This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Indian Economy > Industries > Natural Resources And Indian Economy – Quiz 2 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Natural Resources And Indian Economy Quiz 2 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. In which year was 'Rajiv Gandlii Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana' launched? [Asstt Comm 2008] A) 2004. B) 2005. C) 2006. D) 2007. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 2005. 2. Which' day is celebrated as 'National Consumer Right Day? A) 24th September. B) 24th October. C) 24th November. D) 24th December. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 24th December. 3. World Bank is a body: [Asstt Grade 1994] A) Of non-official, generous individuals. B) That controls worldwide foreign exchange operations. C) Of major banks operating in different countries. D) That gives aid to developing countries. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) That gives aid to developing countries. 4. Labour legislations in India have an important dimension of protection of women from exploitation. Some special provisions are made for women in the work place. Which of the following is NOT one such special provision? [Punjab & Sindh Bank 2011] A) Equal pay for work of equal value. B) Maternity protection. C) Creche facility at the work place for infants. D) No night shifts. E) Cooked meals during day shifts to be provided by the employer. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Equal pay for work of equal value. 5. Acid rain is an effect of air pollution A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 6. Air is a precious natural resource that is a mixture of ..... A) Gases. B) Food items. C) Juices. D) Powdery substances. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Gases. 7. India is regarded as a country with "Demographic Dividend". This is due to [CSAT 2011] A) Its high population in the age group below 15 years. B) Its high population in the age group of 15-64 years. C) Its high population in the age group above 65 years. D) Its high total population. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Its high population in the age group of 15-64 years. 8. What is the best way to conserve our non-renewable resources? A) Make sure you use non-renewable resources as much as possible. B) Reduce dependency on non-renewable resources. C) Make posters on using non-renewable resources and display them. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Reduce dependency on non-renewable resources. 9. Gadgil Formula refers to the allocation of: A) Market borrowings between the States. B) Central Plan assistance between the States. C) Tax proceeds between the States. D) Foreign aid between the Centre and States. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Tax proceeds between the States. 10. Which neighbouring country has objections on Indian Baglihar Hydro-electric Project? A) Nepal. B) Bhutan. C) Bangladesh. D) Pakistan. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Pakistan. 11. Many a times we read about the priority sector in newspapers. Which of the following is/are considered segment(s) of Priority Sector in India? [Punjab & Sindh Bank 2011] A) Agriculture. B) Small Scale Industry. C) Textile Industry. D) Only A. E) Only B. F) Only C. G) All A, B & C. H) None of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: G) All A, B & C. 12. The per capita foodgrains consumption: A) Has fallen steadily over the years. B) Has fluctuated. C) Has remained stagnant. D) Has risen very slowly. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Has risen very slowly. 13. The book Wealth of Nations' was written by: A) Eric Roll. B) J.M. Keynes. C) Adam Smith. D) Harold Laski. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Adam Smith. 14. Buffer stocks of foodgrains have helped the Government to achieve all but one of the following: A) Solve food problem. B) Maintain Public Distribution System. C) Implement employment generation programmes. D) Provide balanced diet to masses. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Provide balanced diet to masses. 15. In India the co-operative movement was initiated in the sector of : A) Farming. B) Consumer goods production. C) Agricultural credit. D) Marketing of agricultural products. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Agricultural credit. 16. With reference to Union Government, which one of the following undertake the country-wide Economic Census? [Asstt Comm 2008] A) Department of Expenditure. B) The National Sample Organization. C) Planning Commission. D) The Central Statistical Organization. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The Central Statistical Organization. 17. In which one of the following activities percentage share of cooperative sector is the highest? [Corporation Bank PO 2011] A) Agricultural Credit disbursement. B) Sugar production. C) Wheat procurement. D) Fertilizer distribution. E) Handlooms. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Sugar production. 18. A natural resource is ..... A) Something found in nature that is useless to people. B) Something found in nature that is very useful to people. C) Something that is man-made. D) NONE OF THE ABOVE. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Something found in nature that is very useful to people. 19. India is said to be in the second stage of the demographic transition because: A) Both birth and death rates are high. B) Birth rate is high but -death rate is declining due to improvement in healthy services. C) Death rates and birth rates are declining sharply. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Birth rate is high but -death rate is declining due to improvement in healthy services. 20. The area under cultivation is declining fast in the case of: A) Cotton. B) Sugarcane. C) Jute. D) Tea. 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