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100 MCQs · GS-II
Which of the following options is correct? In theory __________ and __________ should be equal, but in practice they typically differ because they are constructed in different approaches. (i) National Income and Net National Product. (ii) Real GDP and Nominal GDP. (iii) Consumer price Index and Producer Price Index.
Which among the following are features of the Fifth Five - year plan? (i) The final draft of the plan was prepared by D.P. Dhar. (ii) It is primarily focused on 'Garibi Hatao'. (iii) The target growth rate was 4.4% while the actual growth rate was 4.8%. (iv) Emphasised on employment in contrast to Nehru model.
Which of the following are key objectives of NITI Aayog? (i) Formulate policies and strategies to enhance the economic development of the country. (ii) Directly oversee the allocation of funds for state-level development projects. (iii) Promote cooperative federalism through partnership between the centre and states. (iv) Evaluate and replace state governments based on their economic performance.
The MSP for Paddy and Wheat has grown from ₹ 850 and ₹ 1080 per quintal in 2008-09 to __________ and __________ per quintal in 2023-24.
Match the following schemes/policies with their objectives: (i) Agricultural Credit Scheme (a) To provide insurance cover to farmers against losses due to natural calamities (ii) Food Corporation of India (FCI) (b) To ensure the availability of credit to farmers for agricultural inputs (iii) National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) (c) To procure, store and distribute food grains to maintain food security (iv) Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) (d) To enhance irrigation facilities for agriculture and promote efficient water use
Which of the following statements accurately represent the characteristics of PMKSY Scheme? (i) The highest number of beneficiaries for the year 2024-25 under the watershed component of PMKSY are Uttar Pradesh followed by Jharkhand. (ii) The scheme primarily focuses on providing subsidies for large-scale irrigation projects. (iii) The scheme was launched on July 1, 2015. (iv) The scheme is fully funded by the Central Government.
Assertion (A) : The manufacturing sector achieved an average annual growth rate of 5.2% in the last decade and had a gross value added of 14.3% in FY 23. Reason (R) : According to the Economic survey, the manufacturing sector remained at the forefront of the Indian Industrial sector, Indicating significant backward and forward linkages.
Match the following public sector undertakings with their respective category: (i) Indian Oil Corporation Limited (a) Navaratna (ii) Shipping Corporation of India Limited (b) Miniratna I CPSES (iii) Airports Authority of India (c) Miniratna II CPSES (iv) National Film Development Corporation Limited (d) Maharatna
Which state ranks highest in renewable energy capacity in India?
In which year was the Competition Commission of India (CCI) established to regulate and promote fair competition in Indian markets?
Which of the following was the key feature of the Bharatmala Pariyojana launched in 2017 under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH)?
What is the primary reason for the Ministry of Environment, Forests (MOEF) issuing notifications on ash Utilization? (i) To increase the production of coal and lignite in the country (ii) To reduce the requirements of land for ash disposal and address pollution caused by ash (iii) To promote the use of imported coal with lower ash content
According to Census of India 1911 and 2011, which of the following statements(s) is/are correct? Select the correct answer from the options given below : Statement I : The total number of population of India was 25,20,93,390 in 1911. Statement II : India's population has rapidly increased to 1,21,08,54,977 in 2011.
Consider the following the details as Per Periodic labour Force Survey Report 2023 – 24. (i) The unemployment rate for individual aged 15 years and above was 3.2% in 2023 – 24. (ii) The urban unemployment rate for people aged 15 years and above was 6.4% in Q2 FY 25. (iii) The worker-to-population ratio (WPR) has decreased between 2017–18 and 2023 – 24. Which of the above statements(s) is/are correct? Select the correct answer from the options given below :
UNDP-HDR 2023 – 24 indicated that the following findings. Which of the finding(s) is/are correct? Select the correct answer from the options given below : (i) The value of HDI of India was 0.644 in 2022 and stood at 134 rank among 193 countries in the world. (ii) The value of India's Gender Development Index was 0.852 in 2022. (iii) The life expectancy at birth was 67.7 years in 2022.
