Title: IRMA Webinar
1IRMA Webinar
MBA Test Prep
2Session objectives
- The session is designed to optimize students
performance in IRMA entrance exam through GK
section. - To make understand the value of GK section and
help them to increase score by - Analysis of the previous year questions.
- Understanding the areas of importance.
- Practicing new questions based on previous year
questions. - To add value to the students General Knowledge.
3GK MBA
- GK section is like an ocean without any boundary.
- It can been divided in many sections with
overlaps. - But every exam has few characteristic sections,
which defines most of the questions of that
particular examination. - One must be judicious in selecting the key focus
areas of any entrance examination.
4GK MBA
- Importance of GK
- In 1st level of entrance examination it finds
weight ages between 10 - 25. - A good knowledge of current events also boots
once chance in the GD/PI rounds. - Unlike other traditional sections of an exam,
this section holds importance throughout the
entrance process. - Where QA/Reasoning tests intelligence of the
candidate this section touches practical
awareness. - To be a good manager this practical awareness
helps a lot.
5GK MBA
- One mark in Quantitative Ability is equal to one
mark in English is equal to one mark in GK. - Most of the candidates prepare intensively for QA
and English but give less time to GK. - Average time taken to solve each GK question is
the least. - It takes approximately 30 seconds for each GK
question. - So, less effort is needed to score better in GK.
- As cut offs are generally low in GK, it helps in
improving overall marks.
6IRMA GK
- IRMA which stands for the Institute of Rural
Management, Anand aims at contributing to the
professional management of rural organizations. - Coming to particular areas of IRMA, the key focus
areas are in sync with the specialization of the
institute. - Unlike other MBA focuses this course make one
specialised in working with co-operatives, NGOs,
governments, Indian national and international
agencies.
7IRMA GK
- Key areas of GK questions
- Rural management.
- Social programmes.
- Schemes for education, healthcare, employment,
poverty alleviation etc. - Social movements in India.
- Activities in rural areas.
- Social problems.
- International issues related to agriculture and
other rural sectors. - Rural industries.
- Other areas which are primarily concerned with
the rural areas.
8GK trend in IRMA
- Apart from the areas that are important in this
exam, there are many visible trends in the GK
section of this exam. - Eventually target is to cross 35 score in GK
section out of 60 questions. - To achieve this, firstly one must be aware of the
questions appearing from various areas of the
examination. - This can help in sorting out the areas of
strength and areas of weakness which would be an
important factor in preparation strategy.
9GK trend in IRMA
Topic No. of Questions Difficulty Level
Agricultural and Rural development 17 Moderate
Economy (Rural economy) 18 Moderate-Difficult
Organizations 8 Moderate
Personalities, awards and important days 8 Moderate
Miscellaneous 9 Moderate
10GK trend in IRMA
- Few questions are fact based which can be
answered by the most. - Along with the questions that are fact based,
there are many questions which can be solved by
using basic sense. - Some examples
- How relevant is the statement that Labour moves
in search of higher rewards? - What is the meaning of economies of scale?
- According to IMF, which of the following
countries will achieve maximum GDP growth rate
for the year 2010-2011? - So read the questions carefully in this
section.
11Lets Practice
- We will see a total of 80 questions with analysis
of 50 questions. - This includes are sitters, factual or a where a
bit of reasoning can be used. - We have a third of questions (17) from previous
year papers and two-third (33) fresh questions. - At the end we have 30 questions from IRMA 2010
and 2011 which can be noted down or checked
online for further reference.
12Few questions of various types in IRMA
examination?
- Question 1 (IRMA 2007)
- The economic growth of a country is very much
influenced by which of the following policies of
Govt. of the country? - Forex Management Policy
- Trade Policy
- Fiscal Policy
- Monetary Policy
13Few questions of various types in IRMA
examination?
- Answer
- (4) Monetary Policy
14Few questions of various types in IRMA
examination?
- Question 2 (IRMA 2005)
- Late Lok Nayak Jayapraskash Narayan was
associated with ..... - (1) Total revolution
- (2) White revolution
- (3) Blue revolution
- (4) Green revolution
- (5) None of these
15Few questions of various types in IRMA
examination?
- Answer
- (1) Total revolution
16Few questions of various types in IRMA
examination?
