ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT QUESTIONS FOR IRMA

1.
Tehri dam is situated in which state?
Ans. Tehri dam is situated on the Bhagirathi River near Tehri in Uttarakhand.
2.
Farmer's day (Kisan Divas) is observed on which day?
Ans. Kisan Diwas is observed across India on 23 December.
3.
Environment day is observed on which day?
Ans. Every 5th of June is observed as Environment day.
4.
Who is considered as father of White revolution?
Ans. Verghese Kurien is considered as father of White revolution in India.
5.
Agriculture forms what percent of GDP?
Ans. Agriculture and allied sectors like forestry and fisheries accounted for 13.7% of the GDP of India in 2013.
6.
Which countries are members of BRIC?
Ans. BRIC is now known as BRICS and it is the acronym for an association of five major emerging national economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
7.
Nari Adalats are run by which state in India?
Ans. Nari Adalats were initiated in Gujarat.
8.
Which is the topmost milk producing country of the world? (India)
Ans. India is the leading milk producer. It produced 132.4 million ton milk during the year of 2012-13.
9.
What is the full form of SEZ?
Ans. the full form SEZ is Special Economic Zone.
11.
Mohammed Yunus is associated with which bank?
Ans. Mohammed Yunus is founder of the Grameen Bank and he is pioneer in the concepts of microcredit and
microfinance.
12.
Pragati Farmers is the name of the club that operates in which state of India?
Ans. Pragati Farmers is the name of the club that operates in Dhenkanal district of Odisha.
13.
Which are the two most populous countries of the world?
Ans. Two the most populous countries of the world are China and India.
14.
Which type of connectivity is involved in PURA scheme?
Ans. is a strategy for rural development in India. This concept was given by former president Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
15.
What is Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM)?
Ans. Integrated Water Resource Management is a process which promotes the co-ordinated development and management of water, land and related resources, in order to maximize the resultant economic and social welfare in
an equitable manner without compromising the sustainability of vital ecosystems.
16.
Which disease is targeted by the GOI through the immunization programmes on Sundays?
Ans. Polio is targeted by the GOI through the immunization programmes on Sundays.
17.
What do you understand by Dependency Syndrome?
Ans. The "dependency syndrome" is an attitude and belief that a group can not solve its own problems without outside
help. It is a weakness that is made worse by charity.

18.
What are the various parts / areas of concern of Bharat Nirman Yojana?
Ans. Bharat Nirman Yojana comprises projects on irrigation, roads, housing, water supply, and electrification and
telecommunication connectivity.
19.
Maximum nurses migrate from which Indian state to Middle East and gulf countries?
Ans. Maximum nurses migrate from Kerala to Middle East and gulf countries.
20.
What was the profession of Wangari Mathai?
Ans. Wangari Muta Maathai was a Kenyan environmental and political activist.
21.
What is meant by 'Para Banking'?
Ans. Banks can undertake certain eligible financial services or activities either departmentally or by setting up subsidiaries is called Para Banking.
22.
What is the meaning of Financial Inclusion?
Ans. Financial Inclusion is the delivery of financial services at affordable costs to sections of disadvantaged and lowincome segments of society, in contrast to financial exclusion where those services are not available or affordable.
23.
Which scheme act as a channel of food distribution for weaker sections of the society?
Ans. The Public Distribution System in India facilitates the supply of food grains and distribution of essential commodities to a large number of poor people through a network of Fair Price Shops at a subsidized price on a
recurring basis.
24.
What is CARTOSAT 2B?
Ans. CARTOSAT 2B is an Earth observation satellite in a sun-synchronous orbit and the fourth of the Cartosat series
of satellites.
25.
Who is the chairperson of Nation Commission on Farmers?
Ans. M.S. Swaminathan is the chairperson of Nation Commission on Farmers.
26.
Who has written 'Towards a Hunger Free World'?
Ans. 'Towards a Hunger Free World' is written by M.S. Swaminathan.
27.
For which reason has UNO promoted plantation of Jatropha in India?
Ans. Jatropha plant produces seeds with an oil content of 37%. The oil can be combusted as fuel without being
refined. It burns with clear smoke-free flame, tested successfully as fuel for simple diesel engine.
28.
What percentage of population in India is less than 25 years?
Ans. Nearly half the population in India is under 25 years of age while about 64% of Indians are of working age.
29.
Who won the Nobel Prize for Economics 2014?
Ans. Nobel Prize for Economics 2014 was awarded to Jean Tirole "for his analysis of market power and regulation".
30.
What is the objective of Mahatma Gandhi Rural Employment Guarantee Act?
Ans. The Mahatma Gandhi Rural Employment Guarantee Act provides enhancement of livelihood security, giving at
least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment in every financial year to every household, whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual work.
31.
Which is the biggest contributor of India's import bill?
Ans. Petroleum products are the biggest contributor to India's import bill.
32.
World Trade Organisation came into existence in which year?
Ans. World Trade Organisation commenced on 1 January 1995 under the Marrakech Agreement.

