Indian Geography Practice Questions for RRB Exams

1. In which country is Barail range located? – India 
2. Which State in India has the broadest continental shelf? – Gujarat 
3. Which longitudes determines the Indian Standard Time? – 82.5°E 
4. Which is the oldest mountain range in India? – Aravali 
5. In which district is the highest point of Eastern Ghats located? – Visakhapatnam 
6. Among the States of India, which one has the oldest rock formations in the country? – Karnataka 
7. The Himalayas are formed of parallel fold ranges, which is the oldest range? – the Great Himalayas Range

8. Which country has the longest international boundary with India? – Bangladesh
9. India is the seventh largest country in the world and how much area does it cover approximately? – 3200000 sq. km 
10. How much percent land area of India is covered by plains? – 43.3 

24. The Himalyas are approximately how many kilometer long? – 2500 
25. The Himalyas are approximately how many kilometer broad? – 150 to 400 
26. How many islands of India are located in the Bay of Bengal? – 204 
27. The Himalayas consist of how many main parallel ranges from north to south. – Three 
28. How much percentage land areas of India is covered by mountains? – 10.7 
29. Driest areas of India which lie in Rajasthan have howmuch average annual rainfall? – Less than 1 cm 
30. In terms of area, India is which largest country of the world? – Seventh 
31. The Karakoram Highway connects which pair of countries? – China-Pakistan 
32. What is the approximate length of the coast-line of India? – 6,000 km 
33. Among the Union Territories of India, which one has the largest size? – Puducherry 
34. The distance between the northern most point in Kashmir and Kanyakumari covers about how many latitudes? – 300 Latitude 
35. Seacoast of which state is the longest? – Gujarat 
36. Which range of Himalayas is know for hill stantions ? – Himachal 
37. Which is east of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands? – Indonesia 
38. What is the difference between IST and GMT? – 5 hours 30 minutes 
39. In which island of India is an active volcano found ? – Barren Island 
40. Kula, Kufri, Kajjair and Dalhousie are all tourists place of which state? – Himachal Pradesh 
41. Which two river meet and form the largest delta in the world? – Ganga-Brahmaputra 
42. Which correct sequence of places going from the east to the west of India? – Jorhat, Bhopal, Ahmedabad, Rajkot 
43. Which is the wettest place in India? – Mawsynram 
44. Which is area with annual rainfall less than 500 cm in a year? – Leh in Kashmir 
45. How much average annual rainfall is experienced in the Rayilsema? – About below 60 cm 
46. Which region has the highest variability of rainfall? – Gujarat 
47. Which station has maximum annual range of temperature? – Delhi 
48. Which are two coldertmenths in the northern part of India ? – December, January 
49. Which is the State having the highest rainfall by North-East Monsoon? – Tamil Nadu 
50. During winter North-western part of India gets rainfall from which side? – Western disturbances 
51. Which winds prevail in India during cold weather season ? – North-East Trade winds 
52. Which cause rainfall in the north-western parts of India during Winter Season? – Western disturbances 
53. South west monsoon contributes to India’s total rainfall upto the extent of how many percentages? – 80-90 percent 
54. In Thornthwaite’s scheme of classification of climate, what does ‘E’ indicate in the context of India? – Arid climate 
55. Which region does not receive much rainfall in the south-west monsoon season? – Eastern Himalayas 
56. Which state receives rainfall from north-east monsoons? – Tamil Nadu 
57. Which is considered to cause an adverse of effect on Indian monsoon? – El-nino 