- Question 3 (IRMA 2005)
- Who is considered the pioneer of Green
Revolution in India? - (1) Dr.V.Kurian
- (2) Dr.M.S. Swaminathan
- (3) Dr. J.V. Narikar
- (4) Dr. Amrita Patel
- (5) None of these
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examination?
- Answer
- (2) Dr.M.S. Swaminathan
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examination?
- Question 4 (IRMA 2005)
- Musampally, a village in Andhra Pradesh has more
borewells (6000) than people (5000). But only a
few (less than 100) yield water. There are
several other villages like Musampally where
borewells do not yield water. What is/are the
probable cause(s) for the same? - (A) Boring is not done properly.
- (B) Water table has started receding in most of
the States in India in general. - (C) The foodgrain crop which is being sown these
days is abnormally high water absorbing. Hence
no borewell in those areas yield water. - (1) Only (A)
- (2) Only (B) and (C)
- (3) Only (B)
- (4) Only (A) (C)
- (5) (A), (B) (C) all
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examination?
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examination?
- Question 5
- Before the WTO came into being which agency/
organisation details with International trade
issues? - FAO
- ITC
- GATT
- UPOV
- None of these
21Few questions of various types in IRMA
examination?
- Answer 5
- (3) General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade(GATT)
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examination?
- Question 6 (IRMA 2007)
- Which of the following is the women upliftment
programme run by Indian Govt.? - TRYSEM
- Swa Shakti
- TREAD
- SGSY
- STEP
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examination?
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examination?
- Question 7 (IRMA 2004)
- Under Indira Awaas Yojana, grants-ln-aid is
provided for house construction to help ..... - (1) people below poverty line
- (2) SCs and STs only
- (3) rural people below poverty line
- (4) SCs, STs and QBCs
- (5) None of these
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examination?
- Answer 7
- (3) rural people below poverty line
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examination?
- Question 8 (IRMA 2001)
- Largest producer of Rice in the world.
- India
- China
- Indonesia
- None of these
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examination?
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examination?
- Question 9 (IRMA 2004)
- Occupancy rights were granted to farmers in
India - under the Provisions of .....
- (1) Abolition of Zamindari Act
- (2) Consolidation of Landholding Act
- (3) Tenancy Reforms Act
- (4) Land Ceiling Act
- (5) All of these
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examination?
- Answer 9
- (5) All of these
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examination?
- Question 10 (IRMA 2004)
- National Commission of Women was constituted in
- 1990
- 1991
- 1992
- 1993
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examination?
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examination?
- Question 11 (IRMA 2005)
- 'Gyandoot' is concerned with the .....
- (1) use of literacy mission for the benefit of
rural people. - (2) use of information technology for the benefit
of rural masses in Maharashtra. - (3) uses of information technology for the
benefit of rural masses in Madhya Pradesh. - (4) Decentralization project in Kerala.
- (5) None of these
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examination?
- Answer 11
- (3) uses of information technology for the
benefit of rural masses in Madhya Pradesh.
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examination?
- Question 12 (IRMA 2007)
- The most obvious indicator of a prosperous
village is - Male-Female ratio
- Effective Water Management
- Soil Health
- Women Empowerment
- All of these
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examination?
- Answer 12
- (1) Male-Female ratio
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examination?
- Question 13 (IRMA 2007)
- UNO classified countries amongst the developed
and undeveloped on the basis of - Population
- Education Facilities
- Per Capita Income
- Change in the index of GDP in last three years
- None of these
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examination?
- Answer 13
- (3) Per Capita Income
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examination?
- Question 14 (IRMA 2008)
- Which of the following is not green house gas?
- Methane
- Carbon Dioxide
- Carbon Monoxide
- Nitrogen Dioxide
- Hydro-chloro-dioxide
39Few questions of various types in IRMA
examination?
- Answer 14
- (5) Hydro-chloro-dioxide
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examination?
- Question 15 (IRMA 2008)
- Which of the following diseases is not under
surveillance target of government of India? - Tuberculosis
- Typhoid
- Cholera
- Cancer
- Measles
41Few questions of various types in IRMA
examination?
42Few questions of various types in IRMA
examination?
- Question 16 (IRMA 2008)
- What is the GDP growth for Agriculture of India
for the year 2006-2007? - 4.55
- 5
- 3.5
- 3
- None of these
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examination?
