The 'KUSUM' scheme aims to promote: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'KUSUM' scheme aims to promote:
A. nuclear power
B. biogas in urban areas
C. solar power in agriculture
D. wind energy in industries
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
PM-KUSUM promotes solar power in agriculture including solar pumps and grid-connected solar plants.

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Practice More Economy Set 1 Questions

Question #1
The concept of 'Precautionary Saving' arises because:
A. Individuals save only for retirement
B. Only permanent income matters
C. Saving is independent of uncertainty
D. Individuals save more when future income is uncertain

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Precautionary saving is additional saving undertaken by risk-averse agents to buffer against future income or expenditure uncertainty.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
The 'Goods and Services Tax' on aerated drinks is:
A. 28% plus cess
B. 12%
C. 18%
D. 5%

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Aerated drinks attract 28% GST plus compensation cess.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
The 'Bank of Calcutta' was established in which year?
A. 1865
B. 1770
C. 1840
D. 1806

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Bank of Calcutta, later Bank of Bengal, was established in 1806.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1