IAS/UPSC Coaching Institute  

Ques:1

With reference to the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) in India, consider the following statements:

  1. It covers only agricultural enterprises operating in rural areas.
  2. It provides inputs for estimation of Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
  3. It captures data on employment and productivity in the informal sector.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?


Ques:2

Consider the following statements regarding the informal sector in India:

  1. The informal sector includes only agricultural enterprises that are not registered with the government.
  2. The Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) is conducted by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
  3. Gross Value Added (GVA) per worker is an indicator of labour productivity in the economy.

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?


Ques:3

With reference to India’s engagement with BRICS and the evolving geopolitical situation in West Asia, consider the following statements:

  1. BRICS was established as a formal security alliance to counter Western military influence.
  2. India’s foreign policy approach in BRICS is guided by the principle of strategic autonomy.
  3. Expansion of BRICS has introduced greater diversity in geopolitical interests among its members.
  4. India’s relations with countries like Iran are influenced solely by energy security considerations.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?


Ques:4

Which of the following countries are members of the Group of Seven (G7)?

  1. Germany
  2. Japan
  3. Russia
  4. Canada

Select the correct answer using the code given below:


Ques:5

Which of the following rivers has been mentioned as a strategic boundary in the conflict between Israel and Lebanon?


Ques:6

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Cauvery Basin:

  1. It extends over the states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and the Union Territory of Puducherry.
  2. The basin drains into the Arabian Sea.
  3. Major tributaries include Hemavati, Kabini and Bhavani rivers.

Select the answer using the code given below:


Ques:7

Consider the following statements:

Statement 1: Inflation refers to a sustained increase in the general price level of goods and services in an economy.

Statement 2: Inflation reduces the purchasing power of money over time.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?


Ques:8

Consider the following statements:

Statement I: Vande Mataram became a symbol of nationalism during the freedom struggle.

Statement II: It was frequently sung during sessions of the Indian National Congress.

Statement III: : It was first publicly sung in 1857.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?


Ques:9

Consider the following with reference to Public Accounts Committee:

  1. It examines the reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
  2. It consists only of members from the Lok Sabha.
  3. The Chairperson of the committee is appointed by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

How many of the above is/are correct?


Ques:10

Which of the following best describes Treasury Bills?