- Answer 16
- (ltgt) ltblankgt
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examination?
- Question 17 (IRMA 2009)
- This Indian state has the largest forest cover
in India. Can you name it from the given options? - Arunachal Pradesh
- Madhya Pradesh
- Chattisgarh
- Orissa
45Few questions of various types in IRMA
examination?
- Answer 17
- (2) Madhya Pradesh
46More questions for IRMA
- Question 1
- Which of the following is the nodal Department
for the overall policy, planning and coordination
of programmes for the development of the
Scheduled Castes, Socially and Educationally
Backward Classes and Denotified Tribes? - a) The Department of Social Justice and
Empowerment - b) Department of Consumer Affairs
- c) Department of Family Welfare
- d) Department of Rural Development
-
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- Answer 1
- a) The Department of Social Justice and
Empowerment
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- Question 2
- The Government of India has launched Pradhan
mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana (PMAGY) for the
integrated development of - a) Scheduled castes dominated (above 50 per cent
population) villages of India. - b) Scheduled Tribe dominated (above 50 per cent
population) villages of India. - c) Other Backward Class dominated(above 50 per
cent population) villages of India - d) the villages where above 50 per cent people
are illiterate -
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- Answer 2
- a) Scheduled castes dominated (above 50 per cent
population) villages of India.
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- Question 3
- Who is the current director of National
Institute of Social Defences? - a) Chaitanya Murty
- b) Sanjay Kumar Das
- c) Neeradha Chandra Mohan
- d) T. C. Sivakumar
-
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- Answer 3
- a) Chaitanya Murty
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- Question 4
- Which of the following Article of the
Constitution of India enjoins upon the State to
promote with special care the educational and
economic interests of the weaker sections of the
people, in particular, of the Scheduled Castes
and the Scheduled Tribes? - a) Article 44
- b) Article 45
- c) Article 46
- d) Article 42
-
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- Question 5
- Who heads the National committee on Direct Cash
Transfers? - Finance Minister
- Home Minister
- Prime Minister
- None of these
-
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- Answer 5
- (c) Prime Minister
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- Question 6
- Which is not correct regarding 'Samarth'?
- a) It is a National Festival of Persons with
Disabilities (PwDs). - b) It would be organised from 15th to 17th
November, 2012. - c) Its objective is to showcase the abilities and
potential of PwDs. - d) It would be organised in Hyderabad.
-
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- Answer 6
- d) It would be organised in Hyderabad.
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- Question 7
- Kutir - Jyoti Programme was launched
- a) to improve the living standards of scheduled
caste and tribal families. - b) to improve the living standards of rural BPL
families. - c) to improve the living standards of families of
people of all castes - d) Both (a) and (b)
-
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- Answer 7
- d) Both (a) and (b)
- a) to improve the living standards of scheduled
caste and tribal families. - b) to improve the living standards of rural BPL
families. -
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- Question 8
- Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship, a Central
Sector scheme was launched in - a) 2004-05
- b) 2005-06
- c) 2007-08
- d) 2008-09
-
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- Question 9
- According to the recent report to Scientist of
IISc and IIT India may warm up by 1.7 C to 2 C
by - a) 2020
- b) 2030
- c) 2040
- d) 2050
-
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- Question 10
- Name the village in Rajasthan where Aadhaar
Enabled Service Delivery has been launched. - Tembhli
- Dudu
- Kudankulam
- Singur
-
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- Question 11
- Which of the following is correct regarding
Valmiki Ambedkar Awas Yojana? - a) It is only for slum dwellers, who are below
poverty line. - b) It is only for rural poor, who are below
poverty line. - c) It is both for all slum dwellers and all rural
poor. - d) None of these
-
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- Answer 11
- a) It is only for slum dwellers, who are below
poverty line.
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- Question 12
- Shram Bhushan awards carry a cash prize of
- a) 3 lakh rupees
- b) 4 lakh rupees
- c) 1 lakh rupees
- d) 50,000 rupees
-
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- Answer 12
- c)1 lakh rupees
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- Question 13
- Sangam Yojana is for the benefit of
- a) handicap of rural areas.
- b) handicap of urban areas.
- c) handicap of both the urban and rural areas.
- d) All handicap or non handicap.
-
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- Answer 13
- a) handicap of rural areas.
