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Q292025 · 26 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
Which government scheme aims to provide financial assistance to women Self-Help Groups (SHGs)?
1. A.Rashtriya Mahila Kosh (RMK)
2. B.Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM)
3. C.Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)
4. D.Mahila E-Haat
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Answer: B
Q452025 · 26 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
To which level of government do taxes on railway fares and freights accrue?
1. A.Union
2. B.State
3. C.Municipal Corporation
4. D.Panchayat
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Answer: A
Q432025 · 25 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Carefully read the following two statements and pick the most appropriate option: Assertion (A): The government's revenue receipts don't bring with them any burden of repayment or financial liability. Reason (R): These earnings aren't meant to be returned and generally come from either tax-related sources or other regular inflows.
1. A.Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
2. B.Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
3. C.A is true, but R is false
4. D.A is false, but R is true
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Answer: A
Q292025 · 25 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
Which government scheme aims to provide social security to workers in the unorganized sector?
1. A.Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)
2. B.Atal Pension Yojana (APY)
3. C.Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)
4. D.National Health Mission (NHM)
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Answer: B
Q282025 · 24 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
The “Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM)” scheme has a focus on the energy sector within agriculture. What is the primary objective of this scheme?
1. A.To provide free electricity to all agricultural consumers.
2. B.To promote the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides for higher yields.
3. C.To encourage the installation of solar pumps and grid-connected solar power plants in rural areas.
4. D.To improve the rural electricity grid infrastructure for better power supply.
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Answer: C
Q462025 · 24 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Which of the following statements about output markets in an open economy is correct?
1. A.A country can only produce what it consumes
2. B.Consumers are restricted to domestically produced goods
3. C.Trade in goods and services allows wider consumer and producer choice
4. D.Only producers benefit from international trade
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Answer: C
Q502025 · 24 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Read the following statements carefully and choose the correct option regarding Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Assertion (A): The 1991 reforms led to the opening of the Indian economy to foreign investors. Reason (R): The government wanted to increase domestic savings rate rapidly.
1. A.Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. B.Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. C.A is true but R is false.
4. D.A is false but R is true.
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Answer: C
Q482025 · 24 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
The lead bank scheme was introduced in which year?
1. A.1969
2. B.1975
3. C.1980
4. D.1990
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Answer: A
Q282025 · 24 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
The "Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme" has been introduced for various sectors in India. What is the primary goal behind the implementation of this scheme?
1. A.To reduce the fiscal deficit of the government.
2. B.To boost domestic manufacturing and attract investments.
3. C.To promote exports of agricultural commodities.
4. D.To improve the skill development of the workforce.
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Answer: B
Q502025 · 24 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
Read the following statements carefully and choose the correct option regarding Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Assertion (A): WTO encourages free and fair trade across nations. Reason (R): It allows countries to impose arbitrary restrictions to protect domestic industries.
1. A.Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. B.Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. C.A is true but R is false.
4. D.A is false but R is true.
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Answer: C
Q442025 · 23 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct option: Assertion (A): Financial intermediaries are essential in transmitting monetary policy to the real economy. Reason (R): They adjust lending and deposit rates in response to policy rates set by the MPC.
1. A.Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. B.Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. C.A is true, but R is false.
4. D.A is false, but R is true.
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Answer: A
Q282025 · 23 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
The "Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban (PMAY-U)" aims to address the housing shortage in urban areas. Which of the following approaches is a key component of this scheme to achieve its objectives?
1. A.Primarily focusing on providing rental housing for migrant workers.
2. B.Providing financial assistance to beneficiaries for the construction, purchase, or enhancement of affordable housing.
3. C.Mandating the use of only indigenous building materials in all PMAY-U projects.
4. D.Concentrating housing development efforts in Tier-1 and Tier-2 cities.
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Answer: B
Q452025 · 23 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
Why is revenue deficit a concern for the economy?
1. A.It increases productive investment
2. B.It improves trade surplus
3. C.It indicates borrowing for current spending
4. D.It boosts capital creation
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Answer: C
Q442025 · 23 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct option: Assertion (A): CRR (Cash Reserve Ratio) and SLR requirements increase the lending capacity of banks. Reason (R): These requirements reduce the amount of money banks can lend to the public.
1. A.Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. B.Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. C.A is true, but R is false.
4. D.A is false, but R is true.
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Answer: D
Q442025 · 22 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Which of the following is usually excluded when measuring a country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?
1. A.Consumer spending on final goods and services.
2. B.Government expenditure on public services.
3. C.The value of intermediate goods used in production.
4. D.Net exports (Exports - Imports).
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Answer: C
Q462025 · 22 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
Consider the following statements and choose the correct option: Statement 1: Unlimited convertibility and fixed price conversion affect the credibility of a currency system. Statement 2: The international monetary system was established to regulate internal fiscal policies of countries.
1. A.Only Statement 1 is correct
2. B.Only Statement 2 is correct
3. C.Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct
4. D.Neither Statement 1 nor Statement 2 is correct
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Answer: A
Q472025 · 22 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct options: Assertion (A): Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) report by World Bank was discontinued in 2021. Reason (R): Allegations of data manipulation prompted the suspension.
1. A.Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. B.Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. C.A is true, but R is false.
4. D.A is false, but R is true.
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Answer: A
Q422025 · 21 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Read the following statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose the correct option. Assertion (A): The development of Spark Torch Igniters is essential for the feasibility of fully reusable rocket booster stages and spacecraft requiring multiple engine firings in orbit. Reason (R): Spark Torch Igniters provide highly reliable and repeatable ignition capability in vacuum conditions, a critical requirement for successive engine restarts during complex mission profiles.
1. A.Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
2. B.Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
3. C.A is true, but R is false
4. D.A is false, but R is true
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Answer: A
Q402025 · 21 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
Fill in the blanks: A Bill that "imposes a new tax" is categorised at the Centre as a _____ Bill.
1. A.Money
2. B.Ordinary
3. C.Private
4. D.Constitutional
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Answer: A
Q442025 · 21 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
Which of the following is another name for the revenue account of the government budget?
1. A.Finance budget
2. B.Expenditure budget
3. C.Revenue budget
4. D.Capital budget
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Answer: C
Q282025 · 21 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
Which government scheme aims to provide financial support to senior citizens who may have lost their means of sustenance?
1. A.Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS)
2. B.Atal Pension Yojana (APY)
3. C.Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY)
4. D.National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP)
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Answer: A
Q462025 · 21 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct option: Assertion (A): GDP doesn’t really tell the whole story when it comes to how well people in a country are actually doing. Reason (R): That’s mainly because it doesn’t take into account stuff like wear and tear of machines, pollution, or even how the money is divided among people.
1. A.Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. B.Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. C.A is true, but R is false.
4. D.A is false, but R is true.
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Answer: A
Q372025 · 20 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Fill in the blanks: India's space vision 2047 aims to have the Bharatiya Antariksha Station in orbit by the year _____ and land Indians on the Moon using indigenous technologies by the year _____.
1. A.2030, 2035
2. B.2035, 2040
3. C.2040, 2047
4. D.2027, 2035
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Answer: B
Q412025 · 20 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
What happens if a satellite orbits Earth with 24-hour period?
1. A.Spirals inward
2. B.Appears stationary
3. C.Escapes Earth
4. D.Oscillates over longitude
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Answer: B
Q432025 · 19 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
What is the main reason for the decline in core inflation across most countries in 2024?
1. A.Fall in service sector productivity
2. B.Decrease in export demand
3. C.Drop in international commodity prices
4. D.Increase in fiscal deficit
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Answer: C