Prelims Practice Questions 16-04-2018

01. Global Energy Architecture Performance index is published by which one of the following?

1. World Economic Forum
2. International Energy Agency
3. Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development
4. Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries

02. Consider the following statements.

1. Forum for India Pacific Islands Cooperation includes all the island nations in Indian and Pacific Ocean.
2. It is a multilateral grouping to expand India’s engagement in the Pacific region.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

03. Which of the following are the members of Arctic Council?

1. UK
2. USA
3. Russia
4. Canada

Select the correct answer from the given statements.

04. Which of the following countries are called as Scandinavian countries?

1. Norway
2. Sweden
3. Denmark
4. Finland

Select the correct answer from the given statements.

05. Consider the following statements.

1. Consumer Price Index is calculated by Ministry of Statistics and Program implementation.
2. One of the functions of CPI is to help in calculating dearness allowance for the employees.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

06. Consider the following statements.

1. The Protection of Children against Sexual Offences act, defines a child as any person below the age of 18 years.
2. The act provides provision for special courts and special public prosecutors.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

07. Smart Fence pilot project has been launched in which one of the following states?

1. Arunachal Pradesh
2. J & K
3. Assam
4. Nagaland

08. Consider the following statements.

1. Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority of India is a statutory body.
2. It regulates the National Pension System.
3. It is under the Ministry of Labour and Employment.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

09. Consider the following statements.

1. Farmer Producer Companies are hybrid between cooperative societies and private limited companies.
2. It is registered under Companies Act, 1956.
3. FPC’s having an annual turnover upto Rs.100 crore need not pay tax on profits derived from farm-related activities.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

10. Consider the following statements.

1. World Energy Outlook is published by International Energy Agency.
2. It is an autonomous body within OECD framework.
3. India is a member of IEA.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?