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Question 1Single Answer

Yojna a weekly journal

A
Ministry of Finance
B
Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
C
Ministry of Rural Development
D
Planning Commission

Question 2Single Answer

Kurukshetra a journal on rural development is published by

A
Ministry of Finance
B
Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
C
Ministry of Rural Development
D
Planning Commission

Question 3Single Answer

Devaluation of a currency means

A
Fixing the value of the currency in conjuction with the movement in the value of a basket of predetermined currencies
B
Reduction in the value of a currency vis-à-vis major internationally traded currencies
C
Fixing the value of currency in multilateral consultaion with the IMF the World Bank and major trading partners
D
Permitting the currency to seek its worth in the international market

Question 4Single Answer

In India rural incomes are generally lower than the urban incomes, which of the following reasons account for this
1. a large number of farmers are illiterate and know little about scientific agriculture
2. prices of primary products are lower than those of manufactured products
3. Investments in agriculture has been low when compared to investment in industry

A
1 and 3
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 2
D
1,2 and 3

Question 5Single Answer

Which of the following programmes aims at the promotion of savings among rural women

A
Rashtriya Mahila Kosh
B
Indira Mahila Yojna
C
Jawahar Rozgar Yojna
D
Mahila Samridhi Yojna

Question 6Single Answer

What is Net National Product

A
the money value of final goods and services produced annually in the economy
B
the money value of annual service generation in the economy
C
the money value of tangible goods produced annually in the economy
D
The money value of tangible goods available in the economy

Question 7Single Answer

National income is the

A
net national product at market price
B
net national product at factor cost
C
net domestic product at market price
D
net domestic product at factor cost

Question 8Single Answer

Chelliah Committee of 1992 deals with the overhauling of our

A
financial system
B
tax system
C
patents and copyrights
D
Public sector undertakings

Question 9Single Answer

During which Five Year Plan was the annual growth rate of National Income the lowest

A
2^nd plan
B
3^rd plan
C
5^th plan
D
6^th plan

Question 10Single Answer

Which of the following taxes is a progressive tax

A
sales tax
B
custom tax
C
excise tax
D
income tax

Question 11Single Answer

Which of the following estimates the National Income in India

A
National Income Committee
B
Planning Commission
C
Reserve Bank Of India
D
Central Statistical Organisation

Question 12Single Answer

India changed over to the decimal system, coinage in

A
April 1951
B
April 1955
C
April 1957
D
April 1978

Question 13Single Answer

11^th Five Year Plan aim at achieving 10% rural tele density in India from the present 1.9% by the year

A
2008
B
2009
C
2010
D
2012

Question 14Single Answer

Which one of the following statements Monitorable Socio Economic Target of the 11^th Five Year Plan under the head Environment is not correct

A
treat urban waste water by 2011-12
B
Increase energy efficiency by 20% points by 2016-17
C
attain WHO standards of air quality in all major cities by 2011-12
D
increase forest and tree cover by 15% points

Question 15Single Answer

Who is the ex-officio chairman of Planning commission and National Development Council

A
President
B
Prime Minister
C
Finance Minister
D
Commerce Minister

Question 16Single Answer

What was the growth rate of H.P. in economic sector in Fiscal Year 2012-13 ?

A
5.7%
B
5.9%
C
6.1%
D
6.0%

Question 17Single Answer

What was the annual growth rate in primary sector in H.P. in the year 2013-14 ?

A
9.6%
B
12.5%
C
14.9%
D
15.3%

Question 18Single Answer

As per Economic Survey of 2012-13, what was the contribution of ag culture sector in the revenue of H.P. ?

A
8.32
B
10.87%
C
12.25
D
14.42%

Question 19Single Answer

As per Economic Survey of the year 2015-16, what percentage downfall was recorded in primary sector in H.P. in comparison with 2014-15 ?

A
-1.3%
B
-1.7%
C
-1.9%
D
-2.3%

Question 20Single Answer

What was the estimated growth rate of H.P. in the year 2013-14 ?

A
3.5%
B
5.9%
C
6.2%
D
6.6%

Question 21Single Answer

What is the theme of World Intellectual Property Day 2023, which is observed annually on April 26 for creating awareness of intellectual property and its safeguarding ?