33.
NHPC has commissioned all the three units of the 120-Mw Sewa II hydroelectric project in which state?
Ans. NHPC has commissioned all the three units of the 120-Mw Sewa II hydroelectric project in Jammu and Kashmir.
34.
What percentage of India's area is under cultivation?
Ans. 60.5 % of India's land area is under cultivation.
35.
Milk co-operatives are very successful in which state?
Ans. Milk co-operatives are very successful in Gujarat.
36.
Which scheme has been redesigned as National Rural Livelihood Mission?
Ans. In 1999 the Ministry of Rural Development launched Swarnajayanti Grameen Swarojgar Yojana to focus on
promoting self-employment among rural poor. It is now remodeled to form National Rural Livelihood Mission
thereby plugging the shortfalls of Swarnajayanti Grameen Swarojgar Yojana programme.
37.
In which state sugar cooperatives are very successful?
Ans. Sugar cooperatives are very successful in Maharashtra.
38.
Yellow revolution is related to which area?
Ans. The growth, development and adoption of new varieties of oilseeds and complementary technologies is considered as Yellow revolution.
39.
The rearing of silkworms for the production of raw silk is known as
Ans. The rearing of silkworms for the production of raw silk is known as Sericulture.
40.
Who is known as the Milkman of India?
Ans. Dr. Verghese Kurien is known as the Milkman of India.
41.
What is 'Pisciculture'?
Ans. Pisciculture or fish farming is the principal form of aquaculture.
42.
What is the money allocated for the National Security Fund for workers in the unorganized sector?
Ans. The National Social Security Fund for unorganized sector workers was set up with an initial allocation of Rs.
1000 crore.
43.
Identity cards are issued to the Indian citizens under which scheme?
Ans. Identity cards are issued to the Indian citizens under AADHAR scheme.
44.
In terms of BoP, what is the meaning of current account payment?
Ans. The balance of payments (BOP) is the place where countries record their monetary transactions with the rest of
the world.
45.
Which is a health insurance scheme launched by the government of India?
Ans. National Health Insurance Schemes is a health insurance scheme launched by the government of India.
46.

Organization which drafts and monitors Monitory Policy of India?

1. SBI
2. RBI
3. Finance Ministry
4. Commerce Ministry
5. PMO

Ans. 2
47.

Ans. 3

What is the name of the scheme which organizes rural poor into small groups of 10-12 people and makes them
capable for self employment?
1. Jawahar Rojgar Yojana
2. Swarna Jayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojana
3. SHG
4. MGNREGA
5. Livelihood Yojana

48.

Which of the following schemes has been launched by Ministry of Rural Development?
1. Nari Shakti
2. Mid Day Meal
3. ICDS
4. Indira Awas Yojana (IAY)
5. Rajeev Awas Yojana (RAY)

Ans. 4
49.

Name the scheme that ensures school going children get cooked food
1. Rations at Home
2. Take Home rations
3. Nutrition at your door step
4. Free food scheme
5. Mid Day Meal

Ans. 5
50.

MS Swaminathan is associated with which of the following revolution?

1. Green
2. Yellow
3. Red
4. White
5. Grey

Ans. 1
51.

Which of the following organization is based on Gandhian philosophy of co-operative movement?

1. Association of women entrepreneur
2. SEWA
3. Bhartiya Mahila Bank
4. Mahila Vikas Sansthan
5. Aanganwadi

Ans. 2
52.

Minimum age taken into consideration for literacy rate is

1. 5 years
2. 6 years
3. 7 years
4. 8 years
5. 10 years

Ans. 3
53.

For which of the following diseases oral drops are administered after regular vaccination of children below 5 years
of age?
1. Measles
2. Mumps
3. Polio
4. Cholera
5. Hepatitis

Ans. 3
54.

What does 'P' stands for in PURA?

1. Prohibition
3. Poor
5. Provision

2. Procurement
4. People

ILO has called 'modern slavery' or modern slaves for

1. Racism
3. Apartheid
5. Poverty and illiteracy

2. Bonded or forced labor

4. Digital divide

Ans. 5
55.

Ans. 2
56.

Ans. 1

Which of the following can not be a cause of food insecurity or poverty in India?
1. Preference of IT infrastructure
2. Largely agrarian form of economy
3. Urban rural divide
4. High population growth rate
5. Primitive agricultural practices

57.

Target group for 'Right To Education (RTE)' is

1. 6-10 years
3. 10-20 years
5. Above 50 years

2. 6-14 years
4. 14-21 years

Ans. 2
58.

