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10 Test
SET CODE Booklet No
APPSC - GROUP - II (PAPER -2 )
APGR2 SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY AND ECONOMY 160624
Duration : 2.30 Hrs SECTIONAL TEST (ENGLISH & TELUGU MEDIUM) Marks : 150
QUESTION, KEY WITH EXPLANATIONS
1. Answer: 3
Explanation:
LPG model of economic development process in India involvesdisinvestment of profit making public
sector enterprises, permitting private sectors to establish industrial units without taking a licence and
chronically sick industries were referred to BIFR for the formulation of revival or rehabilitation
2. Answer: 4
Explanation:
(i) a) Five-Year Plans were the backbone of economic planning in India, initiated by Jawaharlal Nehru.
(ii) (d) Mixed Economy was adopted as the economic system in India, focusing on both private and public
sectors for economic development.
(iii) c) Mahalanobis Model was used for the allocation of resources during the planning process.
(iv) a) Nehru-Mahalanobis Model refers to the strategy of economic development adopted by Jawaharlal
Nehru, influenced by P.C) Mahalanobis
3. Answer: 3
Explanation:
Jawahar Rozgar Yojna was launched on April 1, 1989 by merging National Rural Employment Program
(NREP) and Rural Landless Employment Guarantee Programme (RLEGP). In Seventh Five Year Plan
the smallscale and food processing industries were given new impetus as the plan laid stress on improving
the productivity level of industries by upgrading
technology
4. Answer: 1
Explanation:. National Income indeed represents the total value of goods and services produced within a
country's borders during a specified time period, and it includes monetary transactions that occur within
the country
5. Answer: 4
Explanation:
All the statements are correct. The Planning Commission was established by a government resolution,
replaced by NITI Aayog in 2015, and its Deputy Chairman had the status of a Cabinet Minister
6. Answer: 1
Explanation: GDP measures the total value of goods and services produced within a country's borders,
while GNP adds the net income earned from abroad. Statement 1 is correct because GDP does include
income earned by foreign nationals within the country. Statement 2 is also correct because GNP accounts
for all income earned by the residents domestically and abroad. Statement 3 is incorrect because GNP
can be less than GDP if the income earned by foreign nationals within the country is greater than the
income earned by residents abroad.
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7. Answer: 4
Explanation:
(i) a) Nationalization of Banks was part of the financial sector reform.
(ii) a) LPG Reforms stand for Liberalization, Privatization, and Globalization, marking the shift
towards economic liberalization.
(iii)c) New Economic Policy (NEP) introduced privatization as a key aspect of economic reforms.
(iv)d) Disinvestment refers to the government's strategy of reducing its stake in public sector
enterprises, aligning with privatization
8. Answer: 1
Explanation:
NDC was constituted to support Five Year Plans, chaired by the PM, and includes all Union Ministers,
CMs of States, and Planning Commission members
9. Answer: 3
Explanation: National Income by the income method includes wages and salaries (compensation to
employees), rent (income from property), interest (income from capital), and profits (income from
entrepreneurship). Transfer payments, such as pensions and unemployment benefits, are excluded because
they do not reflect productive economic activity.
10. Answer: 3
Explanation:
Measures included reducing subsidies and broadening the tax base, whereas increasing
government expenditure would contradict fiscal discipline efforts
11. Answer: 3
Explanation: The changes included disinvestment in public sector enterprises to reduce government
involvement and promote efficiency
12. Answer: 3
Explanation: The reforms led to increased GDP growth and enhanced technological advancements, but
the impact on unemployment was mixed, with some sectors experiencing job losses initially.
13. Answer: 4
Explanation:
All the statements are correct as the GDP deflator measures changes in prices, acts as a measure of
inflation, and is used to convert nominal GDP to real GDP.
14. Answer: 1
Explanation: The sectoral distribution of income indeed indicates the proportion contributed by each sector
to the national income, and currently, India's service sector contributes the highest share, surpassing
agriculture and industry.
15. Answer: 4
All statements are correct. Digital India was launched in 2015 to provide electronic government services,
including initiatives like BharatNet, e-Governance, and Digital Locker
16. Answer: 3
Explanation:
The slogan of ‘poverty abolition’ was given by Indira Gandhi in 1971 and it was implemented during the
Fifth Five Year Plan 1974–79. Gandhi promised to reduce poverty by targeting the consumption levels of
the poor and enact wide ranging social and economic reforms.
