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MPSC TEST SERIES 07

MPSC TEST SERIES 07

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1. Amolops siju is a new species of frog discovered in which state of India?

[a] Meghalaya
[b] Arunachal Pradesh
[c] Goa
[d] Mizoram

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

2. Who is the author of the book “Pygmalion”?

(a) Leo Tolstoy
(b) Jawaharlal Nehru
(c) G.B.Shaw
(d) Nirad C.Chowdhuri

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

3. Who was the Viceroy at the time of Quit India Movement?

(a). Lord Mountbatten
(b). Lord Wavell
(c). Lord Linlithgow
(d). Lord Irwin

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

4. Swaraj as a national demand was first made by:

(a) Bal Gangadhar Tilak

(b) Dadabhai Naoraji

(c) Jawaharlal Nehru

(d) Chittaranjan Das

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

5. Who presides over the joint sitting of the Parliament

(a) President
(b) Prime Minister
(c) Chairman of Rajya Sabha
(d) Speaker of Lok Sabha

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

6. Disqualification of MP from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha is under which article

(a) Article 112
(b) Article 102
(c) Article 121
(d) Article 120

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

7. Which ministry has the highest allocation in 2023 – 2024 Budget ?

(a) Ministry of Railways
(b) Ministry of Defence
(c) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
(d) Food and Public Distribution

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

8. NITI Aayog current CEO

(a) BVR Subrahmanyam
(b) Rajiv Kumar
(c) Rajiv Singh
(d) Shri Suman Bery

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

9. Inflation is measured by _______

(a) Consumer price index
(b) Wholesale price index
(c) Marshall’s index
(d) None of the above

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

10. When it is noon IST at Allahabad in India, the time at Greenwich, London, will be

(a) midnight ,GMT
(b) B.1730 hours
(c) C.0630 hours
(d) D.None of the above

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

11. In which state do the Mansoon arrives first?

(a) Assam
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Kerala
(d) Meghalaya

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

12. A line drawn on a weather map connecting points that receive equal amounts of sunshine are

(a) Isohel

(b) Isobar

(c) Isohyte

(d) Isotherm

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

13. What is the target for agricultural and processed food products from India for 2022- 23?

[a] USD 3.56 billion

[b] USD 13.56 billion

[c] USD 23.56 billion

[d] USD 43.56 billion

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

14. Which state/UT hosted the ‘Snow Festival (Winter Carnival)’?

[a] Himachal Pradesh
[b] Jammu and Kashmir
[c] Sikkim
[d] Uttarakhand

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

15. Which country is known as the land of ‘white elephants’?

(a)Malaysia
(b) Thailand
(c) Pakistan
(d) None of these

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

16. Which viceroy inaugurated New Delhi on 10 February 1931 as India’s new capital?

(a) Lord Irwin
(b) Lord Reading
(c) Lord Willingdon
(d) Lord Linlithgow

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

17. Criminal, who took refuge in the chief’s house to escape punishment became:

(a) Tukluh Bawi
(b) Chemsen Bawi
(c) Inpuichhung Bawi
(d) Sal

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

18. Villages were grouped together in Mizoram for the Indian military conveniences during the MNF movement in Mizoram. The grouping of village scheme was known as:

(a) The Detention Camp

(b) Progressive and Protective Villages

(c) Khaw Tuk Khawm

(d) The Vietcong Model

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

19. Under the Budget 2023 – 2024, the allocated amount for MNREGA is

a) Rs. 73,000 crore
b) Rs. 60,000 crore
c) Rs. 68,000 crore
d) Rs. 70,000 crore

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

20. Annual Financial statement(budget) in mentioned under which article

a) Article 102
b) Article 112
c) Article 121
d) Article 111

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

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Time is Up!

September 24, 2024
Economics 11

Welcome to your Economics 11

1. The 15th Finance Commission recommended increasing the share of tax devolution to the States to the level of

(a) 42 per cent of the divisible pool
(b) 41 per cent of the divisible pool
(c) 32 per cent of the divisible pool
(d) 31.5 per cent of the divisible pool

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

2. Finance Commissions of India was established under Article —— of Indian Constitution

a) 280
b) 278
c) 270
d) 208

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

3. 15th Finance Commissions Chairman

a) KN Singh
b) NK Singh
c) KC Neogi
d) KN Neogi

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

4. The primary function of the Finance Commission in India is to

(a) Distribute revenue between the Centre and the States
(b) Prepare the Annual Budget
(c) Advise the Presidents on financial matters
(d) Allocate funds to various ministries of the Union and the State Governments

