T12 - Economics
T12 - Economics
T12 - Economics
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70th BPSC PRELIMS MOCK TEST–12
1. With reference to calculation of Gross Domestic Product 1- ldy ?kjsyw mRikn ¼thMhih½ vkSj ldy jk"Vªh; mRikn
(GDP) and Gross National Product (GNP), consider the ¼th,uih½ dh x.kuk ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa
following statements: ij fopkj djsa%
1. GDP encompasses the total output of final goods and 1- thMhih fdlh ns'k dh {ks=h; lhekvksa ds Hkhrj vafre
services within the territorial boundaries of a country.
oLrqvksa vkSj lsokvksa ds dqy mRiknu dks 'kkfey djrk gSA
2. GNP reflects the income earned by a country's
residents, encompassing earnings from both domestic
2- th,uih fdlh ns'k ds fuokfl;ksa }kjk vÆtr vk; dks
and foreign sources. n'kkZrk gS] ftlesa ?kjsyw vkSj fons'kh nksuksa lzksrksa ls vk;
3. GNP always surpasses GDP due to the incorporation 'kkfey gksrh gSA
of net factor income from abroad (NFIA). 3- fons'k ls 'kq) dkjd vk; ¼,u,QvkÃ,½ dks 'kkfey djus
Which of the above statements are correct? ds dkj.k th,uih ges'kk thMhih ls vkxs fudy tkrk gSA
(a) 1 only mi;qZä dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk lgh gS\
(b) 1 and 2 only (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
(c) 1, 2, and 3 (c) 1] 2 vkSj 3 (d) dksà ugÈ
(d) None 2- dkSu lh fo'ks"krk,¡ *yslst+&Q+s;j* vFkZO;oLFkk dh igpku
2. Which characteristic(s) identify a 'laissez-faire' economy?
djkrh gS a\
(a) Lack of government intervention in the economy
(a) vFkZO;oLFkk esa ljdkjh gLr{ksi dk vHkko
(b) Distribution of goods as per the needs of the society
(c) Provision of minimum wages for all (b) lekt dh vko';drkvksa ds vuqlkj oLrqvksa dk forj.k
(d) Community ownership of the means of production (c) lHkh ds fy, U;wure etnwjh dk çkoèkku
3. Consider the concept of Incremental Capital-Output Ratio (d) mRiknu ds lkèkuksa ij lkeqnkf;d LokfeRo
(ICOR). Which of the following statements is correct 3- o`f)'khy iwath&mRiknu vuqikr (ICOR) dh voèkkj.kk
regarding ICOR? ij fopkj djsaA ICOR ds lacèa k esa fuEufyf[kr esa ls
1. ICOR signifies the relationship between investment dkSu lk dFku lgh gS\
and GDP growth rate. 1- ICOR fuos'k vkSj GDP fodkl nj ds chp lacaèk dks
2. A lower ICOR value indicates higher efficiency of n'kkZrk gSA
capital utilization.
2- de ICOR ewY; iwath mi;ksx dh mPp n{krk dks bafxr
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
djrk gSA
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 uhps fn, x, dksM dk mi;ksx djds lgh mÙkj pqusa%
4. Which of the following were primary contributors to the (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
stagnation of the Indian agricultural sector during the (c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2
colonial period? 4- vkSifuosf'kd dky ds nkSjku Hkkjrh; —f"k {ks= ds Bgjko
1. Exploitative land revenue settlements. esa fuEufyf[kr esa ls dkSu çkFkfed ;ksxnkudrkZ Fks\
2. Large-scale commercialization of agriculture. 1- 'kks"k.kdkjh Hkwfe jktLo cankscLrA
3. Limited irrigation facilities. 2- —f"k dk cM+s iSekus ij O;kolk;hdj.kA
4. Inadequate technological advancements. 3- lhfer Çlpkà lqfoèkk,¡A
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
4- vi;kZIr rduhdh çxfrA
(a) 1 and 2 only
uhps fn, x, dksM dk mi;ksx djds lgh mÙkj pqusa%
(b) 1, 2, and 3 only
(c) 1, 3, and 4 only (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 1] 2 vkSj 3
(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4 (c) dsoy 1] 3 vkSj 4 (d) 1] 2] 3 vkSj 4
5. Arrange the correct chronology of planning initiatives in 5- Hkkjr esa fu;kstu igyksa dk lgh dkyØe O;ofLFkr djs%a
India: 1- c‚Ecs ;kstuk
1. Bombay Plan 2- jk"Vªh; ;kstuk lfefr
2. National Planning Committee 3- loksZn; ;kstuk
3. Sarvodaya Plan 4- xkaèkhoknh ;kstuk
4. Gandhian Plan 5- ihiqYl Iyku
5. People's Plan
lgh Øe pqusa%
Select the correct sequence:
(a) 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5
(a) 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5
(b) 1- 3- 2 - 4 - 5 (b) 1& 3& 2 & 4 & 5
(c) 2 - 1- 4 - 5 - 3 (c) 2 & 1& 5 & 4 & 3
(d) 2 - 3 -1 - 5 - 4 (d) 2 & 3 &1 & 5 & 4
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6. Which of the following statements accurately describes 6- fuEufyf[kr esa ls dkSu lk dFku fMLikstscy O;fäxr
Disposable Personal Income? vk; dk lVhd o.kZu djrk gS\
(a) It represents the income available to households for
(a) ;g vk;dj dh dVkSrh ds ckn miHkksx] cpr vkSj [kpZ ds
consumption, savings, and spending after deduction
of income tax.
fy, ifjokjksa dks miyCèk vk; dk çfrfufèkRo djrk gSA
(b) It signifies the income available to households for (b) ;g vk;dj dh dVkSrh ls igys miHkksx] cpr vkSj [kpZ
consumption, savings, and spending before the ds fy, ifjokjksa dks miyCèk vk; dks n'kkZrk gSA
deduction of income tax. (c) ;g cpr vkSj fuos'k ds fy, ys[kkadu ds ckn dsoy
(c) It denotes the income available only for consumption miHkksx ds fy, miyCèk vk; dks n'kkZrk gSA
after accounting for savings and investments. (d) ;g dsoy ?kjsyw miHkksx ds fy, miyCèk vk; dks n'kkZrk
(d) It denotes the income available solely for household
consumption.
gSA
7. Consider the following statements regarding NITI Aayog 7- uhfr vk;ksx vkSj ;kstuk vk;ksx ds lacèa k esa fuEufyf[kr
and the Planning Commission: dFkuksa ij fopkj djsa%
1. NITI Aayog was established by an Act of Parliament, 1- uhfr vk;ksx dh LFkkiuk laln ds ,d vfèkfu;e }kjk dh
while the Planning Commission had constitutional xà Fkh] tcfd ;kstuk vk;ksx dks laoSèkkfud leFkZu çkIr
backing. FkkA
2. NITI Aayog possesses the authority to allocate funds
to both State Governments and Central Government
2- uhfr vk;ksx ds ikl jkT; ljdkjksa vkSj dsaæ ljdkj ds
Ministries, whereas the Planning Commission lacks ea=ky;ksa nksuksa dks èku vkoafVr djus dk vfèkdkj gS]
the power to allocate funds. tcfd ;kstuk vk;ksx ds ikl èku vkoafVr djus dh 'kfä
3. NITI Aayog has the mandate to impose policies on ugÈ gSA
states, unlike the Planning Commission, which served 3- uhfr vk;ksx ds ikl jkT;ksa ij uhfr;k¡ ykxw djus dk
as an advisory body. vf/kdkj gS] tcfd ;kstuk vk;ksx ,d lykgdkj fudk;
Which of the above statements are correct?
ds :i esa dk;Z djrk FkkA
(a) 1 and 3 Only
(b) 2 Only mi;qZä dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk lgh gS\
(c) All three statements are correct (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 3 (b) dsoy 2
(d) None (c) lHkh 1] 2 vkSj 3 (d) dksà ugÈ
8. Consider the following statements regarding the Finance 8- Hkkjr ds foÙk vk;ksx ds ckjs esa fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij
Commission of India: fopkj djsa%
1. The President of India is authorized to constitute the
1- Hkkjr ds jk"Vªifr dks Hkkjr ds lafoèkku ds vuqPNsn 148
Finance Commission as per Article 148 of the
Constitution of India. ds vuqlkj foÙk vk;ksx ds xBu djus dk vfèkdkj gSA
2. Dr. Arvind Panagariya has been appointed as the 2- M‚- vjÇon iuxf<+;k dks lksygosa foÙk vk;ksx ds vè;{k
Chairman of the sixteenth Finance Commission. ds :i esa fu;qä fd;k x;k gSA
3. The Finance Commission is entrusted with the 3- foÙk vk;ksx dks viuh fu;qfä ds ckn fuèkkZfjr le; lhek
responsibility of submitting its report within a ds Hkhrj viuh fjiksVZ çLrqr djus dh ftEesnkjh lkSaih
stipulated timeframe after its appointment.
tkrh gSA
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 Only
mijksä dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk lgh gS @ gSa\
(b) 1 and 2 Only (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
(c) 2 and 3 Only (c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3 (d) mijksDr lHkh
(d) All three statements are correct. 9- fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij fopkj djsa%
9. Consider the following statements: dFku (A) % eqækLQhfr ysunkjksa ls èku dk iquÆorj.k djds
Assertion (A): Inflation benefits debtors by redistributing nsunkjksa dks ykHk igq¡pkrh gSA
wealth from creditors.
Reason (R): Higher inflation reduces the real value of
dkj.k (R) % mPp eqækLQhfr mèkkj fy, x, èku ds okLrfod
borrowed money, effectively lowering the burden on ewY; dks de djrh gS] ftlls nsunkjksa ij cks> de gksrk gSA
debtors. uhps fn, x, dksM dk mi;ksx djds lgh mÙkj pqusa%
Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) (A) vkSj (R) nksuksa lR; gSa] rFkk (R)] (A) dk lgh
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation Li"Vhdj.k gS
of A (b) (A) vkSj (R) nksuksa lR; gSa] ysfdu (R)] (A) dk lgh
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct
explanation of A
Li"Vhdj.k ugÈ gS
(c) A is true, but R is false (c) (A) lR; gS] ysfdu (R) vlR; gS
(d) A is false, but R is true (d) (A) vlR; gS] ysfdu (R) lR; gS
70th BPSC PRELIMS MOCK TEST–12
10. In the context of the economy, high Fiscal Deficit can: 10- vFkZO ;oLFkk ds lanHkZ esa] mPp jktdks"kh; ?kkVk%&
1. Lead to cost-push inflation. 1- ykxr&çsfjr eqækLQhfr dks c<+kok ns ldrk gSA
2. Boost a sluggish economy. 2- lqLr vFkZO;oLFkk dks c<+kok ns ldrk gSA
3. Lead to very low interest rates. 3- cgqr de C;kt njksa dks c<+kok ns ldrk gSA
How many of the statements given above are correct? Åij fn, x, dFkuksa esa ls fdrus dFku lgh gSa\
(a) Only One (a) dsoy ,d
(b) Only Two (b) dsoy nks
(c) All three (c) lHkh rhuksa
(d) None
(d) dksà ugÈ
11. Which of the following institutions serves as the Nodal
11- fuEufyf[kr esa ls dkSu lh laLFkk Hkkjr esa lrr fodkl
Institution for the implementation of Sustainable
y{;ksa (SDG) ds dk;kZUo;u ds fy, uksMy laLFkk ds :i
Development Goals (SDGs) in India?
esa dk;Z djrh gS\
(a) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
(a) i;kZoj.k] ou vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu ea=ky;
(b) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
(b) Hkkjrh; çfrHkwfr vkSj fofue; cksMZ ¼lsch½
(c) NITI Aayog
(d) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) (c) uhfr vk;ksx
12. Consider the following statements: (d) Hkkjrh; fjtoZ cSad ¼vkjchvký
Assertion (A): Sustainable development plays a crucial 12- fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij fopkj djsa%
role in fostering the welfare of human society. dFku (A) % lrr fodkl ekuo lekt ds dY;k.k dks c<+kok
Reason (R): Sustainable development is characterized by nsus esa egRoiw.kZ Hkwfedk fuHkkrk gSA
meeting present needs while preserving the ability of future dkj.k (R) % lrr fodkl dh fo'ks"krk orZeku t:jrksa dks iwjk
generations to meet their own needs. djuk gS tcfd Hkfo"; dh ihf<+;ksa dh viuh t:jrksa dks iwjk
Select the correct answer using the codes below: djus dh {kerk dks lajf{kr djuk gSA
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct uhps fn, x, dksM dk mi;ksx djds lgh mÙkj pqusa%
explanation of (A) (a) (A) vkSj (R) nksuksa lR; gSa] vkSj (R), (A) dk lgh
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct Li"Vhdj.k gS
explanation of (A) (b) (A) vkSj (R) nksuksa lR; gSa] ysfdu (R), (A) dk lgh
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false Li"Vhdj.k ugÈ gS
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true (c) (A) lR; gS] ysfdu (R) vlR; gS
13. Which of the following indicators suggests that the Indian (d) (A) vlR; gS] ysfdu (R) lR; gS
economy is in a developing phase? 13- fuEufyf[kr es a ls dkS u lk la d s r d crkrk gS fd
1. High dependency on agriculture for employment Hkkjrh; vFkZO;oLFkk fodkl'khy pj.k esa gS \
2. Presence of disguised unemployment 1- jkstxkj ds fy, —f"k ij vR;fèkd fuHkZjrk
3. Substandard quality of human capital 2- fNih gqà csjkstxkjh dh mifLFkfr
4. Low per capita consumption of proteins 3- ekuo iwath dh ?kfV;k xq.koÙkk
Choose the correct answer from the options below: 4- çksVhu dh çfr O;fä de [kir
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 4 only uhps fn, x, fodYiksa esa ls lgh mÙkj pqusa%
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, and 3 (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 4
14. Match the following Five Year Plans and Associated (c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
Programs 14- fuEufyf[kr ;kstukvksa vkSj dk;ZØeksa dk lgh feyku djsa
Plan Program/Emphasis ;ks t uk dk;Z Ø e@vo/kkj.kk
A. 1st Plan 1. Community Development A. igyh ;kstuk 1- lkeqnkf;d fodkl
B. 2nd Plan 2. Rapid Industrialization B. nwljh ;kstuk 2- rhoz vkS|ksfxdhdj.k
C. 3rd Plan 3. Expansion of basic industries C. rhljh ;kstuk 3- cqfu;knh m|ksxksa dk foLrkj
D. 4th Plan 4. Achievement of self-reliance and D. pkSFkh ;kstuk 4- fLFkjrk ds lkFk vkRefuHkZjrk vkSj
growth with stability fodkl dh miyfCèk
E. 5th Plan 5. Minimum Needs program E. ikapoÈ ;kstuk 5- U;wure vko';drk dk;ZØe
Select the correct pairing from the options below: uhps fn, x, fodYiksa esa ls lgh fodYi pqusa%
(a) A - 2, B - 1, C - 3, D - 5, E - 4 (a) A - 2, B - 1, C - 3, D - 5, E - 4
(b) A - 1, B - 2, C - 3, D - 5, E - 4 (b) A - 1, B - 2, C - 3, D - 5, E - 4
(c) A - 2, B - 1, C - 3, D - 4, E - 5
(c) A - 2, B - 1, C - 3, D - 4, E - 5
(d) A - 1, B - 2, C - 3, D - 4, E - 5
(d) A - 1, B - 2, C - 3, D - 4, E - 5
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15. Consider the following assertions and select the correct 15- fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij fopkj djsa vkSj fn, x, fodYiksa
answer from the options provided: esa ls lgh mÙkj pqusa%
Assertion (A): Zero-Based Budgeting has been introduced dFku (A) % Hkkjr esa ctV rduhd ds :i esa 'kwU;&vkèkkfjr
as a budgeting technique in India. ctV dh 'kq#vkr dh xà gSA
Reason (R): Zero-Based Budgeting necessitates a critical dkj.k (R) % 'kwU;&vkèkkfjr ctV ds fy, ctVh; vkoaVu fd, tkus
evaluation of every scheme before budgetary allocations
ls igys çR;sd ;kstuk dk vkykspukRed ewY;kadu vko';d gSA
are made.
uhps fn, x, dksM esa ls lgh fodYi pqusa%
Choose the correct option from the codes below:
(a) (A) vkSj (R) nksuksa lVhd gSa] vkSj (R) (A) ds fy, lgh
(a) Both (A) and (R) are accurate, and (R) provides the
correct explanation for (A). Li"Vhdj.k çnku djrk gSA
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) does not correctly (b) (A) vkSj (R) nksuksa lR; gSa] ysfdu (R) (A) dks lgh <ax
explain (A). ls Li"V ugÈ djrk gSA
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false. (c) (A) lR; gS] ysfdu (R) vlR; gSA
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true. (d) (A) xyr gS] ysfdu (R) lgh gSA
16. Which of the following factors are integral to the 16- —f"k ew Y ; vk;ks x (CACP) }kjk Hkkjr es a U;w u re
calculation of the Minimum Support Price (MSP) in India leFkZu ewY; (MSP) dh x.kuk ds fy, fuEufyf[kr esa
by the Commission on Agricultural Cost & Price (CACP)? ls dkSu ls vfHkUu dkjd gSa\
1. Evaluation of crop production costs and variations in 1- Qly mRiknu ykxr vkSj buiqV dherksa esa fHkUurk dk
input prices ewY;kadu
2. Assessment of the industrial cost structure impact
2- vkS|ksfxd ykxr lajpuk çHkko dk vkdyu
3. Consideration of the effects on the cost of living and
3- thou ;kiu dh ykxr vkSj lkekU; ewY; Lrjksa ij çHkkoksa
general price levels
4. Examination of the effects on issue prices and
ij fopkj
implications for subsidies 4- fuxZe ewY;ksa ij çHkkoksa dh tk¡p vkSj lfClMh ds fufgrkFkZ
5. Analysis of inter-crop price parity 5- varj&Qly ewY; lekurk dk fo'ys"k.k
Select the correct options: lgh fodYi pqusa%
(a) Only 1, 2, and 3 (b) Only 1, 4, and 5 (a) dsoy 1] 2] vkSj 3 (b) dsoy 1] 4] vkSj 5
(c) Only 2, 3, and 4 (d) All of the above (c) dsoy 2] 3] vkSj 4 (d) mijksä lHkh
17. Consider the following statements related to monetary 17- ekSf æd uhfr midj.kksa ls lac afèkr fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa
policy tools: ij fopkj djsa%
1. Repo Rate is the interest rate at which RBI borrows 1- jsiks nj og C;kt nj gS ftl ij RBI okf.kfT;d cSadksa
money from commercial banks. ls iSlk mèkkj ysrk gSA
2. Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) is the deposits that banks 2- udn vkjf{kr vuqikr (CRR) og tek jkf'k gS ftls cSd a ksa
must maintain with the RBI.
dks RBI ds ikl cuk, j[kuk pkfg,A
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
Åij fn, x, dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk@ls xyr gS@gSa\
(a) Statement 1 only
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
(b) Statement 2 only
(c) Both statements 1 and 2 (c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2
(d) Neither statement 1 nor statement 2 18- xSj&cSÇa dx foÙkh; daifu;ksa (NBFC) ds lacèa k esa fuEufyf[kr
18. Which of the following statements regarding Non- esa ls dkSu lk dFku xyr gS\
Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) is incorrect? (a) NBFC ekax tek Lohdkj ugÈ dj ldrsA
(a) NBFCs cannot accept demand deposits. (b) NBFC fMcsapj tkjh ugÈ dj ldrsA
(b) NBFCs cannot issue debentures. (c) NBFC Lo;a ij vkgfjr psd tkjh ugÈ dj ldrsA
(c) NBFCs cannot issue cheques drawn on themselves. (d) ç.kkyhxr :i ls egRoiw.kZ NBFC dh ifjlaifÙk dk vkdkj
(d) Systemically important NBFCs have asset size of ?500 500 djksM+ ;k mlls vfèkd gS
crore or more 19- Hkkjr es a d‚iksZ j s V lkekftd mÙkjnkf;Ro (CSR) ds
19. Which of the following statements regarding Corporate lacaèk esa fuEufyf[kr esa ls dkSu lk dFku lgh gS\
Social Responsibility (CSR) in India is correct ?
