MCQ Types Question Bank on Basics Of Financial Literacy
1.Financial literacy is an important life skill that helps us____
a. to manage life wisely
b. to manage our educational progress
c. to manage money wisely
d. to manage our social decision wisely
2.What are the main purposes of money?
a. medium of exchange
b. store of value
c. unit of account
d. all of the above
3. Which of the following is a form of physical currency?
a. digital money
b. coins and notes
c. atm cards
d. digital wallets
4. ‘Sushmita exchanged 1kg rice with Asmita for 1kg wheat flour.’
What is the above system of exchange called?
a. currency system
b. credit system
c. value system
d. barter system
5.Advanced saving options like mutual funds , stocks and bonds are
example of _________
a. fixed deposits
b. piggy bank savings
c. recurring deposits
d. investments
6.What does UPI stand for?
a. unified payments interface
b. universal payments interface
c. unique payments interface
d. unified portal interface
7.One of the important benefits of using digital transaction is
________
a. internet dependency
b. convenience
c. fraud risk
d. none of the above
8.Banks play a vital role in the country’s economic growth by___
a. supporting businesses by providing loans
b. facilitating international trade
c. providing employment opportunities
d. all of the above
9.What precaution can be taken to stay safe during digital
transactions?
a. do not update your apps
b. never report suspicious activities
c. use strong password
d. click unknown links
10. How to protect yourself from fraudulent activities during an
online transaction?
a. do not share personal details like PIN
b. check URL of website before clicking on unknown links
c. regularly monitor your bank statements
d. all of the above
MCQ Types Question Bank On Introduction To General Laws
1. A set of obligations and instructions laid down by the government
for regulating the behaviour of individuals is called _____
a. acts
b. laws
c. system
d. tradition
2. Which of the following is not a classification of Laws?
a. constitutional laws
b. criminal laws
c. civil laws
d. state laws
3. Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita,2023 is an example of ________
a. civil laws
b. criminal laws
c. constitutional laws
d. none of the above
4. Why is the Constitution said to be a living document ?
a. because adapts itself to the changing times with amendments
b. because it lays down powers and functions
c. because it is the foundation of our country
d. because it discusses the fundamental rights
5.Who is called the Architect of the Indian Constitution?
a. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
b. Mahatma Gandhi
c. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
d. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
6. The Constitution of India was adopted on ________
a. 26th November 1948
b. 26th January 1950
c. 15th August 1947
d.26th January 1948
7. India is a Democratic country which means ______
a. it has no state religion
b. it has no hereditary head
c. it is the Government of the people by the people for the people
d. it has equal distribution of income and resources
8. Which Article in the Constitution of India deals with the Right to
Privacy?
a. Article 22
b. Article 19
c. Article 21
d. Article 14
9. Unauthorised access to someone’s personal data or using it for
fraudulent activities is an example violation of _________
a. civil laws
b. constitutional laws
c. state laws
d. cyber laws
10. POCSO stands for ______
a. protection of children from sexual offences
b. protection of children from social offences
c. prevention of child from sexual offences
d. protection of children from sensitive offences
11. Why was POCSO Act introduced in India?
a. to provide legal framework to deal with sexual offences against
children
b. to ensure that children receive care, protection and justice
c. to punish the offenders with strict penalties
d. all of the above
12. POCSO Act defines a child as ________
a. anyone below 18 yrs
b. anyone above 18 yrs – 20 yrs
c. anyone below 10 yrs only
d. only girls below 18 yrs
13. According to POCSO Act, using a child for creating, distributing or
viewing explicit content is called ______
a. child pornography
b. sexual assault
c. sexual harassment
d. aggravated sexual assault
14. Under the POCSO Act, 2012 depending on the severity of the
crime, offenders could be imprisoned from ___________
a. 1 year to life
b. 3 years to life
c. life imprisonment
d. only 3 years
15. How can someone protect themselves from sexual offences?
a. talk to a trusted adult
b. learn about good and bad touch
c. trust your instincts
d. all of the above
16. A 12 year old boy noticed his uncle behaving inappropriately
towards him. In such a situation what should he do?