A
IP and Youth: Innovating for a Better Future
B
IP and SMEs: Taking Your Ideas to Market
C
Innovate for a Green Future
D
Women and IP: Accelerating Innovation and Creativity

Question 22Single Answer

Which of the following countries will host the third in-person Quad Summit on May 24, 2023 ?

A
India
B
The USA
C
Japan
D
Australia

Question 23Single Answer

In April 2023, the State Bank of India (SBI) has opened its fourth exclusive branch for startups. In this context, which of the following Indian cities does not have SBI’s startup branch ?

A
Mumbai
B
Bengaluru
C
New Delhi
D
Chennai

Question 24Single Answer

In April 2023, the Y20 Pre Summit Meeting under G20 is being hosted by the Ministry of Youth and Sports Affairs in which Indian city from 26^th to 28^th April 2023 ?

A
Bengaluru
B
Leh
C
Kanpur
D
Srinagar

Question 25Single Answer

In April 2023, who among the following has been appointed as the Acting Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court with effect from April 24, 2023 ?

A
Biswanath Somadder
B
Sarasa Venkatanarayana Bhatti
C
S Manikumar
D
Akil Kureshi

Knowledge of Computer

Question 26Single Answer

Which Windows interface element typically appears to display information, a warning, an error message, or a request for confirmation?

A
Window
B
Pop-up menu
C
Message box
D
Taskbar

Question 27Single Answer

What is active desktop ?

A
a term that is synonymous with viewing your desktop as web page
B
a feature to customize your desktop to display informating you can update from the internet
C
both a and b above mentioned
D
A software
E
None of these

Question 28Single Answer

What is meant by an active window?

A
A window that is minimized
B
The window currently receiving user input
C
Any window currently open
D
The window opened first

Question 29Single Answer

What was America Online (AOL) primarily known for during the early popularization of consumer Internet access?

A
An online service providing Internet access and proprietary online content
B
A computer operating system
C
A spreadsheet application
D
A database management system

Question 30Single Answer

An application is

A
word processing, accounting and engineering programs are example of application programs
B
computer program designed to enable users to perform specific job functions
C
Both a and b above mentioned
D
a document
E
None of these

Question 31Single Answer

Which of the following programs enables you to calculate numbers related to rows and columns?

A
Window program
B
Spreadsheet program
C
Graphics program
D
Word program
E
None of these

Question 32Single Answer

The term Briefcase is used for

A
a special folder on the windows desktop used to keep documents up to date when shared between computers
B
a window that us currently open
C
A folder which keeps deleted, files for a while and can be retrieved from it
D
All of the above
E
None of these

Question 33Single Answer

In a graphical user interface, what is a button primarily used for?

A
Executing a command or initiating an action
B
Permanently storing data
C
Displaying the computer's IP address
D
Formatting a disk automatically

Question 34Single Answer

A channel (in windows terminology) is

A
a widely used online service that offers access to the internet
B
a specialized web site designed to work with the windows 98 subscribing feature to automatically download information from the internet and store it on your computer for later viewing
C
an area on the computer memory where text or graphics can be temporarily stored
D
All of the above
E
None of these

Question 35Single Answer

What does a checked checkbox generally indicate in a graphical user interface?

A
The associated option is enabled or selected
B
The application has closed
C
The file has been deleted
D
The computer is offline

Question 36Single Answer

The term classic style implies

A
you can click on an item to select it and double click on an item to open it
B
a folder options setting that tells double click on an item to open it
C
both a and b
D
font style
E
None of these

Question 37Single Answer

The term click implies

A
to quickly push and release the main mouse button when onscreen mouse pointer is positioned over the desired item
B
a button in a dialog box
C
to shut down or exit a dialog box
D
All of the above
E
None of these

Question 38Single Answer

What is the primary function of the Close button marked with an X on a window?

A
Minimize the window
B
Close the associated window or application
C
Maximize the window
D
Move the window

Question 39Single Answer

A command button

A
is a one in a dialog box such as open, close, exit OK or cancel that carries out a command
B
is a symbol that designates the position on the screen where text or codes will be inserted or deleted
C
is a sort on screen from where you can open and manages files and programs
D
is a small button with an X on it
E
None of these

Question 40Single Answer

What is smallest unit of the information?

