fair Rajasthan
2. Hornbill Festival Nagaland
3. Thrissur Pooram Tamil Nadu

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) All of these

Question : 4

Which of the following country is the largest economy in Purchasing Power Parity (PPP)?

a) China

b) Luxemberg

c) USA

d) Switzerland

Question : 5

Which of the following statements are correct about Surajkund International Crafts Mela, Faridabad?

1. This year is the 29th edition of the fair.
2. Jordan is the Partner Nation in the fair.
3. The theme state of this year is Chhattisgarh.

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) All of these

Question : 6

Consider the following statements:

1. India ranked 78th globally in Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) 2014 list of 93 countries in terms of talent competitiveness of its human capital.
2. This GTCI list was compiled by INSEAD business school in partnership with Adecco and Human Capital Leadership Institute of Singapore (HCLI).

a) 2 only

b) Both 1 and 2

c) 1 only

d) None of the above