1- daiuh vfèkfu;e 2014 CSR dks vfuok;Z cukrk gSA
1. The Companies Act of 2014 mandates CSR.
2- doj dh xà daifu;ksa dks okÆ"kd 'kq)&ykHk dk de ls
2. Covered under the companies act 2011 must allocate
at least 1% of annual net-profit to CSR.
de 1% CSR dks vkoafVr djuk pkfg,A
Select the correct option: lgh fodYi pqusa%
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2
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20. Which of the folloiwng are associated consequences of 20- gfjr Økafr ls dkSu ls ifj.kke tqM+s gq, gSa\
Green Revolution? 1- feêh dh moZjrk esa fxjkoV
1. Decline in Soil fertility 2- Hkwty dh deh
2. Groundwater depletion 3- vkl&ikl dh Qlyksa esa Qaxy laØe.k dk çlkj
3. Proliferation of fungal infections in nearby crops 4- cht çfrLFkkiu vuqikr esa o`f)
4. Increase in Seed Replacement Ratio
lgh fodYi pqusa%
Choose the correct options:
(a) dsoy 1] 2 vkSj 4 (b) dsoy 3 vkSj 4
(a) 1, 2, and 4 only
(c) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (d) 1] 2] 3 vkSj 4
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
21- fuEufyf[kr xfrfof/k;ksa esa ls dkSu çR;{k fons'kh fuos'k
(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4 (FDI) ds :i esa ;ksX; ugÈ gS\
21. Which of the following activities does not qualify as foreign (a) fons'kksa esa ekStwnk v‚Vkseksckby m|ksx dk vfèkxzg.k
direct investment (FDI)? (b) fons'kksa esa iw.kZ LokfeRo okyh O;kolkf;d QeZ dh LFkkiuk
(a) Acquiring existing automobile industry overseas (c) fons'kksa esa ,MVsd daiuh }kjk tkjh c‚UM ;k LV‚d esa fuos'k
(b) Establishing a wholly owned business firm overseas djuk
(c) Investing in bonds or stocks issued by a EdTech (d) fons'kksa esa ,d u;k LVhy IykaV cukuk
company overseas 22- fuEufyf[kr es a ls dkS u lk dFku Hkkjr ds vkÆFkd
(d) Building a new steel plant overseas fodkl iFk ds vuwBs igyqvksa dh fo'ks"krk crkrk gS\
22. Which of the following statements characterizes the 1- mnkjhdj.k ds ckn ls lsok {ks= us fodkl nj esa vU; {ks=ksa
unique aspects of India's economic growth trajectory? dks ihNs NksM+ fn;k gSA
1. The services sector has outpaced other sectors in 2- —f"k {ks= us yxkrkj vFkZO;oLFkk esa lcls cM+s dk;Zcy dks
growth rate since liberalization. jkstxkj fn;k gSA
2. Agriculture sector has persistently employed the
3- vkS|ksfxdh—r u gksus ds ckotwn] lsok {ks= lHkh {ks=ksa esa
largest workforce in the economy.
ldy ?kjsyw mRikn esa lcls vfèkd ;ksxnku nsrk gSA
3. Despite not being industrialized, the services sector
uhps fn, x, dksM dk mi;ksx djds lcls mi;qä
contributes the highest share to GDP among all
sectors.
fodYi pqusa%
Choose the most appropriate option using the codes below: (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) dsoy 1] 2 vkSj 3
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only (c) dsoy 3
(c) 3 only (d) dsoy 1 vkSj 3
(d) 1 and 3 only 23- fuEufyf[kr esa ls dkSu lk dFku gfjr —f"k dk lVhd
23. Which of the following statements accurately describes o.kZu djrk gS \
green agriculture? (a) ckxokuh ij è;ku dsafær djrs gq, tSfod [ksrhA
(a) Organic farming with a focus on horticulture. (b) ckxokuh vkSj Qwyksa dh [ksrh ij tksj nsrs gq, dhVuk'kdksa
(b) Eliminating pesticides and chemical fertilizers while vkSj jklk;fud moZjdksa dks [kRe djukA
emphasizing horticulture and floriculture. (c) ,dh—r dhV çcaèku] ,dh—r iks"kd rRo vkiwÆr vkSj
(c) Implementing integrated pest management, integrated ,dh—r çk—frd lalkèku çcaèku dks ykxw djukA
nutrient supply, and integrated natural resource
(d) mijksä esa ls dksà ugÈA
management.
24- ekSfæd uhfr lfefr (MPC) ds ckjs esa fuEufyf[kr esa ls
(d) None of the above.
dkSu lk dFku lgh gS\
24. Which of the following statements regarding the
(a) MPC esa vè;{k ds :i esa foÙk ea=h lesr lkr lnL;
Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is correct?
(a) The MPC consists of seven members with the finance gksrs gSAa
minister as the chairman. (b) MPC dk xBu Hkkjrh; fjt+oZ cSad vfèkfu;e] 1934 ds
(b) The MPC is constituted under the Reserve Bank of rgr fd;k x;k gS] ftls foÙk vfèkfu;e] 2016 }kjk
India Act, 1934, as amended by the Finance Act, 2016. la'kksfèkr fd;k x;k gSA
(c) The MPC is responsible for determining the benchmark (c) MPC csjkstx + kjh ds Lrj dks fu;af=r djus ds fy, csp
a ekdZ
policy rate to control unemployment levels. uhfr nj fuèkkZfjr djus ds fy, ftEesnkj gSA
(d) The decision of the MPC is advisory and not binding (d) MPC dk fu.kZ; lykgdkjh gS vkSj Hkkjrh; fjt+oZ cSd a ij
on the Reserve Bank of India. ckè;dkjh ugÈ gSA
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25. Which of the following statements accurately describes 25- fuEufyf[kr esa ls dkSu lk dFku fVªdy&Mkmu fl)kar
the trickle-down theory? dk lVhd o.kZu djrk gS\
(a) Trickle-down theory suggests that economic growth (a) fVªdy&Mkmu fl)kar crkrk gS fd vkÆFkd fodkl ls eq[; :i
primarily benefits the wealthy, leading to increased
inequality. ls èkuh yksxksa dks ykHk gksrk gS] ftlls vlekurk c<+rh gSA
(b) Trickle-down theory argues that redistributive policies (b) fVªdy&Mkmu fl)kar dk rdZ gS fd lekt esa èku ds
are necessary to ensure equitable distribution of leku forj.k dks lqfuf'pr djus ds fy, iquÆorj.k
wealth in society. uhfr;ka vko';d gSaA
(c) Trickle-down theory posits that by stimulating growth (c) fVªdy&Mkmu fl)kar dk ekuuk gS fd vk; forj.k ds
at the top of the income distribution, benefits will 'kh"kZ ij fodkl dks çksRlkfgr djds] ykHk varr% lekt ds
eventually "trickle down" to the lower income fupys vk; oxks± rd ÞfjlkoÞ djsxkA
segments of society.
(d) ;g ,d 'kCn gS ftldk mi;ksx vk; vlekurk dks nwj
(d) It's a term used to describe progressive taxation
policies aimed at redistributing wealth to address djus ds fy, èku ds iquÆorj.k ds mís'; ls çxfr'khy
income inequality. djkèkku uhfr;ksa dk o.kZu djus ds fy, fd;k tkrk gSA
26. What does the GINI index measure? 26- GINI lwpdkad D;k ekirk gS\
1. Income inequality within a country. 1- fdlh ns'k ds Hkhrj vk; vlekurkA
2. GDP growth rate. 3. Unemployment rate. 2- thMhih fodkl njA 3- csjkstxkjh njA
Select the correct code: lgh dksM pqusa%
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 2 and 3 only
(c) dsoy 1 vkSj 3 (d) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
27. Which of the following were contributions of Dr. M.S.
Swaminathan? 27- M‚- ,e-,l- LokehukFku ds fuEufyf[kr esa ls dkSu ls
1. Reshaping India's agricultural landscape and achieving ;ksxnku Fks\
food security. 1- Hkkjr ds —f"k ifj–'; dks u;k vkdkj nsuk vkSj [kk|
2. Introducing the concept of "Evergreen Revolution" lqj{kk çkIr djukA
to enhance productivity without ecological harm. 2- ikfjfLFkfrdh ra= dks uqdlku igqp ¡ k, fcuk mRikndrk
3. Serving as the Principal Secretary of the Ministry of c<+kus ds fy, Þlnkcgkj ØkafrÞ dh voèkkj.kk dks çLrqr djukA
Agriculture. 3- —f"k ea=ky; ds çèkku lfpo ds :i esa dk;Z djukA
4. Establishing the MS Swaminathan Research
Foundation in Chennai. 4- psUuà esa ,e,l LokehukFku fjlpZ QkmaM's ku dh LFkkiuk
Select the correct code: djukA
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only lgh dwV pqusa%
(c) 1, 2, and 4 only (d) All of the above (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
28. Which of the following statements regarding approaches (c) dsoy 1] 2 vkSj 4 (d) mijksä lHkh
to Human Development is/are correct? 28- ekuo fodkl ds –f"Vdks.k ds lacaèk esa fuEufyf[kr esa
1. The Income approach suggests that human ls dkSu lk dFku lgh gS@gSa\
development is primarily tied to income levels.
1- vk; –f"Vdks.k crkrk gS fd ekuo fodkl eq[; :i ls
2. The Welfare approach assigns the responsibility to
governments for enhancing human development by vk; Lrjksa ls tqM+k gqvk gSA
maximizing expenditure on welfare. 2- dY;k.k –f"Vdks.k dY;k.k ij O;; dks vfèkdre djds
3. The Capability Approach prioritizes the development ekuo fodkl dks c<+kus ds fy, ljdkjksa dks ftEesnkjh
of human capabilities in health, education, and lkSairk gSA
resource access. 3- {kerk –f"Vdks.k LokLF;] f'k{kk vkSj lalkèku igq¡p esa ekuo
Select the correct answer using the codes below: {kerkvksa ds fodkl dks çkFkfedrk nsrk gSA
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only uhps fn, x, dksM dk mi;ksx djds lgh mÙkj pqusa%
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1,2 and 3
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
29. What were the factors that prompted the bank
nationalization of 1969? (c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3 (d) 1]2 vkSj 3
1. Limited expansion of bank branches, particularly in 29- 1969 esa cS ad ksa ds jk"Vª h ;dj.k dks çs f jr djus okys
rural areas. dkjd D;k Fks\
2. Inadequate access to banking services for agriculture 1- cSd a 'kk[kkvksa dk lhfer foLrkj] fo'ks"k :i ls xzkeh.k {ks=ksa esAa
and small-scale industries. 2- —f"k vkSj y?kq m|ksxksa ds fy, cSÇa dx lsokvksa rd vi;kZIr igqp ¡ A
3. Inefficient utilization of bank credit for projects aligned 3- ;kstuk çkFkfedrkvksa ds lkFk lajsf[kr ifj;kstukvksa ds
with Plan priorities. fy, cSad _.k dk vdq'ky mi;ksxA
4. Excessive and inexpensive credit availability to a few
industrial conglomerates, fostering the growth of 4- dqN vkS|ksfxd lewgksa dks vR;fèkd vkSj lLrh _.k
monopolies. miyCèkrk] ,dkfèkdkj ds fodkl dks c<+kok nsukA
Select the correct answer from the options below: uhps fn, x, fodYiksa esa ls lgh mÙkj pqusa%
(a) 1and 2 only (b) 1, 2 and 3 only (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 1] 2 vkSj 3
(c) 3 and 4only (d) All of the above (c) dsoy 3 vkSj 4 (d) mijksä lHkh
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30. Which of the following statements regarding Ways and 30- Hkkjrh; fjtoZ cSad (RBI) }kjk dsaæ vkSj jkT; ljdkjksa
Means Advances (WMA) provided by the Reserve Bank of dks çnku fd, x, rjhds vkSj lkèku vfxze (WMA) ds
India (RBI) to the central and state governments is lacaèk esa fuEufyf[kr esa ls dkSu lk dFku lgh gS\
correct?
(a) WMA, RBI }kjk ljdkjksa dks çnku dh tkus okyh ,d
(a) WMA is a permanent loan facility provided by RBI to
LFkk;h _.k lqfoèkk gSA
the governments.
(b) WMA dks ljdkj ds nh?kZdkfyd jktdks"kh; ?kkVs dks
(b) WMA is designed to address long-term fiscal deficits
of the government. lacksfèkr djus ds fy, fMt+kbu fd;k x;k gSA
(c) WMA is a temporary loan facility intended to address (c) WMA ,d vLFkk;h _.k lqfoèkk gS ftldk mís'; ljdkj
temporary mismatches in the government's receipts dh çkfIr;ksa vkSj Hkqxrkuksa esa vLFkk;h csey
s dks lacksfèkr
and payments. djuk gSA
(d) WMA facility can be availed by the government for (d) WMA lqfoèkk dk ykHk ljdkj }kjk vlhfer vofèk ds
an unlimited duration. fy, mBk;k tk ldrk gSA
31. With respect to the One District One Product (ODOP) 31- ,d ftyk ,d mRikn (ODOP) ;kst uk ds lacaè k esa]
scheme, consider the following statements:
fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij fopkj djsa%
1. The ODOP scheme aims to promote the manufacturing
of a specific product in each district of India.
1- ODOP ;kstuk dk mís'; Hkkjr ds çR;sd ftys esa ,d
2. It focuses solely on agricultural products and does fof'k"V mRikn ds fofuekZ.k dks c<+kok nsuk gSA
not include any other sectors. 2- ;g dsoy —f"k mRiknksa ij dsafær gS vkSj blesa dksà vU;
3. The objective of the ODOP scheme is to diversify rural {ks= 'kkfey ugÈ gSA
economies, create local employment opportunities, and 3- ODOP ;kstuk dk mís'; xzkeh.k vFkZO;oLFkkvksa esa fofoèkrk
boost the overall economy of the districts. ykuk] LFkkuh; jkstxkj ds volj iSnk djuk vkSj ftyksa
Which of the statements above is/are correct? dh lexz vFkZO;oLFkk dks c<+kok nsuk gSA
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only mi;qZä esa ls dkSu lk dFku lgh gS@gSa\
(c) 3 Only (d) All Three Statements
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 3
32. Which organization implements the 'AGMARK
(c) dsoy 3 (d) rhuksa dFku
Certification Scheme'?
(a) Quality Council of India 32- dkSu lk laxBu AGMARK çek.ku ;kstuk* dks ykxw
(b) Bureau of Indian Standards djrk gS \
(c) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (a) Hkkjrh; xq.koÙkk ifj"kn
(d) Directorate of Marketing and Inspection (b) Hkkjrh; ekud C;wjks
33. Consider the following statements regarding the Soil (c) Hkkjrh; [kk| lqj{kk ,oa ekud çkfèkdj.k
Health Card (SHC) scheme: (d) foi.ku ,oa fujh{k.k funs'kky;
1. The SHC provides information on the status of soil 33- e` n k LokLF; dkMZ ¼,l,plh½ ;ks t uk ds ckjs es a
with respect to macro-nutrients, micro-nutrients, and
fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij fopkj djsa%
physical parameters.
1- ,l,plh eSØks&iks"kd rRoks]a lw{e iks"kd rRoksa vkSj HkkSfrd
2. Currently, the SHC scheme is being implemented only
in select districts designated as Aspirational Districts.
ekinaMksa ds lacaèk esa feêh dh fLFkfr ds ckjs esa tkudkjh
Which of the statements above is/are correct? çnku djrk gSA
(a) Only 1 2- orZeku esa] ,l,plh ;kstuk dsoy vkdka{kh ftyksa ds :i
(b) Only 2 esa ukfer pqÇunk ftyksa esa ykxw dh tk jgh gSA
(c) Both 1 and 2 mi;qZä dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
34. Consider the following unique expenses: (c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2
1. Allocation of funds as loans to state governments. 34- fuEufyf[kr vf}rh; O;;ksa ij fopkj djsa%
2. Disbursement of transfer payments to the public.
1- jkT; ljdkjksa dks _.k ds :i esa èku dk vkoaVuA
3. Procurement of Patriot missiles from the United States.
4. Development of a dedicated freight corridor.
2- turk dks gLrkarj.k Hkqxrku dk forj.kA
How many of these unique expenses fall under capital 3- la;qä jkT; vesfjdk ls iSfVª;V felkbyksa dh [kjhnA
expenditure? 4- ,d leÆir eky <qykà xfy;kjs dk fodklA
(a) Only one buesa ls fdrus vf}rh; O;; iwathxr O;; ds varxZr
(b) Only two vkrs gSa\
(c) Only three (a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks
(d) All four (c) dsoy rhu (d) lHkh pkj
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35. Which of the following statements regarding economic 35- vkÆFkd voèkkj.kkvksa ds ckjs esa fuEufyf[kr esa ls dkSu
concepts is/are correct? lk dFku lgh gS@gSa\
1. The Phillips curve demonstrates an inverse relationship 1- fQfyIl oØ eqækLQhfr nj vkSj csjkstxkjh nj ds chp
between inflation rate and unemployment rate. O;qRØe lacaèk çnÆ'kr djrk gSA
2. A Lorenz curve is a graphical representation of income 2- yksjsat oØ vk; ;k èku vlekurk dk ,d xzkfQdy
or wealth inequality. çfrfufèkRo gSA
3. The Kuznets curve suggests an inverted U-shaped 3- dqtusV oØ vkÆFkd fodkl vkSj vk; vlekurk ds chp
relationship between economic growth and income ,d mYVs ;w&vkdkj ds lacaèk dk lq>ko nsrk gSA
inequality. uhps fn, x, dksM dk mi;ksx djds lgh mÙkj pqusa%
Select the correct answer using the codes below: (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) dsoy 1 vkSj 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, and 3 36- fuEufyf[kr esa ls dkSu lh j.kuhfr oLrqvksa vkSj lsokvksa dh
36. Which of the following strategies involves adjusting ,d O;kid ckLdsV ds ewY; fHkUurkvksa ds vkèkkj ij jk"Vªkas
exchange rates of nations' currencies based on the price dh eqækvksa dh fofue; njksa dks lek;ksftr djrh gS\
variations of a comprehensive basket of goods and services? (a) Ø; 'kfä lerk (PPP)
(a) Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) (b) isXM fofue; nj
(b) Pegged Exchange Rate (c) cktkj vkèkkfjr fofue; nj
(c) Market-based Exchange Rate (d) ldy ?kjsyw mRikn (GDP) fM¶ysVj
(d) Gross Domestic Product (GDP) deflator 37- fuEufyf[kr esa ls dkS u lk 'kCn *ykyp eqækLQhfr*
37. Which of the following accurately defines the term ¼xzh M¶ys'ku½ dks lVhd :i ls ifjHkkf"kr djrk gS ]
'Greedflation,' as occasionally referenced in news tSl k fd dHkh&dHkh lekpkj fjiksVks± esa lanÆHkr fd;k
reports? tkrk gS \
(a) Inflation arising from the bulk purchase of a commodity
(a) Hkfo"; esa egkekjh ;k çk—frd vkinkvksa ds nkSjku ewY;
with the aim of profiting from future price increases
o`f) ls ykHk dekus ds mís'; ls fdlh oLrq dh Fkksd
during pandemics or natural disasters.
[kjhn ls mRiUu eqækLQhfrA
(b) Inflation driven by a deliberate downward adjustment
(b) fdlh ns'k dh eqæk ds ewY; esa mldh lacafèkr ljdkj }kjk
of a nation's currency value by its respective government.
tkucw>dj dh xà fxjkoV ds dkj.k gksus okyh eqækLQhfrA
(c) Inflation resulting from corporate pursuit of excessive
(c) dkWiksjV s }kjk vR;fèkd ykHk vkSj vuqfpr ewY; o`f) ds
profits and unwarranted price hikes.
ifj.kkeLo:i gksus okyh eqækLQhfrA
(d) Inflation spurred by rapid growth in consumer demand
(d) laiUu vFkZO;oLFkk ds dkj.k miHkksäk ekax esa rsth ls o`f)
due to a thriving economy.
ls çsfjr eqækLQhfrA
38. Consider the following statements regarding growth and
38- o`f) vkSj fodkl ds lacaèk esa fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij
development:
fopkj djsa%
1. Growth is always value-neutral, whereas development
is inherently value-positive.
