Q741. Given below are two statements, one of which is Assertion (A) and the other is Reason (R)— Assertion (A): The value of the national currency, when determined by the demand and supply of foreign currency, is called the Flexible Exchange Rate. Reason (R): The demand and supply of foreign exchange is determined by the central bank. Choose the correct answer from the code
A (A) is true, but (R) is false. B Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) does not explain (A) correctly. C Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) correctly explains (A). D (A) is incorrect, but (R) is true.
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Correct answer: (A) is true, but (R) is false.
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Q742. With reference to India, consider the following events: 1. Nationalisation of Banks 2. Formation of Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) 3. Adoption of villages by Bank Branches Which of the above can be considered as a step taken to achieve "Financial Inclusion in India"?
A Only 3 B Only 1 and 2 C Only 2 and 3 D 1, 2 and 3
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Correct answer: 1, 2 and 3
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Q743. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the "National Food Security Act (NFSA)"? 1. It will cover 75% of the rural and 50% of the urban population. 2. It has a special focus on nutritional support of women and children. 3. It was implemented on 5 July 2010. Code
A 1 and 2 correct B 1, 2 and 3 correct C 2 and 3 correct D 1 and 3 correct
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Correct answer: 1 and 2 correct
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Q744. According to the 2011 census, arrange the following states in descending order on the basis of their population: 1. Bihar 2. Andhra Pradesh 3. Uttar Pradesh 4. West Bengal Code
A 3, 1, 4, 2 B 1, 3, 4, 2 C 3, 4, 1, 2 D 1, 3, 2, 4
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Correct answer: 3, 4, 1, 2
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Q745. Compare List-I with List-II— List–I / List–I List–II / List–II A. Human Development Report 1. International Monetary Fund (IMF) B. World Economic Outlook 2.UN Environment Programs (UNEP) C. World Investment Report 3. United Nations Develop- -ment Programs (UNDP) D. Emissions Gap Report 4. United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Code- A B C D A B C D
A 2, 3, 4, 1 B 1, 2, 3, 4 C 3, 1, 4, 2 D 3, 4, 1, 2
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Correct answer: 3, 1, 4, 2
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Q746. The following lists I and II show the names of economists/authors and their books. List–I (Economist/Author) List–II (Books) A. Myrdal 1. Economic Theory and Under- Developed Regions B. Hirschmann 2. The Strategy of Economic Development C. Calder 3. Strategic Factors in Economic Development D. Adam Smith 4. The Wealth of Nations Fraudulent- A B C D
A 2 1 3 4 B 3 2 1 4 C 1 2 3 4 D 2 3 1 4
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Correct answer: 1 2 3 4
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Q747. Total production of cereal crops in a given country Select the correct answer
A Only 2 B Only 1 C 1 and 2 Both D Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct answer: Only 1
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Q748. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the trend of unemployment rate in India between July- September, 2019 and July-September, 2022? 1. It remained stable. 2. It decreased. Choose the correct answer
A Both 1 and 2 are correct B 1 is correct, 2 is false C 2 is correct, 1 is false D Both 1 and 2 are incorrect
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Correct answer: 2 is correct, 1 is false
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Q749. Oxford Poverty and the World Health Organization (WHO) 3. Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) 4. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Choose the correct answer
A 3 and 4 B 1 and 4 C 2 and 4 D Only 4
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Correct answer: 3 and 4
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Q750. What measures are necessary to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals 2030 (SDG-4: Quality Education)? 1. Making education free and compulsory 2. Improving School Infrastructure and Adopting Digital Transformation 3. Expansion of agricultural programs 4. Increase in technology investment Choose the correct answer
A 1, 2 and 3 B Only 1 C 1 and 2 D 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Correct answer: 1 and 2
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Q751. With reference to the ancient trade, consider the following statements: 1. There are many references to river ports in ancient India. 2. There were large warehouses of goods and traffic. Choose the correct answer
A Only 2 B Only 1 C 1 and 2 Both D Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct answer: 1 and 2 Both
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Q752. Given below are two statements, one of which is called Assertion (A) and the other is called Reason (R). Assertion (A): There is a positive correlation in the preference of Indian states based on the Human Development Index (HDI) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Reason (R): The basic dimensions of the Sustainable Development Goals are closely related to education and health. Choose the correct answer from the code given below
A (A) is true, but (R) is false. B Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) correctly explains (A). C Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) does not explain (A) correctly. D (A) is false, but (R) is true.