58. Which region does not receives much rainfall in the south-west monsoon season? – Tamil Nadu coast 
59. The annual variability of rainfall is over 50 percent in which state? – Western Rajasthan 
60. Daily weather map showing isobars is an example of which map? – Chropleth map 
61. Which place gets the least rainfall? – Jodhpur 
62. In certain parts of Khasi and Jaintia hills, annual rainfall is about howmany c.m.? – 1000 cm 
63. Which place receives fainfall less than 20 cms? – Jammu and Kashmir 
64. The maximum rainfall area of India, i. e, Meghalaya has average annual rainfall of howmany c.m.? – 1050 cm 
65. Certain regions of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh have rainy season in which months? – October-December 
66. North-East monson causes rainfall in South-Eastern part of peninsular India during which states? – May-June 
67. On the basis of rainfall patterns, India has been divided into how many number of rainfall regions? – 62 
68. Amritsar and Shimla are almost on the same latitude, but why is their climate difference? – Due to the difference in their altitudes 
69. Among regions of India, which one receives comparatively least amount of annual rainfall? – North-eastern Rajasthan 
70. In which season in the frequency of tropical cyclenes in the Bay of Bengal Maximum? – Retreating mansoon 
71. Why most parts of India remains dry during cold weather season? – Due to low pressure 
72. The areas where monthly rainfall during October to December ranges 10 cm to 30 cm fall in which state? – Jammu and Kashmir 
73. In which valley is the Himalayan pass Shipki La located? – Sutlej valley 
74. Macmohan Line demarcates the boundary between which countries? – India and China 
75. Which latitude passes through India? – Tropic of Cancer 
76. Which river does not form any delta at its mouth? – Tapti and Narmada 
77. Penganga, Wardha and Wainganga are the tributaries of which river? – Godavari 
78. Which lake in India has the highest water salinity? – Sambhar 
79. Which region has internal drainage? – Rajasthan 
80. On which river is located Indo- Pak Bagalihar Project? – Chenab 
81. Which waterfall in India has the most height? – Kunchikal Falls 
82. In India, which state has the largest inland saline wetland? – Rajasthan 
83. The Dul Hasti Power Station is based on which river? – Chenab 
84. The Chilka Lake region lies in between the deltas of which rivers? – Mahanadi and Godavari 
85. Whey are some of the rivers of peninsular India non perennial mainly? – Beacause rainfall is seasonal 
86. Which lake has been formed due to tectonic activities? – Wular lake 
87. The Damodar-Subarnarekha system is an example of which pattern? – Superimposed drainage pattern 
88. If you want to visit sambhar lake, to which state you will go? – Rajasthan 
89. When the top layer of the soil is removed over a large area by running water, what is it called? – Sheet erosion 
90. Of the gross cropped area in India, the food grains occupy howmany percentages? – 60 to 70 percent 
91. Which crop are grain with the on set of mansoon and are harvested in September-October? – Kharif 
92. Which state leads in the production of maize? – Punjab 
93. With which crop has Green Revolution been associated? – Wheat 
94. Out of the total irrigated areas, the highest percentage of tank irrigated area lies in which state? – Bihar 
95. Which is the state that is top in the cultivation of flowers? – Tamil Nadu 
96. The small and marginal farmers will get irrigation facilities through which plan? – Ganga Kalyan Yojna 
97. In India, what is the main limiting factor for cultivation? – Indequacy of water supply 
98. Which state is the largest producer of black pepper in India? – Kerala 
99. Jhum cultivation is a method of cultivation which is used to be practiced in which state? – Nagaland 
100. Which is not an important plantation crop of India? – Grapes