1- o`f) ges'kk ewY;&rVLFk gksrh gS] tcfd fodkl LokHkkfod
2. Development signifies qualitative change, while
:i ls ewY;&ldkjkRed gksrk gSA
growth is primarily quantitative.
2- fodkl xq.kkRed ifjorZu dks n'kkZrk gS] tcfd o`f)
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
eq[; :i ls ek=kRed gksrk gSA
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
Åij fn, x, dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk lgh gS@gSa\
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
39. Which of the following best describes the reasons behind (c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2
the extensive promotion of the public sector in the Indian 39- fuEufyf[kr esa ls dkS u lk Lora=rk ds ckn Hkkjrh;
economy following independence? vFkZO;oLFkk esa lkoZtfud {ks= ds O;kid çpkj ds ihNs
1. The public sector was aimed at rectifying regional ds dkj.kksa dk lcls vPNk o.kZu djrk gS\
imbalances and fostering employment opportunities. 1- lkoZtfud {ks= dk mís'; {ks=h; vlarqyu dks nwj djuk
2. The public sector was envisioned to facilitate self- vkSj jkstxkj ds voljksa dks c<+kok nsuk FkkA
sufficient economic growth. 2- lkoZtfud {ks= dh ifjdYiuk vkRefuHkZj vkÆFkd fodkl
3. The private entrepreneurship sector was relatively dks lqfoèkktud cukus ds fy, dh xà FkhA
underdeveloped in the early years of independence. 3- Lora=rk ds 'kq#vkrh o"kks± esa futh m|ferk {ks=
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options vis{kk—r vfodflr FkkA
below: uhps fn, x, fodYiksa esa ls lcls mi;qä mÙkj pqusa%
(a) Only 1 and 2 (b) Only 2 and 3 (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(c) Only 1 and 3 (d) All of the above (c) dsoy 1 vkSj 3 (d) mijksä lHkh
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40. Which of the following outlines the objectives of the 40- fuEufyf[kr esa ls dkSu Hkkjrh; fjtoZ cSad (RBI) ds
Reserve Bank of India (RBI)? mís';ksa dks js[kkafdr djrk gS\
1. Supervising monetary policy 1- ekSfæd uhfr dh fuxjkuh
2. Regulating the financial system 2- foÙkh; ç.kkyh dks fofu;fer djuk
3. Managing foreign exchange
3- fons'kh eqæk dk çcaèku
4. Overseeing payment and settlement systems
Choose the correct code:
4- Hkqxrku vkSj fuiVku ç.kkfy;ksa dh ns[kjs[k
(a) 1, 2, and 3 only (b) 1, 3, and 4 only lgh dksM dk p;u djsa&
(c) 2, 3, and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (a) dsoy 1] 2 vkSj 3 (b) dsoy 1] 3 vkSj 4
41. How many of the following indices are included in the (c) dsoy 2] 3 vkSj 4 (d) 1] 2] 3 vkSj 4
Human Development Report (HDR) published by the United 41- la;q ä jk"Vª fodkl dk;ZØe (UNDP) }kjk çdkf'kr
Nations Development Programme (UNDP)? ekuo fodkl fjiksVZ (HDR) esa fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdrus
1. Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index lwpdkad 'kkfey gSa\
2. Gender Inequality Index 1- vlekurk&lek;ksftr ekuo fodkl lwpdkad
3. Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) 2- ySafxd vlekurk lwpdkad
4. Human Capital Index 3- cgqvk;keh xjhch lwpdkad (MPI)
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
4- ekuo iwath lwpdkad
(a) Only one (b) Only two
uhps fn, x, dksM dk mi;ksx djds lgh mÙkj pqusa%
(c) Only three (d) All four
(a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks
42. Which of the following statements correctly describe the
concept of the 'demographic dividend'? (c) dsoy rhu (d) lHkh pkj
1. It denotes the economic growth resulting from changes 42- fuEufyf[kr esa ls dkSu lk dFku *tulkaf[;dh; ykHkka'k*
in a country's population age structure. dh voèkkj.kk dk lgh o.kZu djrk gS\
2. The demographic dividend occurs when the working- 1- ;g fdlh ns'k dh tula[;k vk;q lajpuk esa ifjorZu ds
age population (15 to 64) surpasses the non-working- ifj.kkeLo:i gksus okyh vkÆFkd o`f) dks n'kkZrk gSA
age population (14 and younger, and 65 and older). 2- tulkaf[;dh; ykHkka'k rc gksrk gS tc dk;Z'khy vk;q dh
3. Indicators of the demographic dividend include vkcknh ¼15 ls 64½ xSj&dk;Z'khy vk;q dh vkcknh ¼14 vkSj
increased savings, labor supply, human capital, and mlls de] rFkk 65 vkSj mlls vfèkd½ ls vfèkd gks tkrh
economic growth. gSA
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
3- tulkaf[;dh; ykHkka'k ds ladsrdksa esa c<+h gqà cpr] Je
(a) Only statement 1
vkiwÆr] ekuo iwath vkSj vkÆFkd fodkl 'kkfey gSaA
(b) Only statements 1 and 2
(c) Only statements 2 and 3
uhps fn, x, dksM dk mi;ksx djds lgh mÙkj pqusa%
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
(d) All of the above
43. Consider the following pairs: (c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3 (d) mijksä lHkh
Deficit Description Correct Description 43- fuEufyf[kr ;qXeksa ij fopkj djsa%
1. Primary deficit Insufficient government ?kkVk dk çdkj fooj.k
revenue to cover normal 1- çkFkfed ?kkVk lkekU; dkedkt vkSj lsokvksa
functioning and services ds çkoèkku dks doj djus ds
provision. fy, vi;kZIr ljdkjh jktLoA
2. Effective revenue Amount of government borrowing 2- çHkkoh jktLo ?kkVk C;kt Hkqxrku dks NksMd
+ j [kpks±
deficit to cover expenses excluding dks doj djus ds fy, ljdkjh
interest payments. mèkkj dh jkf'kA
3. Monetised deficit Increase in RBI's treasury bills 3- ekSfæd ?kkVk ljdkjh mèkkj ds dkj.k RBI ds
holdings due to government Vªstjh fcy gksÇYMXl esa o`f)A
borrowing. Åij fn, x, ;qXeksa esa ls fdrus ;qXe lgh gSa\
How many of the pairs given above are correct? (a) dksà Hkh ugÈ (b) dsoy ,d
(a) None of the above (b) Only one (c) dsoy nks (d) lHkh rhu
(c) Only two (d) All three
44- Hkkjr esa fdl çdkj ds foÙkh; laLFkkuksa dks oSèkkfud rjyrk
44. Which types of financial institutions in India are required
vuqikr (SLR) ekunaMksa dk ikyu djuk vko';d gS\
to comply with the Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) norms?
1. Regional Rural Banks 2. Co-operative Banks
1- {ks=h; xzkeh.k cSad 2- lgdkjh cSad
3. Small Finance Banks 4. Payments Banks 3- y?kq foÙk cSad 4- Hkqxrku cSad
Choose the correct answer from the options below: uhps fn, x, fodYiksa esa ls lgh mÙkj pqusa%
(a) 1, 2, and 3 only (b) 2, 3, and 4 only (a) dsoy 1] 2 vkSj 3 (b) dsoy 2] 3 vkSj 4
(c) 1, 3, and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3, and 4 (c) dsoy 1] 3 vkSj 4 (d) 1] 2] 3 vkSj 4
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45. Consider the following pair: 45- fuEufyf[kr ;qX e ij fopkj djsa%
Type of Unemployment Correct Description csjkstxkjh dk çdkj fooj.k
1. Frictional Unemployment Short-term unemployment 1- ?k"kZ.k csjkstxkjh ukSdjh dh ryk'k ;k ukSdjh esa
due to job search or job cnyko ds dkj.k vYidkfyd
transitions.
csjkstxkjhA
2. Disguised Unemployment Employment exceeds actual
2- fNih gqà csjkstxkjh jkstxkj okLrfod vko';drkvksa
requirements, often found in
unorganized or agricultural
ls vfèkd gS] tks vDlj vlaxfBr
sectors. ;k —f"k {ks=ksa esa ik;k tkrk gSA
3. Structural Unemployment Unemployment occurring 3- lajpukRed csjkstxkjh [kkl ekS l e esa gksu s okyh
during specific seasons when csjkstxkjh] tc ukSdfj;ka de
jobs are scarce, common gksrh gSa] lekU;rk% —f"k etnwjksa
among agricultural laborers. esa ik;k tkrk gSA
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? fuEufyf[kr esa ls dkSu ls ;qXe lgh lqesfyr gSa\
(a) Only 1 and 2 (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
(b) Only 2 and 3 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(c) Only 1 and 3
(c) dsoy 1 vkSj 3
(d) Only 1
(d) dsoy 1
46. A farmer owns six acres of land but requires only three
workers, including himself, to manage farm operations 46- ,d fdlku ds ikl Ng ,dM+ tehu gS] ysfdu mls iwjs
throughout the year. However, he employs seven workers, lky [ksr ds dkedkt dks laHkkyus ds fy, [kqn lfgr
which includes family members like his wife and children. dsoy rhu Jfedksa dh vko';drk gksrh gS A gkyk¡fd]
Which type of unemployment is depicted in the above og lkr Jfedksa dks jkstxkj nsrk gS ] ftlesa mldh
scenario? iRuh vkSj cPps tSls ifjokj ds lnL; 'kkfey gSaA
(a) Structural unemployment mi;q Z ä ifj–'; es a fdl çdkj dh cs j ks t xkjh dks
(b) Seasonal unemployment n'kkZ;k x;k gS\
(c) Frictional unemployment
(a) lajpukRed csjkstxkjh (b) ekSleh csjkstxkjh
(d) Disguised unemployment
(c) ?k"kZ.k csjkstxkjh (d) çPNUu csjkstxkjh
47. Which of the following factors contribute to inflation?
1. Expansionary monetary policy 47- fuEufyf[kr esa ls dkSu ls dkjd eqækLQhfr esa ;ksxnku
2. Increase in aggregate demand djrs gSa\
3. Rising production costs 1- foLrkjoknh ekSfæd uhfr 2- dqy ekax esa o`f)
4. Depreciation of the national currency 3- mRiknu ykxr esa o`f) 4- jk"Vªh; eqæk dk ewY;ºzkl
Select the correct answer using the code below: uhps fn, x, dwV dk mi;ksx djds lgh mÙkj pqusa%
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) dsoy 1] 2 vkSj 4 (d) mijksä lHkh
(c) 1, 2, and 4 only
48- ;w,l, esa iath—r *vestWu+ * uked ,d daiuh] fcuk fdlh
(d) All of the above
48. A company named 'Amazon', registered in the USA, provides
HkkSfrd mifLFkfr ds] Hkkjr lfgr oSfÜod Lrj ij v‚uykbu
digital services such as online retailing, streaming [kqnjk fcØh] LVªhÇex lsok,¡ vkSj DykmM daI;wÇVx tSlh
services, and cloud computing globally, including in India, fMftVy lsok,¡ çnku djrh gSA Hkkjr esa vestu+ ds jktLo
without any physical presence. Which of the following taxes ij fuEufyf[kr esa ls dkSu lk dj ykxw gksxk\
would apply to the revenues of Amazon in India? (a) d‚iksZjsV VSDl
(a) Corporate Tax (b) Income Tax (b) vk;dj
(c) Equalization Levy (d) Excise Duty (c) bDoykbts'ku ysoh
49. What is the primary objective of the committee headed by (d) ,Dlkbt MîwVh
T K Vishwanathan, appointed by the Central Government
49- Hkkjr dh dsaæ ljdkj }kjk fu;qä Vh ds foÜoukFku dh
of India?
(a) Reforming the New Educational Policy
vè;{krk okyh lfefr dk çkFkfed mís'; D;k gS\
(b) Reforming the Arbitration laws (a) uà 'kSf{kd uhfr esa lqèkkj
(c) Steering and guiding the government's semiconductor (b) eè;LFkrk dkuwuksa esa lqèkkj
mission (c) ljdkj ds lsehdaMDVj fe'ku dk lapkyu vkSj ekxZn'kZu
(d) Attracting foreign investment (d) fons'kh fuos'k dks vkdÆ"kr djuk
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50. Which of the following statements accurately describes 50- fuEufyf[kr esa ls dkSu lk dFku ldqZyj vFkZO;oLFkk
the concept of the circular economy? dh voèkkj.kk dk lVhd o.kZu djrk gS\
(a) The circular economy aims to minimize waste and (a) ldqZyj vFkZO;oLFkk dk mís'; vif'k"V dks de djuk
promote the linear use of resources. vkSj lalkèkuksa ds jSf[kd mi;ksx dks c<+kok nsuk gSA
(b) It is an industrial system that emphasizes disposal of
(b) ;g ,d vkS|ksfxd ç.kkyh gS tks jhlkbÇDyx ds ctk;
waste rather than recycling.
vif'k"V ds fuiVku ij tksj nsrh gSA
(c) The circular economy is characterized by restoring
(c) ldqy Z j vFkZO;oLFkk dh fo'ks"krk lalkèkuksa dks cgky djuk
resources and regenerating systems.
(d) It advocates for the depletion of natural resources to vkSj ç.kkfy;ksa dks iqutÊfor djuk gSA
drive economic growth. (d) ;g vkÆFkd fodkl dks c<+kok nsus ds fy, çk—frd
51. Which of the following statements accurately describe lalkèkuksa dh deh dh odkyr djrk gSA
the impact of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural 51- fuEufyf[kr esa ls dkSu lk dFku egkRek xkaèkh jk"Vªh;
Employment GuaranteeAct (MGNREGA)? xzkeh.k jkstxkj xkjaVh vfèkfu;e (MGNREGA) ds çHkko
(a) Increase in rural wages and a decrease in migration. dk lVhd o.kZu djrk gS\
(b) Enhanced involvement of women in economic (a) xzkeh.k etnwjh esa o`f) vkSj iyk;u esa dehA
activities related to MGNREGA. (b) eujsxk ls lacafèkr vkÆFkd xfrfofèk;ksa esa efgykvksa dh
(c) The proportion of SCs and STs in total MGNREGA
Hkkxhnkjh esa o`f)A
employment has been continuously decreasing since
(c) eujsxk ds dqy jkstxkj esa vuqlfw pr tkfr;ksa vkSj vuqlfw pr
its inception.
(d) Both (a) and (b)
tutkfr;ksa dk vuqikr bldh 'kq#vkr ls gh yxkrkj ?kV
52. Regarding the Indian economy, 'Fiscal policy' pertains jgk gSA
to: (d) (a) vkSj (b) nksuks
(a) Ensuring equilibrium between revenue collection and 52- Hkkjrh; vFkZO;oLFkk ds lacaèk esa] *jktdks"kh; uhfr* ls
expenditure lacafèkr gS%
(b) Achieving balance between demand and supply of (a) jktLo laxzg vkSj O;; ds chp lary q u lqfuf'pr djuk
goods and services (b) oLrqvksa vkSj lsokvksa dh ekax vkSj vkiwÆr ds chp lary q u
(c) Utilizing taxation, public borrowing, and government çkIr djuk
spending for stabilization or development purposes (c) fLFkjhdj.k ;k fodkl mís';ksa ds fy, djkèkku] lkoZtfud
(d) Utilizing deficits to foster growth
mèkkj vkSj ljdkjh [kpZ dk mi;ksx djuk
53. Which of the following statements accurately describe
(d) fodkl dks c<+kok nsus ds fy, ?kkVs dk mi;ksx djuk
the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
(NABARD)? 53- fuEufyf[kr esa ls dkS u lk dFku jk"Vª h ; —f"k vkS j
1. NABARD is a statutory institution that operates under xzkeh.k fodkl cSad ¼ukckMZ½ dk lVhd o.kZu djrk gS\
the ownership of the Government of India. 1- ukckMZ ,d oSèkkfud laLFkk gS tks Hkkjr ljdkj ds LokfeRo
2. NABARD is responsible for overseeing the esa dke djrh gSA
administration of both the Rural Infrastructure 2- ukckMZ xzkeh.k volajpuk fodkl fufèk ¼vkjvkÃMh,Q½
Development Fund (RIDF) and the Long-Term vkSj nh?kZdkfyd Çlpkà fufèk ¼,yVhvkÃ,Q½ nksuksa ds
Irrigation Fund (LTIF).
ç'kklu dh ns[kjs[k ds fy, ftEesnkj gSA
Select the correct code:
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 lgh dwV dk p;u djsa&
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
54. Which of the following measures can be implemented to (c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2
mitigate Demand-Pull Inflation? 54- ekax&çsfjr eqækLQhfr dks de djus ds fy, fuEufyf[kr
1. Increasing imports of goods experiencing shortages esa ls dkSu ls mik; ykxw fd, tk ldrs gSa\
2. Increasing the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) and Statutory
1- deh dk lkeuk dj jgs lkekuksa ds vk;kr esa o`f)
Liquidity Ratio (SLR) by the Reserve Bank of India
(RBI) 2- Hkkjrh; fjtoZ cSad (RBI) }kjk udn vkjf{kr vuqikr
3. Raising interest rates on loans (CRR) vkSj oSèkkfud rjyrk vuqikr (SLR) esa o`f)
4. Decreasing public expenditure, particularly 3- _.kksa ij C;kt njsa c<+kuk
consumptive expenditure 4- lkoZtfud O;;] fo'ks"k :i ls miHkksx O;; esa deh
Select the correct option using the code given below: uhps fn, x, dwV dk mi;ksx djds lgh fodYi pqusa%
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only (a) dsoy 1] 2 vkSj 3 (b) dsoy 2] 3 vkSj 4
(c) 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (c) dsoy 3 vkSj 4 (d) 1] 2] 3 vkSj 4
70th BPSC PRELIMS MOCK TEST–12
55. Which institution is responsible for preparing the 55- Hkkjr esa jk"Vªh; vk; ds vuqeku rS;kj djus ds fy,
estimates of national income in India? dkSu lh laLFkk ftEesnkj gS\
(a) NITI Aayog (a) uhfr vk;ksx (b) Hkkjrh; fjtoZ cSad
(b) Reserve Bank of India
(c) dsæ a h; lkaf[;dh dk;kZy; (d) Hkkjrh; lkaf[;dh laLFkku
(c) The Central Statistics Office
(d) Indian Statistical Institute
56- çFke iapo"kÊ; ;kstuk ds lacaèk esa fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa
56. Consider the following statements regarding the First ij fopkj djsa%
Five-Year Plan: 1- bls gSjksM&Mksej e‚My ds fl)karksa ds vkèkkj ij rS;kj
1. It was formulated based on the principles of the Harrod- fd;k x;k FkkA
Domar Model. 2- bl ;kstuk esa rhoz vkS|ksxhdj.k ds fy, Hkkjh vkSj cqfu;knh
2. The plan prioritized the development of heavy and m|ksxksa ds fodkl dks çkFkfedrk nh xÃA
basic industries for rapid industrialization. Åij fn, x, dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2
(c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
57. Which of the following best describes the term "labour 57- fuEufyf[kr esa ls dkS u lk 'kCn ÞJe cy Hkkxhnkjh
force participation rate? njÞ dk lcls vPNk o.kZu djrk gS\
(a) The percentage of involuntarily unemployed persons (a) Je cy esa vuSfPNd :i ls csjkstxkj O;fä;ksa dk çfr'kr
in the labour force divided by the total labour force. dqy Je cy ls foHkkftrA
(b) The percentage of all people of working age who are (b) dke djus dh mez ds lHkh yksxksa dk çfr'kr tks dk;Zjr
employed or are actively seeking work. gSa ;k lfØ; :i ls dke dh ryk'k dj jgs gSaA
(c) The number of person-days employed per 1000 person-
(c) çfr 1000 O;fä&fnuksa esa dk;Zjr O;fä&fnuksa dh la[;kA
days.
(d) The percentage of voluntarily unemployed persons in (d) Je cy esa LoSfPNd :i ls csjkstxkj O;fä;ksa dk çfr'krA
the labour force. 58- fuEufyf[kr esa ls dkSu lk dkjd laHkkfor :i ls fdlh
58. Which of the subsequent factors could potentially drive ns'k esa vkÆFkd fodkl dks c<+kok ns ldrk gS\
economic growth in a country? (a) nqfu;k Hkj esa uà rduhdksa dk ifjp;A
(a) Introduction of new technologies worldwide. (b) cqfu;knh <kaps ds fuekZ.k ds fy, ns'k ds Hkhrj fuos'k esa o`f)A
(b) Increased investments within the country to build (c) vkfJrksa ds lkis{k dkedkth mez dh vkcknh esa o`f)A
infrastructure. (d) mijksä lHkhA
(c) Surge in the working-age population relative to
dependents.