a. try to hide this from everyone
b. talk to his parents
c. be ashamed about it
d. blame himself for it
17. To apply for a driving license for general motor vehicle an
applicant must be aged _______
a. 14yrs and above
b. minimum 20 yrs
c. 18 yrs and above
d. can be below 18 yrs
18. Under which Central Motor Vehicle Rule, vehicles driven by
learners must display ‘L’ plates?
a. rule 6 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules 1989
b. rule 3 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules 1989
c. rule 4 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules 1989
d. rule 2 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules 1989
19. Under Section 5 of the Motor Vehicles Act,1988 the owner of a
vehicle must ensure that _______
a. no person without a valid license drives their vehicle
b. anyone can drive their vehicle
c. only family members can drive their vehicle
d. only the owner should drive the vehicle.
20. What is the punishment mentioned for a guardian under Section
199 A, if a juvenile commits an offence under this act?
a. there is no provision for punishment in such case
b. three years of imprisonment and a fine of Rs.25000
c. only cancellation vehicle registration
d. only fine of Rs. 25000
21. What is the consequence of driving under the influence of
alcohol and drug substance?
a. nominal fine of Rs. 5000 to be paid
b. offender is jailed for two years
c. severe fines and suspension of driving license
d. offender is given warning and left free
22. How can one follow Road Safety while driving or riding?
a. wear seat belts and helmets while driving or riding
b. follow speed limits and traffic signals
c. ensure your vehicle is well maintained and roadworthy
d. all of the above
23. Which of the following is not a transformative criminal law?
a. Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
b. Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
c. Bharatiya Natya Sanhita
d. Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam
24. What is the objective of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
2023?
a. time bound investigations
b. use of technology
c. fair trials
d. all of the above
25. The key feature of Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023 that
provides protection to children and victims of sexual assault during
trials is _________
a. expert testimony
b. victim rights
c. fair trials
d. protection for vulnerable witnesses
MCQ Types Question Bank on Disaster Risk Reduction And
Preparedness
1.What are biological disasters or emergencies?
a. epidemics occurring due to physical processes
b. epidemics occurring due to scientific processes
c. epidemics occurring due to biological processes
d. epidemics occurring due to geographical processes
2. Covid -19 is an example of _______
a. biological emergency
b. national emergency
c. national disaster
d. natural disaster
3. What are the safety tips to be followed to stay safe from a
biological emergency?
a. practice good hygiene
b. avoid stale or contaminated food
c. immediately report any sickness
d. all of the above
4. Seema is diagnosed with Covid -19. In such a situation what safety
measures she should follow?
a. avoid going to crowded areas
b. avoid direct contact with others
c. wear a respiration mask
d. all of the above
5. The poisonous gas leakage in Union Carbide plant of Bhopal that
led to the death of thousands of people was an example of _______
a. gas leak emergency
b. chemical emergency
c. natural disaster
d. biological emergency
6. In a scenario of Chemical emergency what should a person do?
a. keep a piece of wet cloth on your face while evacuating
b. do not panic and evacuate the place
c. inform emergency services
d. all of the above
7. The increase in temperature on the surface of the sea and a
decrease in air pressure results in _______
a. earthquake
b. cyclone
c. heavy rainfall
d. drought
8. The centre of the cyclone which is mostly a warm and low pressure
cloudless core is known as _______
a. eye of the storm
b. core of the storm
c. median of the storm
d. none of the above
9. What are the safety measure to be followed during cyclone if
outdoors?
a. do not enter damaged building
b. seek a safe shelter as soon as possible
c. never stand under a tree/ electric pole
d. all of the above
10. The critical situation of extreme scarcity of water due less rainfall
is called _________
a. famine
b. drought
c. cloud burst
d. flood
11. How can we prevent worsening of the draught situation?
a. check all the plumbing for leak and get them repaired
b. choose water efficient appliances
c. avoid letting water run while brushing your teeth
d. all of the above
12. The sudden and violent shaking of the ground caused by collision
between the tectonic plates present below the earth’s surface is
called ________
a. volcanic eruptions
b. tornedo
c. earthquake
d. land slide
13. Amol was watching cricket on the television when he felt sudden
tremor due to an earthquake. What is he supposed to do in this
situation?