17. Answer: 1
Explanation: . The assertion accurately describes the changing occupational pattern in India, with a
declining share in agriculture and a rise in the service sector, signifying a transition towards a more
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modern and diversified economy
18. Answer: 3
Explanation:
During The eleventh plan (2007-12) the food grain production steadily increased and the average inflation
on the wholesale price Index was above 10%.
19. Answer: 1
Explanation: The assertion accurately describes the role of the informal sector
in India's economy, and the reasoning provides a correct characterization of the informal sector,
which operates outside formal regulatory frameworks.
20. Answer: 1
Explanation:
i) a) Economic Liberalization involves shifting from a planned to a market economy.
ii) d) Privatization entails the transfer of public sector assets to the private sector.
iii) c) Globalization involves opening up to international trade and investment.
iv) b) Deregulation refers to the reduction of government control and regulations in the
economy.
21. Answer: 1
Explanation:
(i) a) Skill India focuses on skill development.
(ii) b) Stand Up India promotes entrepreneurship among women and marginalized communities.
(iii) c) Digital India aims at digital empowerment and bridging the digital divide.
(iv) (d) Atmanirbhar Bharat emphasizes self-reliance and reducing dependency on imports.
22. Answer: 4
Explanation:
All statements are correct. The First Plan focused on agriculture, the Third on self-reliance, and the Fifth
introduced "Garibi Hatao
23. Answer: 1
Explanation:
Total fixed costs are constant, so the average fixed cost curve diminishes with the output. Thus, the
average fixed cost curve is a rectangular hyperbola
24. Answer: 2
Explanation:
In the first Five Year Plan, the actual GDP growth rate was more than the targeted growth
25. answer: 1
Explanation:
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Twelfth Plan aimed for 8% growth and emphasized inclusive
development. Statement 3 is incorrect as the Plan was under the Planning Commission, not NITI Aayog,
which was established later.
26. Answer: 4
Explanation:
All statements are correct. The Mahalanobis Model was used in the Second Five-Year Plan, focused on
capital goods, and named after P.C) Mahalanobis.
27. Answer: 1
Explanation:
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Rolling Plan was introduced by the Janata Party and allowed for
revisions. Statement 3 is incorrect as the Rolling Plan was not a permanent replacement.
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28. Answer: 4
Explanation:
All statements are correct. The Eighth Plan was delayed due to political instability, aimed at industrial
modernization, and emphasized human resource development
29. Answer: 2
Explanation:
Statements 2 and 3 are correct. The MNP aimed to improve living standards and included education,
health, and water supply. Statement 1 is incorrect; it was introduced during the Fifth Plan
30. Answer: 1
Explanation:
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. IRDP was launched in 1978-79 to provide self-employment to the rural
poor. Statement 3 is incorrect as it included non-agricultural activities as well
31 Answer: 4
Explanation
In the year 2006 – 07, the Indian economy has witnessed highest growth rate in GDP. The economy grew
by 7.7 %. Highest growth rate GDP - in 2010 (10.26%)
32 Answer: 3
Explanation:
TPDS was introduced in 1997 to provide subsidized food grains to the BPL population, and AAY is a
component of TPDS.
33. Answer: 2
Explanation: NREGA was enacted in 2005, guarantees 100 days of employment, and
applies to all rural areas in India
34. Answer: 4
All statements are correct. NMSA is under NAPCC, focuses on climate adaptation in agriculture, and
includes initiatives like soil health management and rainfed area development
35. Answer: 1
Explanation: Globalization has increased the contribution of the tertiary sector to GDP due to the rise in
services exports, particularly in IT and BPO. It has also led to a decline in the primary
sector's share in employment as more jobs are created in services and industry. However, it has
not necessarily decreased income disparity among different sectors.
36. Answer: 1
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Make in India was launched in 2014 to transform India into a global
design and manufacturing hub) Statement 3 is incorrect as it also focuses on MSMEs.