A
A bit
B
A byte
C
A block
D
A nibble

Question 41Single Answer

A cursor is

A
to make a selection from the document from the document and duplicate it on the clipboard
B
a symbol that designated the position on the screen where text or codes will be inserted or deleted
C
pressing and holding the main mouse button
D
A button in a dialog box
E
None of these

Question 42Single Answer

What is a Database Management System (DBMS)?

A
A structured collection of data only
B
Software used to create, manage, retrieve, and update data in databases
C
A physical device for storing database backups
D
A programming language used only for calculations

Question 43Single Answer

The meaning of cut is

A
to take a selection from the document and move it to the clipboard
B
to cut a document in two unequal parts
C
to cut a document in two equal parts
D
Only b and c are correct

Question 44Single Answer

A setting or action predetermined by the program unless changed by the user is called as

A
pre - determined setting
B
user - setting
C
default
D
setting
E
None of these

Question 45Single Answer

The search back ground and main area of windows where you can open and manage files and programs is

A
wall paper
B
desktop
C
background
D
All of the above
E
None of these

Question 46Single Answer

What is a dialog box in a graphical user interface?

A
An on-screen window used to display information or obtain user input and selections
B
A tool used exclusively for audio and video calls
C
A hardware device used for voice commands
D
A program used exclusively to browse websites

Question 47Single Answer

A letter, memo, proposal, or other that is created using Microsoft word is called as

A
Master
B
slide
C
document
D
worksheet
E
None of these

Question 48Single Answer

The meaning of double click is

A
pushing and releasing the main mouse button twice in rapid succession when the on - tree mouse pointer is positioned over the desired item
B
appearance of an icon
C
to take a selection from the document and move it to the clipboard
D
All of the above
E
None of these

Question 49Single Answer

The term drag and drop means

A
appearance of an icon
B
used for selecting text
C
to move text or an object by positioning the mouse pointer on the item you want to move, pressing and holding the mouse button to drop the object into its new location
D
to take a selection from the document and move it to the clipboard
E
None of these

Question 50Single Answer

What does dragging with a mouse mean?

A
Holding down a mouse button while moving the mouse pointer
B
Closing an application
C
Double-clicking an icon without moving the mouse
D
Restarting the computer

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Question 51Single Answer

What is the purpose of a drop-down list in a graphical user interface?

A
To display a list of selectable choices when expanded
B
To permanently delete selected files
C
To close all running applications
D
To display only error messages

Question 52Single Answer

The default name for a desktop icon that opens an explore window displaying information about your system’s disk drives and also special system folders like printers and control panel

A
my computer
B
news groups
C
message box
D
network neighbourhood
E
None of these

Question 53Single Answer

________________ means to enlarge window to its maximum area so that it will full entire desktop

A
maximize
B
zoom
C
enlarge
D
extend
E
None of these

Question 54Single Answer

What is HTML primarily used for?

A
Defining the structure and meaning of content on web pages
B
Managing computer hardware drivers
C
Encrypting all Internet traffic
D
Controlling the computer's BIOS

Question 55Single Answer

What is the process of visually emphasizing selected text or an object on a computer screen commonly called?

A
Shading
B
Hyperlinking
C
Highlighting
D
Compiling

Question 56Single Answer

What is an icon in a graphical user interface?

A
An action performed when a button is clicked
B
A small graphical representation of an application, command, file, folder, or function
C
A type of computer memory
D
A text-only command prompt

Question 57Single Answer

In graphical user interfaces, what does an ellipsis (...) following a menu command commonly indicate?

A
The command will open a dialog box or require additional input
B
The command will immediately shut down the computer
C
The command has already been executed
D
The command cannot be selected

Question 58Single Answer

_____________ is an area of memory assigned to store any e-mail message for the user

A
Outlook express
B
yahoo.com
C
post- box
D
mail box
E
None of these

Question 59Single Answer

Group of letters, numbers, and symbols with a common typerface is called as

A
file
B
font
C
style
D
GUI
E
None of these

Question 60Single Answer

A___ is an electronic device that process data converting into information.