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- Question 14
- Which of the following is not correct regarding
the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan? - a) It aims to provide relevant elementary
education to children in the age group of 4-14
years. - b) It aims to provide relevant elementary
education to the children of the age group 6-14
years. - c) It aims to provide relevant elementary
education to the children in the age group of
6-16 years. - d) It aims to provide relevant elementary
education to the children in the age group of
6-18 years -
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- Answer 14
- b) It aims to provide relevant elementary
education to the children of the age group 6-14
years.
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- Question 15
- What is the web application which has been
developed by CRIS and Railyatri team to allow
users to access real time location of a train ? - RailRadar
- Railenquiry
- Yatra
- None of these
-
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- Question 16
- Which of the following is not correct regarding
Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram(JSSK)? - a) It provides free and cashless services to
pregnant women including normal deliveries. - b) It provides free and cashless services to sick
new born (up to 30 days after birth). - c) It is only for the Urban areas.
- d) It provides free diet during stay in the
health institutions 3 days in case of normal
delivery. -
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- Answer 16
- c) It is only for the Urban areas.
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- Question 17
- Workers losing employment on account of closure,
retrenchment and permanent invalidity arising
out of non-employment will get unemployment
allowance about 50 per cent of their wage under
Rajiv Gandhi Shramik Kalyan Yojana - a) for a maximum period of 6 months
- b) for a maximum period of 12 months
- c) for a maximum period of 18 months
- d) for a maximum period of 9 months
-
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- Answer 17
- a) for a maximum period of 6 months
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- Question 18
- To encourage Panchayati Raj Institution to
promote sanitation, which of the following award
has been initiated? - a) Nirmal State Puraskar
- b) Nirmal Gram Puraskar
- c) Healthy Panchayat Puraskar
- d) Nirmal Panchayat Puraskar
-
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- Answer 18
- b) Nirmal Gram Puraskar
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- Question 19
- Mid day meal, under the Mid Day Meal Scheme is
provided to the student up to----- Class. - a) 6th
- b) 7th
- c) 8th
- d) 5th
-
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- Question 20
- Converging Against Child Labour - Support for
India's Model is joint initiative of - a) Department of Labour, government of USA and
ILO. - b) Economic and social Council of UN and Ministry
of Finance, Govenment of India. - c) UNICEF and Ministry if labour and Employment
Government of India. - d) ILO and Ministry of labour and Employment
Government of India. -
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- Answer 20
- d) ILO and Ministry of labour and Employment
Government of India.
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- Question 21
- Who among the following has never been awarded
Nobel Prize for economics? - Paul Krugman
- Elinor Ostrum
- Amartya Sen
- Muhammad Yunus
-
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- Answer 21
- (d) Muhammad Yunus
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- Question 22
- Who is/are the beneficiaries of the Ujjawala
Scheme for Prevention of Trafficking and Rescue,
Rehabilitation and Reintegration? - a) Women
- b) Children
- c) Senior citizens
- d) Both (a) and (b)
-
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- Answer 22
- d)Both a) and b)
- Women
- Children
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- Question 23
- Which of the following is not correct regarding
National Agriculture Insurance Scheme in India? - a) The scheme is available to all farmenrs-loanee
and non loanee. - b) It would operate on the basis of area
approach. - c) The scheme covers food crops only
- d) None of these
-
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- Answer 23
- c) The scheme covers food crops only
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- Question 24
- National Food security Mission has been launched
by - a) Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India.
- b) Ministry of Rural Development, Government of
India - c) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public
Distribution, Government of India. - d) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Government of India.
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- Answer 24
- a) Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India.
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- Question 25
- Which public sector bank has been awarded Niryat
Bandhu (gold medal) in the banks category by
Federation of of Indian Export Organisations? - Canara Bank
- Bank of Baroda
- Punjab National Bank
- Allahabad Bank
-
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- Answer 25
- (a) Canara Bank
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- Question 26
- Which committee suggested for the exclusion of
people of above poverty line out of the Food
Security Bill? - a) Ashok Chawla Committee
- b) Rangrajan Committee
- c) Tendulkar Committee
- d) Kelkar Committee
-
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- Answer 26
- b) Rangrajan Committee
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- Question 27
- Payment of Bonus Act 1965 is applicable in case
of an establishment employing - a) 10 persons
- b) 20 persons
- c) 20 or more persons
- d) 50 or more persons
-
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- Answer 27
- c) 20 or more persons
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- Question 28
- Which is not correct regarding National Health
Insurance Scheme? - a) It is for the workers of unorganised sector
living under BPL. - b) The contribution of centre and the state under
the scheme is 7525. - c) Under this scheme target people get a smart
card at the cost of Rs. 30 only. - d) Under the scheme the given smart card provides
cashless medical services upto Rs. 50,000. -
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- Answer 28
- d) Under the scheme the given smart card provides
cashless medical services upto Rs. 50,000.
