You Are On Multi Choice Question Bank SET 3665
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Directions : In the following passage, there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case. As the country embarks on planning (221
) the 12th Plan (2012-17) period, a key question mark (222) hangs over the process is on the energy requirements. Growth is energy-hungry and the aspirations of growing at 9-10% will (223) huge demands on the energy resources of the country. In this energy jigsaw, renewable energy will (224) like never before in the 12th Plan and the (225). By the rule of the thumb, India will (226) about 100 gigawatts (Gw)-100,000 megawatts of capacity addition in the next five years. Encouraging trends on energy efficiency and sustained (227) by some parts of the government—the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, in particular, needs to be complimented for this-have led to substantially lesser energy intensity of economic growth. However, even the tempered demand numbers are (228) to be below 80Gw. As against this need, the coal supply from domestic sources is unlikely to support more than 25 Gw equivalent capacity. Imported coal can add some more, but at a much (229) cost. Gas-based electricity generation is unlikely to contribute anything substantial in view of the unprecedented gas supply challenges. Nuclear will be (230) in the foreseeable future. Among imported coal, gas, large hydro and nuclear, no more than 15-20Gw equivalent can be (231) to be added in the five-year time block. (232) (233) this, capacity addition in the renewable energy based power generation as touched about 3Gw a year. In the coming five years, the overall capacity addition in the electricity grid (234) renewable energy is likely to range between 20Gw and 25Gw. Additionally, over and above the grid-based capacity, off-grid electricity applications are reaching remote places and (235) lives where grid-based electricity supply has miserably failed.221
183266. V. Shantha, who is the recipient of the Ramon Magsaysay Award announced recently is associated with which of the following fields ?
183267. Which of the following is/are the main features of the ‘National Employment Guarantee Act’ which was in news recently ? I: The act gives a legal guarantee of employment in rural areas to anyone who is willing to do casual manual labour. II: The labour engaged in the work under the Act will be paid statutory minimum wages. III. Any adult who wishes to work under the Act is entitled to be employed on public works within 15 days. Failing that an unemployment allowance has been paid.
183268. The Kyoto Protocol which came into effect from Feb. 2005, is not accepted by two major industrial countries. These countries are
183269. Miss, Natalie Glebova who was crowned Miss Universe---2005 belongs to which of the following countries ?
183271. The National Agricultural Marketing Federation of India (NAFED) is now authorized to procure which of the following commodities under price support system? The commodity was being procured by a corporation set up exclusively for the same uptill now.
183272. Which of the following states decided to waive the Stamp Duty worth Rs. 25 crores to be charged on transfer of airport property currently owned by the Airport Authority of India ?
183275. Which of the following countries has decided to lift a four year ban on the import of sugar from India?
183276. The process of the ratification of European Union’s constitution by the member countries is going on these days. What effect the process has brought on the EURO ?(Pick up the correct statement)
183277. The President of which of the following countries recently visited USA and in an interview to CNN said ‘’The people of my country now feel that they own that country. Operations that involve knocking on people’s door, must stop, must not be done without the permission of the Government of the country’’?
183278. Very often we hear about LIberalisation and deregulation. What does it really means in the area of financial sector? (Pick up the statement which do/does not fall under the terms liberalization and/or de-regulation) ? I. Giving the freedom to banks etc. to decide interest rates on various products. II. Announcing a uniform policy for job protection of existing workforce. III. Removal of direct control over credit and mandatory investment regulations. IV. Free entry to new competitors V. Support to mergers and acquisitions.
183282. Which of the following multinational banks is planning to buy MBNA a leading provider of credit cards in a cash and stocks deal worth US $ 35 billion ?
183283. The Union Cabinet has approved the planning Commission’s Mid Term of the 10th Plan. In order to achieve growth target envisaged by the MTA. The economy must grow annually by the rate of
183285. The right to Information Bill was recently passed by the Parliament. As per the provision of the same which of the following groups of people will be provided required information without any fees whereas others will have to pay some fees ?
183286. Indian Prime Minister was recently on a three day visit to USA. Which of the following is true about the same ? I. Both the countries agreed to promote use of nuclear energy for civilian purposes. II. Prime Minister addressed a joint session of the US Congress. III. USA agreed to support India in its move to get a permanent seat in UN Security Council.
183288. The Government of India recently constituted the National Commission of farmers. Which of the following is not one of the terms of reference given to the commission I. Farming is given the status of the industry and the activity of the commercial production of the same now needs a registration with the Registrar of Companies/Firms. II. Measures are suggested to enhance the quality and cost competitiveness of agricultural commodities. Producers are now allowed to decide the cost of their products independently. III. NABARD is now permitted to provide credit to the farmers directly like any other commercial banks.
183289. The Government of India recently decided to make amendments in certain Acts. Amendments in which of the following Acts will have direct and greater impact on banking sector ? I. Reserve Bank of India Act II. Companies Act III. Foreign Exchange Monitoring Act
183290. The issue of generation of nuclear power by private sector was in news recently. Which of the following statements represents Government’s view in this regard ? (as reported it in the press) I. Government is not in favour of allowing private-sector to set up nuclear reactor plants as it wishes to keep the same with it only. II. Government is of the view that private companies can be allowed to set up nuclear power plants like any other. III. Government cannot open this sector for private parties as the issue of the use of nuclear power comes under the preview of International agencies and no country can take decision on it single-handedly.
183295. The Government of India has decided to remove the cap on voting rights for foreign investors in Indian private banks. As of now the voting rights of foreign investors were limited to
183296. Which of the following expenditures is now exempted from the Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) introduced recently ?
183297. Which is the most common method being used by Indian banks for sending funds quickly from one city to another ?
183299. The Government of India has constituted a task force to prepare a long term development plan for which of the following states with Dr. C. Rangarajan as its Chairman ?
183300. Which of the following is/are the purpose(s) owing to which of Committee known as Trade and Economic Relation Committee (TERC) is constituted by the Government of India ? I. To finalise details and carry out preparation ahead of foreign visits of the Union Ministers. II. It will serve as a Think Tank-cum-Imple-mentation Agency for various agreements/pacts with other nations. III. It is an agency to establish better relations between the Union and the State Govt. and also amongst the various states.
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