<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n1. To stabilise agricultural prices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. To ensure meaningful real income levels to the farmers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. To protect the interest of the consumers by providing essential agricultural commodities at reasonable rates through public distribution system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. To ensure maximum price for the farmer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which of the statements given above is\/ are correct?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n(a) 1,2 and 3 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
(b) 1,2 and 4 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
(c) 1,3 and 4 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
(d) 2,3 and 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Ans. (a)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nStatements (1), (2), and (3) are accurate.
<\/span>Q3. One of the reasons for India’s occupational structure remaining more or less the same over the years has been that (1995)<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n(a) Investment pattern has been directed towards capital intensive industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(b) Productivity in agriculture has been high enough to induce people to stay with agriculture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
(c) Ceiling on land holdings have enabled more people to own land and hence their preference to stay with agriculture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(d) People are largely unaware of the significance of transition from agriculture to industry for economic development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Ans. (a)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIndia’s occupational composition has largely persisted over time due to the predominant investment focus on capital-intensive sectors, with comparatively less attention given to small-scale and cottage industries. However, there is now a notable shift in India’s approach, with increased emphasis placed on small-scale and cottage industries. This shift is driven by the recognition of the pivotal role played by small-scale industries in job creation, enhancing people’s economic well-being, fostering rural development, and addressing regional disparities within India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Q4. The number of industries for which industrial licensing is required has now been reduced to (1997)<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n(a) 15 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
(b) 6<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(c) 35 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
(d) 20<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Ans. (b)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe requirement for industrial licensing has been significantly reduced to just six industries. During the reforms of 1991-92, industrial licensing was abolished for all but a shortlist of 18 industries as per the New Industrial Policy of 1991. As of 2015, only five industries remain subject to compulsory licensing, primarily due to environmental, safety, and strategic concerns. These industries are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Manufacturing of Tobacco<\/li> Electronic aerospace and defense equipment<\/li> Specified hazardous chemicals<\/li> Industrial Explosives<\/li> Distillation and Brewing of Alcoholic Products<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Q5. ‘Eco mark’ is given to the Indian products that (1998)<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n(a) pure and unadulterated <\/p>\n\n\n\n
(b) rich in proteins<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(c) environment friendly <\/p>\n\n\n\n
(d) economically viable <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Ans. (c)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe ‘Eco mark’ is awarded to Indian products that meet environmentally friendly standards. This certification is administered by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). Introduced in 1991, the marking scheme aims to raise consumer awareness about minimizing environmental harm. The logo chosen for the eco mark scheme in India is an Earthen pot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Q6. Consider the following statements. (2004)<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIndia continues to be dependent on imports to meet the requirement of oilseeds in the country because<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n1. farmers prefer to grow foodgrains with highly remunerative support prices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. most of the cultivation of oilseed crops continues to be dependent on rainfall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. oils from the seeds of free origin and rice bran have remained unexploited. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. it is far cheaper to import oilseeds than to cultivate the oilseed crops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which of the statement(s) given above are correct?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n(a) 1 and 2 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
(b) 1,2 and 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(c) 3 and 4 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Ans. (b)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nStatements (1), (2), and (3) are accurate.
<\/span>Q7. Which one of the following was the largest IT software and services exporter in India during the year 2002-03? (2004)<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n(a) Birlasoft <\/p>\n\n\n\n
(b) Infosys Technologies <\/p>\n\n\n\n
(c) Tata Consultancy Services <\/p>\n\n\n\n
(d) Wipro Technologies<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Ans. (c)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nDuring 2002-03, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) held the position of the largest IT software and services exporter in India. The top five IT firms in India at that time were:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TCS<\/li> Infosys<\/li> Wipro<\/li> HCL Technologies<\/li> Tech Mahindra<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\nAs of 2022-23, TCS remains the largest IT software and services exporter in India. Infosys retains its position among the top IT firms, and Reliance Industries has emerged as a significant player in the sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Q8. Who among the following is the President of the FICCI? (2005)<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n(a) Sunil Mittal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(b) Brijmohan Lal Munjal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(c) Onkar S.Kunwar<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(d) Vivek Burman<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Ans. (c)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nOnkar S. Kunwar served as the President of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI). As of 2022, Sanjiv Mehta holds the position of President. Mehta also serves as the CEO and Managing Director of Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL). Established in 1927, FICCI stands as the largest and oldest apex business organization in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Q9. Which one of the following companies has started a rural marketing network called ‘e-Chaupals’? (2005)<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n(a) ITC<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(b) Dabur<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(c) Procter and Gamble<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(d) Hindustan Liver<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Ans. (a)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nLaunched in June 2000, e-Chaupal is an Indian business initiative pioneered by ITC Limited, aimed at providing internet access to rural farmers. The initiative seeks to establish direct connectivity with rural farmers through the internet for the procurement of agricultural products such as soybean, wheat, coffee, and prawns. e-Chaupal provides real-time and relevant information on weather, price discovery, agricultural knowledge, and best practices to farmers. These information kiosks are managed by trained local farmers who assist their fellow agricultural community members in accessing the information in their local language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Q10. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? (2005)<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nEnterprises<\/strong><\/td>Industrial Groups<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>1. VSNL<\/td> Bharti Group<\/td><\/tr> 2. Mundra SEZ<\/td> Adani Group<\/td><\/tr> 3. CMC Ltd<\/td> Tata Group<\/td><\/tr> 4. IPCL<\/td> Reliance Group<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\nSelect the correct answer using the codes given below.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n(a) 1, 2 and 3 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
(b) 3 and 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(c) 1,2 and 4 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
(d) 2, 3 and 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Ans. (d)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nPairs (2), (3), and (4) are accurately matched.
<\/span>Q11. Match items in the List I (Businesswoman) with those in the List II (Company) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists. (2005)<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nList I<\/strong>List II<\/strong>A. Zia Mody<\/td> 1. Venkateshwara Hatcheries<\/td><\/tr> B. Anuradha J Desai<\/td> 2. AZB and Partners<\/td><\/tr> C. Villoo Morawal Patel<\/td> 3. Quantum Market Research<\/td><\/tr> D. Meena Kaushik<\/td> 4. Avestha Gangraine Technologies<\/td><\/tr> <\/td> 5. Biocon India<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\nCodes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nA B C D<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(a) 4 1 5 3 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
(b) 2 3 4 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(c) 4 3 5 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(d) 2 1 4 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Ans. (d)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe correct matching is:
Here’s the breakdown:
<\/span>Q12. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists. (2005)<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n