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

5. Laissez Faire implies

(a) Mixed economy
(b) Controlled economy
(c) Socialist economy
(d) Non-interference of government in economic affairs

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

6. Which is the largest contributing sector to India’s economy?

a) Service sector
b) Agricultural sector
c) Industrial sector
d) Small scale industries

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

7. Which state has the forest cover as a percentage of the total area?

a) Mizoram
b) Arunachal Pradesh
c) Assam
d) Meghalaya

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

8. People engaged in primary activities are called _____ workers due to the outdoor nature of their work.

a) Red-collar

b) White-collar

c) Green-collar

d) Yellow-collar

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

9. Who is the present governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?

a) Viral Acharya
b) Urjit Patel
c) Raghuram Rajan
d) Shaktikanta Das

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

10. The Foreign Exchange and Regulation Act (FERA) was passed in

a) 1973
b) 1975
c) 1976
d) 1979

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

11. India has:

(a) Socialistic economy
(b) Gandhian economy
(c) Mixed economy
(d) Free economy

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

12. Dadabhai Naoroji theorised on the drain of wealth from India in his book:

(a) Poverty under British Rule in India
(b) Poverty in British Rule in India
(c) Poverty and Un-British Rule in India
(d) Poverty of Economic Drain in British India

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

13. Highest levels of decision making in an economy

a) Quinary Sector
b) Service Sector
c) Knowledge Sector
d) None

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

14. First Industrial Policy of free India was announced in the year :

(a) 1947
(b) 1948
(c) 1951
(d) 1956

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

15. How many Crops are there under MSP

a) 21
b) 22
c) 23
d) 24

()

()
None

16. Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) was established in

a) 1965
b) 1966
c) 1967
d) 1969

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

17. In India Special Economic Zones Act was passed in

a) 2009
b) 2007
c) 2005
d) 2003

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

18. Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act was passed in

a) 2009
b) 2006
c) 2005
d) 2003

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

19. Who is called the ‘Father of Economics’?

(a) Max Muller
(b) Karl Marx
(c) Adam Smith
(d) None of these

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

20. New Economic Policy (NEP) was introduced in

a) 1990
b) 1991
c) 1992
d) 1993

(a)

(b)

(c)
None

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September 24, 2024
Polity 8

Welcome to your Polity 8

1. Right to information (RTI) came into force on

a)15th June 2005
b)5th January 2005
c)12th October 2005
d)15th August 2005

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

2. The Parliament of India consist of

a)Prime Minister, President and Union cabinet
b)President, Chief Justice of India and Supreme Court
c)President, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
d)Prime Minister, President and Governor

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

3. 86th Amendment of the Constitution provides free and compulsory education to all children between 6-14 years under Article

a)20 A

b)20

c)21

d)21 A

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

4. Uniform Civil Code come under which Article

a)44
b)45
c)42
d)41

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

5. Who was the first lady President of India

a)Indira Gandhi
b)Sarojini Naidu
c)Draupadi Murmu
d)Pratibha Patil

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

6. Impeachment of the President can be done under which article

a)Article 52
b)Article 60
c)Article 61
d)Article 62

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

7. Who presides over the joint sitting of the Parliament

a)President
b)Prime Minister
c)Chairman of Rajya Sabha
d)Speaker of Lok Sabha

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

8. The shortest Parliamentary session is

a)Winter Session
b)Summer session
c)Budget Session
d)Monsoon session

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

9. Annual Financial statement(budget) in mentioned under which article

a)Article 102
b)Article 112
c)Article 121
d)Article 111

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

10. A directive issued by any political party to ensure the support of its members is

a)Garry mandering
b)Guillotine
c)Whip
d)Quorum

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

11. Who presides over the joint sitting of the Parliament

a)President
b)Prime Minister
c)Chairman of Rajya Sabha
d)Speaker of Lok Sabha

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

12. The shortest Parliamentary session is

a)Winter Session
b)Summer session
c)Budget Session
d)Monsoon session

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

13. Annual Financial statement(budget) in mentioned under which article

a)Article 102
b)Article 112
c)Article 121
d)Article 111

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

14. A directive issued by any political party to ensure the support of its members is

a)Garry mandering
b)Guillotine
c)Whip
d)Quorum

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

15. The Parliament of India consist of

a)Prime Minister, President and Union cabinet
b)President, Chief Justice of India and Supreme Court
c)President, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
d)Prime Minister, President and Governor