What is the name of skill development scheme launched by Ministry of Rural Development targeting youths
mainly in naxalite affected districts?
1. Ummeed
2. Udaan
3. Roshni
4. Swawlamban
5. Hausla

Ans. 3
59.

Food Security Act, 2013 aims to provide how much food grains to poorest of the poor?
1. 10 kgpm
2. 20 kgpm
3. 30kgpm
4. 35 kgpm
5. 40 kgpm

Ans. 4
60.

Who among the personalities is associated with Chipko Movement?

1. Rajendra Patel
2. Dashrath Manjhi
3. Sundar Lal Bahuguna
4. Baba Amte
5. None of the above

Ans. 3
61.

Which of the following was never a goal under Millennium Development Goal under UNO?
1. Sustainable development
2. Gender equality
3. Primary education
4. Child mortality
5. Atomic energy as a mode of power generation

Ans. 5
62.

Gadgil formula was adopted for what during Fourth and Fifth Five Year Plans?
1. Distribution of plan assistance
2. Poverty alleviation
3. Rural telephony
4. Irrigations
5. Literacy rate

Ans. 1
63.

Which of the following is the largest milk producing states in India?

1. UP
2. Maharashtra
3. Punjab
4. Haryana
5. Rajasthan

Ans. 1
64.

Rules and regulations in international trade disputes among member candidates are decided by
1. IMF
2. ILO
3. WTO
4. UNO
5. World Bank

Ans. 3
65.

Ans. 3

Who among the following is known as Pani baba in pani panchayats?

1. Baba Amar dev
2. Sant Sri Ram Vilas
3. Vilasrao Salunke
4. Bhagwan Rao
5. Baba Ram Das

66.

Which of the following awards was given to Arvind Kejriwal for emerging leadership?
1. Youth Icon award
2. Asian emerging leadership award
3. Ramon Magsaysay award
4. Livelihood award
5. National Integration award

Ans. 3
67.

Following a nuclear disaster which of the following countries has decided to shut down it all nuclear reactors?
1. Germany
2. France
3. Japan
4. Russia
5. China

Ans. 3
68.

Who among the following bodies organized the Lok Adalat which settled 36 lakh cases and thus creating a world
record?
1. The Supreme Court of India
2. Ministry of social justice
3. Ministry of Law
4. National Legal Services Cell
5. The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA)

Ans. 5
69.

Working age population's range is

1. 15-35 years
3. 20-60 years
5. 20-40 years

2. 15-45 years
4. 15-64 years

Ans. 4
70.

Which of the following entity is created or being credited to prevent corruption in India?
1. Janlok Pal
2. CAG
3. CAT
4. Anti defection bill
5. Poverty Alleviation Act

Ans. 1
71.

Which of the following organizations releases report on 'State of the food security' in the world?
1. UNSC
2. UNESCO
3. ILO
4. FAO
5. Hunger World

Ans. 4
72.

Which of the following TV shows was hosted by Aamir Khan?

1. KBC
2. Coffee with Aamir
3. Satyamev Jayate
4. Jai Hind
5. Mera Bharat Mahan

Ans. 3
73.

What is the name of the organization established by Mother Teresa also known as Home of the destitute'?
1. Anand Van
2. Paavan Hriday
3. Mukti Dham
4. Nirmal Hriday
5. Healing Inn

Ans. 4
74.

Ans. 1

Which of the following cities has the largest population living in slums?
1. Mumbai
2. Delhi
3. Chennai
4. Kolkata
5. Hyderabad

75.

India is the largest producer of

1. Wheat
3. Tea
5. Milk

2. Rice
4. Coffee

Ans. 5
76.

What is the name of the phenomenon in which the temperature of the earth rises due to green house gases?
1. Global warming
2. Global heating
3. Global precipitation
4. Global depreciation
5. None of the above

Ans. 1
77.

What is the name of the scheme which for village lightining?

1. Surya Roshni
2. Ujala
3. Aasha
4. Uday
5. Kiran

Ans. 1
78.

Which of the following scheme is for crop insurance in India?

1. RRB
2. CSO
3. NABARD
4. NSSCO
5. NAIS

Ans. 5
79.

Which of the following bodies approves the five year plans?

1. PMO
2. Ministry of Finance
3. Finance Commission
4. National Development Council (NDC)
5. National Advisory Council (NAC)

Ans. 4
80.

Which of the following organizations won Nobel Peace Prize in 2013?

1. Red Cross
2. Medicine Sans Frontiers
3. UNESCO
4. European Union
5. Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)

Ans. 5
81.

Which of the following schemes is not for social welfare launched by Government of India?
1. IWY
2. MGNREGA
3. ICDS
4. Jeevan dhara
5. NRHM

Ans. 4
82.
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Ans. 4

UN Climate Change Conference WAS HELD IN November 2013 in

1. Paris
2. London
3. Rom
4. Warsaw
5. Bali