Economy Set 1 MCQs

Economy GK

Economy Set 1 MCQs

Practice Economy GK MCQs on basic economic concepts including economy, economics, microeconomics, macroeconomics, goods and services, demand and supply, factors of production, opportunity cost, economic activities, sectors of economy and other fundamental concepts frequently asked in SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, JKPSC, Police, Defence and other competitive examinations.

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Question #1401
The 'Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan' was launched in:
A. 2005
B. 2014
C. 2012
D. 2009

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan was launched in 2009.

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Question #1402
The 'Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan' is a programme for:
A. adult literacy only
B. higher education
C. school education from pre-school to class 12
D. vocational training only

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan covers school education from pre-school to class 12.

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Question #1403
The 'Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana' was launched in:
A. 2016
B. 2018
C. 2013
D. 2015

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
PMKVY was launched in 2015.

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Question #1404
The 'National Policy on Skill Development and Entrepreneurship' was released in which year?
A. 2018
B. 2009
C. 2015
D. 2020

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The National Policy on Skill Development and Entrepreneurship was released in 2015.

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Question #1405
The 'Digital India' programme was launched in:
A. 2016
B. 2018
C. 2015
D. 2012

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Digital India was launched in July 2015.

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Question #1406
The 'Startup India' action plan was launched in:
A. 2017
B. 2014
C. 2016
D. 2018

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Startup India was launched in January 2016.

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Question #1407
The 'Atal Innovation Mission' is part of:
A. NITI Aayog
B. SEBI
C. Ministry of Finance
D. Make in India

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Atal Innovation Mission is a NITI Aayog initiative.

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Question #1408
The 'Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban' was launched in:
A. 2018
B. 2016
C. 2015
D. 2013

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
PMAY-Urban was launched in 2015.

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Question #1409
The 'Smart Cities Mission' was launched in which year?
A. 2017
B. 2016
C. 2015
D. 2014

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Smart Cities Mission was launched in 2015.

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Question #1410
The 'Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation' was launched in:
A. 2016
B. 2014
C. 2015
D. 2017

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
AMRUT was launched in 2015.

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Question #1411
The 'Swachh Bharat Mission' consists of two components: rural and:
A. industrial
B. defence
C. agricultural
D. urban

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Swachh Bharat Mission has rural and urban components.

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Question #1412
The 'Jal Jeevan Mission' aims to provide tap water to rural households by:
A. 2024
B. 2022
C. 2025
D. 2030

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Jal Jeevan Mission aims to provide tap water to all rural households by 2024.

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Question #1413
The 'Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana' was launched in:
A. 2016
B. 2017
C. 2018
D. 2014

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
PMUY was launched in 2016.

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Question #1414
The 'Saubhagya' scheme aims to provide:
A. bank accounts
B. electricity connections to all households
C. gas connections
D. water connections

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Saubhagya aims to provide universal household electricity access.

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Question #1415
The 'Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana' was launched in:
A. 1995
B. 2000
C. 2005
D. 2010

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
PMGSY was launched in 2000.

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Question #1416
The 'Bharatmala Pariyojana' was announced in which year?
A. 2017
B. 2014
C. 2019
D. 2018

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Bharatmala Pariyojana was announced in 2017.

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Question #1417
The 'Sagarmala' programme was launched in:
A. 2013
B. 2015
C. 2017
D. 2016

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Sagarmala was launched in 2015.

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Question #1418
The 'UDAY' scheme for power distribution companies was launched in:
A. 2014
B. 2017
C. 2015
D. 2016

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
UDAY was launched in 2015.

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Question #1419
The 'International Solar Alliance' was launched at which conference?
A. COP21 Paris
B. G20 Summit
C. WTO Ministerial
D. BRICS Summit

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The International Solar Alliance was launched at the COP21 Paris climate conference in 2015.

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Question #1420
The 'National Action Plan on Climate Change' was released in:
A. 2010
B. 2008
C. 2005
D. 2015

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The National Action Plan on Climate Change was released in 2008.

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