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- Question 29
- Which of the following is not correct regarding
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment
Guarantee Scheme? - a) Originally the scheme was named as National
Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme. - b) The scheme is applicable both in urban and
rural areas. - c) It was launched in February 2006.
- d) It provides at least 100 days guaranteed wage
employment. -
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- Answer 29
- b) The scheme is applicable both in urban and
rural areas.
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- Question 30
- Which of the following is not correct regarding
National Rural Health Mission (NRHM)? - a) It was launched in 2006.
- b) It seeks to provide effective healthcare to
rural population throughout the country. - c) It seeks to revitalize local health traditions
and mainstream AYUSH into the public health
system - d) It seeks to promote healthcare at household
level through the female health activist ASHA. -
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- Answer 30
- a) It was launched in 2006
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- Question 31
- Which one among the following countries is the
largest trading partner of India? - USA
- China
- UAE
- Russia
-
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- Question 32
- Ministry of power has launched Bachat Lamp
Yojana with which of the following? - The Energy and Resource Institute (TERI)
- Ministry of New and renewable energy
- Ministry of Environment and Forests
- Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)
-
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- Answer 32
- d) Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)
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- Question 33
- Which of the following is NOT a component of
Bharat Nirman? - Irrigation Potential
- Rural Telephony
- Rural Housing
- Primary Education
-
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- Answer 33
- d) Primary Education
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- Q. 1. The objective of which of the following
schemes is women empowerment? - Q. 2. What is meant by Para Banking?
- Q. 3. As per Sample Registration System, which of
the following states has registered maximum dip
in the death rate during the period 1998-2008? - Q. 4. Who is C Rangarajan?
- Q. 5. What is the objective of NABARD in
launching Joint Liability Groups? - Q. 6. What is the meaning of Financial Inclusion?
- Q. 7. In which of the following countries, the
price of kerosene is the lowest? - Q. 8. According to IMF, which of the following
countries will achieve maximum GDP growth rate
for the year 2010-2011? - Q. 9. Which of the following schemes act as a
channel of food distribution for weaker
sections of the society? - Q. 10. What is CARTOSAT 2B?
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- Q. 11. Who is the chairperson of Nation
Commission on Farmers? - Q. 12. Who has written Towards a Hunger Free
World? - Q. 13. For which of the following reasons has
UNO promoted plantation of Jatropha in India? - Q. 14. What percentage of population in India is
less than 25 years? - Q. 15. In which of the following years is
Jawaharlal Nehru Solar Mission expected to
achieve 1000 MW of power? - Q. 16. Who won the Nobel Prize for Economics
2010? - Q. 17. IMF has expressed concern about many
Asian economies for which of the following
reasons? - Q. 18. The objectives of Mahatma Gandhi Rural
Employment Guarantee Act. - Q. 19. The objectives of installing satellite
controlled GPS navigation on the vehicles
carrying food grains for the poor. - Q. 20. It is generally observed that between
revenue deficit and fiscal deficit, fiscal
deficit is ..
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- Q. 21. In India, which sector has achieved
maximum growth rate in the year 2010? - Q. 22. How relevant is the statement that
Labour moves in search of higher rewards? - Q. 23. What are the reasons for the mid
quarterly review of monetary policy by RBI? - Q. 24. What is the meaning of economies of
scale? - Q. 25. As per the latest Sample Registration
System, which of the following states has
registered greatest dip in the population
growth rates during 1998-2008? - Q. 26. According to you, which of the following
is true about inflation and deflation? - Q. 27. As per the recent figures, which of the
following is the biggest contributor of Indias
import bill? - Q. 28. WTO came into existence in which of the
following years? - Q. 29. How are micro-finance and charity
related? - Q. 30. Which of the following objectives is/are
included through Mines and Mineral Development
and Regulation Act 2010?
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