World Geography Practice Questions for RRB Exams

1. What is the percentage of radiant energy reflected back by surface called? – Albedo

2. Which types of cloud rarely forms at height lower than 5000 metres? – Nimbostratus
3. A sea-breeze front is a weather front created by a sea-breeze, also known by which name? – Convergence zone 
4. What is a line on a weather map joining all places of equal pressure called? – Isobar 
5. Why is wind in the southern hemisphere is deflected towards left? – Due to rotation of the earth 
6. Local thunderstorms ‘Norwesters’ are prominent in which state? – West Bengal 
7. If the atmosphere is cooled, what is its capacity for water vapour? – Lowered 
8. The tornadoes are very strong tropical cyclones originating in which sea? – Caribbean sea 
9. Which region receives the rainfall throughout the year due to westerly winds? – South Chile 
10. A cold local wind draining occasionally down the Rhone valley is known by which name? – Mistral 

26. Exceptionally high rainfall is recorded in regions owing to which effect? – Orographic effect 
27. In which country has maximum damage to the forests been caused by acid rain? – Poland 
28. Which type of rubber provides the best commercial rubber? – Castillo 
29. Which biomass has the highest species diversity? – Tropical rainforests 
30. What is the minimum forest cover to maintain ecological balance? – 33% 
31. The high altitude tropical forest which has dwarfed trees is known by which name? – Elfm forest 
32. What are the plants of tropical and sub-tropical regions called? – Vegatherms 
33. The lower limit of the growing season is fixed a temperature of how many degrees? – 6°C 
34. Bamboo and pine trees are generally found in which types of climates? – Tropical monsoon 
35. Thick stems and thorny wax coated leaves are commonly found in which area? – Deserts 
36. Xerophytes are plants which can grow in regions having how moisture? – Low moisture 
37. What are the plants of tropical and sub-tropical regions called? – mesotherms 
38. Plants which lack true roots, stems and leaves are called by which name? – Thallophytes 
39. Equatorial forest of the Amazon basin is known as by which name? – Selvas 
40. Plants having thorny leaves and penetrating roots are classified by which name? – Xerophytes 
41. Primitive people practice animal rearing in the tropical grasslands of which area? – East Africa 
42. What are the Low-latitude grasslands in south America called? – Pampas 
43. The daily and annual range of temperature is minimum in which area? – Hot desert 
44. The daily and annual range of temperature is maximum in which area? – Savanna grassland 
45. Which environment leads to the occurrence of acid rain? – Sulphur dioxide
46. Which endangered Ridley turtles have the world’s largest aggregation? – Gahirmatha 
47. Which climate factor has the least effect upon terrestrial ecosystem? – Wind 
48. By whom was the concept of ‘stop and go’ Determinism put forward? – Griffith Taylor 
49. What is the transition zone between two Ecosystems called? – Ecotone 
50. The wave length of electromagnetic wave of the spectrum is expressed in which unit? – Angstorm 
51. Which activity occupies the largest area of the world? – Pastoral herding 
52. Which is the chief characteristic of wet and dry tropics? – Constant heating 
53. In equatorial regions How is the temperature between July and January? – The same 
54. Which natural region produced by the creation of climatic homogeneity by the sea? – Marine west coast 
55. Lichens and Mosses are characteristic vegetation of which zone? – The polar zone 
56. Which Grand Banks are famous fishing grounds in the region? – North-West Atlantic 
57. A majority of the population of New found land are engaged in which profession? – Fishing 
58. Which is the most important pelagic fish found in the North Sea adjacent to the U. K.? – Herring 
59. Which country produced 127 lakh metric tones fish in 2010? – Japan 
60. The Dogger Bank, the main fishing area of Europe, lies in which sea? – North Sea 
61. Which country is included in the North-West pacific fishing grounds? – Japan 
62. Abundance of organic matter in the soil is indicated by which colour? – Dark colour 
63. What is the most suitable measure for soil conservation? – Afforestation 
64. Which are the Soils that developed in humid tropical regions? – Laterite 
65. Which soils developed on transported sediments? – Lithosols 
66. Which type of soils produced by granite and gneiss of weathering? – Red 
66. In which region is maximum amount of world’s phosphate produced? – Northern Africa 
68. Which mineral is found in association with zinc? – Lead 
69. In CIS, Krivory Rog, Kerch peninsula, Magnitogorsk are major producers of which ore? – Iron Ore 
70. Which mineral is occurs in Alluvial deposits? – Tin 
71. Which minerals are associated with granite and igneous rock? – Gold and silver 
72. Which country is the largest producer of electricity by wind power in the world? – Norway 
73. Where is the highest hydro-power potential in the African continent? – Equatorial Africa 
74. Which country has the highest proportion of its electricity generation by nuclear plants? – France 
75. Which is the highest coal producing country in the world? – China 
76. Which country is the biggest exporter of soybeans in the world? – U.S.A. 
77. Which region is practicing most intensive subsistence farming? – Monsoon Asia 
78. Which food stuff is supposed to be the aristocrat among all cereals? – Wheat 
79. Who has divided the world into major agricultural regions? – Whittlesey 
80. Which country is well-known for its small precision high cost industrial goods? – Switzerland 
81. Which has influenced most regarding the location of industries in the world? – Petroleum 
82. Among the Asian countries, whose share in the world exports is the highest? – Singapore 
83. Augusta and Atlanta, Where are the two important cotton textile centers located? – Georgia 
84. Who devoted himself to the study of the modes of life of Germans living outside Germany? – Ratzel 
85. Who advocated the idea that ‘the state is an organism attached to the land’? – Ratzel 
86. Who geographers stated that the Earth is ail inseparable organic whole? – Ritter 
87. The highest growth rate of population is found in which country? – India 
88. Who was the first scholar to formulate the laws of migration? – Ravenstein, E.G. 
89. South East Asian Cultural realm culturally is dominated by which country? – China 
90. Which primitive people use ‘Krall’ for their shelter? – Maasai 
91. Which racial group has the largest number of members? – Mongoloid 
92. Who propounded the concentric circle theory of city morphology? – Burgess 
93. Which country has the largest concentration of Railways? – South Africa 
94. Which geographers wrote the book ‘Influences of Geographic Environment’? – Semple 
95. Which geographer has developed the idea of the ‘mobility transition’? – L.A. Kosinski 
96. Which geographer adopted the ‘deductive method’ of study in geography? – Kant 
97. Which is the largest country in South West Asia in terms of population? – Turkey 
98. ‘Amphilious’ wooden houses, floating of the chanals, where are found? – Bangkok 
99. The major amount of wheat in Ukraine is produced in area of which soil? – Black earth (soil) 
100. What is the largest country in the western hemisphere in terms of population? – United states 

