Which one of the following was set as a target of average growth of GDP of India over the plan period 2012-2017 by the Approach Paper to the Twelfth Five Year Plan?

• 7 per cent

• 8 per cent

• 9 per cent

• 10 per cent

Surge pricing takes place when a service provider

• raises the price of its product or service as demand outstrips supply

• follows preset prices immune to demand and supply dynamics

• fixes a minimum price for its services

• fixes an average price on the basis of transactions carried over a day

By fulfilling which of the following conditions can a political party claim the status of a national party?

1. It secures at least six per cent (6%) of the valid votes polled in any four or more states, at a general election to the House of the People or, to the State Legislative Assembly
2. It wins at least four seats in the House of the People from any State or States or wins at least two percent (2%) seats in the House of the People (i.e., 11 seats in the existing House having 543 members), and these members are elected from at least three different States
3. The party in question has got recognition as a state party in at least two states
4. It must have its headquarters in New Delhi

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

• 1, 2 and 3

• 2 and 4

• 1 and 2 only

• 1, 3 and 4

In its emphasis on enhancing human capabilities, which one among the following does NOT figure in the Twelfth Five-Year Plan?

• Life and longevity

• Education

• Delivery of Public Service

• Skill development

Which one of the following is NOT a target of the 12th Five-Year Plan?

• Real GDP Growth Rate of 8 percent

• Agriculture Growth Rate of 5 percent

• Manufacturing Growth Rate of 10 percent

• Increase in green cover by 1 million hectare every year during the Plan period.

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

List I (Amendment to the Constitution of India):

(a) 52nd Amendment Act, 1985, (b) 73rd Amendment Act, 1992, (c) 61st Amendment Act, 1988, (d) 86th Amendment Act, 2006

List II (Subject)

1. Reduction of voting age from 21 to 18, 2. Right to Education, 3. Panchayati Raj, 4. Disqualification on grounds of defection

• (a) - 4, (b) - 1, (c) - 3, (d) - 2

• (a) - 4, (b) - 3, (c) - 1, (d) - 2

• (a) - 2, (b) - 3, (c) - 1, (d) - 4

• (a) - 2, (b) - 1, (c) - 3, (d) - 4

Areas which are engines for economic growth supported by quality infrastructure and complemented by an attractive fiscal package are known as

• Export Processing Zones

• Duty Free Tariff Zones

• Special Economic Zones

• Technology Parks

Which one of the following is not a feature of the Nehru-Mahalanobis model of development strategy?

• Development of capital goods industries

• Major involvement of the State in the economy

• Industrial deregulation and disinvestment in the public sector

• Enhancing the scope and importance of the public sector

Which of the following best explains the stated broad vision and aspirations of the Twelfth Five Year Plan (2012-2017)?

• Faster, Sustainable and More Inclusive Growth

• Modernisation of Industries and Strengthening Infrastructure

• Enhancing Agricultural and Rural Incomes

• Checking Inflation and Strengthening noneconomic variables like Nutritional Requirements, Health and Family Planning

The citizens of India do not have which one of the following Fundamental Rights?

• Right to reside and settle in any part of India

• Right to acquire, hold and dispose of property

• Right to practice any profession

• Right to form co-operative societies