Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) was launched in the IXth Five Year Plan for:

• education for all
• education for the weaker sections
• universalisation of elementary education
• bridge all the genders and social gaps in education
Correct Option: C  [ universalisation of elementary education ]

Remark:

Parallel economy refers to:

• Traditional economy
• Black money
• Agriculture based economy
• Socialist economy
Correct Option: B  [ Black money ]

Remark:

Green revolution occurred during:

• 1945-1955
• 1965-1975
• 1985-1995
• none of these
Correct Option: B  [ 1965-1975 ]

Remark:

When was National Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) established ?

• 6th Dec, 1947
• 6th Dec, 1982
• 5th Nov, 1982
• 7th Oct, 1982
Correct Option: C  [ 5th Nov, 1982 ]

Remark:

Which industry employs the largest number of women in India ?

• Tea
• Textile
• Jute
• Coal
Correct Option: B  [ Textile ]

Remark:

Which activity is not included in service sector ?

• Trade, hotels and restaurants
• Real estate, finance and insurance
• Transport and communication
• Electricity, gas and water supply
Correct Option: D  [ Electricity, gas and water supply ]

Remark:

Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act, popularly known as Black Money Act, 2015 came into effect from :

• 1st April, 2015
• 1st May, 2015
• 1st June, 2015
• 1st July, 2015
Correct Option: D  [ 1st July, 2015 ]

Remark:

Which of the following is not the part of non-statutory welfare measure ?

• Health
• Education
• Transport
• Employees compensation
Correct Option: C  [ Transport ]

Remark:

Which one of the following is the main source of revenue for the states ?

• Property tax
• Sales tax
• Excise duty
• None of these
Correct Option: B  [ Sales tax ]

Remark:

Prime Minister Jan Dhan Yojana provides free Accident Insurance upto :

• Rs. 1 lac
• Rs. 1.5 lacs
• Rs. 2 lacs
• Rs. 2.5 lacs
Correct Option: A  [ Rs. 1 lac ]

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