Indian Polity Practice Questions for RRB Exams

1. How are legislative excesses of Parliament and State Assemblies checked? – Judicial review 
2. Which functionary can be invited to give his opinion in the Parliament? – Attorney-General of India 
3. Which is presided over by one who is not its member? – Rajya Sabha 
4. In which House of the Parliament, the Presiding Officer is not a member of the House? – Rajya Sabha 
5. Which State elect only one member of the Lok Sabha ? – Sikkim 
6. The first mid- term elections for Lok Sabha were held in which year? – 1971 
7. The elective strength of the Lok Sabha was increased by which amendment? – 31st Amendment 
8. By whom are the Salaries of the Judges of the Supreme Court determined? – Parliament 
9. Which Article of the Constitution permits the Supreme Court to review its own judgement or order? – Article 137 
10. Who has the right to transfer any case anywhere in India? – Supreme Court 

22. Which States/ Union Territory has a Legislative Assembly consisting on only 30 members? – Puducherry 
23. The total number of members of the Legislative Council can in no case be less than how many members? – 40 
24. Which State can nominate two women members of the Legislative Assembly? – Jammu and Kashmir 
25. What is the maximum number of members that the Legislative Assembly of a State in India can have? – 500 
26. Which is the Upper Chamber of State Legislature in India? – Legislative Council 
27. What is the period for the legislative Council to detain the ordinary bills? – 3 months 
28. Who is authorised to transfer the judges of one High Court to another High Court? – The President 
29. A High Court Judge addresses his letter of resignation to which officer? – The President 
30. Which High Court has the largest number of Benches? – Guwahati High Court 
31. Who was the first High/Supreme Court Judge, That voluntarily made public his assets,? – Justice K. Kannan 
32. Which High Court has the Territorial Jurisdiction over Andaman and Nicobar Islands? – Calcutta 
33. In Indian Constitution, Article 370 is related with which state? – Jammu and Kashmir State 
34. Which State has a separate Constitution? – Jammu and Kashmir 
35. To which State the Special Marriage Act, 1954 does not apply? – Jammu and Kashmir 
36. Which Article of the Constitution of India accords special status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir? – 370 
37. In India there is a single constitution for the union and the states with the exception of which state? – Jammu and Kashmir 
38. Where was the first Municipal Corporation in India set up? – Madras 
39. Provisions regarding Municipalities and Panchayats were made in the Indian Constitution in which year? – 1993 
40. What does the Constitution (74th) Amendment Act, 1993 mentions? – The Municipalities 
41. When was the Panchayati Raj System introduced in India? – 1959 
42. A committee appointed in 1977 to review working of the Panchayati Raj was chaired bywhich man? – Ashok Mehta 
43. Which Amendment of the Constitution provided constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions? – 73rd Amendment 
44. The Panchayati Raj system was first started in India in the states of Rajasthan and which of the state? – Andhra Pradesh 
45. The Constitutional status has been given to Panchayats under which Article? – 243 
46. The Panchayati Raj institution at the block level is known by which name? – Panchayat Samiti 
47. What is the middle unit in the three-tier Panchayati Raj System? – Panchayat Samiti 
48. Which Indian State has no Panchayat Raj institution? – Nagaland 
49. The entry Public Health and Sanitation is included in the Constitution of India in which list? – State List 
50. Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act was enacted in Indian in which year? – 2003 
52. The Finance Commission is constituted under which Article of the Constitution of India? – 280 
53. In which list does the Union Government enjoy exclusive powers? – Union List 
54. Who is the Vice Chairman of Planing Commission of India? – Montek Singh Ahluwalia 
55. In which list does the subject of Co-operative Societies fall? – State List 
