SSC JE Exam - economic scene general polity indian constitution scientific research Online Test (MCQ Quiz)

1. What is the primary objective of fiscal policy in India?

A) To control inflation and unemployment B) To manage the exchange rate C) To regulate the stock market D) To increase foreign direct investment

2. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Equality?

A) Article 14 B) Article 19 C) Article 21 D) Article 32

3. What is the main goal of scientific research in India?

A) To achieve self-reliance in technology and innovation B) To promote cultural heritage C) To expand space exploration capabilities D) To improve agricultural productivity

4. The Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India is an example of which type of tax?

A) Direct Tax B) Indirect Tax C) Progressive Tax D) Regressive Tax

5. Who is considered the 'Father of the Indian Constitution'?

A) Mahatma Gandhi B) Jawaharlal Nehru C) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel D) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

6. What is the primary function of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)?

A) To conduct fundamental and applied research B) To regulate pharmaceutical companies C) To promote space missions D) To develop defense technologies

7. Which of the following is a key indicator of economic development?

A) Per capita income B) Population growth rate C) Inflation rate D) Unemployment rate

8. The concept of 'Directive Principles of State Policy' is borrowed from the constitution of which country?

A) United Kingdom B) United States C) Ireland D) Canada

9. What does the 'Make in India' initiative aim to achieve?

A) To encourage manufacturing and job creation B) To promote tourism C) To increase agricultural exports D) To boost the service sector

10. Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees freedom of speech and expression?

A) Article 14 B) Article 19 C) Article 21 D) Article 25

11. What is the primary focus of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT)?

A) Promoting research and development in biotechnology B) Regulating the stock market C) Developing new energy sources D) Managing natural resources

12. What is inflation?

A) A decrease in the general price level of goods and services B) A sustained increase in the general price level of goods and services C) A decrease in the unemployment rate D) An increase in the value of currency

13. The Preamble to the Indian Constitution declares India as a:

A) Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic B) Sovereign, Democratic, Socialist Republic C) Federal, Democratic, Republic D) Union of Sovereign States

14. Which Indian scientific institution is primarily responsible for nuclear research?

A) ISRO B) DRDO C) BARC D) IIT Bombay

15. What is the role of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?

A) To formulate and implement monetary policy B) To regulate the stock exchanges C) To manage the fiscal deficit D) To oversee public sector banks

16. The Fundamental Rights are enshrined in which part of the Indian Constitution?

A) Part II B) Part III C) Part IV D) Part V

17. What is the main objective of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)?

A) To develop defense technologies and systems B) To conduct space exploration C) To promote renewable energy D) To regulate telecommunications

18. Which economic concept refers to the total value of all goods and services produced within a country in a given period?

A) Gross Domestic Product (GDP) B) Inflation Rate C) Unemployment Rate D) Balance of Trade

19. Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?

A) Prime Minister B) President C) Lok Sabha Speaker D) Chief Justice of India

20. What is the primary mandate of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)?

A) To design, build, and launch rockets and satellites B) To develop nuclear technology C) To research in particle physics D) To regulate industrial safety

21. What is the term used for the total debt owed by a government?

A) Fiscal Deficit B) Public Debt C) Current Account Deficit D) Trade Deficit

22. The power to amend the Constitution of India rests with:

A) The President B) The Supreme Court C) The Parliament D) The Prime Minister

23. Which of the following is a major area of research for the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)?

A) Nuclear science and technology B) Aerospace engineering C) Biotechnology D) Information technology

24. What is the main objective of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA)?

A) To provide guaranteed wage employment in rural areas B) To promote urban development C) To regulate agricultural prices D) To encourage industrialization

25. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the abolition of untouchability?

A) Article 17 B) Article 18 C) Article 20 D) Article 22

26. What is the role of the National Institute of Science and Technology Policy (NISTP)?

A) To advise the government on science and technology policy B) To conduct clinical trials C) To manage space missions D) To develop new energy technologies

27. What does the term 'Balance of Payments' refer to?

A) A record of all economic transactions between a country and the rest of the world B) The total value of a country's exports C) The difference between a country's imports and exports D) The amount of foreign currency held by a country

28. Who is the constitutional head of the State government in India?

A) Chief Minister B) Governor C) Speaker of the Legislative Assembly D) Chief Justice of the High Court

29. Which organization is responsible for conducting the Census of India?

A) NITI Aayog B) Ministry of Home Affairs C) Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India D) National Statistical Office

30. What is the primary purpose of the Competition Commission of India (CCI)?

A) To prevent practices having adverse effect on competition B) To regulate the banking sector C) To promote agricultural research D) To oversee the stock market

31. What is the minimum age for a person to be elected as a member of the Lok Sabha?

A) 18 years B) 21 years C) 25 years D) 30 years

32. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Constitutional Remedies?

A) Article 30 B) Article 31 C) Article 32 D) Article 35

33. What is the main objective of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)?

A) To promote and coordinate medical research B) To regulate industrial pollution C) To develop new communication technologies D) To manage national parks

34. What is a 'budget deficit'?

A) When government expenditure exceeds government revenue B) When government revenue exceeds government expenditure C) When imports exceed exports D) When exports exceed imports

35. Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

A) President of India B) Prime Minister of India C) Vice-President of India D) Chief Justice of India

36. What is the role of the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO)?

A) To prevent and control HIV/AIDS B) To promote space exploration C) To regulate food safety D) To develop renewable energy

37. Which economic indicator measures the average income per person in a country?

A) Gross National Product (GNP) B) Per Capita Income C) Consumer Price Index (CPI) D) Wholesale Price Index (WPI)

38. The concept of 'Judicial Review' in India is derived from the constitution of which country?

A) United Kingdom B) United States C) Canada D) Australia

39. What is the primary function of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)?

A) To regulate the securities market B) To control inflation C) To manage foreign exchange D) To oversee public sector banks

40. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Freedom of Religion?

A) Articles 25-28 B) Articles 14-18 C) Articles 19-22 D) Articles 23-24

41. What is the main focus of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE)?

A) To harness nuclear energy for peaceful purposes B) To develop defense technologies C) To promote space research D) To regulate telecommunications

42. What is the term for the total value of goods and services produced by a country's citizens and companies, regardless of location?

A) Gross Domestic Product (GDP) B) Gross National Product (GNP) C) Net National Product (NNP) D) National Income

43. Who can recommend the dissolution of the Lok Sabha?

A) President of India B) Prime Minister of India C) Speaker of the Lok Sabha D) Chief Justice of India

44. What is the primary objective of the National Green Tribunal (NGT)?

A) To provide speedy and effective disposal of cases relating to environmental protection B) To promote industrial development C) To regulate stock markets D) To manage natural resources

45. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Life and Personal Liberty?

A) Article 19 B) Article 20 C) Article 21 D) Article 22

46. What is the role of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)?

A) To provide refinance for agriculture and rural development B) To regulate the stock market C) To promote industrial research D) To manage foreign exchange

47. What does the Consumer Price Index (CPI) measure?

A) The average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services B) The average change over time in the prices received by domestic producers for their output C) The total value of all goods and services produced in a country D) The rate of unemployment in the country

48. The President of India can be impeached by:

A) The Prime Minister B) The Lok Sabha alone C) The Rajya Sabha alone D) Either House of Parliament

49. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the protection of interest of minorities?

A) Article 29 B) Article 30 C) Article 31 D) Article 32

50. What is the main function of the National Statistical Office (NSO)?

A) To conduct large-scale surveys and collect national statistics B) To regulate the banking sector C) To promote space exploration D) To develop new energy sources

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