37. Answer: 2
Explanation: GNP does indeed include the value produced domestically and abroad by a country's citizens
and entities, but whether it provides a better measure than GDP depends on the specific context and what
aspect of economic performance is being evaluated
38 Answer: 2
PMJDY was launched in 2014 to provide universal banking access and offers insurance and pension
products.
39. Answer: 1
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. APY is aimed at the unorganized sector and guarantees a minimum
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pension at 60. Statement 3 is incorrect; APY is managed by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development
Authority (PFRDA), not EPFO.
40. Answer:3
Explanation: The production method (also known as the value-added method) measures National Income
by summing the value added at each stage of production, thus avoiding double counting.
Intermediate goods are not included directly, as their value is encapsulated in the final goods.
41. Answer:1
Explanation: The expenditure method measures National Income by summing all expendituresmade in an
economy, including consumption C), investment (I), government spending (G), and net exports (exports
minus imports, X-M). Savings are part of investment in this context as they fund future investment.
42. Answer:3
Explanation: The GDP deflator is a measure used to convert nominal GDP into real GDP by accounting
for changes in the price level. Unlike the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures the price changes
of a fixed basket of goods and services, the GDP deflator reflects changes in the price level of all
domestically produced final goods and services.
43. Answer:1
Explanation: The primary sector (agriculture, forestry, fishing) has seen a declining contribution to GDP
over the years due to the growth of secondary and tertiary sectors. However, it still employs a significant
portion of the workforce. The contribution to employment is not proportional to its GDP contribution,
indicating lower productivity compared to other sectors.
44. Answer: 2
Explanation:
When the curve slopes downwards from left to right; higher prices reduce the quantity demanded.
45. Answer:1
Explanation: The informal sector in India consists of small-scale, often unregistered enterprises, contributing
significantly to employment. However, its contribution to GDP is less than that of the formal sector. It is
not well-regulated and lacks systematic documentation.
46. Answer:1
Explanation: The Green Revolution led to increased agricultural productivity, particularly in certain regions
like Punjab and Haryana) However, it did not cause a significant shift of labor from agriculture to industry;
instead, it improved agricultural output. The income improvement was not uniform across the country,
benefiting mainly those regions that adopted the new technologies.
47. Answer: 1
Explanation: Structural transformation in India involves a shift from the primary sector to the secondary
and tertiary sectors. However, this shift has not resulted in an equal distribution of income across all
sectors.
48. Answer:3
Explanation: Employment in the primary sector is decreasing as more people move to urban areas and
find jobs in the secondary and tertiary sectors. Employment in the secondary sector has grown, though
not as rapidly as in the tertiary sector, which has seen significant growth due to the expansion of services.
49. Answer:2
Explanation: Industrial policies have indeed helped boost the secondary sector's growth, though its
contribution has not remained stagnant and varies by region. Some regions have seen more rapid
industrialization compared to others.
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50. Answer:1
Explanation: Technology has primarily benefited the tertiary sector, with advancements in IT and services.
The primary sector has seen some technological advancements, particularly in agriculture (e.g., the Green
Revolution), but it still lags in overall modernization. The secondary sector has also seen significant
technological adoption, particularly in manufacturing and construction.
51. Answer:2
Explanation: The informal sector provides employment to a significant portion of the Indian workforce,
particularly in urban and rural areas. However, it does not contribute a major part of India's GDP compared
to the formal sector and is not highly regulated or documented.
52. Answer:3
Explanation: The tertiary sector contributes the largest share to India's GDP. The primary sector,
despite employing a large portion of the workforce, has a lower income per capita compared to the
secondary and tertiary sectors. The secondary sector's income per capita is generally lower than that of
the tertiary sector due to the higher value addition in services.
53. Answer: 2
Explanation:
JNNURM was launched in 2005 to improve urban infrastructure and governance, including BSUP and
IHSDP.
54. Answer: 3
Explanation:
NITI Aayog fosters cooperative federalism through structured support initiatives and mechanisms with
the States. NITI Aayog does not formulate and implement Five-Year Plans; this was the role of the
Planning Commission. NITI Aayog designs strategic and long-term policy frameworks and initiatives and
monitors their progress.
55. Answer: 1
Explanation:
Indicative planning is a form of economic planning implemented by a state in an effort to solve the
problem of imperfect information in market and mixed economies in order to increase economic
performance. Regarding the indicative planning, state sets broad parameters and goals for the economy
and the targets to be achieved are broadly set by the state.
