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

Question : 1

Which of the following statements are correct about Tithi Bhojan?

1. It has been introduced by Ministry of Human Resource Development
2. It is a part of Mid Day Meal Scheme
3. It seeks to involve the members of the community to provide nutritious food to the children
4. It was first successfully implemented in Madhya Pradesh

a) 3 and 4 only

b) 1, 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) All of the above

Question : 2

Which country overtook United States to become the third-largest steel producer in the world with a production of 14.56 million tonnes (MT) in first two months of the year 2015?

a) Australia

b) Japan

c) China

d) India

Question : 3

Recently, an Eco-restoration project has been started for Kinnerasani Sanctuary with a cost of 60 lakh rupees. Where is this sanctuary located?

a) Kerala

b) Tamil Nadu

c) Telangana

d) Karnataka

Question : 4

Consider the following statements about Union Budget 2015-16.

1. No change in the Tax slab on personal income.
2. Wealth tax has been increased.
3. Service tax increased to14 per cent.
4. A University of Disability Studies will be established in Tamilnadu.

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 1,2 and 3 only

c) 1 ,and 2 only

d) All of the above

Question : 5

Consider the following statements regarding the One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme for ex-servicemen:

1. The scheme was pending for the last one decade.
2. The uniform pension paid to the armed forces personnel retiring in the same rank with the same length of service, regardless of their date of retirement.
3. Presently they receive differential pensions as it is calculated on the basis of their salary at the time of their retirement.
4. In future, the pension would be re-fixed every 2 years.

a) 1, 2 & 4

b) 1 & 2 only

c) 2 & 4 only

d) 2 & 3 only

Question : 6

Who among the following is the author of the Book Titled “Assassination of Rajiv Gandhi: An Inside Job”?

a) None of these

b) Faraz Ahmed

c) DP Yadav

d) Daman Singh