Match list I with list II relating to deficit statistics of 2023 – 24 and select the correct answer from the options given below : List I List II (i) Fiscal deficit (a) 2.0 (ii) Revenue deficit (b) 2.6 (iii) Primary deficit (c) 5.6 (iv) Effective revenue deficit (d) 1.6
Which of the following statements(s) is/are correct about GST council of India? Select the correct answer from the options given below : (i) The Union cabinet approved setting up of the GST council and 14th September 2016. (ii) The Union finance minister is the Chairman of GST council of India. (iii) The first meeting of the GST council was held on 30th September 2016.
The Economic Survey 2024 – 25 released the following status of India's external sector. Select the correct answer from the options given below : (i) India's total exports (merchandise + services) were USD 602.6 billion in the first nine months of FY 25. (ii) India's total imports during April to December 2024 reached USD 682.2 billion. (iii) The gross FDI inflows increased from USD 47.2 billion in first eight months of FY 24 to USD 55.6 billion in the same period of FY 25.
Consider the following statements according to Economic Survey 2024 – 25. Select the correct answer from the options given below : (i) India's current account deficit was 1.2% of GDP in Q2 of FY 25. (ii) India's current account deficit was 1.3% of GDP in Q2 of FY 24. (iii) India's merchandise trade deficit USD 95.3 billion in Q2 of FY 25.
Kerala's economic performance in 2023-24 was marked by robust growth across all sectors. Which of the following statements correctly represents the changes in sectoral growth from 2022-23 to 2023-24?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of Kerala's second phase of decentralisation?
The India Skills Report 2024 placed Kerala as the most preferred State for employable talent. Which of the following is a key factor contributing to this ranking?
Which of the following statements about Kerala's cooperative sector is FALSE?
Which two Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) did Kerala top in the SDG India Index 2023-24?
Kerala's first IT corridor is located along which highway?
The Kerala Land Reforms Act, 1963, aimed primarily to:
Match the following social security schemes in Kerala with their respective beneficiary groups Social security scheme Beneficiary group (i) Karunya Health Scheme (a) Non-resident Keralites (NRKs) (ii) Pravasi Welfare Fund (b) Critical illness patients (iii) Kisan Abhiman Scheme (c) Elderly agricultural workers (iv) Kerala Agricultural Workers Pension Scheme (d) Small and marginal farmers
Which Kerala tourism initiative promotes responsible tourism practices?
What is one of the key strategies of the 14th Five-Year Plan for higher education in Kerala?
What is the primary goal of the Aardram Mission?
Which of the following options is not a factor contributing to increasing frequency of drought in Kerala?
Which of the following statements best defines the nature and scope of Science and Technology?
What is a primary objective of national policies on Science and Technology and innovations?
Who is popularly known as the “Missile Man of India” for his significant contributions to defense technology and innovation?
Which government initiative is primarily aimed at promoting the use of ICT?
Which of the following best describes the benefits of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics?
Which of the following is NOT part of astronaut training for Gaganyaan?
Which of the following is NOT a challenge in developing Reusable Launch Vehicles (RLV)?
Which is India's first experimental satellite launch vehicle, capable of placing 40 kg class payloads in Low Earth Orbit (LEO)?
Which is the world's largest solar park?
Which is the largest nuclear power station in India
This is not an objective of National Green Hydrogen Mission
Which are the sources for Selenium contamination in India among the following? (i) Industrial sources (ii) Agricultural Practices (iii) Ground water
The alternatives for ozone-depleting substances have caused for (i) Production of ozone in the atmosphere (ii) Increase in Greenhouse effect (iii) Increase in the production of compounds with high global warming potential Which of the statement(s) given above is correct?
Which are the major objectives of Kyoto protocol? (i) to achieve stabilisation in Greenhouse gas concentration (ii) to control persistent organic pollutants (iii) to reduce ozone depletion (iv) to ensure that food production is not threatened
Development projects can be started within 10km of a protected forest such as a sanctuary and National Park. (i) The statement is incorrect (ii) Clearance from the National Board for Wildlife is required (iii) Permission from the State Forest Department is required (iv) Permission from the State Forest Department is not required Which of the statement(s) given above is correct?
