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Q.1) Which of the statement/s given below is correct?
1. Real GDP is gross domestic product (GDP) evaluated at current market prices
2. The main difference between nominal and real values is that real values are adjusted for inflation, while nominal values are not
3. Nominal GDP will often appear higher than real GDP
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 2 only
Inspired by: Budget 2018: Govt may assume 12% nominal GDP growth rate for 2018-19
Q.2) Recently, Justice Malimath Committee was in news. The committee is related to
a) Civil Justice System
b) Judicial Independence
c) Judicial pendency
d) Criminal Justice System
Inspired by: Government to revisit Malimath report on criminal justice system
Q.3) Which of the following statements defines the Real GDP?
a) evaluated at market prices of some base year
b) evaluated at market prices of current year
c) total current revenue from all types of taxes net of transfer payments
d) Non of the above
Inspired by: Budget 2018: Govt may assume 12% nominal GDP growth rate for 2018-19
Q.4) Banking ombudsman is appointed by:
a) Finance Ministry
b) Cabinet Secretary
c) Reserve Bank of India
d) Supreme Court
Q.5) Which of the following constitute Capital Account?
1. Foreign Loans
2. Foreign Direct Investment
3. Private Remittances
4. Portfolio Investment
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1, 2 and 3
b) 1, 2 and 4
c) 2, 3 and 4
d) 1, 3 and 4
Q.6) Consider the following historical places:
1. Ajanta Caves
2. Lepakshi Temple
3. Sanchi Stupa
Which of the above places is / are also known for mural paintings?
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) None
Q.7) With reference to the history of philosophical thought in India, consider the following statements regarding Sankhya
school:
1 . Sankhya does not accept the theory of rebirth or transrmigration of soul.
2. Sankhya holds that it is the selfknowledge that leads to liberation and not any exterior influence or agent.
Which of the statements given above is /are correct?
a) 1only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.8) In the context of India, which of the following principles is/are implied institutionally in the parliamentary government?
1. Members of the Cabinet are Members of the Parliament.
2. Ministers hold the office till they enjoy confidence in the Parliament.
3. Cabinet is headed by the Head of the State.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
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