UPSC Level 2 Economics Pre Quiz #3

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#1. What are the difference between Millenium Development Goals and Sustainable Development Goals? 1. Millenium Development Goals (MDGs) were not developed through an inter-governmental process, while SDG were. 2. All the MDGs are applicable only to the developing countries except for MDG 8 which relates to aid and fnance. Options :

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

None of these

#2. Which of the following are correct in regards to the austerity measures taken by a country going through adverse economy conditions: 1. These measures include a reduction in expenditure. 2. These measures include an increase in tax. 3. These measures include reduction in budget defcit. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3 all

#3. Consider the following statements: 1. Chit funds in India are governed by the Chit Funds Act, 1982. 2. The chit funds are governed/regulated by Central Government. 3. The prize of chit funds and money circulation schemes are illegal. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

1 and 2 both

1, 2 and 3

#4. nclusive growth would necessitate :

Development of infrastructural facilities

Revival of agriculture

Increase availability of social services such as education and health.

All the above

#5. Human Development Index comprises literacy rates, life expectancy at birth and?

GDP per head in the US dollars.

GDP per head at real purchasing power.

GNP in US dollars

National Income per head in US dollars

#6. With which one of the following countries, India has signed agreements on “green energy corridors”?

Russia

Germany

South Korea

Japan

#7. Which one of the following is the objective of the National Watershed Development Project for rainfed areas of India?

Sustainable farming systems

Integrated watershed management

Reclamation of forest area

Both (a) and (b)

#8. Consider the following statements: 1. National Green Tribunal was established in 2010. 2. It was established for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources. 3. The National Green Tribunal ruling can be challenged in the High Court. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?1 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3

1 only

2 only

1 and 2

1, 2 and 3

#9. Corporation tax is imposed by

State Government

Central Government

Local Government

State as well as Central Government

#10. Which among the following is the major aim of the “Perform Achieve Trade (PAT)” scheme?

to reduce energy consumption in industries

To improve export of agriculture products

To minimise the greenhouse gas emission

To reduce the energy wastage in industries

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Hemant Bhatt is a B. Tech from Pantnagar University and has studied Social Sciences at SciencesPo, Paris. He teaches at Oracle IAS, Dehradun.
He is a bibliophile and a fitness enthusiast.