indian political, socio economic panorama & issues (national) MCQ section 7 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which of the following statements are correct?

1. The first Renewable Energy Global Investors Meet and Expo (Re-Invest) 2015 has been launched in New Delhi.
2. Renewable sources contribute around 6% in the total power produced in India.
3. After hydro power, solar power is the major contributor in India’s renewable energy production.

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) None of these

Question : 2

The government recently launched an e-payment module to accept compensatory amount for diversion of forest land in the country. The aim of the module is -

1. It will cut delays in the system
2. It will bring transparenc

a) Both 1 & 2

b) 1 only

c) 2 only

d) neither 1 nor 2

Question : 3

Consider the following statements:

1. Union Government has approved 17 mega food parks for food processing across the country.
2. Out of these 17 food parks, 6 parks have been allotted to state agencies whereas 11 to private players in 11 states.

a) 2 only

b) Both 1 and 2

c) 1 only

d) Neither of the above

Question : 4

China has expressed its readiness to work with India to link its ambitious Maritime Silk Road plans with India’s ______ Project.

a) Mausam

b) Indradhanush

c) Bullet Train

d) Udaan

Question : 5

Which of the following are the guidelines issued by the Reserve Bank of India in November 2014 for Licensing of Payments Banks?

1. Existing non-bank Pre-paid Payment Instrument (PPI) issuers, mobile firms and supermarket chains etc will be allowed to work as payment banks.
2. Payment Banks will initially be restricted to hold a maximum balance of 1 lakh rupees per individual customer
3. Payment Banks will not be allowed to issue ATM or debit cards.
4. These banks will need to maintain the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) with the Reserve Bank of India.

a) 3 and 4 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 4 only

d) 2, 3 and 4 only

Question : 6

On which of the following bills can President summon the joint sitting of two Houses of Parliament, in case of a deadlock?

1. Ordinary Bill
2. Money Bill
3. Constitution Amendment Bill
4. Finance Bill

a) 1 and 4 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 3 and 4 only