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

16. Who was the first lady President of India

a)Indira Gandhi
b)Sarojini Naidu
c)Draupadi Murmu
d)Pratibha Patil

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

17. Disqualification of MP from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha is under which article

a)Article 112
b)Article 102
c)Article 121
d)Article 120

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

18. High Court with maximum number of benches in India

a)Kolkatta High Court
b)Allahabad High Court
c)Madras High Court
d)Guwahati High Court

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

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September 24, 2024
Polity 7

Welcome to your Polity 7

1. The state executive consist of

a)Governor, Advocate General, Chief Minister
b)Chief Minister, Cabinet Minister, Minister of State
c)Governor, Chief Minister, Council of Ministers
d)Council of Ministers, Advocate General, Chief Minister

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

2. The legislative assembly should consist of members between

a)40 – 500
b)60 – 500
c)30 – 600
d)50 – 400

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

3. Who is the new Dy.Speaker of Mizoram Legislative Assembly

a)H.Biakzauva
b)Er.Lalrinawma
c)Lalrinliana Sailo
d)Lalchhandama

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

4. In January 2020, the Anglo Indian reserve seat in the Parliament and state legislature of India was abolished by

a)42nd Constitutional Amendment Act
b)44th Constitutional Amendment Act
c)73rd Constitutional Amendment Act
d)104th Constitutional Amendment Act

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

5. The duration for Legislative Council is

a)5 years
b)6 years
c)7 years
d)4 years

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

6. The institution of Panchayati Raj was first introduced in Rajasthan in

a)3rd March,1959
b)4th May,1959
c)2nd Oct, 1959
d)3rd Nov, 1959

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

7. Which Constitutional Amendment Act gave Constitutional status to Panchayati Raj.

a)42nd Constitutional Amendment Act
b)44th Constitutional Amendment Act
c)73rd Constitutional Amendment Act
d)104th Constitutional Amendment Act

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

8. How many recognized National Parties are there in India till today

a)6
b)7
c)8
d)9

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

9. The National flag was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on

a)2nd Oct,1949
b)22nd July, 1947
c)15th Aug, 1950
d)26th Nov,1949

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

10. The word Satyameva Jayate meaning Truth along Triumphs was taken from

a)Bhagavat Gita
b)Rig Veda
c)Sama Veda
d)Mudakka Upanishad

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

11. The white colour in the National Flag symbolize

a)Courage and sacrifice
b)Truth and Peace
c)Faith and Chivalry
d)Justice and Prosperity

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

12. The Indian National anthem was first sung on

a)11th January 1899
b)27th December 1911
c)15th August 1869
d)30th May 1905

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

13 .The Indian National song was composed by

a) Mahatma Gandhi
b) Rabindranath Tagore
c) Bakim Chandra Chaterjee
d) Dr.BR Ambedkar

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

14. States where Panchayati Raj Institutions were not implemented

a) Nagland, Manipur, Mizoram
b) Sikkim, Manipur, Mizoram
c) Sikkim, Tripura, Mizoram
d) Nagland, Mehalaya, Mizoram

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

15 . National Aquatic Animal of India

a) Gangetic Cat-fish
b) Gangetic Dolphin
c) Gangetic Shark
d) Gangetic frog

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

16. Article 31, Right to property was deleted from the list of Fundamental Rights by the

a)42nd Amendment
b)44th Amendment
c)46th Amendment
d)73rd amendment

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

17. The number of Cabinet Ministers in the present MNF Government

a)6
b)7
c)10
d)9

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

18. The President can declare emergency on the written advice of the

a)Union Cabinet
b)Prime Minister
c)Chief Justice of India
d)Speaker of Lok Sabha

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

19. Which articles cannot be suspended during emergency

a)Article 14 & 15
b)Article 30 & 32
c)Article 17 & 18
d)Article 20 & 21

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

20. The heart and soul of the Constitution according to Dr BR Ambedkar is

a)Article 32
b)Article 31
c)Article 14
d)Article 17

(a)

(b)

(c)
None

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September 24, 2024
Polity 6

Welcome to your Polity 6

1. Which Article authorizes the Parliament to form a new state

a)Article 1
b)Article 2
c)Article 3
d)Article 4

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

2. How many constitutional amendments have been made till today

a)105
b)104
c)106
d)111

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

3 .Match the following Schedules

1.First a) Division of power between union and state
2.Fourth b) Administration of Schedule area and Tribe
3.Seventh c) State and UT’s
4.Fifth d) Allocation of seats in Rajya Sabha

a)1(c) 2(a) 3(d) 4(b)
b)1(c) 2(d) 3(a) 4(b)
c)1(a) 2(c) 3(b) 4(d)
d)1(c) 2(b) 2(a) 4(d)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

