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

Question : 1

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 : 2

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 : 3

Which of the following statements are correct?

1. The National Deworming initiative was launched by Union Ministry for Health & Family Welfare.
2. First National Deworming Day was observed on 12th February 2015.
3. Albendazole tablets are used against parasitic worm infestation.

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) All of these

Question : 4

With reference to the government’s smart cities project, consider the following statements:

1. There are four broad criteria and a total of 13 Subcriteria to determine smart cities
2. The government will give 10 crore rupees each for the smart city plan
3. The selected cities include 12 cities from Uttar Pradesh
4. Jammu and Kashmir is not included in the plan

a) 1, 3 & 4

b) 1 & 2 only

c) 2 & 4 only

d) 1, 2 & 3

Question : 5

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

a) China

b) Luxemberg

c) USA

d) Switzerland

Question : 6

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