56. Who appoints the Union Public Service Commission? – President 
57. Which of the following has the powers to create a new All-India Service? – Parliament 
58. The Election Commission was converted into ‘Three Members Commission’ in which year? – 1990 
59. Which country was the earliest to give women the right to vote? – New Zealand 
60. NRI (Non-Resident Indian) Day is observed on which days? – 9th January 
61. The Constitutional Amendment by which the age for voting has been revised from 21 years to 18 years? – 61st 
62. How many recognised politial parties are there in India? – 6 
63. The right to vote in India is given to all People on which basis? – Age 
64. Which first Indian State that was created on a linguistic basis? – Andhra Pradesh 
65. English is the official language of which one of the following Indian States? – Nagaland 
66. While Hindi is the official language, Why has English been permitted for official use? – Indefinitely 
67. Originally the constitution recognised how many languages? – 14 
68. What is the scientific name of the National Fruit of India–Mango? – Manigifera Indica 
69. What is the scientific name of the National Bird of India–Peacock? – Pavo Cristatus 
70. What is the scientific name of the National Tree Banyan of India? – Ficus Benghalensis 
71. The Government of India has decided to declare which river as National River? – Ganga 
72. which Indian State came under President’s rule for maximum number of time? – Punjab 
73. How many time did the President of India declare National Emergency so far? – Thrice 
74. How many types of emergencies are envisaged by the Constitution? – 3 
75. The Ninth Schedule to the Indian Constitution was added by which amendment? – First Amendment 
76. The 42nd Amendment Act (1976) has incorporated into the Constitution of India a new chapter on which matter? – Fundamental Duties 
77. Which was the most controversial Amendment passed during the emergency? – 42nd 
78. Sikkim was made an integral part of India under the which amendment? – 36th Amendment 
79. What does the 73rd Amendment of the Indian Constitution deals? – Panchayati Raj 
80. The method of Constitutional Amendment is provided in which article? – Article 368 
81. Which Constitutional Amendment Acts was said to be a ‘Mini Constitution’? – 42nd 
82. The minimum age of voting in India was lowered from 21st to 18 years by which Constitutional Amendment Act? – 61st 
83. Which language has included in the constitution by the Ninety-second Amendment Act? – Dogri 
84. Which theorie of Communism is not a doctrine of Karl Marx? – Theory of New Democracy 
85. Which assumed sovereign power at midnight of August, 14/15, 1947 provisionally? – Interim Government 
86. By whom was the basic parameters of India’s Foreign Policy were laid down? – Jawahar Lal Nehru 
87. There is no provision in the Constitution for the impeachment of the which officer? – Vice-President 
88. Why was Justice U.C. Banerjee Commission constituted? – To Probe 2002 Godhra incident 
89. Who is the author of the book ‘A Foreign Policy of India’? – I.K. Gujral 
90. What is the minimum legal age of marriage for girls in India? – 18 years 
91. Under the Preventive Detention a person can be detained without trial for how many months? – Three months 
92. What is the line demarcating the boundary between India and China in North Eastern Sector called? – Mek Mohan Line 
93. Which political theory advocates the withering away of the State? – Marxism 
94. In which year was Mandal Commission Report implemented? – 1990 
95. In which General Election did the Congress Party lost majority in the Parliament for the first time? – 1977 
96. Which is the most important element of the State? – Sovereignty 
97. Which is the only State in India to have the Common Civil Code? – Goa 
98. On whose vision was the term ‘democratic socialism’ described? – Jawahar Lal Nehru 
99. which political theory advocates the ‘Dictatorship of Proletariat’? – Marxism 
100. In which area does the state government not have control over its local bodies? – Citizens grievances 