4. Suspension of fundamental rights during emergency is taken from

a)Ireland
b)USSR
c)Japan
d)Germany

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

5. Remna Ni is celebrated on

a)February 20
b)June 15
c)June 28
d)June 30

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

6. Which commission was setup to recommend 27% job reservation for OBC in 1979

a)Fazl Ali Commission
b)Ashok Mehta Commission
c)Mandal Commission
d)SK Dhar Commission

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

7. Article 31, Right to property was deleted from the list of Fundamental Rights by the

a)42nd Amendment
b)44th Amendment
c)46th Amendment
d)73rd amendmen

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

8 Abolition of Titles comes under which Article

a)Article 15
b)Article 16
c)Article 17
d)Article 18

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

9. Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institution came under

a)Article 30
b)Article 31
c)Article 32
d)Article 28

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

10. Which articles cannot be suspended during emergency

a)Article 14 & 15
b)Article 30 & 32
c)Article 17 & 18
d)Article 20 & 21

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

11. The heart and soul of the Constitution according to Dr BR Ambedkar is

a)Article 32
b)Article 31
c)Article 14
d)Article 17

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

12. Right to information (RTI) came into force on

a)15th June 2005
b)5th January 2005
c)12th October 2005
d)15th August 2005

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

13. 86th Amendment of the Constitution provides free and compulsory education to all children between 6-14 years under Article

a)20 A

b)20

c)21

d)21 A

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

14. Uniform Civil Code come under which Article

a)44
b)45
c)42
d)41

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

15. Fundamental Duties were added to the constitution on the recommendation of which committee

a)JVP Committee

b)Swaran Singh Committee

c)Ashok Ghehlot Committee

d)BP Wadia Committee

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

16. Who was the first lady President of India

a)Indira Gandhi

b)Sarojini Naidu

c)Draupadi Murmu

d)Pratibha Patil

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

17. Impeachment of the President can be done under which article

a)Article 52
b)Article 60
c)Article 61
d)Article 62

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

18. Who is the Supreme Commander of the of the Defense forces of India

a)President
b)Attorney General
c)Defense Minister
d)Home Minister

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

19. The minimum age to become Vice President of India is

a)30
b)25
c)35
d)28

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

20. The Vice President of India act as the

a)Chairman of NITI Ayog
b)Speaker of Lok Sabha
c)Ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha
d)Chairman of Finance Commission

(a)

(b)

(c)

(c)
None

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September 24, 2024
Polity 5

Welcome to your Polity 5

1. Who was known as the Father of Communal Electorate in India

a) Lord Canning
b) Lord Minto
c) Lord Chelmsford
d) Lord Irwin

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

2. Which Act introduced Bi-cameralism for the first time in India

a) Charter Act of 1909
b) Charter Act of 1991
c) Charter Act of 1919
d) Charter Act of 1960

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

3. When did the Constitution fully came into force

a) 14th Dec 1947
b) 2nd Sept 1946
c) 26th Jan 1950
d) 15th Aug 1947

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

4. Which Act permitted Christian Missionaries to spread across India

a) Charter Act of 1813
b) Charter Act of 1784
c) Charter Act of 1833
d) Charter Act of 1726

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

5. Who was the first Governor General of Bengal?

a) Lord Wiiliam Bentick
b) Lord Canning
c) Lord Warren Hastings
d) Lord Curzon

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

6. The Constitution in its original form consists of

a) 395 Articles 22 Parts and 8 Schedules
b) 445 Articles 20 Parts and 10 Schedules
c) 325 Articles 24 Parts and 12 Schedules
d) 423 Articles 22 Parts and 9 Schedules

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

7. Power, authority and responsibilities of Municipalities came under which Schedule

a) 8th Schedule
b) 11th Schedule
c) 12th Schedule
d) 6 th Schedule

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

8. The concept of Fundamental Rights have been borrowed from which Constitution

a) British
b) Russia
c) Australia
d) USA

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

9. Arrange the order of states formation in North-east India

a) Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Sikkim, Meghalaya
b) Manipur, Nagaland, Sikkim, Meghalaya, Mizoram
c) Meghalaya, Sikkim, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram
d) Nagaland, Manipur, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Mizoram

