UPSC 2008 › Indian Economy

Which of the following pairs about India's economic indicator and agricultural production (all in rounded figures) are correctly matched?

1. GDP per capita (current prices) : Rs 37,000
2. Rice : 180 million tons
3. Wheat : 75 million tons

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In August 2006, the Government of India notified the Rural Electrification Policy. This policy aims at provision of access to all households by which year?

As per India's National Population Policy, 2000,

by which one of the following years is it our long-term objective to achieve population stabilization?

Consider the following statements with reference to Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS):

1. All persons of 60 years or above belonging to the households below poverty line in rural areas are eligible.
2. The Central Assistance under this Scheme is at the rate of Rs 300 per month per beneficiary. Under the Scheme, States have been urged to give matching amounts.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What is the name of the scheme which provides training and skills to women in traditional and non-traditional trades?

Which one amongst the following has the largest livestock population in the world?

Which of the following pairs in respect of current power generation in India is/are correctly matched? (Rounded Figure)

1. Installed electricity generation capacity : 100000 MW
2. Electricity generation : 660 billion kWh

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The term “Prisoner’s Dilemma” is associated with which one of the following?

India is a member of which of the following?

1. Asian Development Bank
2. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
3. Colombo Plan
4. Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)

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Which of the following are the public sector undertakings of the Government of India?

1. Balmer Lawrie and Company Ltd.
2. Dredging Corporation of India
3. Educational Consultants of India Ltd.

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How is the United Nations Monetary and Financial Conference wherein the agreements were signed to set up IBRD, GATT and IMF, commonly known?

How much is one barrel of oil approximately equal to?

What does S & P 500 relate to?

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:

1. Bengaluru
2. Guntur
3. Kottayam
4. Kolkata

List-I (Board) A. Coffee Board B. Rubber Board C. Tea Board D. Tobacco Board

List-II (Headquarters)

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