Indian Economy Practice Questions for RRB Exams

1. Which sector of Indian Economy has shown remarkable expansion during the last decade? – Tertiary Sector 
2. Hindu Rate of growth refers to the rate of growth of which sector? – GDP 
3. In India, Hindu Rate of Growth is associated with which income? – National Income 
4. What is the base year for computation of National Income in India? – 1993-94 
5. As the economy develops, what happens in the share of the tertiary sector in the GDP? – Increases 
6. Who coined the term ‘Hindu rate of growth’ for Indian Economy? – Raj Krishna 
7. Who wrote a book describing the theory of economic drain of India during British rule? – Dadabhai Naoroji 
8. Which is definitely a major indication of the State of the economy of a country? – Rate of GDP growth 
9. Where is the Indian Sugarcane Research Institute situated? – Lucknow 
10. The impact of Green Revolution was felt most in the production of which crop? – Wheat 

14. Where first Agriculture University of India was established? – Pantnagar 
15. In which year was the Food Corporation of India (FCI) set up? – 1965 
16. Which bank provides the largest credit to agriculture and allied sectors? – Commercial Banks 
17. Which is the apex institution in the sphere of Agriculture credit? – NABARD 
18. The Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act was legislated in which year? – 1976 
19. The Green Revolution in India was the outcome of the efforts of which person? – M. S. Swaminathan 
20. Who is known as Father of White Revolution in India? – V. Kurien 
21. Where is the Central Rice Research Institute located? – Cuttack 
22. Dr. M. S. Swaminathan has distinguished himself in which fields? – Agriculture 
23. Agriculture sector directly employs what percentages of labour force in India? – 65 % 
24. Which method of soil conservation is most effective in arid areas? – Shelter belt 
25. Which state is the most industrially advanced State in India? – Maharashtra 
26. Industrial licensing was finally abolished (with a few exception) in which policy? – Industrial Policy, 1991 
27. First Industrial Policy of free India was announced in which year? – 1948 
28. Who was the Chairman of the National Commission for Enterprises in the Unorganised Sector? – Arjun Sengupta 
29. Commercial paper is a source of credit for which industry? – Corporate Industry 
30. Which car companies has launched a small cheaper car ‘Nano’? – Tate Motors Ltd. 
31. What is the classification of industries on the basis of raw-materials? – Primary and Secondary 
32. Which is the biggest enterprise of the Government of India? – Railway 
33. Raurkela Steel Plant was set up with the assistance from which country? – West Germany 
34. In India, liberal Industrial Policy was adopted in which year? – 1991 
35. Bhilai Steel Plant is the collaborative project of Indian Government and which other country? – Soviet Union 
36. Since when disinvestment started in public enterprises? – 1991-92 
37. Which entity holds the Number 1 position among Indian international trading company? – MMTC 
38. Which one of the following Indian States does not keep its own High Court? – Manipur 
39. Which one of the following is not the main jurisdiction of the High Court of a State? – Advisory Jurisdiction 
40. Omkar Goswami Committee was set up by the Government for examining the issue of which matter? – Industrial sickness 
41. The licensing policy for the industries drew strength from which act? – Industrial Act, 1951 
42. Where is the Forest Reserve Institute of India located? – Dehradun 
43. Which State in’ India is estimated to have the largest coal reserves in India? – Jharkhand 
44. Which is a ‘Hot Spot’ for biological diversity in India? – Sundarban 
45. Major coalfields of India are located in the river valley of – Damodar 
46. Which one of the following is the highest gravity dam which river? – Bhakra Dam 
47. What is the minimum forest cover to maintain ecological balance in the plains? – 33% 
48. Which is the longest irrigation canal in India called? – Indira Gandhi Canal 
49. When was the first National Forest Policy issued by the Government of India? – 1952 
50. The national forest policy aims at maintaining how much of the total geographical area under forests? – One-fifth 
51. The Government of India has decided to declare which river a ‘National River’? – Ganga 
52. Which ‘geographical indicators’ has not been recognised for patent protection? – Darjeeling Basmati 
53. National Horticulture Mission was launched in which Five Year Plans? – Tenth Five Year Plan 
54. ‘Twenty Point Programme’ (Beessutri Karyakrama) was first launched in which Year? – 1975 