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

10. The Mizoram Peace Accord 1986 was under which Article

a) Article 371(J)
b) Article 370 (G)
c) Article 371(G)
d) Article 371 (K)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

11. Article 1 of the Constitution describe India as a

a) Federation of states
b) Union of states
c) Republican state
d) Democratic state

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

12. Match the following Schedules

1. 8th Schedules a) Panchayati Raj
2. 10th Schedule b) Languages
3. 11th Schedule c) Administration of tribal areas
4. 6th Schedule d) Anti defection law

a) 1(b) 2(d) 3(a) 4(c)
b) 1(c) 2(a) 3(d) 4(b)
c) 1(d) 2(c) 3(a) 4(b)
d) 1(a) 2(b) 3(c) 4(d)
The correct matching of the Schedules is:

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

13. The idea of Constitutional Amendment has been borrowed from

a) Japan
b) USA
c) Ireland
d) South Africa

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

14. President’s Rule in the state is mentioned in which Article

a) Article 352
b) Article 356
c) Article 360
d) Article 354

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

15. Who were the original signatories of the Mizoram Peace Accord 1986

a) Lal Thanhawla, Laldenga, RD Pradhan
b) Zoramthanga, Lalkhama, RD Pradhan
c) RD Pradhan, Lalkhama, Laldenga
d) Zoramthanga, Lal Thanhawla, RD Pradhan

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

16. Who is known as the father of local self government in India.

a)Lord Canning
b)Lord Ripon
c)Lord Irwin
d)Lord Curzon

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

17. Which Act for the first time called Governor’s Council as ‘Government of India’?

a)Charter Act of 1833
b)Charter Act of 1813
c)Charter Act of 1874
d)Charter Act of 1773

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

18. Which Act introduced Portfolio system in India

a)Indian Councils Act 1892
b)Charter Act of 1853
c)Indian Councils Act 1861
d)Charter Act 1793

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

19. Who was the last Viceroy of India

a)Lord Irwin
b)Lord Dalhousie
c)C. Rajagopalachari
d)Lord Mountbatten

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

20. Who is called the father of Indian Civil Service

a)Warren Hastings
b)Robert Clive
c)Lord Mountbatten
d)Lord Cornwallis

(a)

(b)

(c)

(c)
None

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September 24, 2024
Polity 4

Welcome to your Polity 4

1. Who was the first Governor General of Bengal

a) Lord Wiiliam Bentick
b) Lord Canning
c) Lord Warren Hastings
d) Lord Curzon

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

2. Which Act was also known as the Pitt’s India Act

a) Charter Act of 1813

b) Charter Act of 1784

c) Charter Act of 1833

d) Charter Act of 1726

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

3. Which Act ended the trade monopoly of the East India Company

a) Charter Act of 1813

b) Charter Act of 1784

c) Charter Act of 1833

d) Charter Act of 1726

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

4. Which Act permitted Christian Missionaries to spread across India

a) Charter Act of 1813
b) Charter Act of 1784
c) Charter Act of 1833
d) Charter Act of 1726

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

5. From which Act was the Governor’s Council called as the Government of India

a) Charter Act of 1857
b) Charter Act of 1784
c) Charter Act of 1833
d) Charter Act of 1726

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

6. Who was the last Viceroy of British India

a) Lord Irwin
b) Lord Canning
c) Lord Mountbatten
d) Lord Wavell

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

7. Who was the first Secretary of state for India

a) Robert Clive
b) Lord William Bentick
c) Lord Stanley
d) Lord Irwin

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

8. Who introduced Portfolio system in India

a) Lord Dalhousie
b) Lord Canning
c) Lord Minto
d) Lord Chelmsford

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

9. Who was known as the Father of Communal Electorate in India

a) Lord Canning
b) Lord Minto
c) Lord Chelmsford
d) Lord Irwin

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

10. Who became the first Indian to join the Viceroy Executive Council

a) Sachinanand Sinha
b) Satyendra Prasad Sinha
c) Mangal Pandey
d) BR Ambedkar

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

11. Which Act introduced Bi-cameralism for the first time in India

a) Charter Act of 1909
b) Charter Act of 1991
c) Charter Act of 1919
d) Charter Act of 1960

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

12. Which Act severed off Burma from India

a) Government of India Act 1947
b) Government of India Act 1935
c) Government of India Act 1942
d) Government of India Act 1940

