151. Green revolution was introduced in which Five Year Plan of India?

1. Seventh
2. Fifth
3. Second
4. Third

Option “D” is correct
The introduction of high-yielding varieties of seeds after 1966 and the increased use of fertilizers and irrigation are known collectively as the Green Revolution, which provided the increase in production needed to make India self-sufficient in food grains, thus improving agriculture in India. It is done after Third year plan period from 1961-66.
152. Who among the following is the ex-officio chairman of the NITI Aayog in India?

1. President
2. Prime Minister
3. Vice President
4. Finance Minister

Option “B” is correct
The Prime Minister is the Ex-officio chairman of NITI Aayog. The permanent members of the governing council of NITI Aayog are all the state Chief Ministers, along with the Chief Ministers of Delhi and Puducherry, the Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar, and a vice chairman nominated by the Prime Minister.
153. How many Miniratna companies are there in Category – I?

1. 55
2. 56
3. 59
4. 47

Option “C” is correct
There were 59 Miniratna companies are there is the category-I. PSU companies are divided into three categories: Maharatna, Navratna, Miniratna (Category 1 and Category 2).
154. Who is the father of ‘Utilitarian School of Thought’?

1. Hegel
2. Bentham
3. James Mill
4. Locke

Option “B” is correct
Utilitarianism began with the philosophies of Jeremy Bentham (1748-1832). Utilitarianism is an ethical theory that states that the best action is the one that maximizes utility.
155. Devaluation is majorly done to _____.

1. Encourage export
2. Encourage import
3. Discourage import
4. To encourage both export and import

Option “A” is correct
Devaluation is the decision to reduce the value of a currency in a fixed exchange rate. A devaluation means that the value of the currency falls. Domestic residents will find imports and foreign travel more expensive. However domestic exports will benefit from their exports becoming cheaper.
156. Foreign investment is known by which name in India?

1. SME (Small and medium-sized enterprises)
2. MDI (Management Development Institute)
3. FDI (Foreign Direct Investment)
4. CII (Confederation of Indian Industry)

Option “C” is correct
FDI is Foreign Direct Investment, it is an investment in a business by an investor from another country for which the foreign investor has control over the company purchased. The Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) defines control as owning 10% or more of the business. Foreign Investment in India is commonly known in India by Foreign Direct Investment.
157. Real estate comes under which sector?

1. Primary
2. Tertiary
3. Secondary
4. Both Secondary and Tertiary

Option “B” is correct
Real estate is the property, land, buildings, air rights above the land and underground rights below the land. Real estate comes under tertiary sector. Tertiary sector include service sector, construction sector, real estate.
158. What is the full form of PMGSY?

1. Pradhan Mantri Greh Sadak Yojana
2. Pradhan Mantri Gaon Sadak Yojana
3. Pradhan Mantri Guarantee Sadak Yojana
4. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana

Option “D” is correct
The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), was launched by the Govt. of India to provide connectivity to unconnected Habitations as part of a poverty reduction strategy. Govt. of India is endeavoring to set high and uniform technical and management standards and facilitating policy development and planning at State level in order to ensure sustainable management of the rural roads network.
159. Match the following:

1. 1-b, 2-a, 3-c, 4-d
2. 1-c, 2-a, 3-d, 4-b
3. 1-b, 2-c, 3-d, 4-a

4. 1-b, 2-a, 3-d, 4-c

Option “D” is correct
IMF- Washington D.C
WTO- Geneva
ADB- Philippines
SAARC- Kathmandu.
160. Which Five Year Plan had a motive of ‘Faster, More inclusive and Sustainable growth’?

1. Tenth
2. Twelth
3. Seventh
4. Eleventh

Option “B” is correct
The Planning Commission drafted 12thFive Year Plan – Faster, More Inclusive and Sustainable Growth The 12thPlan says that it is guided by a vision of India moving forward in a way that would ensure a broad-based improvement in living standards of all sections of the people through a growth process which is faster than in the past, more inclusive and also more environmentally sustainable’
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