55. Who presides over the National Development Council of India? – Prime Minister of India 
56. Which is an extra- constitutional and non-statutory body? – Planning Commission 
57. Which experienced the fastest expansion during the plan in India? – Services 
58. Primary emphasis during Second Plan was laid on the development of which industry? – Basic and Key industries 
59. Who was the First Chairman of Planning commission of India? – Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru 
60. Whose name is associated with formulation of Planning Strategy in Second Five Year Plan? – Prasanta Chandra (P.C.) Mahalanobis 
61. Which is the highest body that approves Five Years Plans in the country? – National Development Council 
62. By whom was the Rolling Plan for backward country suggested? – Gunnar Myrdal 
63. In which Five Year Plan, the main objective was the eradication of poverty? – Fifth Five Year Plan 
64. Durgapur, Bhibei and Rourkela iron steel-plants were setup during which plan? – First 
65. The iron and Steel plants of Rourkela and Durgapur were conceived under which plan? – Second Five Year Plan 
66. The real introduction of Decentralized Planning in India was made for the first time during the which plan? – 9th Plan 
67. Planning Commission was established in 1950 through which order? – An executive order 
68. The slogen ‘Garibi Hatao’ (Poverty abolition) was given in which Five Year Plan? – Fifth plan 
69. In which one of year ‘Rolling Plan’ was on operation in India? – 1978-79 
70. The major emphasis in the First Five Year Plan was on which field? – Agriculture 
71. In which Five Year Plan, Economic Development Rate was maximum? – Tenth Five Year Plan 
72. Only one can be the ex-officio Chairman of the Planning Commission. Who is that? – Prime Minister 
73. Mahalanobis Model has been associated with which Five Year Plan? – Second Five Year Plan 
74. The Planning Commission of India was constituted in which year? – 1950 
75. Which Plan gave emphasis on removal of poverty for the first time? – Fifth 
76. Which is not an objective of India’s economic planning? – Population Growth 
77. The rolling plan concept in national planning was introduced by which government? – Janta Government 
76. The Government has renamed NREGA scheme and the name associated with which person? – Mahatma Gandhi 
77. District Primary Education Programme was initiated in which year? – 1994 
78. To whose help STEP is the abbreviated name of the welfare programme? – Woman 
79. On which basis has the planning, commission defined ‘Poverty line’ in rural areas in India? – 2400 k cal 
80. The National Rural Employment Scheme was launched throught out the country from which date? – 1-4-2008 
81. which is the developed the concept of Human Development Index? – Mehboob-ul-Haq 
82. National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) was launched in which year? – 2005 
83. Swamjayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojana came into being in which year? – April, 1999 
84. In terms of Human Development Index which is the most developed State of India? – Kerala 
85. Which programme announced by the Prime Minister for the minorities in India? – 15 Point Programme 
86. ‘Food for Work Programme’ was introduced during which Five Year Plans? – V 
87. In which Five Year Plan, the main objective was the eradication of poverty? – Fifth Five Year Plan 
88. While calculating HDI, what are the maximum value for Life Expectancy at birth (years) taken? – 85 and 25 
89. In terms of Human Development Index, India falls under which category? – Very Low 
90. Which is the standard of living in a country represented? – Per Capita Income 
91. Which is a project to develop watersheds in India? – NWDPRA 
92. Which plan gave emphasis on removal of poverty of the first time? – Fifth 
93. In India, the Community Development Programme was started on which date? – October 2, 1952 
94. Which represents ‘I’ in the abbreviation IRDP? – Integrated 
95. National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) does not promote? – Promote inclusive growth 
96. Poverty level in India is established on the basis of which expenditure? – House-hold consumer expenditure 
97. Mid-Day Meal is a scheme to provide nutrious food to which childran? – school going children 
98. What is NOT the source of revenue of Central Government? – Agriculture Income Tax 
99. Which is the largest single source of the Government’s earning from tax revenue? – Central excise 
100. Which taexs/duties is NOT under the jurisdiction of the Central Government? – Land Revenue