Insights Secure Prelims-2014: UPSC Practice Questions, June 13, 2014

Consider the following statements

1. In India the per capita consumption of Power is more than 3.6 megajoules
2. Energy consumption by an average household is measured in terms of kilowatt hours

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to Dedicated Freight Corridor projects in India, consider the following statements

1. The total length Western Dedicated Freight Corridor, when completed, would be longer than the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor
2. Both the Eastern and Western Dedicated Freight Corridors are going to be electrified broad gauge corridors
3. Once completely operational, these corridors are expected to reduce Carbon emission

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements

1. Real GDP is calculated using constant prices whereas nominal GDP uses current prices
2. The value National Income of India calculated at current prices for the year 2013-14 is less than the value of National Income calculated at constant prices
3. Gross National Production if calculated at Factor Cost, excludes Depreciation costs

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

Consider the following statements

1. The Rights of the Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2014 has been passed by both the houses of Parliament and has become a law
2. The Bill repeals the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

The ‘Campaign Clean India’ launched in 2013, is an initiative of which of the following Ministry of Government of India?