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Question : The government of India launched 'Make in India' initiative in september, 2014 to increase foreign direct investment (FDI) in 25 sectors. As of April, 2015, FDI inflow in India increased by 48% since the launch of 'Make in India' initiative. Identify the concept being described in the above lines, with regards to inflow of FDI?
Option 1: Demonetisation
Option 2: Privatisation
Option 3: Liberalisation
Option 4: Globalisation
Correct Answer: Liberalisation
Solution : Liberalisation refers to end of licence, quota and many more restrictions and controls which were put on industries. In the above case, The government of India launched 'Make in India' initiative in september, 2014 to increase foreign direct investment (FDI) in 25 sectors.Liberalisation concept is
Question : With which of the following countries, India does not share a land border?
Option 1: Bangladesh
Option 2: China
Option 3: Myanmar
Option 4: Sri Lanka
Correct Answer: Sri Lanka
Solution : The correct answer is Sri Lanka.
India does not share a land border with Sri Lanka. While it is geographically close, the Palk Strait, a narrow body of water, separates the southern tip of India (Tamil Nadu) from Sri Lanka. The other three
Question : Gorakhpur is the headquarters of ________ Railway of India.
Option 1: Northern
Option 2: North-Eastern
Option 3: Eastern
Option 4: Western
Correct Answer: North-Eastern
Solution : The correct answer is North-Eastern.
The North-Eastern Railway was established on April 14, 1952, inaugurated by the first Prime Minister of India, Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru spanned from Achnera near Agra in the West to Ledo near the West Bengal border in the East.
Question : What was a major criticism of Nehru's Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) policy during the Cold War era?
Option 1: It isolated India internationally
Option 2: It led to excessive military spending
Option 3: It was perceived as being too aligned with the Soviet Union
Option 4: It ignored economic development
Correct Answer: It was perceived as being too aligned with the Soviet Union
Solution : Correct Option: 3 Explanation: A major criticism of Nehru's Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) policy was that it was perceived as being too aligned with the Soviet Union, despite its stated goal of non-alignment.
Question : What was the main objective of the Telecommunication Policy of 1999 in India?
Option 1: Encouraging private sector participation
Option 2: Nationalizing telecommunication services
Option 3: Restricting foreign investments
Option 4: Promoting rural connectivity
Correct Answer: Encouraging private sector participation
Solution : The correct answer is (a) Encouraging private sector participation
The Telecommunication Policy of 1999 aimed to encourage private sector participation in the telecommunications sector in India. It marked a significant shift from the previous policy regime, which had a state monopoly on
Question : The most important element of weather affecting agriculture in India is :
Option 1: Temperature
Option 2: Humidity
Option 3: Wind
Option 4: Rainfall
Correct Answer: Rainfall
Solution : The correct answeris Rainfall.
The most important factor which influences the agricultural pattern in India is rainfall. India is heavily dependent on rainfall for its agricultural needs as 12% of the geographical area in India comes under Arid zone. In India about 51% of total
Question : As per the merger of public sector banks, effective from 1 April 2020, which of the following banks was merged with the Union Bank of India?
Option 1: Syndicate Bank
Option 2: Allahabad Bank
Option 3: Corporation Bank
Option 4: United Bank of India
Correct Answer: Corporation Bank
Solution : The correct answer is Corporation Bank.
Andhra Bank and Corporation Bank were amalgamated into Union Bank of India. All the customers of Andhra Bank and Corporation Bank were regarded as the customers of the Union Bank of India. The Union Bank of India
Question : How many times did India organise the Commonwealth Games?
Option 1: Once
Option 2: Twice
Option 3: Thrice
Option 4: Never
Correct Answer: Once
Solution : The correct answer is Once.
India has hosted the Commonwealth Games once, in 2010. The 19th Commonwealth Games, also known as Delhi 2010, were held in the national capital, New Delhi.
Question : Which Governor General of India started the Postal Service in India?
Option 1: Lord Canning
Option 2: Lord Cornwallis
Option 3: Lord Dalhousie
Option 4: Lord Warren Hastings
Correct Answer: Lord Warren Hastings
Solution : The correct answer is Lord Warren Hastings.
Warren Hastings initiated the accessibility of postal services to the public in March 1774. Before this, the primary function of the postal system had been to cater to the business concerns of the East
Question : What is the minimum legal age for employment in rural areas in India?
Option 1: 14 years
Option 2: 16 years
Option 3: 18 years
Option 4: 21 years
Correct Answer: 14 years
Solution : The correct answer is (a) 14 years
According to the child labor laws in India, children between the ages of 14 and 18 years are considered "adolescent" and are subject to specific provisions regarding their employment. These provisions are outlined in the Child Labor
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