INSIGHTS REVISION TEST for Preliminary Exam 2018: Test – 6
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1). Consider the following statements about agriculture in India:
- The dynamics of agricultural growth reflect a reduction in the share of crop sector
- The agriculture sector in India necessitates re-orientation in policies towards activities like dairying and livestock development along with gender-specific interventions
- This has impacted the sources of incomes of the farm households.
Which of the above statements is/are correct:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) 2 only
2). As per Census 2011, consider the following:
- Out of total female main workers, agricultural labourers are more than cultivators.
- There is high gender disparity in ownership of landholdings in agriculture
- There is concentration of operational holdings by women in the marginal and small holdings categories.
Which of the above statements is/are correct:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) 2 only
3). Government has been implementing various schemes which help improve the entitlements of women farmers, which will prove to be advantageous in bridging the policy gaps. In the light of this statement which of the following is true:
a) Earmarking at least 30 per cent of the budget allocation for women beneficiaries in all ongoing schemes/programmes and development activities.
b) Recognising the critical role of women in agriculture, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has declared 9th January of every year as Women Farmer’s Day.
c) Making reservations for women in panchayats
d) None of the above
4). Consider the following statements with respect to agriculture mechanisation:
- The sale of tractors in India cannot be taken as the only measure of farm mechanization but to a great extent it reflects the level of mechanization.
- Indian tractor industries have emerged as the largest in the world and account for about one-third of total global tractor production.
Which of the above statements is/are correct:
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) 1 and 2
d) None of the above
5). Climate Smart Agriculture aims to tackle which of the following main objectives:
- Sustainably increasing agricultural productivity and incomes;
- Adapting and building resilience to climate change;
- Reducing and/or removing greenhouse gas emissions wherever possible.
Which of the above is/are correct:
a) 1,2 and 3
b) 1 and 2
c) Only 1
d) None of the above
6). ‘While the farmers are advised to undertake on-line trade, it is also important that they avail themselves of post-harvest loans by storing their produce in the accredited warehouses’. These statements are related to which of the following schemes:
- E-NAM (National Agriculture Market)
- TReDS (Trade Receivables electronic discounting system)
- e-NWR (Negotiable Warehouse Receipts)
- e-RAKAM (Rashtriya Kisan Agri Mandi)
Answer using codes below:
a) 1,2 and 3
b) 1,3 and 4
c) 1,2,3 and 4
d) 2,3 and 4
7). Which of the following statements is correct?
a) Interest subvention scheme is implemented by NABARD and RBI
b) Interest subvention defines short term loans as loans given for 6 months
c) Interest subvention does not cover post-harvest loans
d) All of the above statements are correct
8). Consider the following statements:
- The off take of food grains is primarily under the National Food Security Act, 2013 (NFSA) and other welfare schemes of the Government of India.
- Recently the stocks of FCI were also liquidated by conducting open market sale of food grains
Which of the above statements is/are correct:
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None of the above
9). Consider the following statements:
- The Economic Cost of foodgrains consists of three components, namely, pooled cost of grains, procurement incidentals and the cost of distribution.
- Food subsidy only considers issue price
Which of the above statements is/are correct:
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) 1 and 2
d) None of the above
10). Consider the following statements:
- Achieving the sustainability of cities entails integration of four pillars – social development, economic development, environmental management, and effective urban governance.
- The regulation of municipal bonds in India is under SEBI)
Which of the above statements is/are correct:
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None of the above
11). Consider the following statements about International solar alliance:
- ISA has three programmes Scaling Solar Applications for Agricultural Use, Affordable Finance at Scale and Scaling Solar Mini-grids.
- UN member countries which are located beyond the Tropics can not join the ISA
Which of the above is/are correct:
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None of the Above
12). Which of the following statements is correct:
a) Zero Effect, Zero Defect is a policy initiative to enhance energy efficiency and resources efficiency in Medium & Small Industries
b) The Global Climate Risk Index 2018 has put India amongst the 25 most vulnerable countries in the world.
c) The Fifteenth Finance Commission Terms of Reference outlined forests as an important aspect for consideration
d) None of the above
13) . Consider the following statements:
- The Producer Price Index (PPI) measures the average change in the prices of goods and services, either as they leave the place of production called Output PPI or as they enter the production process called Input PPI.