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

13. How many members were there in the Drafting Committee of the Constitution

a) 5
b) 6
c) 7
d) 8

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

14. When did the Constituent Assembly held its first meeting.

a) 2 nd sept 1946
b) 3 rd Oct 1946
c) 5 th Nov 1946
d) 9 th Dec 1946

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

15. When did the Constitution fully came into force

a) 14th Dec 1947
b) 2nd Sept 1946
c) 26th Jan 1950
d) 15th Aug 1947

()

()
None

16. Who was the first Secretary of state for India.

a) Robert Clive
b) Lord William Bentick
c) Lord Stanley
d) Lord Irwin

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

17. How many members were there in the Drafting Committee of the Constitution

a) 5
b) 6
c) 7
d) 8

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

18. Which Act ended the trade monopoly of the East India Company in India.?

a) Charter Act of 1813
b) Charter Act of 1784
c) Charter Act of 1833
d) Charter Act of 1726

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

19. When did the Constituent Assembly held its first meeting.

a) 2 nd sept 1946
b) 3 rd Oct 1946
c) 5 th Nov 1946
d) 9 th Dec 1946

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

20. Who introduced Portfolio system in India

a) Lord Dalhousie
b) Lord Canning
c) Lord Minto
d) Lord Chelmsford

(a)

(b)

(c)
None

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September 24, 2024
Economics 10

Welcome to your Economics 10

1. The Per Capita Income in India was ` 20 in 1867-68 was ascertained for the first time by

a) Sir W. Hunter
b) M.G. Ranade
c) Dadabhai Naoroji
d) R.C. Dutta

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

2. The most appropriate measure of a country’s economic growth is its

a) Net Domestic Product
b) Gross Domestic Product
c) Per Capita Real Income
d) Net National Product

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

3. The most appropriate measure of a country’s economic growth is its

a) Net Domestic Product
b) Gross Domestic Product
c) Net National Product
d) Per capita real income

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

4. Consider the following stages of demographic transition associated with economic development:
(1)Low birth rate with a low death rate
(2)High birth rate with a high death rate
(3)High birth rate with a low death rate
Select the correct answer using the following codes:

a) 2, 1 and 3
b) 1, 2 and 3
c) 2, 3 and 1
d) 3, 2 and 1

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

5. Consider the following statements regarding Indian planning.
(1)The second five year plan emphasized on the establishment of heavy industries.
(2)The third five year plan aimed to achieve self-sufficiency in foodgrains and increase agricultural production to meet the requirements of industry and exports.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 2 only
b) 1 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

6. ‘World Development Report’ is an annual publication of

a) United Nations Development Programme
b) International Bank of Reconstruction and Development
c) World Trade Organisation
d) International Monetary Fund

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

7. National product at factor cost is equal to

a) National product at market prices – indirect taxes + subsidies
b) Domestic product + Net factor income from abroad
c) Gross domestic-product – depreciation
d) National product at market prices + Indirect taxes + subsidies

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

8. The most simple and popular method of measuring economic development is to calculate the trend of Gross National Product (GNP) at

a) Constant prices
b) Current prices
c) None of the above
d) Both of the above

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

9. In India, rural incomes are generally lower than urban incomes. Which of the following reasons account for this?
(1)A large number of farmers are illiterate and know little about scientific agriculture.
(2)Prices of primary products are lower than those of manufactured products.
(3)Investment in agriculture has been lower when compared to investment in the industry

a) 1 and 2
b) 1, 2 and 3
c) 1 and 3
d) 2 and 3

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

10 . Consider the following statements:
(1)In India, more than 85% agriculture workers are mainly casual labourers.
(2)Agriculture labourers in India are mainly dominated by the backward classes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2
b) 2 only
c) 1 only
d) None

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

11. In free economy, inequalities in income is due to

a) private property and inheritance
b) free competition
c) differences in the marginal productivity of labour
d) private property only

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

12. The term National Income represents

a) Gross National Product at market price minus depreciation plus net factor Income from abroad

b) Gross National Product at market price minus depreciation

c) Gross National Product at market price minus net factor income from abroad

d) Gross National Product at market price minus depreciation and indirect tax plus subsidies

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

13. Share of food in total consumption expenditure has been coming down as Per Capita Income grew over time in last sixty years because

a) people have been preferring non-cereal items in their food basket

b) people have been purchasing less food

c) growth in food expenditure has been lower than growth in per capita income

d) percentage of the poor in population has increased over time

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

14. Consider the following statements:
(1)Agriculture including allied activities accounted for about 55% employment in the country according to census 2011.
(2)The growth in agriculture and allied sectors is a necessary condition for inclusive growth in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2
b) 2 only
c) 1 only
d) None

