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1. In what way are labour reforms expected to 4. With reference to the viability gap funding
benefit the Indian economy? scheme, consider the following statements:
1. Improving ease of doing business 1. It provides both financial and technical

2. More formalisation of the work force support to projects undertaken through

3. Providing social security for workers PPPs.

2. It is available for social and physical
4. Increasing participation of women in the
infrastructure.
work force
3. The scheme is administered by the
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Ministry of Industry and Commerce.
given below.
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
correct?
(b) 3 and 4 only
(a) 1 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Which of the pairs given above is/are weight in the Index of Industrial Production
correctly matched? (IIP)?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) Refinery Products
(b) 2 only (b) Crude Oil
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) Electricity
(d) 1 and 3 only (d) Steel
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7. Consider the following major crops of India: 10. With reference to International Finance
1. Wheat Corporation, consider the following
2. Rice statements:
1. It is an arm of the International
3. Pulses
Monetary Fund.
Arrange the above crops in their decreasing
2. It offers rupee denominated masala
order of area under cultivation. bonds.
(a) 1-2-3 3. It gives interest free loans to world's
(b) 2-1-3 poorest countries.
(c) 3-1-2 Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) 3-2-1 correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
8. Consider the following statements regarding
(c) 2 and 3 only
a Special Economic Zone (SEZ):
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1. It is deemed to be a foreign territory for
the purposes of trade operations and 11. Consider the following statements about
duties and tariffs. Urja Ganga:
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nutritional value than chemical farming. 2. It is capable to fly at altitudes as low as

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Which of the statements given above is/are
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correct?
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(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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13. With reference to 'Diamond 16. Which of the following factors have
Quadrilateral' project, consider the following contributed to the presence and development
statements: of a large informal sector in the Indian
1. It aims to connect the four metro cities economy?
of Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata.
1. Slow pace of labour reforms
2. It will assist in improving high speed rail
2. Low levels of skill development
connectivity in the country.
3. Low levels of financial inclusion
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 only given below.
(b) 2 only (a) 1 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (b) 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
14. In the context of agricultural credit, consider
the following statements:
17. Which among the following skill
1. Formal sources account for more than 80
development initiatives have been launched
per cent share of total agricultural credit.
by the Ministry of Tourism?
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3. SEZ Authorities are eligible for financial

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support under this scheme.
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19. With reference to Udhyog Aadhar scheme, 23. Consider the following statements about
consider the following statements: Coastal Berth Scheme:
1. It is a facility by which any unregistered
1. It aims to provide financial support to
company gets a 12 digit unique ID to
state governments for creation of
become a legal entity.
2. The scheme was notified by the Ministry infrastructure for movement of cargo.
of Industry and Commerce. 2. It is a scheme under Sagarmala
Which of the statements given above is/are Programme.
correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 only
correct?
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
20. Which among the following form basis of (d) Neither 1 nor 2
international trade?
1. Difference in natural resources
24. With reference to the General Agreement on
2. Size of population
3. Extent of foreign investment Trade and Service, consider the following
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matched?
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25. Which of the following is/are steps taken by 29. Consider the following pairs:
the government to improve 'Ease of Doing Type of Features
Business' in India?
Preferential
1. Establishment of Real Estate Investment
Trade
Trust (REITs)
2. Ratification of WTO's Trade Facilitation Agreements
Agreement (PTA)
3. Implemention of Goods and Services 1. Customs : a common currency
Tax (GST) Union and completely
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integrated monetary
given below.
and exchange rate
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 policy
(c) 1 and 2 only 2. Common : free movement of all
(d) 3 only Market factors of production
within the PTA,
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(a) reforms in Public Private Partnership
capital.
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internationalization for a currency is 30. The 'National Testing Agency' is sometimes

determined by its demand and seen in news in the context of
convertibility in foreign markets.
(a) food safety and standards
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (b) pharmaceuticals standards
(a) 1 only (c) entrance examination for higher
(b) 2 only education institutions
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) building standards
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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31. Which of the following may contribute to 34. Which of the following statements is/are
increased Antibiotic resistance? correct with regard to the term 'deemed
1. Mass-bathing in the rivers during exports' in context of India's foreign trade
pilgrimages. policy?
2. Unchecked discharge of effluents by the 1. These refer to those transactions in
pharmaceutical industry. which goods supplied are always outside
3. Excessive use of antibiotics in the the country.
livestock industry. 2. Their payment is received either in
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given below. exchange.
(a) 1 and 2 only Select the correct answer using the code
(b) 2 and 3 only given below.
(c) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 only
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(c) Both 1 and 2
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to its high thermal resistance practice