56. Answer: 4
Explanation:
The SDG Index measures the progress of all States and Union Territories towards achieving the SDGs.
NITI Aayog publishes the SDG Index annually.
The SDG Index is developed in collaboration with the United NationsDevelopment Programme (UNDP).
57. Answer: 2
Explanation:
The Digital India Programme is a key initiative of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
The Aspirational Districts Programme is a key initiative of NITI Aayog.
Ayushman Bharat Scheme is implemented with the assistance of NITI
Aayog.
58. Answer: 2
Explanation:
In the fifth five year plan, the concept of ‘minimum needs’ and directed anti-poverty programmes were
innovated. The Minimum needs Programme aimed to establish a network of basic services to raise living
standards and in reducing the regional disparities in development
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59. Answer: 4
Explanation:
Demographic Dividend is a pillar of NITI Aayog’s strategy
Infrastructure Development is a pillar of NITI Aayog’s strategy.
State Urbanization is a pillar of NITI Aayog’s strategy
60. Answer: 4
Explanation:
NITI Aayog has launched initiatives to promote digital payments among all sections of society.
NITI Aayog collaborates with the Ministry of Finance for digital payment solutions.
NITI Aayog's iitiatives include the implementation of the BHIM app
61. Answer: 3
Explanation:
DMEO was established to monitor and evaluate the implementation of government policies and programs.
DMEO operates under the aegis of NITI Aayog.
DMEO publishes reports on the progress of various government schemes
62. Answer: 3
Explanation:
Statement a is correct because GDP at factor cost measures the value of goods and services produced
within a country. Statement b is incorrect because it does not include net factor income from abroad;
that is included in GNP. Statement c is correct as GDP at factor cost is calculated by subtracting indirect
taxes and adding subsidies to GDP at market prices.
63. Answer: 1
Explanation:
Even for socialist economy, if they lack resources, then they have to be dependent on imports.
64. Answer: 1
Explanation:
GNP includes the total market value of all final goods and services produced within a country plus net
income from abroad. It does not directly involve indirect taxes minus subsidies
65 Answer: 1
Explanation:
NNP is GNP minus depreciation (wear and tear on capital assets).
66. Answer: 3
Explanation:
The base year is used as a benchmark to compare other years (statement a) and reflects the standard
year chosen for the index (statement c). It is not always set by international organizations.
67 Answer: 1
Explanation:
Per Capita Income is the total national income divided by the population (statement 1) and serves as an
indicator of the average income of a country’s citizens (statement 2).
68. Answer: 2
Explanation:
In a mixed economy, individuals and private entities can own and operate businesses, compete in the
marketplace, and make decisions based on profit motives. A mixed economy does not mean that all
economic decisions are made by the government. It allows for private ownership and market forces.
Unlike in a purely capitalist system, a mixed economy also recognizes the importance of government
involvement in certain areas. The government plays a role in regulating industries, enforcing laws, and
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providing essential public services such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
69. Answer: 1
Explanation:
GDP measures the value within the country's borders, while GNP includes goods and services produced
by citizens regardless of their location. GDP and GNP are not always equal.
70. Answer: 4
Explanation:
Physical planning refers to the allocation of resources in terms of men, materials and machinery. In
physical planning, an overall assessment is made of the available real resources such as raw materials,
manpower, etc), and how they have to be obtained so that bottlenecks may be eliminated during the plan.
Physical planning requires the fixation of physical targets with regard to agricultural and industrial production,
socio-cultural and transportation services, consumption levels and in respect of employment, income and
investment levels of the economy. Physical planning has to be
viewed as an overall long-term planning rather than a short-term piecemeal planning.
71. Answer: 4
Explanation:
Gross Domestic Product focuses only on
quantitative aspects and not on qualitative aspects.
The national income estimates of GDP are released quarterly by the National Statistics Office (CSO).
Even if the GDP is expanding, it does not mean that manufacturing must be expanding as well.
72. Answer: 3
73. Answer: 3
Explanation:
A depression is a severe and prolonged downturn in economic activity. In economics, a depression is
commonly defined as an extreme recession that lasts three or more years or leads to a decline in real
gross domestic product (GDP) of at least 10 percent.
