1. Consider the following statements about the Genetically modified (GM) soybean”

It is a major ingredient of poultry feed.
It is also called the Roundup Ready (RR) soybean.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

2. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) is the apex body that allows for the commercial release of Genetically modified (GM) crops.

Use of the unapproved GM variant can attract a jail term of 5 years and a fine of Rs. 1 lakh under the Environment Protection Act, 1986.

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is the authorised body to regulate the imported crops in India.

All the above

3. Consider the following statements about the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY):

is the Union government’s health insurance scheme.
The National Health Authority (NHA) is the nodal agency responsible for the nationwide roll-out and its implementation.
The insurance cover allowed beneficiaries to avail of free testing and treatment across all public empanelled hospitals only.

Which of the above statements are correct?

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

4. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Competition Commission of India (CCI)?

It is a constitutional body.

Its members are appointed by the Central Government.

It consists of a chairperson and four members.

All the above

5. What is the Voluntary Vehicle Fleet Modernisation Programme?

It is aimed at encouraging people to scrap their old vehicles and replace them with modern, more fuel-efficient, and less-polluting ones.
It aims at minimising the use of resources, generation of waste, pollution and carbon emissions.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

6. What is Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM)?

It aims at universal coverage of the urban poor, including the urban homeless for skill development and credit facilities.
It also focused on equipping the urban poor women with adequate skills and opportunities and enabling them to promote sustainable micro-enterprises.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

7. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC)?

It is categorized by the Department of Public Enterprises as “Maharatna” Public Sector Enterprise in 2008.
It is India’s single largest copper ore producer, presently producing about 35 million tonnes of copper ore.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

8. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Greater Adjutant Storks?

Kadwa Diara floodplains area of Bihar is the third-most-popular breeding centre for the greater adjutant stork in the world.

It is locally known as Garuda in Bihar.

It helps farmers by killing rats and other farm pests.

All the above

9. What is Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) scheme?

It is notified by Ministry of Finance in 2019.
Its revised guidelines are prepared by the Department of Revenue only.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

10. What is Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY)?

It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme having a central sector component under Ayushman Bharat Mission.

It is the world’s largest health insurance/assurance scheme fully financed by the government.

It provides a cover of Rs. 5 lakhs per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization.

All the above

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16-08-2021 MCQs Test