“Eco-Sensitive Zones ('ESZ')” are (i) the areas notified under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 around National Parks and sanctuaries, etc (ii) the areas notified under Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 around National Parks and sanctuaries, etc (iii) the areas notified under Forest (conservation) Act, 1980 around National Parks and sanctuaries, etc Which of the statement(s) given above is correct?
Which statement(s) on Carbon offset is correct? (i) Carbon offsets are credits for reductions in green house emissions (ii) Carbon offsets are tradable unused quota of GHG emissions permitted to the countries (iii) Carbon offsets are quantified and sold in metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (iv) Carbon offsets are total emissions of GHGs over a period of time by an individual
Choose an appropriate synonym for the underlined word and mark your answer in the response sheet. The young lawyer spoke with deference to the judge, acknowledging her years of experience and wisdom.
Complete the sentence using the present perfect tense form and mark your answer in the response sheet. They __________ each other since their childhood.
Choose appropriate connectives and mark your answer in the response sheet. __________ the opportunity arises, seize it without hesitating __________ fearing __________ you might fail.
Convert the sentence into complex sentence and mark your answer in the response sheet. He was indifferent and they punished him.
Complete the sentence using a suitable preposition and mark your answer in the response sheet. I filled the tank, but unfortunately I filled it __________ the wrong kind of fuel.
Choose an appropriate phrasal verb and mark your answer in the response sheet. They were walking too fast, I could not __________ with them.
Fill in with appropriate pronouns and mark your answer in the response sheet. Its an interesting book I have read this a long ago, it is not mine, it is __________.
Rewrite the sentence using correct punctuation and mark your answer in the response sheet. Even though it was late almost midnight she continued reading her book unable to put it down knowing that she would regret staying up so late.
Correct the error if any in the given sentence and mark your answer in the response sheet. The sceneries are beautiful.
Complete the sentence using the correct verb form and mark your answer in the response sheet. The life span of certain species __________ very short.
Add a suitable question tag and mark your answer in the response sheet. We used to study together.
Insert the most suitable adverb of cause and mark your answer in the response sheet. He was late for the meeting, __________ he missed the initial proceedings of the event.
Use the adjective provided in the bracket in appropriate position and mark your answer in the response sheet. She found books to be her only source of happiness (rare).
Choose the correct active voice and mark your answer in the response sheet. The lesson was explained by the teacher clearly.
Use the appropriate relative pronoun to complete the sentence and mark your answer in the response sheet. That is the girl __________ we met yesterday.
Insert the correct tense forms and mark your answer in the response sheet. When they realised I __________ at them, they __________ away.
Select an appropriate idiom and complete the sentence and mark your answer in the response sheet. She didn't mean to __________, but she accidentally revealed the surprise party details.
Find the antonym for the underlined word and mark your answer in the response sheet. They concealed the matter.
Choose the correct word order and mark your answer in the response sheet. park/the/to/went/children/the/yesterday.
Convert the reported speech and mark your answer in the response sheet. She said, “I met him yesterday”.
വസന്തർത്തു എന്ന പദം ശരിയായി പിരിച്ചെഴുതുന്നതെങ്ങിനെ?
ചുവടെ ചേർത്തിരിക്കുന്നവയിൽ ശരിയായ പ്രയോഗമേത്?
സമൃദ്ധി എന്ന പദം പിരിച്ചെഴുതുന്നതെങ്ങിനെ?
ചുവടെ ചേർത്തിരിക്കുന്നവയിൽ തെറ്റായ പ്രയോഗമേത്?
ചുവടെ ചേർത്തിരിക്കുന്നവയിൽ പരകീയമല്ലാത്ത മലയാള പദമേത്?
ഭൂമിയെ സംബന്ധിച്ചത് എന്നർത്ഥം വരുന്ന ഒറ്റപ്പദമേത്?