74. Answer: 3
Explanation:
Gross Capital Formation = Gross Fixed Capital Formation (machinery + equipment +building + cultivated
biological resources + intellectual property) + Valuable Metals + Change in stock/inventory Cultivated
biological resources is defined as animal resources yielding repeat products and tree,
crop and plant resources yielding repeat products whose natural growth and regeneration are under the
direct control, responsibility and management of institutional units.
75. Answer: 1
Explanation:
A K-shaped recovery occurs when, following a recession, different parts of the economy recover at
different rates, times, or magnitudes. It describes the path of different disaggregated economic variables,
such as income across different segments of society or employment in different industries, relative to one
another.
76. Answer: 1
Explanation:
A semi-cryogenic engine uses refined kerosene instead of liquid hydrogen.
Liquid oxygen is used as an oxidizer
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77. Answer: 3
78. Answer: 2
Explanation:
NASA's Atmospheric Waves Experiment (AWE) is a ground-breaking mission designed to study the
interactions between terrestrial and space weather.
79. Answer: 4
80. Answer: 2. Only b and c
Explanation: PSLV is primarily designed for polar and sun-synchronous orbits but has been adapted for
interplanetary missions like the Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan). It is not typically used for geostationary
orbits.
81. Answer: 1. Only a and b
Explanation: GSLV uses a cryogenic upper stage and is designed to place heavier payloads
into GTO. It has a higher payload capacity compared to PSLV.
82. Answer: 2. Only a and b
Explanation: GSLV Mk III is India's heaviest launch vehicle and was used for the Chandrayaan-2 mission.
It is also intended for future crewed missions under the Gaganyaan program.
83. Answer: 4. All of the above
Explanation: PSLV is referred to as ISRO's workhorse, GSLV Mk III is also called LVM3, and
SSLV is specifically designed for small satellite launches.
84. Answer: 1. Only a and b
Explanation: Cartosat satellites are used for earth observation, including high-resolution imaging, disaster
management, and urban planning. They are not communication satellites.
85. Answer: 1. Only a and b
Explanation: NavIC provides position information services and consists of seven satellites. It is
not a communication satellite system.
86. Answer: 1. Only a and b
Explanation: GSAT satellites provide telecommunication and broadcasting services and are placed in
geostationary orbit. They are not used for remote sensing.
87. Answer: 1. Only a and b
Explanation: RISAT satellites use synthetic aperture radar for all-weather surveillance and are used for
agricultural and soil moisture studies. They do not provide optical imaging.
88. Answer: 1
Explanation: KARP is located in Tamil Nadu and reprocesses spent nuclear fuel to extract plutonium.
However, it is not India’s first reprocessing plant.
89. Answer: 1. Only a and b
Explanation: GSAT-11 is the heaviest satellite built by ISRO and enhances internet connectivity. It is not
part of the NavIC constellation.
90. Answer: 2. Only a and c
Explanation: Chandrayaan-2 included an orbiter, lander, and rover and was launched using GSLV Mk III.
The lander did not successfully complete its mission, so the mission was not
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entirely successful.
91. Answer: 1. Only a and b
Explanation: Mangalyaan was India's first interplanetary mission and successfully entered
Mars orbit on its first attempt. It was launched using the PSLV vehicle.
92. Answer: 1. Only a and b
Explanation: ASTROSAT is India's first dedicated multi-wavelength space observatory and studies celestial
sources in various wavelengths (X-ray, UV, and optical).
93. Answer: 1. Only a and b
Explanation: Chandrayaan-1 was India's first lunar mission and discovered water molecules
on the Moon. It did not have a lander, only an orbiter and an impact probe.
94. Answer: 2. Only a and b
Explanation: Aditya-L1 is a mission to study the Sun, focusing on solar phenomena like solar
flares. It does not involve exploring the asteroid belt.
95. Answer: 2. Only a and c
Explanation: GSAT-29 provides internet access to remote areas and was launched using GSLV
Mk III. It is not part of the GAGAN project, which focuses on navigation.
96. Answer: 2. Only a and b
Explanation: Chandrayaan-3 aims to achieve a soft landing on the Moon and deploy a rover.