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

15. As per 2011 census, arrange the following states/union territories in decreasing order of population.

a) Puducherry – Mizoram – Chandigarh – Sikkim

b) Chandigarh – Puducherry – Mizoram – Sikkim

c) Chandigarh – Puducherry – Sikkim – Mizoram

d) Puducherry – Chandigarh – Sikkim – Mizoram

()

()
None

16. Harrods-Domar model of growth is based on the concepts of and their equality.
(1)Population and productivity growth.
(2)Investment and average growth rate of income.
(3)Actual, warranted and natural growth rate.
(4)Productivity growth and investment growth. Codes:

a) 3 only
b) 1 and 4
c) 1 and 3
d) 1, 2 and 3

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

17. Which of the following would cause consumption to rise?

a) a greater proportion of the population is between age 20 and 30
b) the GDP Deflator rises
c) transitory income increases
d) income is taken from poor people and given to rich people

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

18. In which year was the 20 point economic programme was announced for the very first time?

a) 2006
b) 1975
c) 1986
d) 1982

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

19. The term mixed economy denoted the existence of both

a) private and public sector
b) rural and urban sector
c) heavy and small industry
d) developed and under developed sector

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

20. Indicate the vital change in the measurement of National Income of India.

a) Calculation has been changed from factor cost to market prices
b) Base year has been changed from 2004-05 to 2011-12
c) Both the base year and calculation method have been changed
d) Calculation has been changed from current prices to constant prices

(a)

(b)

(c)

(c)
None

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September 23, 2024
Economics 9

Welcome to your Economics 9

1. The first Regional Rural Bank “Prathama Grameen Bank” was set up on October 2

a) 1975
b) 1979
c) 1987
d) 1957

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

2. Mizoram Rural Bank/Founded – 27 September

a) 1980
b) 1982
c) 1983
d) 1984

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

3. People engaged in primary activities are called _____ workers due to the outdoor nature of their work.

a) Red-collar
b) White-collar
c) Green-collar
d) Yellow-collar

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

4. What happens when CRR is increased?

a) it decreases money supply
b) it decreases inflation
c) it increases demand for money
d) all of the above

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

5. What do we call the rate at which the Reserve Bank of India lends money to commercial banks?

a) repo rate
b) reverse repo rate
c) CRR
d) SLR

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

6. Who is the chairperson of the Monetary Policy committee of India?

a) Finance Minister
b) Prime Minister
c) RBI Governor
d) Chief Economic Adviser

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

7. Which of the following concepts is the opposite of inflation?

a) Deflation
b) Stagflation
c) Recession
d) None of the above

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

8. Inflation is measured by _______

a) Consumer price index
b) Wholesale price index
c) Marshall’s index
d) None of the above

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

9. The combination of stagnation and inflation is known as ____

a) Stagflation
b) Cost-push inflation
c) Demand-pull inflation
d) None of the above

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

10. When the central government reduces the value of the domestic currency in terms of foreign currency, this phenomenon is called ____

a) Depreciation

b) Appreciation

c) Devaluation

d) None of the above

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

11. Who is the present governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?

(a) Viral Acharya
(b) Urjit Patel
(c) Raghuram Rajan
(d) Shaktikanta Das

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

12. Who issues currency notes on behalf of the Central Bank in India?

(a) Reserve Bank of India
(b) State Bank of India
(c) World Bank
(d) None of the above

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

13. White Revolution is related to

a) Tomato Production
b) Fish Production
c) Milk Production
d) Meat Production

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

14. Which of the following institutions deals with the credit to agriculture and rural development?

(a) IDBI
(b) NABARD
(c) ICICI
(d) SIDBI

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

15. The economic term used to rank countries according to human development is

a) GDP Per Capita
b) GNP
c) Gini
d) HDI

()

()
None

16. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
(1)If a country is experiencing an increase in its per capita GDP, its GDP must necessarily be growing.
(2)If a country is experiencing negative inflation its GDP must be decreasing.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below

a) Only 2
b) Only 1
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

17. The concept of Economic Planning in India is derived from which country?

a) UK
b) USA
c) Russia
d) France

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

18. The national income of a country for a given period is equal to the

a) Sum of total consumption and investment expenditure
b) Total value of goods and services produced by the nationals
c) Money value of final goods and services produced
d) Sum of personal income of all individual

