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Q :  

Which measure has not been taken by the government to stop inflation?

(A) Increase in consumption

(B) Increase in production

(C) Reduction in deficit financing.

(D) Taxation measures

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Financial inclusion is the delivery of financial services at affordable costs to vast sections of the deprived and low income groups. This is not a solution to control inflation. In economics, fiscal policy is the use of government revenue collection and expenditure to influence a country's economy.


Q :  

The number of nationalized banks in India is:

(A) 14

(B) 21

(C) 20

(D) 22

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

At present there are a total of 12 nationalized banks in India.


Q :  

One rupee notes are issued:

(A) Reserve Bank of India

(B) State Bank of India

(C) President of India

(D) Government of India

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

The Indian 1 rupee note (₹1) is made up of 100 paise because ₹1 = 100 paise. Currently, it is the smallest Indian bank note in circulation and the only bank note issued by the Government of India, as all other bank notes in circulation are issued by the Reserve Bank of India.


Q :  

Which spice ranks top in value as India's export item?

(A) Black pepper

(B) Chilli

(C) Turmeric

(D) Cardamom

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

Dry red chilli spice as an export item of India. Highest status in value.


Q :  

The largest single item of current government expenditure in India is:

(A) Defense expenditure

(B) Interest payment of loan

(C) Payment of subsidy

(D) Investment in social overheads

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

In India, interest payments on debt are the largest single item in terms of current government expenditure.


Q :  

What are the functions of the Members of Parliament?

(A) Lawmaking

(B) Budget approval

(C) Examining government policies

(D) All of the above

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

Broad responsibilities of the members of parliament of Lok Sabha are; Legislative responsibility: To pass Laws of India in the Lok Sabha. Oversight responsibility: To ensure that the executive (i.e. government) performs its duties satisfactorily.


Q :  

Name the President of India who was elected unopposed

(A) Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma

(B) Dr. Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy

(C) Dr. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed

(D) Dr. Zakir Hussain

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

Following these disqualifications, Reddy remained the only validly nominated candidate in the fray which made elections unnecessary. Reddy thus became the first person to be elected President of India without a contest and remains the only President to have been elected unopposed.


Q :  

How many Members of Parliament are there in India?

(A) 545 members

(B) 245 members

(C) 450 members

(D) 790 Members

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The Lok Sabha comprises of a total of 545 seats. Out of these, elections will be conducted by the Election Commission to fill 543 seats. The remaining two seats are filled by nomination of representatives of the Anglo-Indian Community if the President feels that this community has not been represented adequately.


Q :  

What is the term of office for an MP in India?

(A) 02 years

(B) 03 years

(C) 04 years

(D) 05 years

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

The term of a member of parliament of Lok Sabha (dissolved) is five years from the date appointment for its first meeting. During a state of emergency, the term however can be extended by the Parliament of India by law for a period not exceeding one year at a time.


Q :  

Who served as the 14th President of India?

(A) Pranab Mukherjee

(B) Ram Nath Kovind

(C) Pratibha Patil

(D) P.J Abdul Kalam

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

Shri Ram Nath Kovind was sworn in as the 14th President of India on 25 July, 2017. A lawyer by profession, he had been the Governor of the State of Bihar before he took over the highest constitutional office.


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