It is not related to Mars.
97. Answer: 3. Only a and c
explanation: Shukrayaan is focused on studying Venus and understanding its atmospheric
composition, not the outer solar system.
98. Answer: 1. Only a and b
Explanation: Astrosat is used for studying black holes and observes the universe in multiple
wavelengths. It does not focus on studying Earth’s atmosphere.
99. Answer: 3
Explanation: DRDO operates under the Ministry of Defence, is headquartered in New Delhi, and has a
network of over 50 laboratories.
100. Answer: 4
Explanation: NPCIL is responsible for the design, construction, and operation of nuclear power
reactors in India, was established in 1987, and operates under the administrative control of the DAE.
101. Answer: 4
Explanation: DRDO has developed missile systems, radar systems, and has contributed to the development
of nuclear submarines.
102 . Answer: 3
Explanation: India is a founding member of the IAEA and has placed its civilian nuclear facilities under
IAEA safeguards. However, the IAEA does not conduct regular inspections of all Indian nuclear facilities,
only those under safeguards
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103. Answer: 1
Explanation: India reprocesses spent fuel to extract useful isotopes and vitrifies high-level radioactive
waste in a stable glass form. However, India is developing long-term strategies for nuclear waste disposal..
104. Answer: 2
Explanation: The Tejas fighter jet and BrahMos missile are significant aerospace achievements by
DRDO.
105. Answer: 4
Explanation: India conducted its first nuclear test in 1974, which was code-named “Smiling Buddha” and
conducted at Pokhran, Rajasthan.
106. Answer: 4
Explanation: India’s three-stage nuclear power program involves PHWRs in the first stage, FBRs in the
second stage, and Thorium-based reactors in the third stage.
107. Answer: 2
Explanation: DRDO's vision includes digital battlefields and artificial intelligence for network-centric warfare.
108. Answer: 2
Explanation: DRDO has developed sonars and torpedoes for naval defence.
109. Answer: 3
Explanation: KAPS is located in Gujarat and was among the first to use Indigenous Indian
technology.However, it uses Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs), not BWRs.
110. Answer: 2
Explanation: DRDO has collaborated with Russia on BrahMos and Israel on UAV technology, but not on
F-35 fighter jets with the USA)
111. Answer: 3
Explanation: DRDO has developed the Rustom and Nishant UAVs, but the Predator UAV is developed
by the USA)
112. Answer: 1
Explanation: DRDO has developed jamming systems and communication interceptors
113 Answer: 2
Explanation: DRDO is involved in developing cybersecurity solutions and collaborates with private firms.
114. answer: 3
Explanation: DRDO has developed the F-INSAS program and advanced helmets but not exoskeleton
suits.
115. Answer: 2
Explanation: Indra and Rohini radars are developed by DRDO, while the Patriot radar is developed by the
USA)
116. Answer:4
Explanation: DRDO is involved in bio-warfare protection, life sciences research, and medical
countermeasures.
117. Answer: 3
Explanation: Agni is a ballistic missile with multiple variants, but it is not an anti-aircraft missile.
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118. Answer: 4
Explanation: The National Policy on Information Technology aims to increase the contribution of the IT
sector to GDP, create employment opportunities, and promote the use of IT in various sectors.
119. Answer: 4
Explanation: Key objectives of the National Policy on Information Technology include ensuring broadband
for all and developing a comprehensive IT infrastructure. Establishing data centers in rural areas is also a
goal but is part of broader infrastructure development.
120. Answer: 4
Explanation: The Digital India Mission is built on three key pillars: Digital Infrastructure as a Utility to
Every Citizen, Governance and Services on Demand, and Digital Empowerment of Citizens.
121. Answer: 3
Explanation: The Digital Locker initiative aims to provide citizens with a secure digital space to store
documents, eliminate the use of physical documents in government services, and reduce the administrative
burden of document verification.
122. Answer: 3
Explanation: e-District and PRAGATI are examples of successful e-governance initiatives.
123. Answer: 4
Explanation: Common Services Centers (CSCs) provide a wide range of services, including banking,
health, and educational services.
124. Answer: 1
Explanation: ICT in education improves access to resources, enhances quality, and decreases
dependence on traditional teaching methods.