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

19. Planning was considered a prerequisite :
(1)For balanced socio-economic development
(2)For extending the benefits of development in an even manner.
(3)For focussing on removal of regional disparities
(4)For maximizing the utilization of available resources
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :Codes :

a) 1, 2 and 3
b) 1 and 2
c) 2, 3 and 4
d) All the above

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

20. Net National Product (NNP) of a country is

a) GDP plus net income from abroad
b) GDP minus depreciation allowances
c) GNP minus net income from abroad
d) GNP minus depreciation allowances

(a)

(b)

(c)

(c)
None

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September 23, 2024
Economics 8

Welcome to your Economics 8

1. Who had prepared the Gandhian plan for economic development in 1944?

a) Mahatma Gandhi
b) Sriman Narayan
c) M.N Roy
d) J.P. Narayan

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

2. Sarvodaya plan was proposed by?

a)J.L. Nehru

b) M.N. Roy

c) J.P. Narayan

d) J.R.D. Tata

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

3. Which of the following was not objective of planning in India?

a) Economic Growth

b) Poverty

c) Alleviation Self reliance

d) Avoiding modernisation

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

4. Planning commission was

a) A constitutional body

b) Non advisory body

c) Non autonomous

d) Extra constitutional body

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

5. Emphasis on Rapid industrialisation & focus on heavy industry was the objective of?

a) First five year plan
b) Second five year plan
c) Third five year plan
d) Fifth Five year plan

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

6. Inclusive growth remained as an objective of which of the five year plan?

a)Tenth plan
b) Eleventh Five Year plan
c) Fifth plan
d) Sixth plan

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

7. The concept of Economic Planning in India is derived from which country?

a) UK
b) USA
c) Russia
d) France

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

8. NITI Aayog current CEO

a) BVR Subrahmanyam
b) Rajiv Kumar
c) Rajiv Singh
d) Shri Suman Bery

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

9. NITI Aayoy current Vice Chairman

a) Suri Bery
b) Rajiv Kumar
c) Suman Bery
d) Arvind Panagariya

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

10. Finance Commissions of India was established under Article —— of Indian Constitution

a) 280
b) 278
c) 270
d) 208

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

11. 15th Finance Commissions Chairman

a) KN Singh
b) NK Singh
c) KC Neogi
d) KN Neogi

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

12. Which of the following is/are the major objective of planning in India?
1. Controlling economic inequality
2. Self-reliance
3. Credit control
4. Poverty alleviation
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 2 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 2 and 3 only

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

13. Which of the following Five Year Plan (FYP) gave emphasis to agriculture sector?

a)1st FYP
b) 2nd FYP
c) 3rd FYP
d) 4th FYP
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

14. The primary function of the Finance Commission in India is to

(a) Distribute revenue between the Centre and the States
(b) Prepare the Annual Budget
(c) Advise the Presidents on financial matters
(d) Allocate funds to various ministries of the Union and the State Government

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

15. Which of the statements given below is/are incorrect?

(a) NDP = GDP – depreciation
(b) GNP = GDP + Net income from abroad
(c) NNP = GNP + depreciation
(d) Per capita income of the Nation = NNP/Total population

()

()
None

16. The 2022 BRICS summit was hosted by

a) India
b) Brazil
c) China
d) South Africa

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

17. Which ministry has the highest allocation in 2023 – 2024 Budget ?

a) Ministry of Railways
b) Ministry of Defence
c) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
d) Food and Public Distribution

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

18. According to the Budget 2023 – 2024 maximum expenditure is to be on

a) Food subsidy

b) Fertilizer subsidy

c) Fuel subsidy

d) Export subsidy

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

19. NITI Aayog current CEO

a) BVR Subrahmanyam
b) Rajiv Kumar
c) Rajiv Singh
d) Shri Suman Bery

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

20. Inflation is measured by _______

a) Consumer price index
b) Wholesale price index
c) Marshall’s index
d) None of the above

(a)

(b)

(c)
None

21. Under the Budget 2023 – 2024, the allocated amount for MNREGA is

a) Rs. 73,000 crore
b) Rs. 60,000 crore
c) Rs. 68,000 crore
d) Rs. 70,000 crore

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

22. When was R.B.I. nationalised?

a) 1935
b) 1949
c) 1929
d) 1914

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

23.. The base year for WPI (Wholesale Price Index) is
a) 2004 – 2005
b) 2011 – 2012
c) 2015 – 2016
d) none of the above

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
None

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September 23, 2024

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