59- Hkkjr ds ,d xk¡o esa] dqekj ifjokj viuh t+:jrksa dks
(d) All of the above. iwjk djus ds fy, la?k"kZ djrk gSA vius NksVs ls —f"k
59. In a rural village in India, the Kumar family struggles to Hkw[kaM ij vFkd ifjJe djus ds ckotwn] mUgsa vius
make ends meet. Despite working tirelessly in their small [kpZ dks ogu djuk pqukSrhiw.kZ yxrk gSA ;gka rd fd
agricultural plot, they find it increasingly challenging to vius cPpksa ds fy, Hkkst u] diM+s vkS j f'k{kk tS l h
afford even basic necessities like food, clothing, and education cqfu;knh t+:jrsa Hkh iwjh ugÈ dj ikrsA LokLF; lsok
for their children. With limited access to healthcare and rd lhfer igqap vkS j viuh [ksrh dh xfrfofèk;ksa ls
uncertain income from their farming activities, they
vfuf'pr vk; ds dkj.k] os vius Hkfo"; dh Hkykà ds
constantly worry about their future well-being.
Which type of poverty best describes the situation of the
ckjs esa yxkrkj Çprk djrs jgrs gSaA
Kumar family? dqekj ifjokj dh fLFkfr dk lcls vPNk o.kZu fdl
Select the most suitable answer from the options below: çdkj dh xjhch djrh gS\
(a) Relative Poverty uhps fn, x, fodYiksa esa ls lcls mi;qä mÙkj pqusa%
(b) Situational Poverty (a) lkis{k xjhch (b) fLFkfrtU; xjhch
(c) Absolute Poverty (c) iw.kZ xjhch (d) varj&ih<+hxr xjhch
(d) Intergenerational Poverty 60- cgqvk;keh xjhch lwpdkad (MPI) ds ckjs esa fuEufyf[kr
60. Which of the following statements regarding the esa ls dkSu lk dFku lgh gS@gSa\
Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) is/are correct?
1- vk; ekunaM MPI dh x.kuk esa mi;ksx fd;k tkus okyk
1. Income criteria is a key factor used in calculating the
MPI.
,d egRoiw.kZ dkjd gSA
2. The MPI incorporates 10 indicators across three 2- MPI ds rhu vk;keksa esa 10 ladsrd 'kkfey gSa] ftuesa ls
dimensions, with each indicator contributing equally çR;sd ladrs d lexz vHkko Ldksj esa leku :i ls ;ksxnku
to the overall deprivation score. nsrk gSA
Select the correct option using the codes given below: uhps fn, x, dwV dk mi;ksx djds lgh fodYi pqusa%
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2
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61. With reference to Indian agriculture, consider the 61- Hkkjrh; —f"k ds la n HkZ es a ] fuEufyf[kr dFkuks a ij
following statements: fopkj djsa%
1. Kharif crops are known for their reliance on high water 1- [kjhQ dh Qlysa ekulwu ds ekSle esa mxkà tkus ds
requirements due to their cultivation during the dkj.k mPp ty vko';drkvksa ij fuHkZjrk ds fy, tkuh
monsoon season.
2. Rabi crops predominantly grow during the summer
tkrh gSaA
season from April to July. 2- jch dh Qlysa eq[; :i ls vçSy ls tqykà rd xÆe;ksa
3. Zaid crops include crops cultivated during the winter ds ekSle esa mxrh gSaA
season, such as wheat, barley, and mustard. 3- tk;n dh Qlyksa esa lÆn;ksa ds ekSle esa mxkà tkus okyh
How many of the above statements are correct? Qlysa 'kkfey gSa] tSls xsgwa] tkS vkSj ljlksaA
(a) Only one (b) Only two mi;qZä dFkuksa esa ls fdrus dFku lgh gSa\
(c) All three (d) None (a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks
62. Which of the following represents the correct descending (c) lHkh rhu (d) dksà ugÈ
order of components in India's Forex reserves composition, 62- uohure vkadM+ksa ds vkèkkj ij] fuEufyf[kr esa ls dkSu
based on the latest data?
Hkkjr ds fons'kh eqæk HkaMkj lajpuk esa ?kVdksa ds lgh
(a) Gold, Foreign Currency Assets, SDRs, Reserve
Position in IMF
vojksgh Øe dk çfrfufèkRo djrk gS\
(b) Foreign Currency Assets, Gold, Reserve Position in (a) lksuk] fons'kh eqæk ifjlaifÙk;k¡] SDR, IMF esa vkjf{kr fLFkfr
IMF, SDRs (b) fons'kh eqæk ifjlaifÙk;k¡] lksuk] IMF esa vkjf{kr fLFkfr]
(c) Foreign Currency Assets, Gold, SDRs, Reserve SDR
Position in IMF (c) fons'kh eqæk ifjlaifÙk;k¡] lksuk] SDR, IMF esa vkjf{kr fLFkfr
(d) Reserve Position in IMF, SDRs, Gold, Foreign Currency (d) IMF esa vkjf{kr fLFkfr] SDR] lksuk] fons'kh eqæk ifjlaifÙk;k¡
Assets 63- Hkqxrku larqyu ds pkyw [kkrs ds ckjs esa fuEufyf[kr esa
63. Which of the following statements regarding the Current ls dkSu lk dFku lgh gS\
Account of Balance of Payments is correct?
(a) pkyw [kkrs esa ?kkVs okyk ns'k vfuok;Z :i ls vU; ns'kksa ls
(a) A country with a deficit on the current account
necessarily seeks loans from other nations.
_.k ekaxrk gSA
(b) A current account surplus always indicates that the (b) pkyw [kkrk vfèk'ks"k ges'kk ;g n'kkZrk gS fd ns'k vius
country maintains a surplus in its trade balance. O;kikj larqyu esa vfèk'ks"k cuk, j[krk gSA
(c) A surplus in the Balance of Trade (BOT) arises only (c) O;kikj larqyu (BOT) esa vfèk'ks"k rHkh mRiUu gksrk gS tc
when a country exports more than it imports. dksà ns'k vk;kr ls vfèkd fu;kZr djrk gSA
(d) A country's current account surplus is solely (d) fdlh ns'k dk pkyw [kkrk vfèk'ks"k iwjh rjg ls mlds
determined by its Balance of Trade (BOT). O;kikj larqyu (BOT) }kjk fuèkkZfjr gksrk gSA
64. Statement I: Devaluation may trigger a trade war, whereas 64- dFku I % voewY;u ls O;kikj ;q) 'kq: gks ldrk gS] tcfd
depreciation may not trigger a trade war between nations. ewY;g~kl ls jk"Vªksa ds chp O;kikj ;q) 'kq: ugÈ gks ldrk gSA
Statement II : Devaluation occurs due to the deliberate
dFku II % voewY;u ljdkj dh tkucw>dj dh xà dkjZokà ds
action of the government, whereas depreciation occurs due
to market forces. dkj.k gksrk gS] tcfd ewY;ºzkl cktkj cy ds dkj.k gksrk gSA
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and (a) dFku&I vkSj dFku&II nksuksa lgh gSa vkSj dFku&II dFku&I
Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I. ds fy, lgh Li"Vhdj.k gSA
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and (b) dFku&I vkSj dFku&II nksuksa lgh gSa vkSj dFku&II dFku&I
Statement-II is not the correct explanation for ds fy, lgh Li"Vhdj.k ugÈ gSA
Statement-I. (c) dFku&I lgh gS ysfdu dFku&II xyr gSA
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect. (d) dFku&I xyr gS ysfdu dFku&II lgh gSA
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct.
65. Consider the following statements regarding the recently
65- Hkkjr esa gky gh esa 'kq: dh xà * UPI VSi ,aM is*
introduced 'UPI Tap and Pay' technology in India: rduhd ds ckjs esa fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij fopkj djsa%
1. 'UPI Tap and Pay' technology was developed and 1- *UPI VSi ,aM is* rduhd dks us'kuy iseVas l ~ d‚jiksj's ku
launched by the National Payments Corporation of v‚Q bafM;k (NPCI) }kjk fodflr vkSj y‚Up fd;k x;k FkkA
India (NPCI). 2- ;g mi;ksxdrkZvksa ds chp muds HkkSxksfyd LFkkuksa dh
2. It enables money transactions between users, ijokg fd, fcuk èku ds ysu&nsu dks l{ke cukrk gSA
regardless of their geographical locations. 3- *UPI VSi ,aM is* dk mi;ksx djus okys O;fä;ksa ds chp
3. For money transfers between individuals using 'UPI
èku gLrkarj.k ds fy,] QR dksM ;k eksckby uacj dh
Tap and Pay', a QR code or mobile number is not
required.
vko';drk ugÈ gSA
How many of the statements given above are correct? Åij fn, x, dFkuksa esa ls fdrus dFku lgh gSa\
(a) Only one (b) Only two (a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks
(c) All three (d) None (c) lHkh rhu (d) dksà ugÈ
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66. Consider the following statements regarding Non- 66- xS j&cS aÇ dx foÙkh; dai fu;ksa ¼,uch,Qlh½ ds lacaè k esa
Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs): fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij fopkj djsa%
1. Deposits in NBFCs are protected under the Deposit 1- ,uch,Qlh esa tek jkf'k tek chek vkSj _.k xkjaVh fuxe
Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation. ds rgr lajf{kr gSA
2. NBFCs are part of the Payment and Settlement System. 2- ,uch,Qlh Hkqxrku vkSj fuiVku ç.kkyh dk fgLlk gSaA
3. NBFCs are regulated only by the Reserve Bank of India 3- ,uch,Qlh dks dsoy Hkkjrh; fjtoZ cSd a ¼vkjchvký }kjk
(RBI). fofu;fer fd;k tkrk gSA
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect? mi;qZä dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk@ls xyr dFku gS@gSa\
(a) 1 only (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
(c) 1 and 2 only 67- fuEufyf[kr esa ls dkS u lk vkjchvkà }kjk vfrfjä
(d) 1, 2, and 3 #i;s dh rjyrk dks vo'kksf"kr djus ds fy, ljdkjh
67. Which of the following best describes the purpose of RBI's çfrHkwfr;ksa dks cspus dh dkjZokà ds mís'; dk lcls
action of selling government securities to absorb excess vPNk o.kZu djrk gS\
rupee liquidity? (a) vkÆFkd xfrfofèk dks çksRlkfgr djuk
(a) Stimulating economic activity (b) eqæk vkiwÆr dks de djuk
(b) Contracting money supply (c) foÙkh; ç.kkyh esa fLFkjrk cuk, j[kuk
(c) Maintaining stability in the financial system
(d) cktkj esa rjyrk c<+kuk
(d) Boosting liquidity in the market
68- fuEufyf[kr esa ls dkSu j.kuhfrd fofuos'k dks lVhd
68. Which of the following accurately defines strategic
:i ls ifjHkkf"kr djrk gS\
disinvestment?
(a) ljdkjh ifjlaifÙk;ksa dh fcØh ;k ifjlekiuA
(a) Sale or liquidation of government assets.
(b) jktdks"kh; cks> dks de djus ds fy, ljdkj dh dkjZokÃA
(b) Government's action to reduce fiscal burden.
(c) lkoZtfud {ks= dh bdkà ds LokfeRo vkSj fu;a=.k dk
(c) Transfer of ownership and control of a public sector
gLrkarj.kA
entity.
(d) CPSE esa ljdkj dh fgLlsnkjh ds ,d egRoiw.kZ fgLls dh
(d) Sale of a significant portion of government shareholding
çcaèku fu;a=.k gLrkarj.k ds lkFk fcØh
in a CPSE along with management control transfer.
69. Consider the following statements concerning geothermal
69- Hkwrkih; ÅtkZ ds lacèa k esa fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij fopkj djs%a
energy:
1- Hkwrkih; ÅtkZ dks i`Foh ds Hkhrj py jgh xeÊ mRiknu ds
1. Geothermal energy is considered renewable due to the
dkj.k uohdj.kh; ekuk tkrk gSA
ongoing heat generation within the Earth.
2- Hkkjr esa mn~?kkfVr Hkwrkih; ÅtkZ ifj;kstuk yík[k dh
2. The inaugural geothermal energy project in India is iqxk ?kkVh esa fLFkr gSA
situated in the Puga Valley of Ladakh. fuEufyf[kr esa ls dkSu lk dFku lgh gS@gSa\
Which of the following statements is/are correct? (a) dsoy 1
(a) 1 only (b) dsoy 2
(b) 2 only (c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) dksà ugÈ
(d) None 70- fons ' k O;kikj uhfr 2023 ds lac a è k es a fuEufyf[kr
70. Consider the following statements regarding the Foreign dFkuksa ij fopkj djsa%
Trade Policy 2023: 1- bldk y{; 2030 rd Ã&d‚elZ fu;kZr dks 200 fcfy;u
1. The goal is to increase e-commerce exports from $200 ls c<+kdj 300 fcfy;u djuk gSA
billion to $300 billion by 2030. 2- bldk y{; 2030 rd fu;kZr dks frxquk djds 6 fVªfy;u
2. It aims to triple exports to 6 trillion dollars by 2030. M‚yj djuk gSA
3. The Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) scheme 3- fu;kZr laoèkZu iwt a hxr lkeku (EPCG) ;kstuk mRiknu ds
allows duty-free import of capital goods for fy, iwathxr oLrqvksa ds 'kqYd eqä vk;kr dh vuqefr
production. nsrh gSA
How many of the above statements are correct? mijksä dFkuksa esa ls fdrus lgh gSa\
(a) Only one (a) dsoy ,d
(b) Only two (b) dsoy nks
(c) All three (c) lHkh rhu
(d) None (d) dksà ugÈ
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71. Consider the following scenarios: 71- fuEufyf[kr ifj–';ksa ij fopkj djsa%
1. Decline in India's export volumes due to global 1- oSfÜod vkÆFkd eanh ds dkj.k Hkkjr ds fu;kZr dh ek=k esa
economic slowdown. fxjkoVA
2. Surge in worldwide crude oil prices following 2- Hkw&jktuhfrd rukoksa ds ckn nqfu;k Hkj esa dPps rsy dh
geopolitical tensions. dherksa esa mNkyA
3. Decrease in funds from foreign remittances due to job 3- Hkkjrh; çokfl;ksa ds chp ukSdjh NwVus ds dkj.k fons'kh
losses among Indian expatriates. çs"k.k ls feyus okys èku esa dehA
How many of the above factors were significant mijksä dkjdksa esa ls fdrus dkjd 1991 esa Hkkjr ds
contributors to India's balance of payments crisis in 1991? Hkqxrku larqy u ladV esa egRoiw.kZ ;ksxnkudrkZ Fks\
(a) Only one (b) Only two (a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks
(c) All three (d) None (c) lHkh rhu (d) dksà ugÈ
72. Which of the following statements accurately describe 72- fuEufyf[kr esa ls dkSu lk dFku Hkkjrh; vFkZO;oLFkk
the service sector in the Indian economy?
esa lsok {ks= dk lVhd o.kZu djrk gS\
1. The quaternary sector primarily involves the physical
1- prqFkZd {ks= esa eq[; :i ls oLrq dk HkkSfrd ifjogu
transportation of goods.
'kkfey gSA
2- iape xfrfofèk;k¡ 'kh"kZ&Lrjh; fu.kZ; ysus vkSj u, fopkjksa
2. Quinary activities focus on making top-level decisions
vkSj çkS|ksfxfd;ksa dh O;k[;k djus ij è;ku dsfa ær djrh gSAa
and interpreting new ideas and technologies.
3- iape {ks= dkS'ky vkSj ikfjJfed ds lanHkZ esa *xksYM d‚yj*
3. The quinary sector is synonymous with 'gold collar'
O;olk;ksa dk i;kZ; gSA
professions in terms of skills and remuneration.
lgh dwV dk p;j djsa&
Select the correct code:
(a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) dsoy 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
(c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 73- Lora= Hkkjr esa Hkwf e lqèkkjksa ds lacaè k esa fuEufyf[kr
73. Consider the following statements regarding land reforms dFkuksa ij fopkj djsa%
in independent India: 1- blesa okf.kfT;d mís';ksa ds fy, —f"k Hkwfe dk futhdj.k
1. It envisages privatizing agricultural land for commercial djus dh ifjdYiuk dh xà gSA
purposes. 2- bldk mís'; —f"k mRikndrk c<+kus ds fy, cM+h Hkwfe
2. It aimed at encouraging large landholdings for tksr dks çksRlkfgr djuk FkkA
increased agricultural productivity. 3- bldk eq[; mís'; Hkwfeghu vkSj gkf'k, ij iM+s fdlkuksa
3. The major aim was redistributing land to landless and dks Hkwfe dk iquÆorj.k djuk FkkA
marginalized farmers. mi;qZä dFkuksa esa ls fdrus lgh gSa\
How many of the above statements are correct? (a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks
(a) Only one (b) Only two (c) lHkh rhu (d) dksà ugÈ
(c) All three (d) None 74- fuEufyf[kr es a ls dkS u fMftVy lkoZt fud oLrqvksa
74. Which of the following best defines Digital Public Goods (DPG) dks lcls vPNh rjg ls ifjHkkf"kr djrk gS\
(DPGs)? (a) futh fuxeksa }kjk fodflr ekfydkuk l‚¶Vos;jA
(a) Proprietary software developed by private corporations. (b) mi;ksxdrkZvksa dh ,d foLr`r J`a[kyk dks ykHk igqp a kus ds
(b) Digital resources and software made available for fy, lkoZtfud mi;ksx ds fy, miyCèk djk, x, fMftVy
public use to benefit a wide range of users. lalkèku vkSj l‚¶Vos;jA
(c) Exclusive digital services accessible only to (c) dsoy ljdkjh ,tsafl;ksa ds fy, lqyHk fo'ks"k fMftVy
government agencies. lsok,¡A
(d) Commercial software available for purchase by (d) O;fä;ksa ;k laxBuksa }kjk [kjhn ds fy, miyCèk okf.kfT;d
individuals or organizations. l‚¶Vos;jA
75. Which of the following functions does the Finance 75- Hkkjr dk foÙk vk;ksx eq[; :i ls fuEufyf[kr esa ls
Commission of India primarily undertake? dkSu&ls dk;Z djrk gS\
(a) Implementing fiscal policies set by the central (a) dsaæ ljdkj }kjk fuèkkZfjr jktdks"kh; uhfr;ksa dks ykxw
government. djukA
(b) la?k vkSj jkT;ksa ds chp dj vk; ds forj.k ij flQkfj'ksa
(b) Making recommendations on the distribution of tax
proceeds between the Union and states.
djukA
(c) eqækLQhfr dks fu;af=r djus ds fy, ekSfæd uhfr;ksa dk
(c) Formulating monetary policies to regulate inflation.
(d) Advising the central government on foreign exchange
fuekZ.k djukA
reserves management. (d) fons'kh eqæk HkaMkj çcaèku ij dsaæ ljdkj dks lykg nsukA
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76. Which of the following statements accurately describes 76- fuEufyf[kr esa ls dkSu&lk dFku lrr fodkl y{;ksa
the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their ¼,lMhth½ vkSj muds egRo dk lVhd o.kZu djrk gS\
significance? (a) ,lMhth eq[; :i ls vkÆFkd fodkl ij dsafær gSa vkSj
(a) The SDGs are primarily focused on economic growth lkekftd ;k i;kZoj.kh; Çprkvksa dks lacksfèkr ugÈ djrs
and do not address social or environmental concerns. gSAa
(b) The SDGs were developed by a single international
(b) ,lMhth dks ,d gh varjjk"Vªh; laxBu }kjk fodflr
organization and are not endorsed by the majority of
fd;k x;k Fkk vkSj nqfu;k Hkj ds vfèkdka'k ns'kksa }kjk bldk
countries worldwide.
leFkZu ugÈ fd;k x;k gSA
(c) The SDGs aim to integrate the three dimensions of
(c) ,lMhth dk mís'; lrr fodkl ds rhu vk;keksa dks
sustainable development: economic, social, and
,dh—r djuk gS% vkÆFkd] lkekftd vkSj i;kZoj.kh;]
environmental, recognizing their interlinkages.
