Match list I with list II relating to deficit statistics of 2023-24 and select the correct answer from the options given below :
| Fiscal deficit | 2.6 |
| Revenue deficit | 2.0 |
| Primary deficit | 1.6 |
| Effective revenue deficit | 5.6 |
Which of the following statements(s) is/are correct about GST council of India? Select the correct answer from the options given below:
- The Union cabinet approved setting up of the GST council and 14th September 2016.
- The Union finance minister is the Chairman of GST council of India.
- 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:
- India's total exports (merchandise + services) were USD 602.6 billion in the first nine months of FY 25,
- India's total imports during April to December 2024 reached USD 682.2 billion.
- 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.
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).
Consider the following statements according to Economic Survey 2024-25. Select the correct answer from the options given below:
- India's current account deficit was 1.2% of GDP in Q2 of FY 25,
- India's current account deficit was 1.3% of GDP in Q2 of FY 24.
- India's merchandise trade deficit USD 95.3 billion in Q2 of FY 25.
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.
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.
- National Income and Net National Product.
- Real GDP and Nominal GDP.
- Consumer price Index and Producer Price Index.
Which among the following are features of the Fifth Five year plan?
- The final draft of the plan was prepared by D.P. Dhar.
- It is primarily focused on 'Garibi Hatao'.
- The target growth rate was 4.4% while the actual growth rate was 4.8%.
- Emphasised on employment in contrast to Nehru model.
Which of the following are key objectives of NITI Aayog?
- Formulate policies and strategies to enhance the economic development of the country.
- Directly oversee the allocation of funds for state-level development projects.
- Promote cooperative federalism through partnership between the centre and states
- Evaluate and replace state governments based on their economic performance.
Match the following schemes/policies with their objectives:
| Agricultural Credit Scheme | To provide insurance cover to farmers against losses due to natural calamities |
| Food Corporation of India (FCI) | To ensure the availability of credit to farmers for agricultural inputs |
| National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) | To enhance irrigation facilities for agriculture and promote efficient water use |
| Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) | To procure, store and distribute food grains to maintain food security |
Which of the following statements accurately represent the characteristics of PMKSY Scheme?
- The highest number of beneficiaries for the year 2024-25 under the watershed component of PMKSY are Uttar Pradesh followed by Jharkhand
- The scheme primarily focuses on providing subsidies for large-scale irrigation projects.
- The scheme was launched on July 1, 2015.
- 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
| Indian Oil Corporation Limited | Navaratna |
| Shipping Corporation of India Limited | Maharatna |
| Airports Authority of India | Miniratna I CPSES |
| National Film Development Corporation Limited | Miniratna II CPSES |
Which are the major objectives of Kyoto Protocol?
- to achieve stabilisation in Greenhouse gas concentration
- to control persistent organic pollutants
- to reduce ozone depletion
- 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. Which of the statement(s) given below is correct?
- The statement is incorrect
- Clearance from the National Board for Wildlife is required
- Permission from the State Forest Department is required
- Permission from the State Forest Department is not required
"Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZ's)" are , Which of the statement(s) given below is correct?
- the areas notified under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 around National Parks and sanctuaries, etc
- the areas notified under Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 around National Parks and sanctuaries, etc
- the areas notified under Forest (conservation) Act, 1980 around National Parks and sanctuaries, etc
Which statement(s) on Carbon offset is correct?
- Carbon offsets are credits for reductions in greenhouse emissions
- Carbon offsets are tradable unused quota of GHG emissions permitted to the countries
- Carbon offsets are quantified and sold in metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent
- Carbon offsets are total emissions of GHGs over a period of time by an individual