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Which of the following is the most important factor in the location of major industrial regions?

  1. Historical significance
  2. Availability of raw materials and energy resources
  3. Pleasant climate
  4. Scenic beauty
India and World Geography

What is the primary function of a biosphere reserve?

  1. To extract mineral resources
  2. To promote tourism
  3. To conserve biodiversity and promote sustainable development
  4. To establish military bases
India and World Geography

Which type of weathering involves the physical breakdown of rocks without changing their chemical composition?

  1. Oxidation
  2. Carbonation
  3. Frost wedging
  4. Hydrolysis
India and World Geography

What is the primary factor driving the formation of monsoons in India?

  1. The Coriolis effect
  2. Differential heating of land and sea
  3. Ocean currents
  4. High altitude jet streams
India and World Geography

Which of the following is a primary cause of ozone depletion in the stratosphere?

  1. Increased carbon dioxide emissions
  2. Release of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
  3. Deforestation and soil erosion
  4. Volcanic eruptions
India and World Geography

Von Thünen's model primarily explains the spatial distribution of which economic activity?

  1. Industrial location
  2. Urban land use
  3. Agricultural activities
  4. Retail trade
India and World Geography

Which of the following demographic characteristics is typically represented by a population pyramid?

  1. Literacy rate
  2. Life expectancy
  3. Age and sex distribution
  4. Per capita income
India and World Geography

Laterite soils are typically found in regions with:

  1. Arid and semi-arid climates
  2. High rainfall and high temperatures
  3. Glacial activity and permafrost
  4. Volcanic activity and fertile ash deposits
India and World Geography

Which marine resource is most closely associated with the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of a coastal nation?

  1. Deep-sea mining of manganese nodules
  2. Fishing and aquaculture rights
  3. International shipping lanes
  4. Scientific research in international waters
India and World Geography

The Köppen climate classification system primarily uses which of the following to define climate zones?

  1. Longitude and Latitude
  2. Temperature and Precipitation
  3. Vegetation and Soil Type
  4. Elevation and Wind Patterns
India and World Geography

Which of the following is NOT a major type of plate boundary according to the theory of Plate Tectonics?

  1. Convergent Boundary
  2. Divergent Boundary
  3. Transform Boundary
  4. Isostatic Boundary
India and World Geography

Consider the following statements regarding NITI Aayog:

1. It serves as a 'Think Tank' for the government.
2. It has the power to allocate funds to states.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Indian Economy

What does FDI stand for?

  1. Foreign Direct Investment
  2. Financial Derivative Instrument
  3. Fiscal Deficit Index
  4. Foreign Development Initiative
Indian Economy

What is 'e-NAM' related to?

  1. Electronic National Agriculture Market
  2. Electronic National Aviation Mission
  3. Electronic National Ayush Mission
  4. Electronic National Archives of Medicine
Indian Economy

The FRBM Act primarily aims to:

  1. Increase government spending
  2. Reduce fiscal deficit and promote fiscal discipline
  3. Control inflation
  4. Increase tax rates
Indian Economy

Which of the following is a function of commercial banks?

  1. Controlling inflation
  2. Issuing currency
  3. Accepting deposits and granting loans
  4. Acting as banker to the government
Indian Economy

What is 'Core Inflation'?

  1. Inflation in the energy sector
  2. Inflation in the food sector
  3. Overall Inflation rate
  4. Inflation excluding volatile items like food and fuel
Indian Economy

Which of the following is the correct formula for calculating GDP at market price?

  1. GDP at factor cost + Indirect Taxes - Subsidies
  2. GDP at factor cost - Indirect Taxes + Subsidies
  3. GDP at factor cost + Direct Taxes - Subsidies
  4. GDP at factor cost - Direct Taxes + Subsidies
Indian Economy

Which of the following is NOT a Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)?

  1. Zero Hunger
  2. Quality Education
  3. Space Exploration
  4. Climate Action
Indian Economy

What does ESG investing primarily consider?

  1. Economic Growth, Social Progress, and Governmental Policies
  2. Environmental, Social, and Governance factors
  3. Equity, Security, and Growth potential
  4. Employment, Sustainability, and Globalization
Indian Economy

Gender Budgeting primarily focuses on:

  1. Allocating separate budgets for men and women
  2. Analyzing the impact of the budget on different genders
  3. Promoting women in government jobs
  4. Increasing the overall budget allocation for social sector
Indian Economy

Which committee is associated with poverty estimation in India using the Mixed Reference Period (MRP)?

  1. Lakdawala Committee
  2. Tendulkar Committee
  3. Rangarajan Committee
  4. Narasimham Committee
Indian Economy

The LPG reforms of 1991 refer to:

  1. Liquefied Petroleum Gas reforms
  2. Liberalization, Privatization, and Globalization
  3. Land Policy and Governance reforms
  4. Labour Policy and Growth reforms
Indian Economy

What is the main objective of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA)?

  1. To promote and regulate foreign trade and payments
  2. To control inflation
  3. To manage the fiscal deficit
  4. To regulate the stock market
Indian Economy