(d) The SDGs only apply to developed countries and do
muds varl±caèkksa dks igpkurs gq,A
(d) ,lMhth dsoy fodflr ns'kksa ij ykxw gksrs gSa vkSj fodkl'khy
not consider the specific challenges faced by
developing nations. ns'kksa }kjk lkeuk dh tkus okyh fof'k"V pqukSfr;ksa ij fopkj
77. Consider the following statements regarding GDP and ugÈ djrs gSAa
GNP: 77- thMhih vkSj th,uih ds lacaèk esa fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa
1. GDP includes income generated by foreigners within ij fopkj djsa%
a country's borders. 1- thMhih esa fdlh ns'k dh lhekvksa ds Hkhrj fonsf'k;ksa }kjk
2. GNP includes income generated by nationals of a vÆtr vk; 'kkfey gksrh gSA
country outside its borders. 2- th,uih esa fdlh ns'k dh lhekvksa ds ckgj ml ns'k ds
Which of the above statements is/are correct? ukxfjdksa }kjk vÆtr vk; 'kkfey gksrh gSA
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only mi;qZä dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk@ls lgh gS@gSa \
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
78. Which of the following areas is the term "Tokenisation" (c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2
primarily associated with? 78- fuEufyf[kr esa ls dkSu lk {ks= ÞVksdukbts'kuÞ 'kCn ls
(a) Agricultural finance eq[; :i ls tqM+k gqvk gS\
(b) Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) (a) —f"k foÙk
(c) Digital lending ecosystem (b) O;kikj çkI; NwV ç.kkyh (TReDS)
(d) Payment and settlement system (c) fMftVy _.k ikfjfLFkfrdh ra=
79. Consider the following assertion (A) and reason (R): (d) Hkqxrku vkSj fuiVku ç.kkyh
Assertion (A): Sugar and sugarcane production in Uttar 79- fuEufyf[kr dFku (A) vkSj dkj.k (R) ij fopkj djsa%
Pradesh surpasses that of Maharashtra, yet productivity dFku (A) % mÙkj çns'k esa phuh vkSj xUus dk mRiknu egkjk"Vª
is inferior. ls vfèkd gS] fQj Hkh mRikndrk de gSA
Reason (R): The majority of sugar factories in Maharashtra dkj.k (R) % egkjk"Vª esa vfèkdka'k phuh feysa lgdkjh {ks= esa
operate within the cooperative sector.
dke djrh gSaA
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
uhps fn, x, dksM dk mi;ksx djds lgh mÙkj pqusa%
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the valid
(a) (A) vkSj (R) nksuksa lR; gSa] vkSj (R) (A) ds fy, oSèk
explanation for (A).
Li"Vhdj.k gSA
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) does not explain (A).
(b) (A) vkSj (R) nksuksa lR; gSa] ysfdu (R) (A) dh O;k[;k
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
ugÈ djrk gSA
(c) (A) lR; gS] ysfdu (R) vlR; gSA
80. Consider the given classifications of Industries their
corresponding Investment in Plant and Machinery or (d) (A) xyr gS] ysfdu (R) lgh gSA
Equipment: 80- fn;s x;s m|ksxksa ds oxhZdj.k ls muds laxr la;a= vkSj
Classification Investment in Plant and e'khujh ;k midj.k esa fuos'k ij fopkj djsa%
Machinery or Equipment oxÊdj.k la;=a vkSj e'khujh ;k midj.k esa fuos'k
1. Micro enterprises Not more than 1 crore 1. lw{e m|e 1 djksM+ ls vfèkd ugÈ
2. Small enterprises Not more than 10 crore 2. y?kq m|e 10 djksM+ ls vfèkd ugÈ
3. Medium enterprises Not more than 50 crore 3. eè;e m|e 50 djksM+ ls vfèkd ugÈ
How many of the pairs given above are correct? Åij fn, x, ;qXeksas esa ls fdrus lgh gSa\
(a) Only One (b) Only Two (a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks
(c) All Three (d) None (c) lHkh rhu (d) dksà ugÈ
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81. Consider the following statements about the Goods and 81- oLrq vkSj lsok dj (GST) ifj"kn ds ckjs esa fuEufyf[kr
Services Tax (GST) Council: dFkuksa ij fopkj djsa%
1. The chairperson of the GST Council is the Union 1- GST ifj"kn ds vè;{k Hkkjr ds dsaæh; foÙk ea=h gksrs gSaA
Finance Minister of India. 2- GST ifj"kn ds lnL;ksa esa çR;sd jkT; ljdkj }kjk ukfer
2: Members of the GST Council include ministers ea=h 'kkfey gSaA
nominated by each State Government. Åij fn, x, dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk lgh gS\
Which of the statements given above is correct?
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2
(c) dFku 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) dksà ugÈ
(c) Both Statement 1 and 2 (d) None
82. Which of the following measures contribute to bringing
82- fuEufyf[kr esa ls dkS u lk mik; Hkkjr esa lekos'kh
inclusive growth in India? fodkl ykus esa ;ksxnku nsrk gS\
1. Encourage job creation in formal sector and improve 1- vkSipkfjd {ks= esa jkstxkj l`tu dks çksRlkgu djsa vkSj
public employment services. lkoZtfud jkstxkj lsokvksa esa lqèkkjA
2. Enhance accountability in education sector to raise 2- f'k{k.k xq.koÙkk vkSj Ldwy ds cqfu;knh <kaps dks c<+kus ds
teaching quality and school infrastructure. fy, f'k{kk {ks= esa tokcnsgh c<+kukA
3. Promote responsible business conduct and ease 3- ftEesnkj O;kolkf;d vkpj.k dks nsuk vkSj fons'kh fuos'k
restrictions on foreign investment. ij çfrcaèkksa dks de djukA
4. Empower local governments for infrastructure projects 4- cqfu;knh <k¡pk ifj;kstukvksa ds fy, LFkkuh; ljdkjksa dks
and promote coordination. l'kä cukuk vkSj leUo; dks c<+kok nsukA
Select the correct answer using the code given below: uhps fn, x, dwV dk mi;ksx djds lgh mÙkj pqusa%
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(c) 1, 3, and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3, and 4 (c) dsoy 1] 3 vkSj 4 (d) 1] 2] 3 vkSj 4
83. Which committee was formed to address the issue of loan
83- dksfoM&19 egkekjh ds ckn _.k iquxZBu ds eqís dks
restructuring in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic?
lacksfèkr djus ds fy, fdl lfefr dk xBu fd;k x;k Fkk\
(a) K V Kamath Committee
(a) ds oh dkeFk lfefr
(b) Justice M B Shah Committee
(c) Bimal Jalan Committee (b) U;k;ewÆr ,e ch 'kkg lfefr
(d) Nachiket Mor Committee (c) fcey tkyku lfefr
84. Consider the following statements regarding the New (d) ufpdsr eksj lfefr
Economic Policy (NEP) of 1991: 84- 1991 dh uà vkÆFkd uhfr (NEP) ds ckjs esa fuEufyf[kr
1. The NEP abolished the licensing system in many dFkuksa ij fopkj djsa%
sectors, allowing interested individuals to commence 1- NEP us dà {ks=ksa esa ykblsaÇlx ç.kkyh dks lekIr dj
industrial activity without seeking government fn;k] ftlls bPNqd O;fä;ksa dks ljdkjh vuqefr ds fcuk
permission. vkS|ksfxd xfrfofèk 'kq: djus dh vuqefr fey xÃA
2. The NEP encouraged the entry of the private sector 2- ,uÃih us igys lkoZtfud {ks= ds fy, vkjf{kr {ks=ksa esa
into areas previously reserved for the public sector. futh {ks= ds ços'k dks çksRlkfgr fd;kA
3. Direct tax rates were restructured with a three-slab 3- vkÆFkd lqèkkjksa ds nkSjku çR;{k dj njksa dks rhu&LySc
system during the economic reforms. ç.kkyh ds lkFk iquxZfBr fd;k x;kA
4. The NEP resulted in the revaluation of the Indian
4- ,uÃih ds ifj.kkeLo:i fons'kh eqækvksa ds eqdkcys Hkkjrh;
rupee against foreign currencies.
#i;s dk iquewZY;kadu gqvkA
Which of the statements above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1, 3, and 4 only
mi;qZä dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk lgh gS@gSa\
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 1] 3 vkSj 4
85. Consider the following statements regarding Government (c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3 (d) dsoy 1 vkSj 3
Securities (G-Secs): 85- ljdkjh çfrHkwfr;ksa ¼th&lsd½ ds lacaèk esa fuEufyf[kr
1. Individuals can only buy G-Secs in the secondary dFkuksa ij fopkj djsa%
market. 1- O;fä dsoy f}rh;d cktkj esa th&lsd [kjhn ldrs gSaA
2. Non-scheduled Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) are 2- xSj&vuqlwfpr 'kgjh lgdkjh cSadksa ¼;wlhch½ dks th&lsd
prohibited from purchasing G-Secs. [kjhnus ls çfrcafèkr fd;k x;k gSA
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? mi;qZä dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk lgh gS@gSa\
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2
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86. Which of the following statements regarding Nano DAP 86- uSuks Mh,ih ds ckjs esa fuEufyf[kr esa ls dkSu lk dFku
is correct? lgh gS\
(a) Nano DAP contains only Phosphorus as its nutrient (a) uSuks Mh,ih esa iks"kd rRo ds :i esa dsoy Q‚LQksjl gksrk
component. gSA
(b) Nano DAP is manufactured by reacting Urea with (b) uSuks Mh,ih dk fuekZ.k ;wfj;k dks Q‚LQksfjd ,flM ds lkFk
Phosphoric acid. çfrfØ;k djds fd;k tkrk gSA
(c) Nano DAP is designed to improve plant growth and (c) uSuks Mh,ih dks ikSèkksa dh o`f) vkSj fodkl esa lqèkkj ds fy,
development.
fMt+kbu fd;k x;k gSA
(d) Nano DAP is produced by Indian Farmers Fertiliser
(d) uSuks Mh,ih dk mRiknu Hkkjrh; fdlku moZjd lgdkjh
Cooperative (IFFCO) in solid granular form.
(IFFCO) }kjk Bksl nkusnkj :i esa fd;k tkrk gSA
87. In addition to financial assistance, the PM Vishwakarma
Yojana offers marketing support. Which of the following
87- foÙkh; lgk;rk ds vykok] ih,e foÜodekZ ;kst uk
options represents the kind of support provided?
foi.ku lgk;rk Hkh çnku djrh gSA fuEufyf[kr esa ls
(a) Quality certification and branding assistance dkSu lk fodYi çnku dh tkus okyh lgk;rk ds çdkj
(b) Free advertising in national media dks n'kkZrk gS\
(c) Guaranteed sales at government outlets (a) xq.koÙkk çek.ku vkSj czkaÇMx lgk;rk
(d) Subsidized shipping costs (b) jk"Vªh; ehfM;k esa eq¶+r foKkiu
88. With respect to revenue deficit, which of the following (c) ljdkjh nqdkuksa ij fcØh dh xkjaVh
statements is/are true? (d) lfClMh okyh f'kÇix ykxr
1. Revenue deficit always increases when revenue 88- jktLo ?kkVs ds lacaèk esa] fuEufyf[kr esa ls dkSu lk
expenditures increase. dFku lgh gS@gSa\
2. An increase in revenue deficit leads to an increase in 1- jktLo O;; esa o`f) gksus ij jktLo ?kkVk ges'kk c<+rk gSA
borrowings to fulfill consumption requirements. 2- jktLo ?kkVs esa o`f) ls miHkksx vko';drkvksa dks iwjk djus
Select the correct answer using the codes given below: ds fy, mèkkj esa o`f) gksrh gSA
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only uhps fn, x, dwV dk mi;ksx djds lgh mÙkj pqusa%
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
89. Consider the following statements regarding the (c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2
'International Financial Services Centres Authority':
89- *va r jkZ " Vª h ; foÙkh; ls o k ds a æ çkfèkdj.k* ds ckjs es a
1. It acts as the highest authority in arbitration matters
fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij fopkj djsa%
concerning international financial services.
2. The tenure of all authority members is three years,
1- ;g varjkZ"Vªh; foÙkh; lsokvksa ls lacfa èkr eè;LFkrk ekeyksa
with the possibility of reappointment. esa loksZPp çkfèkdj.k ds :i esa dk;Z djrk gSA
3. The Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) 2- lHkh çkfèkdj.k lnL;ksa dk dk;Zdky rhu o"kZ dk gksrk gS]
in Gandhinagar is the first International Financial ftlesa iquÆu;qfä dh laHkkouk gksrh gSA
Services Centre established in India. 3- xkaèkhuxj esa xqtjkr baVjus'kuy Qkbusl a Vsd&flVh ¼fx¶V
Which of the statements provided above is/are accurate? flVh½ Hkkjr esa LFkkfir igyk varjkZ"Vªh; foÙkh; lsok dsaæ
(a) Only 1 and 2 (b) Only 2 and 3 gSA
(c) Only 3 (d) All of the above Åij fn, x, dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
90. 'SAMARTH Udyog Bharat 4.0' initative is associated with (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
which Ministry? (c) dsoy 3 (d) mijksDr lHkh
(a) Ministry of Labour and Employment 90- *leFkZ m|ksx Hkkjr 4-0* igy fdl ea=ky; ls lacfa /kr gS\
(b) Ministry of Heavy Industry and Public Enterprises
(a) Je vkSj jkstxkj ea=ky;
(c) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
(b) Hkkjh m|ksx vkSj lkoZtfud m|e ea=ky;
(d) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
(c) dkS'ky fodkl vkSj m|ferk ea=ky;
91. Recently, The Centre has approved sites for the
(d) okf.kT; vkSj m|ksx ea=ky;
development of two special economic zones (SEZs) in Bihar,
which of the following two sites are included in it? 91- gky gh esa] dsaæ us fcgkj esa nks fo'ks"k vkÆFkd {ks=ksa
1. Kumarbagh (West Champaran) ¼,lÃtsM½ ds fodkl ds fy, lkbVksa dks eatwjh nh gS]
2. Nawanagar (Buxar) fuEufyf[kr esa ls dkSu lh nks lkbVsa blesa 'kkfey gSa\
3. Barauni(Begusarai) 1. dqekjckx ¼if'pe paikj.k½ 2. uokuxj ¼cDlj½
4. Patliputra(Patna) 3. cjkSuh ¼csxwljk;½ 4. ikVfyiq= ¼iVuk½
(a) Only 1 and 2 (b) Only 2 and 3 (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(c) Only 3 and 4 (d) Only 1 and 4 (c) dsoy 3 vkSj 4 (d) dsoy 1 vkSj 4
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92. Consider the following statements about the PM 92- ih,e foÜodekZ ;kstuk ds ckjs esa fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa
Vishwakarma Scheme- ij fopkj djsa&
1. The PM Vishwakarma Scheme was launched by Prime 1. çèkkuea=h foÜodekZ ;kstuk dk 'kqHkkjaHk çèkkuea=h Jh ujsUæ
Minister Shri Narendra Modi September 17, 2023. eksnh }kjk 17 flracj] 2023 dks fd;k x;k FkkA
2. PM Vishwakarma is a Central Sponsored Scheme 2- ih,e foÜodekZ ;kstuk ,d dsUæ çk;ksftr ;kstuk gS
3 MSME serve as the nodal ministry for PM Vishwakarma 3. ,e,l,eà ea=ky; ih,e foÜodekZ ;kstuk ds fy, uksMy
4. PM Vishwakarma will implemented for five-year period, ea=ky; ds :i esa dk;Z djrk gSA
up to the fiscal year 2027-28. 4. ih,e foÜodekZ ;kstuk dks foÙkh; o"kZ 2027&28 rd ikap
Which of the above statement is/are incorrect? o"kZ dh vofèk ds fy, fØ;kfUor fd;k tk,xkA
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 fuEufyf[kr esa ls dkSu lk dFku xyr gS\
(c) Only 1 and 3 (d) Only 2 and 4
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
93. Consider the following statements about Bihar Small
(c) dsoy 3 vkSj 4 (d) dsoy 4 vkSj 2
Entrepreneur Scheme 2024
93- fcgkj y?kq m|eh ;kstuk 2024 ds ckjs esa fuEufyf[kr
1. This scheme offers financial support of Rs 2 lakh per
dFkuksa ij fopkj djsa
person for self-employment and entrepreneurship.
1- ;g ;kstuk Lojkstxkj vkSj m|ferk ds fy, çfr O;fä 2
2. Under the scheme, investors can fund small-scale/
cottage industries
yk[k #i;s dh foÙkh; lgk;rk çnku djrh gSA
2- bl ;kstuk ds rgr fuos'kd y?kq@dqVhj m|ksxksa dks
3. Person with monthly income of Rs 6,000 or less are
eligible for the scheme. foÙkiksf"kr dj ldrs gSa
4. In the case of an accidental death, workers receive 3- blds fy, og O;fä ik= gS ftldh ekfld vk; 6]000
compensation of Rs. 2 lakhs. #i;s ;k mlls de gSA
Which of the above statement is correct? 4- nq?kZVuko'k e`R;q gksus ij Jfedksa dks 2 yk[k #i;s dk
(a) Only 2, 3 and 4 (b) Only 1, 3 and 4 eqvkotk feyrk gSA
(c) Only 3 and 4 (d) All of the above fuEufyf[kr esa ls dkSu lk dFku lgh gS\
94. which of the following statements is/are true about Human (a) dsoy 2, 3 vkSj 4 (b) dsoy 1] 3 vkSj 4
Development Index 2023-24 (c) dsoy 3 vkSj 4 (d) mijksDr lHkh
1. India's ranking on the United Nations Human 94- ekuo fodkl lwpdkad 2023&24 ds ckjs esa fuEufyf[kr
Development Index 2023-24 is 134. esa ls dkSu lk dFku lR; gS @ gSa
2. HDI index is published by World Bank. 1- la;qä jk"Vª ekuo fodkl lwpdkad 2023&24 esa Hkkjr dh
Select the correct answer using the following code: jSaÇdx 134 gSA
(a) Only 1 2- ,pMhvkà lwpdkad foÜo cSd a }kjk çdkf'kr fd;k tkrk gSA
(b) Only 2 fuEufyf[kr dwV dh lgk;rk ls lgh mÙkj pqusa&
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuks (d) u rks 1 u gh 2
95. Which of the following statements are correct about 95- ueks ¼U;w ,xzhdYpj ekdsZV v‚MZj½ Mªksu nhnh ;kstuk ds
NAMO (New Agriculture Market Order) Drone Didi ckjs esa fuEufyf[kr esa ls dkSu lk dFku lgh gS%
scheme : 1. ueks Mªkus nhnh ;kstuk Mªksu çkS|ksfxdh ds ekè;e ls
1. NAMO Drone Didi scheme is a government initiative Hkkjrh; —f"k dks vkèkqfud cukus dh ,d ljdkjh igy gSA
to modernizing Indian agriculture through drone
2. bldk mís'; Qly dh iSnkokj esa lqèkkj djuk] rFkk
technology.
xzkeh.k efgykvksa dks l'kä cukrs gq, Je ykxr dks de
2. It aims to improve crop yields, and reduce labor costs
djuk gSA
while empowering rural women.
