These MCQs are based on Today’s Targets given here
Q.1) Consider the following statements:
1. Navratna and Maharatna Status are given to PSUs depending on their success.
2. At present there are seven Maharatna Companies
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. C
Explanation:
Both statements are true
Read More: http://www.ias4sure.com/wikiias/prelims/navratna-and-maharatna-status/
Q.2) Consider the following statements about Countervailing duty (CVD):
1. CVD is imposed to safeguard domestic industry against unfair trade subsidies provided by local governments of exporting nations.
2. CVD when declared is common for all countries.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. A
Explanation:
CVD is country specific.
Read more: http://www.ias4sure.com/wikiias/prelims/countervailing-duty/
Q.3) Consider the following statements about FAME India Scheme:
1. FAME India Scheme aims to support hybrid/electric vehicles market development and manufacturing ecosystem.
2. It is being implemented by Ministry of Power
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. A
Explanation:
Being implemented by Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises
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Q.4) Consider the following statements about Rohingyas:
1. Rohingya is ethnic minority group, largely comprising Muslims living primarily in Myanmar’s western Rakhine state.
2. They speak Urdu dialect, as opposed to commonly spoken Burmese language in Myanmar.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. A
Explanation:
They speak Bengali Dialect
Read more: http://www.ias4sure.com/wikiias/prelims/rohingyas/
Q.5) Consider the following statements about National Authority for Chemical Weapons Convention (NACWC):
1. NACWC set up as an office of PMO to fulfil obligations under Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC).
2. It is a statutory body established under Chemical Weapons Convention Act, 2000
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. B
Explanation:
NACWC is an office of Cabinet Secretariat
Read more: http://www.ias4sure.com/wikiias/prelims/national-authority-for-chemical-weapons-convention-nacwc/