INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Which among the following are major programmes that aim at improving the food and nutritional status of the poor population in India?

Investment in human capital formation is often considered as most efficient and growth enhancing. Which among the following are considered as the main sources of human capital?

1. Investment in education.

2. Migration for better jobs.

3. On the job training.

4. Investment in Health.

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 With reference to the provisions of Constitution of India, consider the following pairs:

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Which among the following are certification marks assuring that the product conforms to a standard/quality as notified by the Government of India?

1. Hallmark

2. ISI mark

3. Agmark

4. GI Tag (Geographical Indication)

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 Consider the following statements:

1. Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana intends to transfer all the benefits of government schemes and subsidies to account holders directly. 

2. In pre-independent India, B. R. Ambedkar was the first person to discuss the concept of a poverty line. 

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

With reference to Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), consider the following statements:

1. It was instituted as a statutory body originally by the Constitution of India.

2. The Commission was set up on the recommendations of Santhanam Committee.

3. It is vested with the power to regulate its own procedure and its proceedings have judicial character. 

4. The Central Vigilance Commissioner is appointed by the President on the recommendations of Prime Minister. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

 Consider the following statements with reference to the provisions of ‘Consumer Protection Act, 2019’:

1. State governments are required to set up a Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) to promote, protect and enforce the rights of consumers.

2. Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions (CDRCs) will also be set up at the district and state levels to address issues related to unfair trade practices. 

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are NOT correct?

An economic system is a means by which societies or governments organize and distribute available resources, services, and goods within the country. Which of the following is/are examples of different types of economic systems?

1. Mixed economy.

2. Command economy.

3. Market economy.

4. Cartel economy.

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Over the years, the government has been following various approaches to reduce poverty in India. In this context, consider the following policies, actions and approaches:

1. Focus on development-oriented growth.

2. Implementation of poverty alleviation programmes.

3. Meeting the minimum needs of the poor.

4. Increasing the number of subsidies available to the poor.

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An economic system is a means by which societies or governments organize and distribute available resources, services, and goods within the country. Which of the following is/are examples of different types of economic systems?

1. Mixed economy.

2. Command economy.

3. Market economy.

4. Cartel economy.

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