Question 1

During 12th Five Year Plan [FYP], which one of the following average annual growth rate targets was envisaged for agriculture and allied sectors?

Accepted Answer

The 12th Five Year Plan (2012-2017) emphasized health, education, rural infrastructure, irrigation, and water resources. The plan set an overall economic growth target of 9.0-9.5 percent. Specifically, for agriculture and allied sectors, an average annual growth rate target of 4 percent was envisaged to enhance food security and rural livelihoods. [64TH BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2018]

Question 2

The government policy “Make in India” aims at

Accepted Answer

Launched on 25 September 2014, 'Make in India' primarily aims to promote entrepreneurship, attract foreign investment, improve infrastructure, modernize industries, and foster a partnership between government and industry. While removing bureaucracy and reducing costs are indirect benefits, the core objective is broader industrial and entrepreneurial development. [64TH BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2018]

Question 3

Which one of the following is not an initiative for industrial development?

Accepted Answer

Make in India, Ease of Doing Business, Start-up India, and Digital India are all initiatives supporting industrial development. The options provided all contribute directly or indirectly to industrial growth. Therefore, none is outside the scope of industrial development initiatives. [64TH BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2018]

Question 4

Providing Urban Amenities to Rural Areas [PURA] model was advocated by

Accepted Answer

The PURA (Providing Urban Amenities in Rural Areas) model was proposed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. It aims to bring urban infrastructure and services to rural areas to promote sustainable development, economic growth, and improve living standards in villages. [64TH BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2018]

Question 5

Who among the following has given the idea of Self-Help Groups as an effective tool for poverty alleviation?

Accepted Answer

The concept of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) as a tool for poverty alleviation was introduced by Muhammad Yunus, the Bangladeshi economist and founder of Grameen Bank. He pioneered microfinance and microcredit in the 1970s, providing small loans to poor women without collateral to empower them economically. [64TH BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2018]

Question 6

At present who is the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India?

Accepted Answer

As of 2018, the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India is Shaktikanta Das. Urjit Patel was the previous governor who resigned in December 2018. The RBI Governor is responsible for regulating monetary policy and managing the country's financial stability. [64TH BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2018]

Question 7

Which one of the following is the pathway to increase productivity in agriculture?

Accepted Answer

Increasing agricultural productivity involves multiple strategies, including efficient irrigation, use of quality seeds, application of fertilizers, pesticides, adoption of modern technologies, and better credit and marketing systems. Therefore, all listed measures collectively enhance agricultural productivity. [64TH BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2018]

Question 8

Which one of the following is the objective of MGNREGA?

Accepted Answer

The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), launched on 2nd February 2006 and renamed in 2009, guarantees 100 days of employment to all adult rural household members willing to perform unskilled labor. Its objectives include asset creation, water conservation, micro-irrigation, and enhancing rural income. [64TH BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2018]

Question 9

Which one of the following was not included in the intended objectives of the Union Budget 2017-18?

Accepted Answer

'Educate India' was not part of the objectives announced in the Union Budget 2017-18. The budget focused on objectives like 'Transform India', 'Clean India', and 'Energize India', targeting development, sanitation, and energy sectors respectively. [64TH BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2018]

Question 10

Which one of the following most appropriately describes the nature of the Green Revolution of the late sixties of the 20th century?

Accepted Answer

The Green Revolution in India, initiated in the 1960s, introduced advanced agricultural strategies, including modern irrigation systems, high-yielding variety seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides. Norman Borlaug is regarded as the father of the global Green Revolution, while MS Swaminathan is recognized as the father of India's Green Revolution. It significantly helped India overcome food shortages and boosted agricultural productivity. [64TH BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2018]

64th Prelims 2018