1. “By and large land reforms in India enacted so far and those contemplated in the near future... are in the right direction; and yet due to lack of implementation the actual results are far from satisfactory”. This is the view of :
(A) B.S. Sidhu
(B) M.L. Dantwala
(C) Venkatasubbiah
(D) V.S. Vyas
Ans) B
2. State the correct answer.
A unique objective of the Eighth Plan is :
(A) Achieving self-sufficiency in food-production.
(B) Universalization of elementary education and thereby eradicating illiteracy in the age group of 15 to 35 years.
(C) Achieving a growth rate of 2.4% p.a.
(D) Export promotion and solving foreign exchange problem.
Ans) B
3. In which of the following Industrial policies were the major changes introduced ?
(i) Liberalisation of licensed capacity.
(ii) Relaxation of industrial licensing.
(iii) Industrialisation of backward areas.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(A) Industrial policy resolution, 1956.
(B) Industrial policy statement, 1977.
(C) Industrial policy of 1980.
(D) Industrial policy of 1991.
Ans) D
4. Which of the following could be said to have prevented the ‘trickle down’ effects in Indian economy ?
(i) Increased dependence of agriculture on purchased inputs and privately managed irrigation.
(ii) More employment of labour by larger landholding farmers.
(iii) Lowered participation of women in agricultural workforce due to new technology.
(iv) The failure of the Green Revolution.
(A) (i) and (iii)
(B) (ii) and (iii)
(C) (i) and (ii)
(D) (ii) and (iv)
Ans) A
5. The second national commission on labour was set-up on 15th October, 1999 under the chairmanship of Ravindra Verma and the report was submitted on 29th June, 2002. Which of the following is not a recommendation of the report ?
(A) Prior permission is necessary before lay off or retrenchment.
(B) ‘Go slow’ and ‘work to rule’ steps taken by trade unions should be considered misconduct.
(C) Organization should set-up a grievance redressal committee for organisations employing 50 or more.
(D) To check multiplicity of trade unions.
Ans) A
6. Consider the following statements.
The knife-edge problem in the Harrod-Domar growth model implies a constant
(i) Rate of population growth
(ii) Output
(iii) Rate of saving
(iv) Capital-output ratio
Of the statements :
(A) (iv) alone is correct
(B) (i) and (ii) are correct
(C) (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct
(D) (i), (iii) and (iv) are correct
Ans) A
7. Consider the following statements :
(i) Minimum support price is announced by the State governments.
(ii) Minimum support price is announced well before sowing.
(iii) Minimum support price is announced at the time of harvest.
(iv) Minimum support price is announced by the Central government.
Of the statements :
(A) (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct
(B) (ii), (iii) and (iv) are correct
(C) (i) and (ii) are correct
(D) (ii) and (iv) are correct
Ans) D
8. Which constitutional amendment is done to pass the GST bill ?
(A) 101st
(B) 120th
(C) 122nd
(D) 115th
Ans) C
9. Which of the following statement is\are correct about the NITI Aayog ?
(i) The aim of NITI Aayog is to achieve Sustainable Development Goals and to enhance cooperative federalism in the country.
(ii) The Prime Minister of India is the ex officio Chairperson of the NITI Aayog.
(iii) There are 8 full time members in the NITI Aayog.
(A) Only (ii) and (iii)
(B) Only (ii)
(C) Only (i)
(D) Only (i) and (ii)
Ans) All are correct
10. Imagine that the sex ratio in Kerala decreases from 2011 census to 2021 census; which could hypothetically be the reason/s among the following ?
(i) There is a mass male return migration.
(ii) There is mass exodus of females to other countries.
(iii) There is a decrease in the female feticide.
(A) (i) only
(B) (ii) only
(C) Both (i) and (ii)
(D) Both (i) and (iii)
Ans) C
11. Regions are categorised into different stages with respect to its achievements in growth and human development. At present which stage does Kerala State belong to among the following ?
(A) Vicious
(B) Virtuous
(C) Human development lop-sided
(D) Growth lop-sided
Ans) C
12. Kerala State is considered to be very particular in constituting Finance Commissions on a regular basis. Consider the following with respect to the fundamental Terms of Reference of
these Commissions :
(i) Recommending devolution of fund from State to Local Governments.
(ii) Preparing memorandum to Union Finance Commission to assist the State finances.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(A) (i) only
(B) (ii) only
(C) Both (i) and (ii)
(D) Neither (i) nor (ii)
Ans) A
13. Kerala’s achievement in health sector is widely acknowledged. Now consider the following statements :
(i) There is a syndrome of low mortality and high morbidity.
(ii) There is a syndrome of high mortality and low morbidity.
Which of the above statements is/are not correct ?
(A) (i) only
(B) (ii) only
(C) Both (i) and (ii)
(D) Neither (i) nor (ii)
Ans) A
14. Which among the following is not a mission put forward through the recent Nava Keralam Karma Padhathi (NKKP) of Government of Kerala ?
(A) Haritha Keralam
(B) Rebuilding Kerala
(C) Ardram
(D) LIFE
Ans) B
15. Infrastructure fund mobilisation structures of KIFFB is approved by :
(i) Reserve Bank of India
(ii) Securities Exchange Board of India
Which of the above is/are correct ?
(A) (i) only
(B) (ii) only
(C) Both (i) and (ii)
(D) Neither (i) nor (ii)
Ans) C
16. Consider the following statements regarding land use pattern in Kerala in 2017-18.
(i) Largest area is under forest coverage.
(ii) Largest is Cultivated Area.
(iii) Largest area is put to non-agriculture uses.
Which of the above statement is/are correct ?
(A) (i) only
(B) (ii) only
(C) (iii) only
(D) Both (i) and (iii)
Ans) B
17. Consider the following statements.
(i) Compared to Primary and Secondary Sectors, Services sector share is dominating in Kerala’s GSDP.
(ii) But in terms of employment/workforce, secondary sector is dominating.
Which of the above is/are correct ?
(A) (i) only
(B) (ii) only
(C) Both (i) and (ii)
(D) Neither (i) nor (ii)
Ans) A
18. Consider the following schemes and its beneficiaries.
Schemes Beneficiaries
(i) Swapna Saphalyam - NRKs
(ii) Santhwana - Women
(iii) Insight Projects - PWDs
(iv) Aswasakiranam - Endosulfan victims
Which is/are not correctly matched ?
(A) (ii) and (iii)
(B) (i) and (iii)
(C) (ii) and (iv)
(D) (i) and (iv)
Ans) C
19. K-SWIFT initiative of Government of Kerala is related to :
(A) Attract investment and Ease of doing business
(B) Attract Foreign Tourists
(C) Improve Social Welfare
(D) Increase Foreign Trade
Ans) A
20. In its achievements in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Kerala was ranked first by NITI Aayog. Which among the following is/are the main reasons for this rank ?
(i) Health
(ii) Education
(iii) Gender equality
Select the correct answer from below :
(A) Only (ii) and (iii)
(B) Only (i) and (ii)
(C) Only (i) and (iii)
(D) All the above
Ans) D
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