INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

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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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 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?

Which of the following statements about ‘Sponges’ is/are correct?

1. Sponges are generally marine organisms and are multicellular symmetrical animals. 

2. In sponges, eggs and sperms are produced by the same individual. 

3. Sponges reproduce asexually by formation of gametes and sexually by fragmentation. 

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With reference to ‘Consumers International’, consider the following statements:

1. Consumers International is the membership organisation for consumer groups around the world.

2. Its headquarters is located in Geneva, Switzerland.

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?

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?

Who among the following are the members of the selection committee to appoint Central Information Commissioners?

1. Prime Minister as chairman.

2. Union Home Minister.

3. Chief Justice of India.

4. A Union Cabinet Minister nominated by Prime Minister.

5. Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha.

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