- PPI contrasts with other measures such as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) which measures changes in prices from buyers or consumers perspective.
Which of the above statements is/are correct:
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) 1 and 2
d) None of the above
14). Consider the following statements:
- The Housing Price Indices (HPIs) are a broad measure of movement of residential property prices observed within a geographic boundary
- The first official housing price index for the country named ‘NHB RESIDEX’ was launched in July, 2007 by the National Housing Bank (NHB).
Which of the above statements is/are correct:
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) 1 and 2
d) None of the above
15). Consider the following statements:
- Market intervention scheme is regulating the prices of onion, tomatoes and potatoes
- Price stabilization scheme is for wheat and rice
Which of the above statements is/are correct:
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) 1 and 2
d) None of the above
16). If a trade union is able to negotiate higher wages, the following would be a consequence:
a) Employment will increase and unemployment will decrease.
b) Both employment and unemployment will decrease.
c) Employment will decrease with no change in unemployment.
d) Employment will decrease and unemployment will increase.
17). If as a result of households’ wish to save more, there is a change in equilibrium income and no change in equilibrium saving, this is an example of ___________
a) market imperfection
b) the law of diminishing returns
c) the paradox of thrift
d) market failure
18). Which of the following will cause the exchange rate of a currency to go up?
a) An increase in investment flows into the country.
b) An increase in the demand for imports
c) A balance of payments deficit.
d) Speculation that the exchange rate will fall.
19). Consider the following statements about accessible India Campaign:
- Accessible India Campaign or (Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan) is the nationwide flagship campaign of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
- The aim of the Campaign is to make a barrier free and conducive environment for Divyangjans all over the country.
- The campaign has been divided into three verticals: Built Environment; Transport and Information & Communication Technology (ICT) ecosystem.
Which of the above statements is/are correct:
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 3
d) 1,2 and 3
20) With reference to BharatNet, consider the following statements:
- It is being funded through the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF)
- Under this project, states contribute free Rights of Way for establishing the Optical Fibre Network
- It’s previous name is National Optical Fibre Network
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 and 3 Only
b) 2 and 3 Only
c) 1 Only
d) 1,2 and 3
21) Plastic microbeads are used in
- Shower/bath products
- Insect repellants
- Shaving creams
- Deodorants
- Toothpaste
Select the correct answer using codes below:
a) 1,2,3 and 5 Only
b) 1, 3, 4 and 5 Only
c) 1 and 3 Only
d) 1,2,3,4 and 5
22) Effective strategy to eliminate Manual scavenging in India should include
- Eliminating insanitary latrines through demolition and conversion into sanitary latrines
- Developing a comprehensive rehabilitation package for manual scavengers through a survey
- Empowering dalit women
- Accepting that the practice still exists and correctly identifying manual scavengers
- Community awareness and sensitization of local administration
Select the correct answer using codes below:
a) 2,3, 4 and 5 Only
b) 1,2,3 and 4 Only
c) 1,2 and 5 Only
d) 1,2,3,4 and 5
23) With reference to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), consider the following statements:
- It is a specialised agency of the United Nations
- It is a trade association representing airlines
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 Only
b) 2 Only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
24) With reference to the Technology and Innovation Support Center (TISC) program, consider the following statements:
- It is an initiative of the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) to promote innovation in India
- The objective of introducing the TISC in India is to stimulate a dynamic, vibrant and balanced Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) system in India to foster creativity and innovation
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 Only
b) 2 Only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
25) With reference to the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF), consider the following statements:
- It is structured under the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Regulations
- It envisages infrastructure development in commercially viable projects, both greenfield and brownfield, including stalled projects
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 Only
b) 2 Only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