3. It will provide drones to 15,000 women SHGs for rental
3. ;g 15]000 efgyk Lo;a lgk;rk lewgksa dks LFkkuh; fdlkuksa
to local farmers. dks fdjk;s ij Mªksu miyCèk djk,xkA
Select the correct answer using the following code: fuEufyf[kr dwV dh lgk;rk ls lgh mÙkj pqusa&
(a) Only 1 and 2 (b) Only 2 and 3 (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(c) Only 1 and 3 (d) All of the above (c) dsoy 1 vkSj 3 (d) mijksä lHkh
96. Recently, Cabinet approves amendment in the Foreign 96- gky gh es]a dSfcusV us varfj{k {ks= ij çR;{k fons'kh fuos'k
Direct Investment (FDI) policy on Space Sector, under ¼,QMhvký uhfr esa la'kksèku dks eatjw h nh] ftlds rgr
which FDI in Space sector is allowed upto? varfj{k {ks= esa ,QMhvkà dh vuqefr fdruh gS \
(a) 80% (b) 100% (a) 80% (b) 100%
(c) 50% (d) 30% (c) 50% (d) 30%
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97. Which of the following statements is/ are correct about 97- lEiw.kZrk vfHk;ku ds ckjs esa fuEufyf[kr esa ls dkSu lk
Sampoornata Abhiyan ? dFku lgh gS@gSa\
1. It has been launched by NITI Aayog. 1. *lEiw.kZrk vfHk;ku uhfr vk;ksx }kjk 'kq: fd;k x;k A
2. Its focus is to attain saturation in 12 key social sector 2. bldk Qksdl 500 vkdka{kh Cy‚dksa vkSj 112 vkdka{kh ftyksa
indicators in 500 Aspirational Blocks and 112 esa 12 çeq[k lkekftd {ks= ladrs dksa esa larf` Ir çkIr djuk gS
Aspirational Districts 3. ;g 3 eghus dk vfHk;ku gS] tks LokLF;] iks"k.k] —f"k]
3 It is 3-month campaign that focuses on Health, lkekftd fodkl vkSj f'k{kk vkfn ij dsafær gksxkA
Nutrition, Agriculture, Social Development, and fuEufyf[kr dwV dh lgk;rk ls lgh mÙkj pqusa&
Education etc. (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
Select the correct answer using the following code: (c) dsoy 1 vkSj 3 (d) mijksä lHkh
(a) Only 1 and 2 (b) Only 2 and 3 98- eà 2024 esa çdkf'kr QksClZ fjiksVZ ds vuqlkj] fuEufyf[kr
(c) Only 1 and 3 (d) All of the above. esa ls dkSu lh eqæk nqfu;k esa lcls etcwr gS\
98. According to Forbes report published in May 2024, which (a) dqoSrh fnukj (b) ;wjks
of the following currencies is strongest in the world ? (c) M‚yj (d) cgjhuh fnukj
(a) Kuwaiti Dinar (b) Euro 99- jk"Vªh ; cpr çek.ki= ¼,u,llh½ ;kstuk ds ckjs esa
(c) Dollar (d) Bahraini Dinar fuEufyf[kr esa ls dkSu lk dFku lgh gS @ gSa \
99. Which of the following statements is/ are correct about
1. ,u,llh fdlh Hkh Mkd?kj ls [kjhnh tk ldrh gS A
National Savings Certificate (NSC) scheme?
2. dsoy fdlh Hkh vk;q ds O;fäxr Hkkjrh; ukxfjd
1. NSCs can be purchased at any post office.
tks Hkkjr ds fuoklh gS] bleas fuos'k dj ldrs gSA
2. Only individual Indian citizens of any age who are
3. çek.ki=ksa ij ,d fuf'pr okÆ"kd C;kt feyrk gS] ftls
residents of India can invest in this.
ljdkj }kjk frekgh vkèkkj ij la'kksfèkr fd;k tkrk gSA
3. The certificates earn a fixed annual interest, revised
fuos'k ikap o"kZ ckn ifjiDo gksrk gSA
quarterly by the government.
4. The investment matures after five years.
fuEufyf[kr dwV dh lgk;rk ls lgh mÙkj pqusa&
(a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
Select the correct answer using the following code:
(c) dsoy 1 vkSj 3 (d) mijksä lHkhA
(a) Only 1 and 2 (b) Only 2 and 3
(c) Only 1 and 3 (d) All of the above 100- PMAY ¼çèkkuea=h vkokl ;kstuk½ ds ckjs esa fuEufyf[kr
100. Which of the following statements is/ are correct about esa ls dkSu lk dFku lgh gS @ gSa \
PMAY (Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana) scheme? 1. ih,e,okà dh 'kq#vkr 2015 esa vkokl vkSj 'kgjh ekeyksa
1. PMAY was initiated in the 2015 by Ministry of
ds ea=ky; }kjk dh xà Fkh A
Housing and Urban Affairs.
2. ;g ,d dsUæ çk;ksftr ;kstuk gSA
3. bl ;kstuk ds nks ?kVd gSa% ih,e,okÃ&'kgjh vkSj
2. It is a centrally sponsored scheme .
ih,e,okÃ&xzkeh.k] tks Øe'k% 'kgjh vkSj xzkeh.k {ks=ksa ds
3. The scheme has two components: PMAY-Urban and
fy, gSa A
PMAY-Rural, for the urban and rural areas respectively.
4.. ;g _.k lfClMh ds ekè;e ls detksj oxks± ds fy,
4. It promotes affordable housing for weaker sections fdQk;rh vkokl dks c<+kok nsrk gS A
through credit subsidy. fuEufyf[kr dwV dh lgk;rk ls lgh mÙkj pqusa&
Select the correct answer using the following code: (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(a) Only 1 and 2 (b) Only 2 and 3 (c) dsoy 1 vkSj 3 (d) mijksä lHkh
(c) Only 1 and 3 (d) All of the above 101- foÙk o"kZ 2025 esa Hkkjr ds fy, vuqekfur thMhih fodkl nj
101. Which of the following statements is/ are correct about ds ckjs esa fuEufyf[kr esa ls dkSu lk dFku lgh gS@gSa \
projected GDP growth rate for India in FY25? 1. ,l,aMih Xykscy jsÇVXl us foÙk o"kZ 2025 ds fy, Hkkjr
1. S&P Global Ratings has maintained India's GDP growth dh thMhih o`f) vuqeku dks 6-8% ij cuk, j[kk gSA
estimate for FY25 at 6.8%. 2. us'kuy dkmafly v‚Q ,IykbM bdksu‚fed fjlpZ
2. National Council of Applied Economic Research ¼,ulh,Ãvkj½ us foÙk o"kZ 2024&25 (FY25) ds fy, Hkkjr
(NCAER) forecasts India's GDP growth rate for the dh thMhih o`f) nj yxHkx 7-5% jgus dk vuqeku
fiscal year 2024-25 (FY25) to around 7.5%. yxk;k gSA
3. Fitch Ratings has revised India's GDP growth forecast 3. fQp jsÇVXl us foÙk o"kZ 2024&25 ds fy, Hkkjr ds thMhih
for the financial year 2024-25 upward to 7.2% fodkl iwokZueq ku dks la'kksfèkr dj 7-2% dj fn;k gS
4. World Bank has retained India's growth forecast at 4. foÜo cSad us viuh uohure oSfÜod vkÆFkd laHkkouk
6.6% for FY25 in its latest Global Economic Prospects fjiksVZ esa foÙk o"kZ 2025 ds fy, Hkkjr dk fodkl vuqeku
report. 6-6% ij cjdjkj j[kk gSA
Select the correct answer using the following code: fuEufyf[kr dwV dh lgk;rk ls lgh mÙkj pqusa&
(a) Only 1 and 2 (b) Only 2 and 3 (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(c) Only 1 and 3 (d) All of the above (c) dsoy 1 vkSj 3 (d) mijksä lHkh
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102. Which of the following statements is/ are correct about 102- —f"k l[kh vfHklj.k dk;ZØ e ¼ds,llhih½ ds ckjs esa
Krishi Sakhi Convergence Program (KSCP)? fuEufyf[kr esa ls dkSu lk dFku lgh gS @ gSa\
1. Under the 'Lakhpati Didi' program, the aim is to create 1. *y[kifr *nhnh* ;kstuk ds varxZr 3 djksM+ y[kifr
3 crore Lakhpati Didis, one dimension of which is nhnh cukus dk y{; gS ftldk ,d vk;ke —f"k l[kh gSA
Krishi Sakhi. 2. —f"k l[kh vfHklj.k dk;ZØe ¼ds,llhih½ dk mís'; —f"k
2. Krishi Sakhi convergence program (KSCP) aims to l[kh ds :i esa xzkeh.k efgykvksa ds l'kfädj.k ds ekè;e
transform rural India through the empowerment of rural ls xzkeh.k Hkkjr esa cnyko ykuk gSA
Women as Krishi Sakhi. 3. ds,llhih esa iSjk&foLrkj dk;ZdrkZ ds :i esa —f"k lf[k;ksa
3. KSCP includes imparting training and certification of dks çf'k{k.k vkSj çek.ku çnku djuk 'kkfey gSA
Krishi Sakhis as Para-extension Workers. 4. —f"k lf[k;ksa dks —f"k iSjk&foLrkj dk;ZØrkZ ds #i esa pquk
4. Krishi Sakhis are chosen as agriculture para-extension tkrk gSA
workers. fuEufyf[kr dwV dh lgk;rk ls lgh mÙkj pqusa&
Select the correct answer using the following code: (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(a) Only 1 and 2 (b) Only 2 and 3 (c) dsoy 1 vkSj 3 (d) mijksä lHkh
(c) Only 1 and 3 (d) All of the above 103- GREAT ;kstuk ds ckjs esa fuEufyf[kr esa ls dkSu lk
103. Which of the following statements are true about GREAT dFku lR; gS \
Scheme ? 1. xzVs ;kstuk dk iw.kZ :i rduhdh oL= m|ksx esa egRokdka{kh
1. Full form of GREAT scheme is Grant for Research and uoçorZdksa ds fy, vuqlaèkku vkSj m|ferk gsrq vuqnku
Entrepreneurship across Aspiring Innovators in ¼xzsV½ gSA
Technical Textiles (GREAT).
2. bls O;fä;ksa vkSj daifu;ksa ds çksVksVkbi dks çkS|ksfxfd;ksa
2. It is designed to support individuals and companies
vkSj mRiknksa esa ifjoÆrr djus esa lgk;rk nsus ds fy,
in translating prototypes into technologies and
fMt+kbu fd;k x;k gS] ftlesa O;kolk;hdj.k Hkh 'kkfey gSA
3. oL= ea=ky; us jk"Vªh; rduhdh oL= fe'ku ¼,uVhVh,e½
products, including commercialization.
dh vfèkdkj çkIr dk;ZØe lfefr ¼Ãihlh½ dh 7oÈ cSBd
3. Ministry of Textiles announced the GREAT Scheme
ds nkSjku xzsV ;kstuk dh ?kks"k.kk dhA
during the 7th meeting of the Empowered Programme
4. ;g 18 eghus rd dh vofèk ds fy, 50 yk[k #i;s rd
Committee (EPC) of the National Technical Textiles
dh vuqnku lgk;rk çnku djrk gSA
Mission (NTTM).
fuEufyf[kr dwV dh lgk;rk ls lgh mÙkj pqusa&
4. It provides a grant-in-aid of up to Rs 50 lakh for a
(a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
period of up to 18 months.
(c) dsoy 1 vkSj 3 (d) mijksä lHkh
Select the correct answer using the following code:
104- fof>utke canjxkg ds laca/k esa fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa esa
(a) Only 1 and 2 (b) Only 2 and 3 ls dkSu lgh gS\
(c) Only 1 and 3 (d) All of the above 1. ;g dsjy ds fr#ouariqje ftys ds rVh; 'kgj foÇ>te
104. Which of the following are correct for the Vizhinjan Port ? esa fLFkr gSA
1. It is located in Vizhinjam, a coastal town in the 2. foÇ>te canjxkg dk fodkl vMkuh lewg }kjk fd;k x;k gSA
Thiruvananthapuram District of Kerala. 3. iwjk gksus ds ckn ;g canjxkg foÜo ds lcls gfjr
2. Vizhinjam port is developed by Adani Group. canjxkgksa esa ls ,d gksxkA
3. After completion, the port will be one of the world's fuEufyf[kr dwV dh lgk;rk ls lgh mÙkj pqusa&
greenest ports in the world. (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
Select the correct answer using the following code: (c) dsoy 1 vkSj 3 (d) mijksä lHkh
(a) Only 1 and 2 (b) Only 2 and 3 105- fMftVy Hkkjr fufèk (DBN) ds ckjs esa fuEufyf[kr esa
(c) Only 1 and 3 (d) All of the above ls dkSu lk dFku lgh gS @ gSa \
105. Which of the following statements is/ are correct about I. fMftVy Hkkjr fufèk ¼Mhch,u½ nwjlapkj foHkkx ¼MhvksVh½
Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) ? dh ,d igy gSA
1. Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) is an initiative by II. Mhch,u dk y{; baVjusV dusfDVfoVh esa lqèkkj djuk gS]
Department of Telecommunications (DoT). fo'ks"k :i ls xzkeh.k] nwjnjkt vkSj vkÆFkd :i ls oafpr
2. DBN aims to improve internet connectivity, particularly {ks=ksa esaA
in rural, remote, and economically disadvantaged areas III. ;g lalkèkuksa ds csgrj vkoaVu dks lqfuf'pr djus ds fy,
3. It replaces the Universal Service Obligation Fund lkoZHkkSfed lsok nkf;Ro fufèk ¼;w,lvks,Q½ dk LFkku ysrk
(USOF) to ensure better allocation of resources. gSA
Select the correct answer using the following code: fuEufyf[kr dwV dh lgk;rk ls lgh mÙkj pqusa&
(a) Only 1 and 2 (b) Only 2 and 3 (a) I ,oa II (b) II vkSj III
(c) Only 1 and 3 (d) All of the above (c) I ,oa III (d) mijksä lHkh
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106. Consider the following statements regarding Bihar's 106- fcgkj ds ldy jkT; ?kjsy w mRikn ¼th,lMhih½ ds
Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP): lac aèk esa fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij fopkj djsa%
1. The nominal GSDP of Bihar at current prices was 1- orZeku ewY;ksa ij fcgkj dk uksfeuy th,lMhih 2022&23
estimated to be Rs. 7.5 lakh crore in 2022-23. esa 7-5 yk[k djksM+ #i;s gksus dk vuqeku gSA
2. The real GSDP increased by 10.6% to reach Rs. 4.4
2- okLrfod th,lMhih 2022&23 esa 10-6% c<+dj 4-4 yk[k
lakh crore in 2022-23.
djksM+ #i;s rd igq¡p xÃA
3. The primary sector's share in GVA was 25.0% in 2022-23.
How many of the above statements are correct? 3- 2022&23 esa thoh, esa çkFkfed {ks= dh fgLlsnkjh 25-0% FkhA
(a) Only One (b) Only Two mi;qZä dFkuksa esa ls fdrus dFku lgh gSa\
(c) Only Three (d) None (a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks
107. Consider the following statements regarding Bihar's state (c) lHkh rhu (d) dksà ugÈ
finances: 107- fcgkj ds jkT; foÙk ds lacèa k esa fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij
1. The total expenditure by the State government fopkj djsa%
increased by 20.1% in 2022-23 over the previous year. 1- jkT; ljdkj }kjk dqy O;; 2022&23 esa fiNys o"kZ dh
2. The revenue deficit for 2022-23 was Rs. 11,288 crore. rqyuk esa 20-1% c<+kA
3. The capital expenditure constituted 30% of the total 2- 2022&23 ds fy, jktLo ?kkVk 11]288 djksM+ #i;s FkkA
expenditure in 2022-23.
3- 2022&23 esa iwathxr O;; dqy O;; dk 30% FkkA
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only One (b) Only Two
mi;qZä dFkuksa esa ls fdrus dFku lgh gSa\
(c) Only Three (d) None (a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks
108. Consider the following statements regarding agriculture (c) lHkh rhu (d) dksà ugÈ
in Bihar: 108- fcgkj esa —f"k ds lacèa k esa fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij fopkj
1. Agriculture contributes approximately 20% to Bihar's djs a %
GSDP. 1- fcgkj ds GSDP esa —f"k dk ;ksxnku yxHkx 20% gSA
2. Over 88% of Bihar's population is rural. 2- fcgkj dh 88% ls vfèkd vkcknh xzkeh.k gSA
3. The growth rate of agriculture and allied sectors has 3- fiNys ik¡p o"kks± esa —f"k vkSj lac) {ks=ksa dh o`f) nj
been negative over the last five years. udkjkRed jgh gSA
Which of the statements given above are correct?
mi;qZä dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk lgh gS\
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 3
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, and 3
(c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
109. Consider the following statements regarding the
industrial sector in Bihar: 109- fcgkj esa vkS|ksfxd {ks= ds lacèa k esa fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa
1. The construction sector experienced a 12% growth ij fopkj djsa%
between 2020-21 and 2021-22. 1- fuekZ.k {ks= us 2020&21 vkSj 2021&22 ds chp 12% dk
2. The Bihar Industrial Investment Promotion Policy 2016 o`f) çkIr fd;kA
has been ineffective in attracting investments.
2- fcgkj vkS|ksfxd fuos'k çksRlkgu uhfr 2016 fuos'k vkdÆ"kr
3. The contribution of Bihar's industrial sector to the
djus esa vçHkkoh jgh gSA
GSVA has remained around 20%.
Which of the statements given above are correct? 3- fcgkj ds vkS|ksfxd {ks= dk GSVA esa ;ksxnku yxHkx 20%
(a) 1 and 2 only jgk gSA
(b) 1 and 3 only Åij fn, x, dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&ls lgh gSa\
(c) 2 and 3 only (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 3
(d) All are correct
110. Match the List - I with List - II as per Economic Survey (c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3 (d) mijksDr lHkh
2023-24. 110- vkÆFkd losZ{k.k 2023&24 ds vuqlkj lwph& I dks lwph& II
List - I (Sectors) List - II (Growth rate for the ls lqesfyr djsaA
year 2022-23) lwph & I ¼{ks=½ lwph & II ¼o"kZ 2022&23 ds
1. Primary Sector (a) 6.7% fy, fodkl nj½
2. Secondary Sector (b) 6.8%
3. Tertiary Sector (c) 13.0%
1- çkFkfed {ks= (a) 6-7%
Select the correct answer from the codes given below: 2- f}rh;d {ks= (b) 6-8%
(a) 1-a, 2-b, 3-c 3- r`rh;d {ks= (c) 13-0%
(b) 1-c, 2-a, 3-b uhps fn, x, dwV ls lgh mÙkj pqusa%
(c) 1-b, 2-c, 3-a (a) 1-a, 2-b, 3-c (b) 1-c, 2-a, 3-b
(d) 1-a, 2-c, 3-b (c) 1-b, 2-c, 3-a (d) 1-a, 2-c, 3-b
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111. Consider the following statements regarding labour and 111- fcgkj esa Je vkS j jkst xkj ds lac aè k esa fuEufyf[kr
employment in Bihar: dFkuksa ij fopkj djsa%
1. Bihar's workforce participation rate is higher than the 1- fcgkj dh dk;Zcy Hkkxhnkjh nj jk"Vªh; vkSlr ls vfèkd gSA
national average. 2- jkT; ljdkj us dà dkS'ky fodkl dk;ZØe ykxw fd, gSaA
2. The state government has implemented several skill
3- fcgkj esa csjkstxkjh nj fiNys ikap o"kks± esa yxkrkj de gks
development programs.
3. The unemployment rate in Bihar has been consistently jgh gSA
decreasing over the past five years. Åij fn, x, dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk xyr gS\
Which of the statements given above are incorrect? (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) dsoy 1 vkSj 3 (d) lHkh lgh gSa
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) All are correct 112- fcgkj esa HkkS f rd volajpuk ds lac aèk esa fuEufyf[kr
112. Consider the following statements regarding physical dFkuksa ij fopkj djsa%
infrastructure in Bihar: 1- jkT; ljdkj us 2022&23 esa volajpuk ifj;kstukvksa ij
1. The state government has increased its capital outlay vius iwathxr ifjO;; esa 33-1% dh o`f) dh gSA
on infrastructure projects by 33.1% in 2022-23. 2- fcgkj esa ,d vPNh rjg ls fodflr lM+d usVodZ gS]
2. Bihar has a well-developed road network with all
ftlls lHkh xk¡o ckjgeklh lM+dksa ls tqM+s gq, gSaA
villages connected by all-weather roads.
3. The state has prioritized the development of rural
3- jkT; us fofHkUu ;kstukvksa ds ekè;e ls xzkeh.k volajpuk
infrastructure through various schemes. ds fodkl dks çkFkfedrk nh gSA
Which of the statements given above are correct? Åij fn, x, dFkuksa esa ls dkSu ls dFku lgh gSa\
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 3
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) All are correct (c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3 (d) mijksDr lHkh
113. Consider the following statements regarding e- 113- fcgkj esa Ã&xous± l igyksa ds lac aè k esa fuEufyf[kr
governance initiatives in Bihar: dFkuksa ij fopkj djsa%
1. The state has implemented the Bihar Public Grievance 1- jkT; us ukxfjd f'kdk;rksa dks nwj djus ds fy, fcgkj
Redressal System (BPGRS) to address citizen yksd f'kdk;r fuokj.k ç.kkyh (BPGRS) ykxw dh gSA
complaints.