(b) It is capable of absorbing oil both in air Which of the pairs given above are correctly
and under water matched?
(c) It can instantly disinfect wound by (a) 1 and 2 only
removing all dirt and microbes (b) 2 and 3 only
(d) It can provide instant relief from High (c) 1 and 3 only
Altitude Pulmonary Edema (d) 1, 2 and 3
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36. Gleadovia konyakianorum, recently seen in 39. The Banking Regulation (Amendment) Act,
the news, is 2017 aims to
(a) a newly discovered species of parasitic
(a) provide a procedure to set inflation
plant having no chlorophyll.
targets for RBI.
(b) the largest banana species discovered in
the North-East region of India. (b) bring non-banking financial institutions
(c) a newly found medicinal plant for cancer under regulatory supervision of RBI.
treatment. (c) enable RBI to deal with stressed assets
(d) the state butterfly of Tamil Nadu quickly.
announced by the government.
(d) provide a mechanism for mergers and
acquisitions of scheduled commercial
37. With reference to NITI Aayog, consider the
banks.
following statements.
1. Team India Hub of NITI Aayog leads
the engagement of states with the 40. Which of the following is/are correct with
Central government. reference to the Dairy Processing &
2. NITI Aayog has been nominated as the Infrastructure Development Fund?
nodal organization for the
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deteriorating in quality. Select the correct answer using the code
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given below.
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42. Which of the following provisions is not 45. Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana recently
mentioned in the new model- 'The State/UT launched by government aims to promote:
Agricultural Produce and Livestocks
(a) the habit of hand washing
Marketing (promotion and facilitation) Act,
(b) the hobby of collection and study of
2017'?
(a) It defines each state/UT as a single postage stamps
unified market area. (c) breast feeding of infants
(b) Traders would be able to transact in all (d) protection and breeding of cows
markets within a state by paying a single
fee. 46. Consider the following statements regarding
(c) It prohibits private players from setting
the Green Box subsidies under the
up new market yards.
Agreement on Agriculture:
(d) Rationalization of mandi fees and taxes.
1. These subsidies have to be government-
43. With reference to Multilateral Investment funded.
Guarantee Agency, which of the following 2. No limits are prescribed for these
statements are correct? subsidies.
1. It aims to promote FDI in the developing
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3. It is implemented through National 3. Oil India Limited

Dairy Development Board. Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above are given below.
correct?
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(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only
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48. Consider the following statements with 52. With reference to the term 'shell companies',
reference to AGMARK: consider the following statements:
1. It is a quality certification mark provided 1. They are corporate entities which do not
by the Government of India. have any active business operations or
2. It provides grading for cereal and pulses significant assets in their possession.
only. 2. They are defined under the Companies
Which of the statements given above is/are Act, 2013.
correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 only
correct?
(b) 2 only
(a) 1 only
(c) Both1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
49. When RBI changes the monetary policy
stance from accommodative to neutral, it
implies 53. With reference to the International
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55. Consider the following statements about 58. Which of the following reforms were
UMANG App: undertaken with the New Industrial Policy,
1991?
1. It aims to provide a single platform for
1. Limitations on monopoly of public
all Indian Citizens to access e- Gov sector.
services of Central government only. 2. Introduction of a policy of automatic
2. UMANG service can be accessed only approval for FDI.
3. Abolition of industrial licensing in select
through smartphones.
sectors.
Which of the statement given above is/are
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correct? given below.
(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
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57. The term 'MeghRaj' sometimes seen in news, a nodal agency for its implementation.
refers to Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) monsoon prediction system correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) civil aviation communication system
(b) 2 only
(c) cloud computing platform
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) irrigation system for drylands (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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61. Which of the following is/are correct with 64. With reference to the Decentralised
reference to the Asia Pacific Heritage Procurement Scheme, consider the following
Awards? statements:
1. It recognizes private efforts to restore 1. It aims to ensure that MSP is passed on
and adapt historic properties. to the farmers.
2. It is conducted under the aegis of 2. Under the scheme, the State
UNESCO. Governments incur the entire
Select the correct answer using the code expenditure on the procurement
given below. operations.
(a) 1 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 2 only correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2

62. The term Price Deficiency Payment, often (d) Neither 1 nor 2

seen in news, refers to

(a) payments provided on targeted produce 65. With reference to the Ready-to-Use
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around the world and help improve

