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

Question : 1

Which of the following statements are correct regarding Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) Bill, 2014?

1. The bill grants Constitutional status to the NJAC.
2. NJAC will be headed by the Chief Justice of India.
3. It will be responsible for transfer of judges to the Supreme Courts and the High Courts.

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) All of these

Question : 2

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) as recently commissioned 28 MW Nyaborongo Hydro Electric Project. The project is located in

a) Gambia

b) Rwanda

c) Botswana

d) South Sudan

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

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