ECONOMICS MCQ SET-31- FRAMED FROM WIKEPDIA
FRAMED FROM “THE HINDU” Q.1 Which of the following best describes Forward linkages with respect to the economic activity ? 1. These refer to the transactions with the consumers 2. For food processing industry, these linkages are associated with the primary processing centres Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. A Forward linkages : -These refer to the transactions with the consumers – These linkages are associated with the retail stores Backward linkages : -These refer to the transactions with the suppliers -For food processing industry, these linkages are associated with the primary processing centres FRAMED FROM THE HINDU -SEPTEMBER 2018 Q.2 With reference to the news what is Blockchain Bond ? A) It is the new debt instrument issued by World Bank by using ledger technology B) It is a type of bond purchased by buyers interested in earning a revenue stream from the British pound or sterling C) Republic of Seychelles has launched the Bond, a novel financing initiative which taps into capital markets to fund ocean-related environmental projects D) It is the bond issued outside India but denominated in Indian Rupees, rather than the local currency Ans. A The World Bank is turning to blockchain to help it raise money. The international lender is planning to issue what it says is the world’s first global blockchainbond, a notable mainstream endorsement of the emerging technology. Blockchain is best known as the technology underpinning bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. It serves as a digital record of financial transactions. The World Bank has hired Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBAUF) to manage the bond, which is expected to raise as much as 100 million Australian dollars ($73 million). FRAMED FROM THE HINDU -SEPTEMBER 2018 Q.3 Which among the following is/are modified Operational Guidelines for Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana ? 1. Only Perennial horticulture crops are included on pilot basis under the ambit of PMFBY 2. Farmers will be paid 11 % interest by insurance companies Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. D -Farmers will be paid 12 % interest by insurance companies -State Governments will have to pay 12 % interest for delay in release of state share of subsidy -It includes Perennial horticulture crops on pilot basis under the ambit of PMFBY -It provides add on coverage for crop loss -Release of upfront premium subsidy FRAMED FROM THE HINDU -SEPTEMBER 2018 Q.4 With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan jyoti Bima Yojana, consider the following statements : 1. It is a life insurance scheme which includes age between 18 to 50 years 2. The annual premium of Rs.12 will be paid by the Union government 3. The benefit includes Rs. 2 lakhs in case of death due to any cause Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? A) 1 & 3 B) Only 3 C) 1 & 2 D) 1,2,3 Ans. B Pradhan Mantri Jeevan jyoti Bima Yojana is a accident insurance scheme which includes age between 18 to 50 years Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana is a life insurance which includes age between 18 to 70 years Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana : The annual premium of Rs.12 will be paid by the Union government Pradhan Mantri Jeevan jyoti Bima Yojana : The annual premium of Rs.330 will be paid by the Union government FRAMED FROM THE HINDU -SEPTEMBER 2018 Q.5 With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, consider the following statements : 1. Institutional treatment is the part of this Scheme 2. It will cover over 10 crore people for secondary & tertiary care hospitalization 3. Members of the family should not be more than 5 to be eligible for the scheme Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? A) 1 & 3 B) Only 2 C) 2 & 3 D) 1,2,3 Ans. B 1st statement : Institution treatment means a hospital, nursing facility, or other. It is a fabricated statement 3rd statement : It is also wrong. It is not the feature of this scheme. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched ambitious Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY), under Ayushman Bharat umbrella at Ranchi, Jharkhand. The scheme aims to provide annual health insurance cover of Rs 5 lakh to 10.74 crore beneficiary families i.e. over 50 crore beneficiaries across India. It is touted as world’s largest healthcare scheme that will serve beneficiary population that equals 27-28 European countries and almost equal to population of Canada, Mexico and US put together. The scheme will become operational from September 25, 2018 i.e. on birth anniversary of Deendayal Upadhyay. FRAMED FROM THE HINDU -SEPTEMBER 2018 Q.6 With reference to the Price Deficiency Payment Scheme, consider the following statements : 1. It is proposed to cover all the oil seeds for which minimum support price is notified 2. It does not involve any physical procurement of the crops 3. All the payments will be done directly into registered bank account of the farmer Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? A) Only 2 B) 2 & 3 C) 1 & 2 D) 1,2,3 Ans. D The Niti Aayog has released a three-year agenda for the Centre. Of the several things it has touched upon, one is agriculture, with a focus on doubling farmers’ income. The think-tank has recommended reforms in the APMC Act and tenancy laws and tweaks to the eNAM (electronic National Agriculture Market). It has also suggested ‘Price Deficiency Payment’ system to address the gaps in Minimum Support Price (MSP) based procurement of crops. What is it? Under Price Deficiency Payment, farmers are proposed to be compensated for the difference between the government- announced MSPs for select crops and their actual market prices. For crops such as rice and wheat where it is effective now, MSP announcements will continue. For other targeted crops, price deficiency
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