Quiz-summary
0 of 5 questions completed
Questions:
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
Information
The following Quiz is based on the Hindu, PIB and other news sources. It is a current events based quiz. Solving these questions will help retain both concepts and facts relevant to UPSC IAS civil services exam.
To view Solutions, follow these instructions:
-
Click on – ‘Start Quiz’ button
-
Solve Questions
-
Click on ‘Quiz Summary’ button
-
Click on ‘Finish Quiz’ button
-
Now click on ‘View Questions’ button – here you will see solutions and links.
You have already completed the quiz before. Hence you can not start it again.
Quiz is loading...
You must sign in or sign up to start the quiz.
You have to finish following quiz, to start this quiz:
Results
0 of 5 questions answered correctly
Your time:
Time has elapsed
You have reached 0 of 0 points, (0)
| Average score |
|
| Your score |
|
Categories
- Not categorized 0%
| Pos. | Name | Entered on | Points | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Table is loading | ||||
| No data available | ||||
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- Answered
- Review
-
Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
- The United Nations uses the World Bank’s categorisation based on Gross National Income (GNI) per capita to categorise countries as developed economies, economies in transition, and developing economies.
- India has the highest per capita income among the BIMSTEC countries.
- India is placed in the top five largest economy in the world in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
The ‘World Economic Situation and Prospects’ of the United Nations classifies countries into three broad categories: developed economies, economies in transition, and developing economies.
To categorise countries by economic conditions, the United Nations uses the World Bank’s categorisation, based on Gross National Income (GNI) per capita (in current US dollars).
And on per capita income, India is behind even Bangladesh. China’s per capita income is 5.5 times that of India, and the UK’s is almost 33 times.
Even though India is the world’s third-largest economy in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms, most Indians are still relatively poor compared to people in other middle income or rich countries.
Incorrect
Solution: c)
The ‘World Economic Situation and Prospects’ of the United Nations classifies countries into three broad categories: developed economies, economies in transition, and developing economies.
To categorise countries by economic conditions, the United Nations uses the World Bank’s categorisation, based on Gross National Income (GNI) per capita (in current US dollars).
And on per capita income, India is behind even Bangladesh. China’s per capita income is 5.5 times that of India, and the UK’s is almost 33 times.
Even though India is the world’s third-largest economy in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms, most Indians are still relatively poor compared to people in other middle income or rich countries.
-
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
- The Election Commission cannot regulate state policies and decisions which may be taken by the winning party when they form the government.
- The Election Commission can deregister a political party that ceased to have faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
The Election Commission (EC) told the Supreme Court that offering freebies either before or after elections is a policy decision of a political party, and it cannot regulate state policies and decisions taken by the parties.
“The Election Commission cannot regulate state policies and decisions which may be taken by the winning party when they form the government. Such an action without enabling provisions in the law, would be an overreach of powers.”
The EC clarified that it does not have power to deregister a political party, except on three grounds. The grounds are — registration obtained on fraud and forgery, party ceased to have faith and allegiance to the Constitution, and any other alike ground.
Incorrect
Solution: c)
The Election Commission (EC) told the Supreme Court that offering freebies either before or after elections is a policy decision of a political party, and it cannot regulate state policies and decisions taken by the parties.
“The Election Commission cannot regulate state policies and decisions which may be taken by the winning party when they form the government. Such an action without enabling provisions in the law, would be an overreach of powers.”
The EC clarified that it does not have power to deregister a political party, except on three grounds. The grounds are — registration obtained on fraud and forgery, party ceased to have faith and allegiance to the Constitution, and any other alike ground.
-
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsHuman Development Index (HDI), is a composite index that looks at which of the following factors?
- Health and longevity of citizens
- Standard of life of citizens
- Quality of education citizens receive
Select the correct answer code:
Correct
Solution: d)
Human Development Index (HDI), a composite index where the final value is reached by looking at three factors: the health and longevity of citizens, the quality of education they receive, and their standard of life.
Incorrect
Solution: d)
Human Development Index (HDI), a composite index where the final value is reached by looking at three factors: the health and longevity of citizens, the quality of education they receive, and their standard of life.
-
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsA Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) is a company registered under the Companies Act, 1956 whose primary business is related to
- Business of loans and advances
- Acquisition of shares/bonds/securities issued by Government or local authority.
- Insurance and chit business
- Agriculture activity
Select the correct answer code:
Correct
Solution: b)
A Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) is a company registered under the Companies Act, 1956 engaged in the business of loans and advances, acquisition of shares/stocks/bonds/debentures/securities issued by Government or local authority or other marketable securities of a like nature, leasing, hire-purchase, insurance business, chit business but does not include any institution whose principal business is that of agriculture activity, industrial activity, purchase or sale of any goods (other than securities) or providing any services and sale/purchase/construction of immovable property.
Incorrect
Solution: b)
A Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) is a company registered under the Companies Act, 1956 engaged in the business of loans and advances, acquisition of shares/stocks/bonds/debentures/securities issued by Government or local authority or other marketable securities of a like nature, leasing, hire-purchase, insurance business, chit business but does not include any institution whose principal business is that of agriculture activity, industrial activity, purchase or sale of any goods (other than securities) or providing any services and sale/purchase/construction of immovable property.
-
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the components of the population change.
- The crude birth rate (CBR) is expressed as number of live births in a year per thousand of population.
- Crude Death Rate (CDR) is a simple method of measuring mortality of any area.
- As per 2011 population census, Crude Death Rate (CDR) is more than crude birth rate (CBR) in India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
The crude birth rate (CBR) is expressed as number of live births in a year per thousand of population.
The crude birth rate (CBR) of India in 2011 census was 21.8
Crude Death Rate (CDR) is a simple method of measuring mortality of any area. CDR is expressed in terms of number of deaths in a particular year per thousand of population in a particular region.
The crude death rate (CDR) of India in 2011 census was 7.1
Incorrect
Solution: b)
The crude birth rate (CBR) is expressed as number of live births in a year per thousand of population.
The crude birth rate (CBR) of India in 2011 census was 21.8
Crude Death Rate (CDR) is a simple method of measuring mortality of any area. CDR is expressed in terms of number of deaths in a particular year per thousand of population in a particular region.
The crude death rate (CDR) of India in 2011 census was 7.1
Join our Official Telegram Channel HERE for Motivation and Fast Updates
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel HERE to watch Motivational and New
Join our Twitter Channel HERE
Follow our Instagram Channel HERE