A
processor
B
computer
C
menu
D
mouse
E
None of these

Question 61Single Answer

This is the process of getting access to the computer

A
sign in
B
log in
C
log off
D
enter
E
None of these

Question 62Single Answer

The full step wise process of closing a computer is called

A
shutting
B
closing
C
log off
D
shut down
E
None of these

Question 63Single Answer

What is a clickable connection from one web document or resource to another called?

A
Hyperlink
B
Compiler
C
Cursor
D
Clipboard

Question 64Single Answer

This device is used to connect your computer with a telephone line, so that can access information form other servers and ordinary users too, said device is called

A
modem
B
set top box
C
LAN card
D
UPS
E
None of these

Question 65Single Answer

What is an Internet discussion area where users exchange messages about a particular subject traditionally called?

A
Newsgroup
B
Spreadsheet
C
Search engine
D
Device driver

Question 66Single Answer

Which two functional units are fundamental components of a CPU?

A
Control Unit and Arithmetic Logic Unit
B
Keyboard and mouse
C
Monitor and printer
D
Hard disk and optical drive

Question 67Single Answer

Hardware that are easily attached to computer and can be played instantly are called as

A
multimedia
B
plug and play
C
digital
D
point to point
E
None of these

Question 68Single Answer

There is a central file in windows OS that is used to keep track of information about installed hardware and software and their preferences on the specific computer. This file is

A
system database
B
main menu
C
registry
D
directory
E
None of these

Question 69Single Answer

It is the smallest dot that can be uniquely drawn on a computer screen.This is

A
Boxel
B
Computer dort
C
Cursor
D
Pixel
E
None of these

Question 70Single Answer

In an office document, a picture, chart, shape, or other inserted item is generally treated as what?

A
Object
B
Clipboard
C
Cursor
D
Taskbar

Question 71Single Answer

What is a quick press and release of the secondary mouse button called?

A
Right-click
B
Double-click
C
Drag
D
Scroll

Question 72Single Answer

An operation to retrieve information image as well as text which is stored in clip board and inset it at the destined place is

A
copy
B
insert
C
select
D
paste
E
None of these

Question 73Single Answer

Display bar that list all the open folders and active application is

A
menu bar
B
tool bar
C
task bar
D
window list
E
None of these

Question 74Single Answer

A large space common in most of the windows which is for user’s work with that application is

A
application view
B
work area
C
project view
D
tool bars
E
None of these

Question 75Single Answer

__________- is the list of print jobs waiting to be sent to a particular printer

A
print list
B
job queue
C
print requests
D
print queue
E
None of these

Question 76Single Answer

A photograph, image or any other visual file which is displayed at the back ground of the windows main icon screen, is called as

A
wall paper
B
screen saver
C
window theme
D
active desktop
E
None of these

Question 77Single Answer

___________--- is a process of sending documents to a storage where they are temporarily stored and remain there until printer them

A
printing
B
queuing
C
waiting queue
D
print spooling
E
None of these

Question 78Single Answer

Which GUI control is used when a user must select exactly one option from a group of mutually exclusive choices?

A
Radio button
B
Check box
C
Scroll bar
D
Text box

Question 79Single Answer

An interactive tool provided with windows OS to assist user in installation of software and also in using different features of applications, it is called as

A
demo
B
wizards
C
help
D
undo
E
None of theses

Question 80Single Answer

In Microsoft Windows, which application is primarily used to browse and manage files and folders?

A
Task Manager
B
File Explorer
C
Control Panel
D
Registry Editor

Question 81Single Answer

The feature to customize your desktop to display information that you can update from the internet is

A
active desktop
B
online desktop
C
e-mail
D
resource sharing
E
None of these

Question 82Single Answer

What is the electronic exchange of messages and attached computer files over a network or the Internet commonly called?

A
E-mail
B
FTP
C
Web browsing
D
Streaming

Question 83Single Answer

What is a computer virus?

A
A malicious program or code capable of replicating by infecting other files or programs
B
A physical hardware component
C
A Windows configuration utility
D
A network transmission medium

Question 84Single Answer

A fourth-generation programming language (4GL) is generally characterized as what?

A
A machine-level language
B
A high-level, often nonprocedural language
C
An assembly language
D
A binary instruction set

Question 85Single Answer

What was Microsoft Write, included with early versions of Microsoft Windows?

A
A basic word processor
B
A database management system
C
A spreadsheet program
D
A programming-language compiler

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