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Correct answer: Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) correctly explains (A).
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Q753. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: List–I (Scheme Name) List–II (Start date) A. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin 1. May, 2016 B. Jal Jeevan Mission 2. October, 2014 C. Swachh Bharat Mission – Gramin 3. August 2019 D. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 4.November, 2016 Codes : A B C D
A 1 3 2 4 B 4 1 2 3 C 2 3 4 1 D 2 3 1 4
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Correct answer: 1 3 2 4
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Q754. What indicators are used in the Human Development Index (HDI)? 1. Income Level 2. Education 3. Environmental conditions 4. Entire life span (age) Choose the correct answer from the code given below
A Only 1 and 2 B Only 1, 2 and 4 C Only 1, 2 and 3 D Only 1 and 4
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Correct answer: Only 1, 2 and 4
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Q755. Arrange the following schemes launched by the Government of India in chronological order and select the correct answer from the code given below: 1. Swachh Bharat Mission 2. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 3. Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana 4. Pradhan Mantri Mahila Shakti Kendra Scheme Codes/Codes
A 3, 1, 2, 4 B 1, 2, 3, 4 C 2, 1, 4, 3 D 4, 2, 1, 3
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Correct answer: 1, 2, 3, 4
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Q756. Malthus argued that the population grows in ____ progression, while agricultural production/food supply increases in ____ progression. Choose the correct answer from the following options
A Geometric, Arithmetic B Arithmetic, Geometric C Linear, exponential D Exponential, Linear
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Correct answer: Geometric, Arithmetic
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Q757. According to the Economic Survey, 2022-23, which fiscal policy did the Government of India adopt in response to the growing global supply disruptions? 1. Reduction of food and fertilizer subsidies 2. Increasing taxes on fuel and imported products 3. Reducing taxes on fuel and certain imported products Choose the correct answer from the code given below
A Only 2 B Only 3 C Only 1 D None of the above
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Correct answer: Only 3
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Q758. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List-I (Social Security Program): A. Prime Minister Shram Yogi Maan Dhan Yojna; B. Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana; C. Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana; D. Atal Pension Yojana. List-II (Beneficiary's Contribution): 1. As per the wish of beneficiary; 2. ₹55–₹200 per month; 3. ₹436 per year; 4. ₹20 per year. Code: A B C D
A 3 2 1 4 B 1 2 3 4 C 2 3 4 1 D 2 4 1 3
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Correct answer: 2 3 4 1
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Q759. Given below are two statements, one of which is called Assertion (A) and the other is called Reason (R). Assertion (A): Development is defined as an increase in the standard of living and well-being. Reason (R): Increase in per capita income is not an adequate measure of growth. Choose the correct answer from the code given below
A (A) is true, but (R) is false B Both are correct, but (R) does not correctly explain (A) C Both are correct, and (R) correctly explains (A) D (A) is incorrect, but (R) is true
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Correct answer: Both are correct, and (R) correctly explains (A)
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Q760. Consider the following schemes/events and arrange them in chronological order, from the first to the last activity: 1. Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yojana 2. Rural Employment Generation Programme 3. Pradhan Mantri Rozgar Yojana 4. Valmiki Ambedkar Awas Yojana Choose the correct answer from the code given below
A 3, 2, 1, 4 B 1, 2, 3, 4 C 2, 3, 4, 1 D 4, 2, 1, 3
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Correct answer: 3, 2, 1, 4
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