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Question 241 Discuss
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Which of the following is true regarding Revenue expenditure?

A
It creates physical or financial assets
B
It reduces the government's liabilities
C
It is related to the creation of long-term infrastructure
D
It neither creates assets nor reduces liabilities

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Revenue expenditure refers to the routine, recurring expenses of the government (such as salaries and interest payments) that neither result in asset creation nor reduce existing liabilities.
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Which of the following is defined as the number of females per thousand males in India?

A
Population Growth
B
Sex Ratio
C
Population Density
D
Fertility Rate

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

In Indian demographics, the sex ratio is standardly calculated and defined as the number of females per 1,000 males in a specified population.
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Which of the following states is the least populated according to census 2011?

A
Odisha
B
Arunachal Pradesh
C
Andhra Pradesh
D
Kerala

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Among the options provided, Arunachal Pradesh had the lowest total population in the 2011 Census, recording approximately 1.38 million residents.
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Which of the following is NOT a poverty alleviation programme in India?

A
Rural Employment Generation Programme (REGP)
B
Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana (SGRY)
C
Namami Gange
D
Rural Housing - Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY)

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Namami Gange is an integrated conservation mission aimed at the rejuvenation and pollution abatement of the River Ganga, not a targeted poverty alleviation scheme.
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Which of the following is expressed as the total number of deaths per thousand population per year in India?

A
Age Specific Death Rate
B
Infant Mortality rate
C
Incidence Rate
D
Death Rate

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

The crude death rate is a vital demographic statistic that measures the total number of deaths that occur in a year per 1,000 individuals within a population.
Question 246 Discuss
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According to the 2011 census, the sex ratio (females per 1000 males) is .

A
943
B
900
C
923
D
912

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The 2011 Census of India officially recorded the national sex ratio at 943 females for every 1,000 males, an improvement from previous decades.
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Which of the following states has the lowest female literacy rate as per Census of India 2011?

A
Uttarakhand
B
Orissa
C
Tamil Nadu
D
Rajasthan

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

In the 2011 Census, Rajasthan recorded the lowest female literacy rate among all Indian states at 52.12%, highlighting a significant gender gap in education.
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…….is a state of deprivation that reflects the inability of an individual to satisfy basic needs for a sustained, healthy and reasonably productive living.

A
Poverty
B
Illiteracy
C
Ignorance
D
Bondage

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Poverty is defined as a debilitating condition of deprivation where individuals completely lack the financial resources required to afford basic human necessities like food and shelter.
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Which of the following is NOT a directive principle of international peace and security?

A
Create opportunities of employment for foreigners
B
Promotion of international peace and security
C
Encourage settlements of international disputes
D
Respect for international laws and treaty obligations

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Article 51 of the Indian Constitution outlines Directive Principles regarding international peace, but it does not mandate the creation of employment opportunities for foreigners.
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Which is the oldest and most widespread industry in India?

A
Food processing
B
Fertiliser
C
Mining
D
Textile

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

The textile industry is one of the oldest, largest, and most geographically widespread industrial sectors in India, deeply intertwined with the country's economic history.
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