125. Answer: 1
Explanation: The MyGov platform engages citizens in governance and crowdsources ideas for policymaking.
It does not monitor and control social media activity.
126. Answer: 3
Explanation: The DILRMP aims to modernize land record management and enhance transparency, focusing
on both urban and rural areas
127. Answer: 4
Explanation: Tarapur Atomic Power Station was indeed the first commercial nuclear power station in
India) Kaiga Atomic Power Station is located in Karnataka) The Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant is
built with Russian assistance.
128. Answer: 1
Explanation: Radioisotopes are indeed used in agriculture to improve crop yield and in medicine for
diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. They also have significant applications in industry, hence
statement c is incorrect.
129. Answer: 3
Explanation: India’s three-stage nuclear power program initially focuses on the use of natural uranium
and plutonium reactors, with thorium reactors coming in later stages. India is not a member of the NPT.
130. Answer: 1
Explanation: BARC is located in Mumbai and is India’s premier nuclear research facility. It was
established before India’s first nuclear test, making statement c incorrect.
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131. Answer: 1
Explanation: Iodine-131 is used in the treatment of thyroid disorders, and Technetium-99m is widely used
in medical imaging. Carbon-14 is used for radiocarbon dating, not in medicine.
132. Answer: 1
Explanation: Tarapur Atomic Power Station uses boiling water reactors and was built with American
assistance. However, it does not have the highest capacity among all nuclear power plants in India)
133. Answer: 4
Explanation: The FBTR is located at Kalpakkam, the AHWR uses thorium as fuel, and the IGCAR is
dedicated to advanced nuclear research.
134. Answer: 1
Explanation: Radioisotopes are used for non-destructive testing and gauging material thickness. They are
also used in oil eploration, making statement c incorrect.
135. Answer: 4
Explanation: RAPS is the first nuclear power plant in India to use PHWRs, it is located in Kota,
Rajasthan, and its initial units were built in collaboration with Canada)
136. Answer: 1
Explanation: Indian nuclear power plants have multiple safety systems and the AERB is responsible for
nuclear safety. However, India has experienced minor nuclear incidents, making statement c incorrect.
137. Answer: 1. Only a and c
Explanation: Cyber espionage involves unauthorized access to government data and stealing intellectual
property. Spreading misinformation is a form of information warfare, not espionage.
138. Answer: 4. All of the above
Explanation: CERT-In is responsible for cyber security incident response, was established under the IT
Act, 2000, and provides guidelines for protecting critical infrastructure.
139. Answer: 1. Only a and b
Explanation: Insider threats include both unintentional leaks and deliberate theft by employees. Hackers
breaking into the network are external threats, not insider threats.
140. Answer: 3
Explanation:
Promoting indigenous technologies is an objective, but the 50% target is not mentioned.
The policy does not explicitly state the target of reducing foreign dependence by 50%
141. Answer: 4
Explanation: Heavy water is used as a moderator in nuclear reactors, India is self-sufficient in heavy
water production, and the HWB is responsible for heavy water production in India)
142. Answer: 3
Explanation: The Dhruva Reactor is located at BARC in Mumbai and is used for research and the
production of radioisotopes. It is not a PHWR; it is a research reactor.
143. Answer: 1
Explanation: Rustom is a UAV; Varunastra is a torpedo; Nag is an anti-tank guided missile; Rohini
is a radar system.
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144. Answer: 3
145. Answer: 4
Explanation: INSAS is an infantry weapons system; Nirbhay is a long-range subsonic cruise
missile; Dhanush is an artillery gun system; Prahaar is a tactical ballistic missile
146. Answer: 1
Explanation:
The Prithvi scheme integrates five existing sub-schemes
147. Answer: 1
Explanation:
It's solar-powered and can stay in the air for a long time
148. Answer: 1
Explanation:
unlike ballistic missiles, hypersonic missiles do
not follow a ballistic trajectory and can be
manoeuvred to the intended target
149. Answer: 2
Explanation:
BrahMos is a long-range nuclear-capable supersonic cruise missile system. it is one of the world’s
fastest cruise missiles.
150. Answer: 2
Explanation:
India’s first indigenous drone defence dome called “Indrajaal” was designed and developed by Hyderabad-
based technology R&D firm Grene Robotics.
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