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

Question : 1

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 : 2

A Person of Indian Origin (PIO) is a person without an Indian passport and may fall under which of the following categories?

1. Any person who has at any time held an Indian passport
2. Any person whose parent(s) or grandparent(s) or great grandparents(s) was born in India or was a permanent resident in India .
3. Any person who is a spouse of a citizen of India
4. Any person who is a spouse of a PIO who falls under category (1) or (2)

a) 3 and 4 only

b) 2 and 4 only

c) 1, 2 and 3 only

d) All of these

Question : 3

What is the new rate of Service Tax as per Budget 2015-16?

a) 14.5%

b) 13.5%

c) 14%

d) 13%

Question : 4

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 : 5

Which of the following statements are correct regarding Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)?

1. It has been launched by the Ministry of Human Resource Development.
2. The scheme will be implemented with an outlay of 1, 500 crore rupees.
3. Centre and state will contribute the funds in the ratio of 75:25.

a) 2 only

b) 1 and 2 only

c) 1 only

d) 1 and 3 only

Question : 6

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