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 #1741
The 'Patent' in India is granted by which office?
A. Ministry of Finance
B. RBI
C. Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks
D. SEBI

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Patents are granted by the Office of Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #1742
The 'Intellectual Property Rights' in India are administered by which department?
A. Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
B. Ministry of Law
C. RBI
D. Ministry of Finance

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
IPR policy is administered by DPIIT.

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Question #1743
The 'National Intellectual Property Rights Policy' was released in India in which year?
A. 2013
B. 2016
C. 2018
D. 2020

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The National IPR Policy was released in 2016.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #1744
The 'World Intellectual Property Organization' is based in:
A. New York
B. Paris
C. Geneva
D. Vienna

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
WIPO is headquartered in Geneva.

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Question #1745
The 'Minimum Wages Act' in India was enacted in which year?
A. 1948
B. 1947
C. 1950
D. 1956

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Minimum Wages Act was enacted in 1948.

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Question #1746
The 'Factories Act' in India was enacted in which year?
A. 1947
B. 1956
C. 1950
D. 1948

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Factories Act was enacted in 1948.

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Question #1747
The 'Employees' State Insurance Act' was enacted in which year?
A. 1950
B. 1952
C. 1948
D. 1947

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Employees' State Insurance Act was enacted in 1948.

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Question #1748
The 'Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act' was enacted in which year?
A. 1948
B. 1961
C. 1952
D. 1956

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
EPF Act was enacted in 1952.

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Question #1749
The 'Payment of Bonus Act' was enacted in India in which year?
A. 1972
B. 1965
C. 1976
D. 1956

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Payment of Bonus Act was enacted in 1965.

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Question #1750
The 'Maternity Benefit Act' was enacted in India in which year?
A. 1961
B. 1972
C. 1976
D. 1956

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Maternity Benefit Act was enacted in 1961.

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Question #1751
The 'Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act' was enacted in which year?
A. 1976
B. 1961
C. 1986
D. 1970

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Contract Labour Act was enacted in 1970.

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Question #1752
The 'Equal Remuneration Act' was enacted in India in which year?
A. 1986
B. 1980
C. 1970
D. 1976

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Equal Remuneration Act was enacted in 1976.

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Question #1753
The 'Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act' was amended in which year?
A. 2016
B. 2020
C. 2010
D. 2018

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Child Labour Act was amended in 2016.

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Question #1754
The 'occupational safety, health and working conditions code' was passed in which year?
A. 2019
B. 2020
C. 2021
D. 2022

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The OSH Code was passed in 2020.

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Question #1755
The 'Code on Wages' was passed in which year?
A. 2019
B. 2020
C. 2021
D. 2017

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Code on Wages was passed in 2019.

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Question #1756
The 'industrial relations code' was passed in which year?
A. 2021
B. 2019
C. 2022
D. 2020

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Industrial Relations Code was passed in 2020.

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Question #1757
The 'Code on Social Security' was passed in which year?
A. 2022
B. 2019
C. 2021
D. 2020

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Code on Social Security was passed in 2020.

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Question #1758
The 'Universal Account Number' is related to which social security scheme?
A. Maternity benefit
B. EPF
C. Pension
D. Insurance

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
UAN is the universal account number for EPF members.

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Question #1759
The 'Atal Pension Yojana' provides a guaranteed pension ranging from:
A. Rs 5,000 to Rs 10,000
B. Rs 500 to Rs 1,000
C. Rs 1,000 to Rs 5,000
D. Rs 10,000 to Rs 20,000

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Atal Pension Yojana provides guaranteed pension from Rs 1,000 to Rs 5,000 per month.

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Question #1760
The 'National Pension System' is open to citizens in the age group of:
A. 18-70 years
B. 18-50 years
C. 18-60 years
D. 21-65 years

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
NPS is open to citizens aged 18 to 70.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1