2- fcgkj esa lHkh ljdkjh lsok,¡ vc ,dh—r iksVZy ds ekè;e
2. All government services in Bihar are now available
online through a unified portal.
ls v‚uykbu miyCèk gSaA
3. The use of Information and Communication 3- 'kklu esa lwpuk vkSj lapkj çkS|ksfxdh (ICT) ds mi;ksx ls
Technology (ICT) in governance has improved service lsok forj.k n{krk esa lqèkkj gqvk gSA
delivery efficiency. Åij fn, x, dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk lgh gS\
Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 3
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3 (d) mijksDr lHkh
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) All are correct 114- dFku (A) % fcgkj esa 2022&23 esa xzkeh.k vkSj 'kgjh nksuksa {ks=ksa
114. Assertion (A): The inflation rate in Bihar was 5.5% for esa eqækLQhfr nj 5-5% FkhA
both rural and urban areas in 2022-23. dkj.k (R) % fcgkj dh jkT; ljdkj dsoy dq'ky jktdks"kh;
Reason (R): The state government of Bihar managed to
uhfr;ksa ds ekè;e ls xzkeh.k vkSj 'kgjh nksuksa {ks=ksa esa eqækLQhfr
keep inflation uniform across both rural and urban areas
only through efficient fiscal policies.
dks ,d leku j[kus esa dke;kc jgh gSA
Select the correct answer from the codes below: uhps fn, x, dwV ls lgh mÙkj pqusa%
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation (a) (A) vkSj (R) nksuksa lR; gSa vkSj (R)] (A) dk lgh O;k[;k gS
of A (b) (A) vkSj (R) nksuksa lR; gSa ysfdu (R)] (A) dk lgh
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct O[;k[;k ugÈ gSA
explanation of A. (c) (A) lR; gS ysfdu (R) vlR; gSA
(c) A is true but R is false. (d) (A) vlR; gS ysfdu (R) lR; gSA
(d) A is false but R is true. 115- fcgkj esa ÅtkZ {ks= ds lacèa k esa fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij
115. Consider the following statements regarding the energy fopkj djsa%
sector in Bihar:
1- jkT; us gky ds o"kks± esa viuh fctyh mRiknu {kerk esa
1. The state has significantly increased its power
generation capacity in recent years.
mYys[kuh; o`f) dh gSA
2. Bihar has achieved 100% electrification of households 2- fcgkj us 2022&23 rd 100% ?kjksa dk fo|qrhdj.k gkfly
as of 2022-23. dj fy;k gSA
3. Renewable energy sources contribute more than 50% 3- uohdj.kh; ÅtkZ lzksr jkT; ds dqy fctyh mRiknu esa
of the state's total power generation. 50% ls vfèkd dk ;ksxnku nsrs gSaA
Which of the statements given above are correct? Åij fn, x, dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk lgh gS\
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 3
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) All are correct (c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3 (d) mijksDr lHkh
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116. Consider the following pairs regarding the agricultural 116- fcgkj esa —f"k {ks= ds lacaèk esa fuEufyf[kr ;qXeksa ij
sector in Bihar: fopkj djsa%
1. Paddy - Highest production in Rohtas 1- èkku & jksgrkl esa lcls vfèkd mRiknu
2. Sugarcane - Highest production in East Champaran
2- xUuk & iwoÊ paikj.k esa lcls vfèkd mRiknu
3. Banana - Highest production in Muzaffarpur
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched? 3- dsyk & eqt¶Qjiqj esa lcls vfèkd mRiknu
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only Åij fn, x, ;qXeksa esa ls dkSu lk ;qXe lgh lqefs yr gS\
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, and 3 (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
117. Consider the following statements regarding rural (c) dsoy 1 vkSj 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
development in Bihar: 117- fcgkj esa xzkeh.k fodkl ds lacèa k esa fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa
1. The state government has launched the Mukhyamantri ij fopkj djsa%
Gramin Sadak Yojana to improve rural road
1- jkT; ljdkj us xzkeh.k lM+d laidZ esa lqèkkj ds fy,
connectivity.
2. Bihar has achieved Open Defecation Free (ODF) status eq[;ea=h xzkeh.k lM+d ;kstuk 'kq: dh gSA
under the Swachh Bharat Mission. 2- LoPN Hkkjr fe'ku ds rgr fcgkj us [kqys esa 'kkSp eqä
3. The state's rural employment rate is higher than the (ODF) dk ntkZ gkfly dj fy;k gSA
national average. 3- jkT; dh xzkeh.k jkstxkj nj jk"Vªh; vkSlr ls vfèkd gSA
Which of the statements given above are correct? Åij fn, x, dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk lgh gS\
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 3
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) All are correct
(c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3 (d) mijksDr lHkh
118. Consider the following statements regarding urban
development in Bihar:
118- fcgkj esa 'kgjh fodkl ds lacaèk esa fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa
1. The state has implemented the Smart Cities Mission in ij fopkj djsa%
Patna and Bhagalpur. 1- jkT; us iVuk vkSj Hkkxyiqj esa LekVZ flVh fe'ku ykxw
2. Bihar's urbanization rate is higher than the national fd;k gSA
average. 2- fcgkj dh 'kgjhdj.k nj jk"Vªh; vkSlr ls vfèkd gSA
3. The government has focused on improving urban 3- ljdkj us fofHkUu ;kstukvksa ds ekè;e ls 'kgjh ty vkiwÆr
water supply and sanitation through various schemes.
vkSj LoPNrk esa lqèkkj ij è;ku dsafær fd;k gSA
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only
Åij fn, x, dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk lgh gS\
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) All are correct (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 3
119. Consider the following statements regarding the banking (c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3 (d) mijksDr lHkh
and allied sectors in Bihar: 119- fcgkj esa cSaÇdx vkSj lac) {ks=ksa ds ckjs esa fuEufyf[kr
1. The credit-deposit ratio in Bihar is higher than the dFkuksa ij fopkj djsa%
national average. 1- fcgkj esa _.k&tek vuqikr jk"Vªh; vkSlr ls vfèkd gSA
2. The state government has implemented the Bihar State
2- jkT; ljdkj us xzkeh.k _.k miyCèkrk c<+kus ds fy,
Cooperative Bank (BSCB) Scheme to enhance rural
credit availability.
fcgkj jkT; lgdkjh cSad (BSCB) ;kstuk ykxw dh gSA
3. Bihar has a high penetration of banking services in 3- fcgkj esa xzkeh.k {ks=ksa esa cSÇa dx lsokvksa dh igq¡p cgqr vfèkd
rural areas. gSA
How many of the above statements are correct? mi;qZä dFkuksa esa ls fdrus dFku lgh gSa\
(a) Only One (b) Only Two (a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks
(c) All Three (d) None (c) lHkh rhu (d) dksà ugÈ
120. Consider the following statements regarding human 120- fcgkj esa ekuo fodkl ds ckjs esa fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa
development in Bihar:
1. The literacy rate in Bihar is higher than the national
ij fopkj djsa%
average. 1- fcgkj esa lk{kjrk nj jk"Vªh; vkSlr ls vfèkd gSA
2. The state government has implemented the 2- jkT; ljdkj us efgyk f'k{kk dks c<+kok nsus ds fy,
Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana to promote female eq[;ea=h dU;k mRFkku ;kstuk ykxw dh gSA
education. 3- fcgkj us f'k'kq e`R;q nj (IMR) esa jk"Vªh; vkSlr gkfly dj
3. Bihar has achieved the national average in Infant fy;k gSA
Mortality Rate (IMR). mi;qZä dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk lgh gS\
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 3
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) All are correct (c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3 (d) mijksDr lHkh
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121. Assertion (A): The state government of Bihar has achieved 121- dFku (A) % fcgkj dh jkT; ljdkj us fiNys ,d n'kd esa cky
significant reductions in child malnutrition over the past dqiks"k.k esa mYys[kuh; deh gkfly dh gSA
decade. dkj.k (R) % fcgkj esa cky iks"k.k vkSj LokLF; esa lqèkkj ds fy,
Reason (R): The Integrated Child Development Services ,dh—r cky fodkl lsok (ICDS) ;kstuk dks çHkkoh <ax ls ykxw
(ICDS) Scheme has been effectively implemented to fd;k x;k gSA
improve child nutrition and health in Bihar.
uhps fn, x, dwV ls lgh mÙkj pqusa%
Select the correct answer form the codes below:
(a) (A) vkSj (R) nksuksa lR; gSa vkSj (R)] (A) dk lgh Li"Vhdj.k gS
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation
(b) (A) vkSj (R) nksuksa lR; gSa ysfdu (R)] (A) dk lgh
of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct Li"Vhdj.k ugÈ gS
explanation of A (c) (A) lR; gS ysfdu (R) vlR; gS
(c) A is true but R is false (d) (A) vlR; gS ysfdu (R) lR; gS
(d) A is false but R is true 122- fcgkj esa i;kZoj.k vkSj vkink çcaèku igyksa ds ckjs esa
122. Consider the following statements regarding environmental fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij fopkj djsa%
and disaster management initiatives in Bihar: 1- jkT; us tyok;q ifjorZu ds çHkkoksa dks nwj djus ds fy,
1. The state has implemented the Bihar State Action Plan tyok;q ifjorZu ij fcgkj jkT; dk;Z ;kstuk dks ykxw
on Climate Change to address climate change impacts. fd;k gSA
2. Bihar's forest cover has increased significantly over 2- fiNys ik¡p o"kks± esa fcgkj ds ou {ks= esa mYys[kuh; o`f) gqÃ
the past five years. gSA
3. The state has sufficient disaster management system 3- jkT; esa ck<+ vkSj vU; çk—frd vkinkvksa dks çHkkoh <ax ls
to handle floods and other natural disasters effectively. laHkkyus ds fy, i;kZIr vkink çcaèku ç.kkyh gSA
How many of the above statements are correct? mijksä dFkuksa esa ls fdrus lgh gSa\
(a) Only One (b) Only Two (a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks
(c) All Three (d) None of these (c) lHkh rhu (d) dksà ugÈ
123. Assertion (A): The Fourth Agriculture Roadmap (2023-28) 123- dFku (A) % pkSFks —f"k jksMeSi ¼2023&28½ dk mís'; fcgkj esa
aims to boost crop productivity in Bihar. Qly mRikndrk dks c<+kok nsuk gSA
Reason (R): The roadmap includes investments in irrigation dkj.k (R) % jksMeSi esa Çlpkà çkS|ksfxdh vkSj cqfu;knh <kaps esa
technology and infrastructure. fuos'k 'kkfey gSA
Select the answer form the codes below: uhps fn, x, dksM ls mÙkj pqusa%
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation (a) (A) vkSj (R) nksuksa lR; gSa vkSj (R)] (A) dk lgh Li"Vhdj.k gSA
of A. (b) (A) vkSj (R) nksuksa lR; gSa ysfdu (R)] (A) dk lgh
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct Li"Vhdj.k ugÈ gSA
explanation of A. (c) (A) lR; gS ysfdu (R) vlR; gSA
(c) A is true but R is false. (d) (A) vlR; gS ysfdu (R) lR; gSA
(d) A is false but R is true. 124- fcgkj esa cky fodkl igyksa ds lacaèk esa fuEufyf[kr
124. Consider the following pairs regarding child development ;qX eksa ij fopkj djsa%
initiatives in Bihar: 1- cky fdydkjh jsfM;ks dk;ZØe & cPpksa dks 'kSf{kd lkexzh
1. Bal Kilkari Radio Programme - Engages children in ls tksM+rk gS
educational content 2- xqYyd cPpk cSad & cPpksa esa cpr dh vknrksa dks c<+kok
2. Gullak Bachha Bank - Promotes savings habits among nsrk gS
children 3- Ã&y‚V~l & cPpksa ds fy, dsaæh—r fMftVy lkexzh çnku
3. e-LOTS - Provides centralized digital content for djrk gS
children Åij fn, x, ;qXeksa esa ls dkSu lk ;qXe xyr lqefs yr gS\
Which of the pairs given above are incorrectly matched? (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) lHkh 1] 2 vkSj 3 (d) dksà ugÈ
(c) All (d) None 125- fcgkj esa i;kZoj.k lacaèkh igyksa ds ckjs esa fuEufyf[kr
125. Consider the following statements regarding dFkuksa ij fopkj djsa%
environmental initiatives in Bihar: 1- fcgkj us i;kZoj.k ctV ij è;ku dsafær djus ds fy, xzhu
1. Bihar has introduced the Green Budget to focus on ctV is'k fd;k gSA
environmental budgeting.
2- ty&thou&gfj;kyh fe'ku dk mís'; ouhdj.k vkSj ty
2. The Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali Mission aims to promote
afforestation and water conservation.
laj{k.k dks c<+kok nsuk gSA
Which of the statements given above are correct? Åij fn, x, dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&ls lgh gSa\
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 2 nor 2 (c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuks (d) u rks 1 u gh 2
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126. Consider the following pairs regarding agricultural 126- fcgkj esa —f"k ;kstukvksa ds ckjs esa fuEufyf[kr ;qXeksa
schemes in Bihar: ij fopkj djsa%
1. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana - Crop insurance 1- çèkkuea=h Qly chek ;kstuk & Qly chek ;kstuk
scheme
2. Soil Health Card Scheme - Provides subsidies for
2- e`nk LokLF; dkMZ ;kstuk & moZjdksa ds fy, lfClMh çnku
fertilizers djrh gS
3. Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana - Promotes organic 3- ijEijkxr —f"k fodkl ;kstuk&tSfod [ksrh dks c<+kok nsrh gS
farming Åij fn, x, ;qXeksa esa ls fdrus ;qXe xyr lqesfyr gSa\
How many of the pairs given above are incorrectly matched? (a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks
(a) Only One (b) Only Two (c) lHkh rhu (d) dksà ugÈ
(c) All Three (d) None
127- dFku (A) % fcgkj us gky ds o"kks± esa vius iwathxr O;; esa
127. Assertion (A): Bihar has seen a significant decrease in its
capital expenditure in recent years. mYys[kuh; deh ns[kh gSA
Reason (R): The state government has prioritized dkj.k (R) % jkT; ljdkj us cqfu;knh <kapk fodkl ifj;kstukvksa
infrastructure development projects. dks çkFkfedrk nh gSA
Select the correct answer using the code given below: uhps fn, x, dwV lgh mÙkj pqusa&
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation (a) (A) vkSj (R) nksuksa lR; gSa vkSj (R)] (A) dk lgh Li"Vhdj.k gS
of A (b) (A) vkSj (R) nksuksa lR; gSa ysfdu (R)] (R) dk lgh
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct
explanation of A
Li"Vhdj.k ugÈ gS
(c) A is true but R is false (c) (A) lR; gS ysfdu (R) vlR; gS
(d) A is false but R is true. (d) (A) vlR; gS ysfdu (R) lR; gSA
128. Consider the following statements regarding the primary 128- fcgkj esa çkFkfed {ks= ds lacaèk esa fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa
sector in Bihar: ij fopkj djsa%
1. Crops and Livestock are the two significant 1- Qlysa vkSj i'kqèku çkFkfed {ks= ds nks egRoiw.kZ ?kVd gSaA
components of the Primary sector.
2- Qlyksa dk fgLlk 2016&17 esa 12-6 çfr'kr ls ?kVdj
2. The share of Crops has come down from 12.6 percent
in 2016-17 to 9.9 percent in 2022-23. 2022&23 esa 9-9 çfr'kr gks x;k gSA
3. The share of Livestock increased from 5.7 percent in 3- i'kqèku dk fgLlk 2016&17 esa 5-7 çfr'kr ls c<+dj
2016-17 to 6.6 percent in 2022-23. 2022&23 esa 6-6 çfr'kr gks x;kA
How many of the above statements are correct? mi;qZä dFkuksa esa ls fdrus lgh gSa\
(a) Only One (b) Only Two (a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks
(c) All Three (d) None (c) lHkh rhu (d) dksà ugÈ
129. Consider the following statements regarding Bihar's tax
and non-tax revenue in 2022-23: 129- 2022&23 esa fcgkj ds dj vkSj xSj&dj jktLo ds lacèa k
1. The state's own tax revenue as a percentage of its esa fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij fopkj djsa%
GSDP for Bihar was higher than that of Gujarat. 1- fcgkj ds fy, vius GSDP ds çfr'kr ds :i esa jkT; dk
2. Out of the total tax revenue, GST is 30% of the total tax viuk dj jktLo xqtjkr ls vfèkd FkkA
revenue. 2- dqy dj jktLo esa ls] GST dqy dj jktLo dk 30% gSA
3. The revenue from Interest Receipts decreased from
Rs. 1372 crore in 2018-19 to Rs. 642 crore in 2022-23.
3- C;kt çkfIr;ksa ls jktLo 2018&19 esa 1372 djksM+ #i;s ls
How many of the above statements are correct? ?kVdj 2022&23 esa 642 djksM+ #i;s gks x;kA
(a) Only One (b) Only Two mi;qZä dFkuksa esa ls fdrus lgh gSa\
(c) All Three (d) None (a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks
130. Assertion (A): JEEVIKA has been instrumental in (c) lHkh rhu (d) dksà ugÈ
improving the socio-economic conditions of the rural poor 130- dFku (A) % thfodk fcgkj esa xzkeh.k xjhcksa dh lkekftd&vkÆFkd
in Bihar. fLFkfr dks csgrj cukus esa lgk;d jgh gSA
Reason (R): In the financial year 2022-23, JEEVIKA dkj.k (R) % foÙkh; o"kZ 2022&23 esa] thfodk us fofoèk
expanded its focus to diversified livelihoods, Behavior
Change Communication (BCC) modules for human
vkthfodk] ekuo fodkl ds fy, O;ogkj ifjorZu lapkj (BCC)
development, and integration with various schemes to e‚Mîwy vkSj xzkeh.k xjhcksa dh vk; c<+kus ds fy, fofHkUu
boost the income of the rural poor. ;kstukvksa ds lkFk ,dhdj.k ij viuk è;ku dsafær fd;kA
Select the correct answer form the codes below: uhps fn, x, dwV ls lgh mÙkj pqusa%
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation (a) (A) vkSj (R) nksuksa lR; gSa vkSj (R)] (A) dk lgh Li"Vhdj.k gS
of A (b) (A) vkSj (R) nksuksa lR; gSa ysfdu (R)] (A) dk lgh
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct Li"Vhdj.k ugÈ gS
explanation of A
(c) (A) lR; gS ysfdu (R) vlR; gS
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true (d) (A) vlR; gS ysfdu (R) lR; gS
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131. Consider the following statements regarding the National 131- jk"Vªh; cgqvk;keh xjhch lwpdkad (MPI) ds lacaèk esa
Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI): fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij fopkj djsa%
1. The National MPI was first released in 2018. 1- jk"Vªh; MPI igyh ckj 2018 esa tkjh fd;k x;k FkkA
2. Cooking Fuel and Housing have the highest levels of 2- [kkuk idkus ds b±èku vkSj vkokl esa vHkko dk Lrj lcls
deprivation. vfèkd gSA
3. The Global MPI is released by the United Nations 3- oSfÜod MPI la;qä jk"Vª fodkl dk;ZØe (UNDP) vkSj
Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford v‚DlQksMZ xjhch vkSj ekuo fodkl igy (OPHI) }kjk
Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI). tkjh fd;k tkrk gSA
Which of the statements given above are correct? Åij fn, x, dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk lgh gS\
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, and 3
(c) dsoy 1 vkSj 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
132. Consider the following statements regarding Direct
132- çR;{k ykHk var j.k (DBT) ds lac aè k esa fuEufyf[kr
Benefit Transfer (DBT):
dFkuksa ij fopkj djsa%
1. Direct Benefit Transfer was rolled out across India in
1- çR;{k ykHk varj.k 2010 esa iwjs Hkkjr esa 'kq: fd;k x;k FkkA
2010.