a. move outside as soon as the tremor stops
b. stay away from mirrors and windows
c. cover your mouth with a cloth
d. option a and b
14. In a situation of earthquake what is a person not supposed to do?
a. be inside a weak or an old structure
b. drive around damaged area
c. be inside a vehicle
d. all of the above
15. How can school prepare the students to face an emergency like
Fire situation?
a. prepare and practice a response plan for your school
b. regularly carry out fire rescue drills
c. be familiar with exit routes
d. all of the above
16. What are the safety measures to be followed at home against Fire
emergency?
a. do not leave any open fire unattended
b. accumulate old newspapers or combustible materials in your
house
c. store flammable liquids in the house
d. keep flammable liquids near heaters/stoves/open chulhas
17. In case of fire emergency call the fire brigade on _____
a. 102
b. 101
c.100
d.111
18. Which of the following is not a reason for occurrence of floods?
a. excessive rainfall
b. draught
c. breaking of dam
d. increased flow of water in an area
19. Which of the following are called flash flood areas?
a. canals
b. streams
c. drainage channels
d. all of the above
20. What should be avoided after floods?
a. drinking boiled water
b. using damaged electrical goods
c. using mosquito nets to prevent malaria
d. eating freshly cooked food
21. What measures should be followed for an evacuation during
floods?
a. turn off power and gas connection
b. put sandbags in the toilet bowl and cover all drain holes
c. enter deep, unknown waters
d. option a and b
22. Which of the following reasons can trigger a forest fire?
a. excessive heat
b. draught
c. heavy rainfall
d. damaged electrical appliances
23. What can prevent spreading of forest fire?
a. by digging a circle around the fire with water
b. stop throwing smoldering cigarette or bidi in the forests
c. stop leaving burning wood sticks in or near the forest
d. all of the above
24. Hot winds usually blow between the months of _________
a. March and July
b. January and March
c. November and December
d. July to September
25. What temperature in Coastal areas is considered as heat waves in
India?
a. 40 degrees C
b. 37 degrees C
c. 30 degrees C
d. 35 degrees C
26. How can the general public protect themselves from the heat
waves?
a. install temporary window reflectors
b. protect face and head with a cloth when outdoors
c. option a and b
d. stay outdoors as much as possible
27. The sliding, rolling or falling off of the pieces of dry rocks or wet
soil from the slope of a hill is called ______
a. landslide
b. volcano
c. earthquake
d. tsunami
28. What can cause natural landslides?
a. abundance of minerals in rocks
b. excessive rainfall
c. tremors due to earthquake
d. all of the above
29. How can we prevent getting affected from landslides?
a. grow more vegetation which can hold the soil together
b. deforestation
c. constructing near steep slopes
d. option b and c
30. When the clouds collide with each other in the sky , electrostatic
charge is released, this phenomenon is called _________
a. rainfall
b. cloud burst
c. lightning
d. storm
31. What precautions should be taken during lightning , when
outdoors?
a. get inside a house or a building
b. don’t take shelter near or under the trees
c. don’t use metallic objects
d. all of the above
32. How can you help someone affected by lightning?
a. seek medical attention immediately
b. make him drink water
c. cover him with a blanket
d. options b and c
33. A storm that occurs due to an earthquake or volcanic eruption
under the surface of the sea is called ______
a. cyclone
b. storm
c. tsunami
d. tornedo
34. Which areas are prone to tsunami?
a. plains
b. coastal
c. hills
d. forests
35. How can we protect ourselves during tsunami?
a. never go down near the beach to watch the tsunami
b. stay away from flooded areas until declared safe
c. make evacuation plans and a safe route for evacuation
d. all of the above