കില്ലില്ലയേ ഭ്രമരവര്യനെ നീ വരിച്ചു തെല്ലെങ്കിലും ശലഭമേനിയെ മാനിയാതെ- - ഈ വരികളിൽ വണ്ട് എന്നർത്ഥം വരുന്ന പദമേത്?
പുരോഗതി എന്ന പദത്തിന്റെ ഏറ്റവും അനുയോജ്യമായ വിപരീത പദമേത്?
അറിയാനുള്ള ആഗ്രഹം എന്ന അർത്ഥത്തിൽ പ്രയോഗിക്കുന്ന പദമേത്?
ജനനം മുതൽ മരണം വരെ എന്ന അർത്ഥത്തിൽ പ്രയോഗിക്കുന്ന ഒറ്റപ്പദം
വിദ്വാൻ എന്ന പദത്തിന്റെ സ്ത്രീലിംഗ പദമേത്?
ചുവടെ ചേർത്തിരിക്കുന്നവയിൽ ബഹുവചനാർത്ഥമില്ലാത്തതേത്?
'ആധുനികതയ്ക്കുശേഷം അതിന്റെ തന്നെ പ്രവണതകളെ നിലനിർത്തിക്കൊണ്ട് ഉത്തരാധുനികമായതു കണ്ടെത്താൻ ശ്രമിക്കുന്ന സാഹിത്യപഠനമേഖലയിൽ ഘടനാവാദികൾ തുറന്നിട്ട പരിഷ്കാര നടപടികൾ എന്നും പ്രസക്തമാണ്' ഈ വാക്യത്തിലെ പ്രധാന ആശയം എന്താണ്?
ആവിഷ്കാര സ്വാതന്ത്ര്യം എന്ന പദം ശരിയായി വിഗ്രഹിക്കുന്നതെങ്ങിനെ?
'ഞായറോടൊപ്പമുണർന്നു ഞാൻ' - ഈ വരികളിലെ ഞായർ എന്ന പദത്തിനർത്ഥം
ചുവടെ ചേർത്തിരിക്കുന്നവയിൽ ശരിയായ വാക്യമേത്?
No Objection Certificate എന്നതിന് സമാനമായി ഔദ്യോഗികാവശ്യത്തിന് ഉപയോഗിക്കുന്ന മലയാളപദമേത്?
അന്യത്ര സേവനം എന്നതിന് സമാനമായ ഇംഗ്ലീഷ് പദമേത്?
'തീയില്ലാതെ പുകയില്ല' - എന്ന ശൈലിയുടെ അർത്ഥം
'Rome was not built in a day' എന്ന പഴഞ്ചൊല്ലുകൊണ്ട് അർത്ഥമാക്കുന്നത്
'Where there is a will there is a way' - ഈ ചൊല്ലിന് ഏറ്റവും സമാനമായ മലയാളത്തിലെ പഴഞ്ചൊല്ലേത്?
ചുവടെ ചേർത്തിരിക്കുന്നവയിൽ തെറ്റായ ഭാഗമേത്? മലയാളത്തിലെ പ്രശസ്ത കവിയായ കുഞ്ഞിരാമൻ നായരുടെ ഷഷ്ടിപൂർത്തിയോടനുബന്ധിച്ചാണ് ആറ്റൂർ രവിവർമ്മ തന്റെ മികച്ച കവിതകളിലൊന്നായ മേഘരൂപൻ എഴുതിയത്.
'ഔദ്യോഗിക കൃത്യനിർവ്വഹണത്തിൽ വീഴ്ചവരുത്തിയതിനാൽ അവനെ താൽക്കാലികമായി ജോലിയിൽ നിന്ന് മാറ്റിനിർത്തുന്നു' - ഈ വാക്യത്തിന്റെ ശരിയായ വിവർത്തനം ഏതാണ്?
സാമാന്യം എന്ന പദത്തിന്റെ വിപരീതാർത്ഥത്തിൽ പ്രയോഗിക്കുന്നത്