2. The objective of DBT is to bring transparency and
2- DBT dk mís'; ikjnÆ'krk ykuk vkSj èku ds forj.k ls
terminate pilferage from the distribution of funds.
pksjh dks lekIr djuk gSA
3. Aadhaar is mandatory for all DBT schemes. 3- lHkh DBT ;kstukvksa ds fy, vkèkkj vfuok;Z gSA
How many of the above statements are correct? mi;qZä dFkuksa esa ls fdrus lgh gSa\
(a) Only one (b) Only two (a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks
(c) All three (d) None (c) lHkh rhu (d) dksà ugÈ
133. Consider the following statements regarding Self Help 133- Lo;a lgk;rk lewg ksa (SHG) ds lac aèk esa fuEufyf[kr
Groups (SHGs): dFkuksa ij fopkj djsa%
1. SHGs are usually composed of 10-20 local members. 1- SHG esa vkerkSj ij 10&20 LFkkuh; lnL; gksrs gSaA
2. SHG Bank Linkages Project was launched by the 2- SHG cSad Çydst ifj;kstuk xzkeh.k fodkl ea=ky; }kjk
Ministry of Rural Development in 2010. 2010 esa 'kq: dh xà FkhA
3. India has around 1.2 crore SHGs, with 88% of them 3- Hkkjr esa yxHkx 1-2 djksM+ SHG gSa] ftuesa ls 88%
being women-based. efgyk&vkèkkfjr gSaA
Which of the statements given above are correct? Åij fn, x, dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&ls lgh gSa\
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 3
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, and 3 (c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
134. Consider the following statements regarding the Periodic 134- vkofèkd Je cy losZ{k.k (PLFS) ds lacaèk esa fuEufyf[kr
Labour Force Survey (PLFS): dFkuksa ij fopkj djsa%
1. The key objective of PLFS is to estimate the key 1- PLFS dk eq[; mís'; lkykuk çeq[k jkstxkj vkSj csjkstxkjh
employment and unemployment indicators annually. ladsrdksa dk vuqeku yxkuk gSA
2. The Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) for females 2- 2022&23 esa efgykvksa ds fy, Je cy Hkkxhnkjh nj
was 57.9% in 2022-23. (LFPR) 57-9% FkhA
3. PLFS was launched by the National Sample Survey
3- PLFS dks jk"Vªh; uewuk losZ{k.k laxBu (NSSO) }kjk 2017
Organization (NSSO) in 2017.
esa y‚Up fd;k x;k FkkA
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
Åij fn, x, dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls xyr gS@gSa\
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 2 and 3 only
(c) dsoy 1 vkSj 3 (d) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
135. Consider the following statements about the fiscal health
of Indian states:
135- Hkkjrh; jkT;ks a ds jktdks " kh; LokLF; ds ckjs es a
1. The debt-GDP ratio of states declined from 31% at the fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij fopkj djsa%
end of March 2021 to 27.5% by the end of March 2023. 1- jkT;ksa dk _.k&thMhih vuqikr ekpZ 2021 ds var esa 31%
2. Capital outlay is budgeted to decrease by 42.6% in ls ?kVdj ekpZ 2023 ds var rd 27-5% gks x;kA
2023-24. 2- 2023&24 esa iwt a hxr ifjO;; esa 42-6% dh deh dk ctV gSA
3. The Gross Fiscal Deficit (GFD)-GDP ratio of states 3- jkT;ksa dk ldy jktdks"kh; ?kkVk (GFD) – GDP vuqikr
declined from 4.1% in 2020-21 to 2.8% in 2021-22. 2020&21 esa 4-1% ls ?kVdj 2021&22 esa 2-8% gks x;kA
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect? Åij fn, x, dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk xyr gS@gSa\
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
(c) 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only (c) dsoy 3 (d) dsoy 1 vkSj 3
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136. Consider the following statements about the Incremental 136- o` f )'khy udn vkjf{kr vuqi kr (ICRR) ds ckjs esa
Cash Reserve Ratio (ICRR): fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij fopkj djsa%
1. The ICRR requires banks to set aside a certain portion 1- ICRR ds rgr cSd a ksa dks vius iSls dk ,d fuf'pr fgLlk RBI
of their money with the RBI, earning interest on it. ds ikl vyx j[kuk gksrk gS] ftl ij mUgsa C;kt feyrk gSA
2. The ICRR was used to absorb surplus liquidity in the 2- ICRR dk bLrseky flLVe esa vfèk'ks"k rjyrk dks vo'kksf"kr
system. djus ds fy, fd;k tkrk FkkA
3. The ICRR increases protection against the potential
3- ICRR fnokfy;kiu ds laHkkfor [krjs ds f[kykQ lqj{kk c<+krk gSA
threat of a bankruptuy
Åij fn, x, dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk lgh gS\
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, and 3 (c) dsoy 1 vkSj 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
137. Consider the following statements about remittances to 137- Hkkjr esa Hksts tkus okys èku ds ckjs esa fuEufyf[kr
India: dFkuksa ij fopkj djsa%
1. Remittances to India are expected to decline due to 1- vkÆFkd eanh ds dkj.k Hkkjr esa Hksts tkus okys èku esa fxjkoV
the economic slowdown. vkus dh mEehn gSA
2. Remittances account for nearly 3% of India's GDP. 2- Hkkjr ds ldy ?kjsyw mRikn esa èku çs"k.k dk fgLlk yxHkx
3. India's remittances have grown at a CAGR of 8% since 3% gSA
2016. 3- 2016 ls Hkkjr ds çs"k.k esa 8% dh CAGR dh o`f) gqà gSA
Which of the statements given above are correct? Åij fn, x, dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk lgh gS\
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, and 3 (c) dsoy 1 vkSj 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
138. Consider the following statements about the National 138- jk"Vªh; gYnh cksMZ ds ckjs esa fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij fopkj djs%a
Turmeric Board: 1- bldh LFkkiuk gYnh ds ckjs esa tkx:drk vkSj [kir c<+kus
1. It is established to increase awareness and consumption
rFkk varjjk"Vªh; Lrj ij u, cktkj fodflr djus ds fy,
of turmeric and develop new markets internationally.
2. The board is to work under the aegis of the Ministry
dh xà gSA
of Agriculture. 2- cksMZ —f"k ea=ky; ds rRokoèkku esa dke djrk gSA
3. The board will ensure quality and safety standards 3- cksMZ gYnh dh vkiwÆr J`a[kyk esa xq.koÙkk vkSj lqj{kk ekudksa
across the supply chain of turmeric. dks lqfuf'pr djrk gSA
Which of the statements given above are incorrect? Åij fn, x, dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk xyr gS\
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 2 and 3 only (c) dsoy 1 vkSj 3 (d) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
139. Consider the following statements about seed certification 139- Hkkjr esa cht çek.khdj.k ds ckjs esa fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa
in India: ij fopkj djsa%
1. Seed certification is mandatory for all seeds sold in 1- Hkkjr esa csps tkus okys lHkh chtksa ds fy, cht çek.khdj.k
India. vfuok;Z gSA
2. The SATHI (Seed Traceability, Authentication and 2- SATHI ¼lhM Vªl S fs cfyVh] v‚Fksfa Vds'ku ,aM gksfyfLVd bUosVa jh½
Holistic Inventory) Portal was launched by the iksVZy —f"k vkSj fdlku dY;k.k ea=ky; }kjk y‚Up fd;k
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. x;k FkkA
3. The Seeds Act of 1966 provides legal status to seed
3- cht vfèkfu;e 1966 Hkkjr esa cht çek.khdj.k dks dkuwuh
certification in India.
ntkZ çnku djrk gSA
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
Åij fn, x, dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk lgh gS\
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, and 3 (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
140. Consider the following statements about Social Impact (c) dsoy 1 vkSj 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
Bonds (SIBs): 140- lkekftd çHkko cka M (SIB) ds ckjs es a fuEufyf[kr
1. In this governments enter into agreements with social dFkuksa ij fopkj djsa%
service providers and investors to pay for the delivery 1- blesa ljdkjsa iwoZ&fuèkkZfjr lkekftd ifj.kkeksa dh fMyhojh
of pre-defined social outcomes. ds fy, Hkqxrku djus gsrq lkekftd lsok çnkrkvksa vkSj
2. India's first SIB was co-created by the Pimpri fuos'kdksa ds lkFk le>kSrs djrh gSaA
Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) and the 2- Hkkjr dk igyk SIB Çiijh ÇppokM+ uxj fuxe (PCMC)
World Bank. vkSj foÜo cSad }kjk la;qä :i ls cuk;k x;k FkkA
3. The main aim of SIBs is to provide immediate financial 3- SIB dk eq[; mís'; fuos'kdksa dks rRdky foÙkh; fjVuZ
returns to investors. çnku djuk gSA
Which of the statements given above are correct? Åij fn, x, dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk lgh gS\
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 3
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, and 3
(c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
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141. Consider the following statements regarding exchange 141- Hkkjr esa fofue; nj çcaèku ds ckjs esa fuEufyf[kr
rate management in India: dFkuksa ij fopkj djsa%
1. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) manages the 1- Hkkjrh; fjtoZ cSad (RBI) çR;{k cktkj gLr{ksi ds ekè;e
exchange rate through direct market intervention. ls fofue; nj dk çcaèku djrk gSA
2. India follows a fixed exchange rate system. 2- Hkkjr ,d fuf'pr fofue; nj ç.kkyh dk ikyu djrk gSA
3. The RBI uses tools like the SDF to absorb excess
3- RBI cktkj ls vfrfjä rjyrk dks vo'kksf"kr djus ds fy,
liquidity from the market.
SDF tSls midj.kksa dk mi;ksx djrk gSA
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only Åij fn, x, dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk lgh gS@gSa\
(c) 2 only (d) 1, 2, and 3 (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 3 (c) dsoy 2 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
142. Consider the following statements about Goods and 142- Hkkjr esa oLrq ,oa lsok dj (GST) ds ckjs esa fuEufyf[kr
Services Tax (GST) in India: dFkuksa ij fopkj djsa%
1. GST is a single indirect tax on the supply of goods 1- GST fuekZrk ls miHkksäk rd oLrqvksa vkSj lsokvksa dh vkiwÆr
and services from the manufacturer to the consumer. ij ,d ,dy vçR;{k dj gSA
2. GST has improved the tax buoyancy of India's indirect 2- GST us Hkkjr ds vçR;{k dj laxgz dh dj mNky esa lqèkkj
tax collection. fd;k gSA
3. The GST Council is a statutory body established by 3- GST ifj"kn 101oka lafoèkku la'kksèku vfèkfu;e] 2016 }kjk
the Constitution (101st Amendment) Act, 2016.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
LFkkfir ,d oSèkkfud fudk; gSA
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only Åij fn, x, dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk lgh gS\
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, and 3 (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
143. Consider the following statements about Financial (c) dsoy 1 vkSj 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
Benchmarks India Pvt Ltd (FBIL): 143- Qkbusaf'k;y csapekdZ bafM;k çkbosV fyfeVsM (FBIL) ds
1. FBIL was established in 2014 under the Companies ckjs esa fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij fopkj djsa%
Act, 2013. 1- FBIL dh LFkkiuk 2014 esa daiuh vfèkfu;e] 2013 ds rgr
2. FBIL is regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board dh xà FkhA
of India (SEBI). 2- FBIL dks Hkkjrh; çfrHkwfr vkSj fofue; cksMZ (SEBI) }kjk
3. FBIL's aim is to develop and administer benchmarks fofu;fer fd;k tkrk gSA
relating to money market, government securities, and 3- FBIL dk mís'; Hkkjr esa eqæk cktkj] ljdkjh çfrHkwfr;ksa
foreign exchange in India.
How many of the above statements are correct?
vkSj fons'kh eqæk ls lacafèkr csapekdZ fodflr djuk vkSj
(a) Only One (b) Only Two mudk çcaèku djuk gSA
(c) All Three (d) None mi;qZä dFkuksa esa ls fdrus lgh gSa\
144. Consider the following statements regarding microfinance (a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks (c) lHkh rhu (d) dksà ugÈ
in India: 144- Hkkjr esa ekbØksQkbusal ds ckjs esa fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa
1. Microfinance institutions (MFIs) provide financial ij fopkj djsa%
services to low-income individuals or groups who are 1- ekbØksQkbusal laLFkku (MFI) de vk; okys O;fä;ksa ;k
typically excluded from traditional banking. lewgksa dks foÙkh; lsok,¡ çnku djrs gSa ftUgsa vkerkSj ij
2. The gross Non-Performing Assets (NPA) of MFIs ikjaifjd cSaÇdx ls ckgj j[kk tkrk gSA
increased from 5.6% in FY22 to 7.2% in FY23. 2- ,e,Qvkà dh ldy xSj&fu"ikfnr ifjlaifÙk;ka ¼,uih,½
3. The Microfinance Industry Network (MFIN) is an
foÙk o"kZ 22 esa 5-6% ls c<+dj foÙk o"kZ 23 esa 7-2% gks xÃA
association of Non-Bank Finance Company Micro
Finance Institutions (NBFC-MFIs).
3- ekbØksQkbusl a baMLVªh usVodZ ¼,e,QvkÃ,u½ xSj&cSd a foÙk
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect? daiuh ekbØks Qkbusl a baLVhVîw'kal ¼,uch,Qlh&,e,Qvký
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only dk ,d la?k gSA
(c) 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only Åij fn, x, dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk xyr gS@gSa\
145. Consider the following statements regarding Cross- (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
Border Payments: (c) dsoy 3 (d) dsoy 1 vkSj 3
1. Cross-border payments involve financial transactions 145- lhek ikj Hkqxrku ds lacèa k esa fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij fopkj djs%a
where the sender and recipient are based in the same 1- lhek ikj Hkqxrku esa foÙkh; ysunsu 'kkfey gksrs gSa tgka
country. çs"kd vkSj çkIrdrkZ ,d gh ns'k esa fLFkr gksrs gSaA
2. The market value of cross-border payments is expected 2- lhek ikj Hkqxrku dk cktkj ewY; 2030 rd $290 fVªfy;u
to reach $290 trillion by 2030.
rd igqapus dh mEehn gSA
3. Cross-border payments are a fundamental element of
the globalization process by improving access to
3- lhek ikj Hkqxrku oSfÜod cktkjksa rd igqap esa lqèkkj djds
global markets. oSÜohdj.k çfØ;k dk ,d ewyHkwr rRo gSA
Which of the statements given above are correct? Åij fn, x, dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk lgh gS\
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, and 3 (c) dsoy 1 vkSj 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
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146. Consider the following statements about the National 146- jk"Vªh; —f"k vkSj xzkeh.k fodkl cSad (NABARD) ds ckjs
Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD): esa fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij fopkj djsa%
1. NABARD was established on the recommendation of 1- NABARD dh LFkkiuk 1982 esa ch- f'kojkeu lfefr dh
the B. Sivaraman Committee in 1982. flQkfj'k ij dh xà FkhA
2. NABARD is administered by the Ministry of Rural
2- NABARD dk ç'kklu xzkeh.k fodkl ea=ky; }kjk fd;k
Development.
3. NABARD's vision is to promote sustainable and
tkrk gSA
equitable agriculture and rural development. 3- NABARD dk –f"Vdks.k fVdkÅ vkSj U;k;laxr —f"k vkSj
How many of the statements given above are correct? xzkeh.k fodkl dks c<+kok nsuk gSA
(a) Only One (b) Only Two Åij fn, x, dFkuksa esa ls fdrus lgh gSa\
(c) All Three (d) None (a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks (c) lHkh rhu (d) dksà ugÈ
147. Consider the following statements about the Gig Economy: 147- fxx bd‚ueh ds ckjs esa fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij fopkj djs%a
1. A Gig economy is a free market system in which 1- fxx bd‚ueh ,d eqä cktkj ç.kkyh gS ftlesa vLFkk;h in
temporary positions are common, and organizations vke gSa] vkSj laxBu vYidkfyd vuqcaèkksa ds fy, Lora=
contract with independent workers for short-term Jfedksa ds lkFk vuqcaèk djrs gSaA
engagements. 2- IysVQ+‚eZ fxx odZj os gSa ftudk dke v‚uykbu l‚¶+Vos;j]
2. Platform Gig Workers are those whose work is based ,si ;k fMftVy IysVQ+‚eZ ij vkèkkfjr gSA
on online software, apps, or digital platforms.
3- osru lafgrk] 2019] fxx odZlZ lfgr laxfBr vkSj vlaxfBr {ks=ksa
3. The Code on Wages, 2019, provides for universal
minimum wage and floor wage across organized and
esa lkoZHkkSfed U;wure osru vkSj ¶+yksj osru çnku djrh gSA
unorganized sectors, including gig workers. Åij fn, x, dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk xyr gS\
Which of the statements given above are incorrect? (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2 (c) dsoy 3 (d) dksà ugÈ
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 148- dFku (A) % fczDl jk"Vª lhek ikj Hkqxrku ds fy, ,d uà eqæk
(c) 3 only (d) None cukus dh çfØ;k esa gSaA
148. Assertion (A): The BRICS nations are in the process of dkj.k (R) % Mh&M‚yjhdj.k varjkZ"Vªh; O;kikj vkSj foÙkh;
creating a new currency for cross-border payments. ysunsu ds fy, vesfjdh M‚yj ij fuHkZjrk dks de djus dh
Reason (R): De-dollarization refers to the process of çfØ;k dks lanÆHkr djrk gSA
reducing reliance on the US dollar for international trade uhps fn, x, dwVksa esa ls lgh mÙkj pqusa%
and financial transactions. (a) (A) vkSj (R) nksuksa lR; gS]a rFkk (R)] (A) dk lgh Li"Vhdj.k gS
Select the correct answer from the codes given below: (b) (A) vkSj (R) nksuksa lR; gSa] ysfdu (R)] (A) dk lgh
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation
Li"Vhdj.k ugÈ gS
of A
(c) (A) lR; gS] ysfdu (R) vlR; gS
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct
explanation of A (d) (A) vlR; gS] ysfdu (R) lR; gS
(c) A is true, but R is false 149- Hkkjr esa Q‚LQksjl {ks= ds lacèa k esa fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa
(d) A is false, but R is true ij fopkj djsa%
149. Consider the following statements regarding the 1- Hkkjr Q‚LQksjl dk nqfu;k dk lcls cM+k vk;krd gSA
Phosphorus sector in India: 2- Hkkjr esa Q‚LQsV eq[; :i ls jktLFkku vkSj eè; çns'k
1. India is the world's largest importer of Phosphorus. jkT;ksa esa mRikfnr gksrh gSaA
2. Phosphate in India are majorly produced in the states 3- —f"k viokg vkSj lhost ls ty fudk;ksa esa Q‚LQksjl dh
of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. gkfu i;kZoj.kh; eqíksa esa ;ksxnku ugÈ djrh gSA
3. Phosphorus loss to water bodies from agricultural run- Åij fn, x, dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk lgh gS\
off and sewage does not contribute to environmental (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
issues.
(c) dsoy 1 vkSj 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
150- fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij fopkj djsa%
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, and 3 dFku (A) % Hkkjr gky gh esa varns'Z kh; dSIpj o‚Vj fQ'kjht esa
150. Consider the following statements: lcls cM+k ;ksxnkudrkZ cuus ds fy, phu ls vkxs fudy x;k gSA
Assertion (A): India has recently overtaken China to become dkj.k (R) % dSIpj fQ'kjht esa eNyh idM+us ds fx;j ;k
the largest contributor to inland capture water fisheries. tky dk mi;ksx djds >hyksa] ufn;ksa ;k rkykcksa ls lhèks eNyh
Reason (R): Capture fisheries involve obtaining fish directly çkIr djuk 'kkfey gSA
from lakes, rivers, or ponds using fishing gears or nets. uhps fn, x, dksM ls lgh mÙkj pqusa%
Select the correct answer from the codes given below: (a) (A) vkSj (R) nksuksa lR; gS]a vkSj (R)] (A) dk lgh Li"Vhdj.k gS
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A (b) (A) vkSj (R) nksuksa lR; gSa] ysfdu (R)] (A) dk lgh
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct Li"Vhdj.k ugÈ gS
explanation of A (c) (A) lR; gS] ysfdu (R) vlR; gS
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) (A) vlR; gS] ysfdu (R) lR; gS
(d) A is false, but R is true
70th BPSC PRELIMS MOCK TEST–12
TEST – GSPP-12
PI BPSC – GSPP12 B
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32
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7. 2
8. 2 A, B, C, D
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