“Eliminating extreme poverty”.
forecasts.
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) It aims to protect existing satellites from
correct? space debris.
(a) 1 only (c) It aims to study melting of ice caps on
(b) 1 and 2 only North and South Poles.
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) It has been designed to enhance the
(d) 1 and 3 only accuracy of existing GPS.
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67. 'Bharatmala' and 'Setu Bharatam' are projects 70. With regard to the Export Oriented Units
related to: (EOUs) scheme an EOU can be set up for:
1. Manufacturing of goods
(a) Highways
2. Rendering services
(b) Railways
3. Export and Import
(c) Port Development Select the correct answer using the code
(d) Optical Fibre Networks given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 and 3 only
68. Consider the following statements regarding
(c) 3 only
the Agriculture Census:
(d) 1 and 2 only
1. It is conducted annually by the National
Sample Survey Organization. 71. With reference to the South Asia Regional
2. According to it, the average size of land Training and Technical Assistance Center
(SARTTAC), consider the following
holdings has shown a steady declining
statements:
trend since 1970-71.
1. It has been setup under the aegis
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given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 3-4-2-1
(b) 3 only
(b) 1-3-2-4
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 3-4-1-2
(d) 2 only (d) 4-3-1-2
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73. With reference to International Monetary 76. With reference to the performance of the
Fund (IMF), consider the following Indian economy post reforms of 1991,
statements: consider the following statements:
1. It helps member nations correct any 1. Economic reforms have placed limits on
balance of payments crisis. the growth of public expenditure in
2. The quota share of each nation is social sectors.
determined by the size of the economy 2. The opening up of economy has led to
rapid increase in foreign direct
only.
investment and foreign exchange
Which of the statements given above is/are
reserves.
correct?
Which of the statements given above are
(a) 1 only
correct?
(b) 2 only
(a) 1 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
74. Consider the following statements:
1. Agriculture sector in India has 77. Which of the following are sub-missions of
never registered a negative growth the National Livestock Mission?

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Which of the statements given above are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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79. India‟s first mega coastal economic zone 83. With reference to Foreign Direct Investment
will be setup in which of the following (FDI) and Foreign Institutional Investor
states? (FII), consider the following statements:
(a) Maharashtra 1. FDI helps in increasing capital
(b) Gujarat availability in market, while FII only
(c) Andhra Pradesh targets specific sectors.
(d) Tamil Nadu 2. FDI is considered more stable than FII.
Which of the statements given above is/are
80. Which among the following government correct?
schemes target the workers of unorganized (a) 1 only
sector? (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
1. Aam Aadmi Bima Yojana
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
3. Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana
Select the correct answer using the code 84. In the context of horticulture in India,
given below. consider the following statements:
1. The production of horticulture has
(a) 1 and 2 only
outpaced the production of foodgrains in
(b) 2 and 3 only
India.
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3. Unskilled labour force through public funding.
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given below. correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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86. Consider the following statements about the 89. According to Census definition, which of the
Indian Council of Agricultural Research following criteria are used to identify Census
(ICAR): towns?
1. It is an autonomous organization 1. Population density
under Ministry of Agriculture and 2. Male working population in non-
Farmers Welfare. agricultural activities
2. Krishi Vigyan Kendras are established 3. Educated female population
by ICAR to provide technology support Select the correct answer using the code
to farmers. given below.
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 and 2 only
correct? (b) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
90. Which of the following directly impact
Insurance Penetration in India?
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1. Premium underwritten

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participation.
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Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1 and 2 only
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92. Which among the following schemes have 96. Which of the following will be recorded in
been launched for the aviation sector? India‟s balance of payments?
1. DigiYatra 1. An Indian citizen buying a house in
2. UDAN Germany.
3. Vikalp 2. Indian resident working as a welder in
Select the correct answer using the code Saudi Arabia.
given below. 3. Tourists from Delhi visiting
(a) 2 only Lakshadweep, spending on sightseeing
(b) 2 and 3 only
and food.
(c) 1 and 2 only
Select the correct answer using the code
(d) 1 and 3 only
given below.
(a) 2 only
93. Consider the following statements regarding
(b) 1 and 2 only
trade pattern in India:
(c) 2 and 3 only
1. Internal trade within India is larger than
(d) 1, 2 and 3
its international trade.
2. Smaller states within India trade (as
percentage of GSDP) higher than the 97. With reference to the Metro Rail Policy,
larger states. 2017, consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are 1. It provides for a regulatory authority to

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2. It is an initiative of Ministry of Science
4. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
& Technology.
(PMFBY)
Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code
given below. correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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99. With reference to the National Anti- 100. With reference to Skill India Portal, an
Profiteering Authority, consider the online collaborative platform between
following statements: industry and workers, consider the
1. It aims to ensure that the reduction in tax following statements :
rates under the new Goods and Services
1. It is an initiative of Ministry of Skill
Tax (GST) regime gets passed on to
Development & Entrepreneurship.
consumers.
2. It has been launched to provide online
2. It is headed by the Union Finance
skill training courses.
Minister.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2

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