APPSC Group 2 Screening 2017 (26 Feb 2017), Q.96
Which Five Year Plan laid emphasis on heavy industry led development?
- (1)Fifth
- (2)Fourth
- (3)Second
- (4)Sixth
భారీ పరిశ్రమల ఆధారిత అభివృద్ధిపై దృష్టి పెట్టిన పంచవర్ష ప్రణాళిక ఏది?
- (1)ఐదవ
- (2)నాల్గవ
- (3)రెండవ
- (4)ఆరవ
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Answer: (3) Second
Why (3) is correct: The Second Five Year Plan (1956–61, Mahalanobis) emphasised heavy industry and public-sector steel plants.
Why the others are wrong:
- (1) Fifth: Garibi Hatao / employment.
- (2) Fourth: growth with stability, nationalisation trends.
- (4) Sixth: early 1980s liberalisation beginnings.
Concept: First Plan = agriculture/irrigation (Harrod-Domar). Second = Nehru-Mahalanobis heavy industry.
Source: Five-Year Plans (Wikipedia)
APPSC Group 2 Screening 2017 (26 Feb 2017), Q.97
Which enactment deals with withdrawal of currency notes from being legal tender?
- (1)Prevention of Money Laundering Act
- (2)Reserve Bank of India Act
- (3)Banking Regulation Act
- (4)Indian Paper Currency Order
కరెన్సీ నోట్లను లీగల్‌ టెండర్‌ నుండి ఉపసంహరించడం ఏ చట్టం కింద?
- (1)మనీ లాండరింగ్‌ నిరోధక చట్టం
- (2)రిజర్వ్‌ బ్యాంక్‌ ఆఫ్‌ ఇండియా చట్టం
- (3)బ్యాంకింగ్‌ రెగ్యులేషన్‌ చట్టం
- (4)ఇండియన్‌ పేపర్‌ కరెన్సీ ఆర్డర్‌
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Answer: (2) Reserve Bank of India Act
Why (2) is correct: Section 26(2) of the RBI Act, 1934 empowers the Central Government, on RBI recommendation, to declare any series of notes not to be legal tender.
Why the others are wrong:
- (1) PMLA = money laundering.
- (3) Banking Regulation Act = bank licensing/regulation.
- (4) Not the governing statute for modern demonetisation.
Concept: Used for 2016 demonetisation of ₹500/₹1000 notes.
Source: RBI Act (Wikipedia)
APPSC Group 2 Screening 2017 (26 Feb 2017), Q.98
Which name is not associated with Green Revolution in India?
- (1)C. Subramaniam
- (2)Dr. M.S. Swaminathan
- (3)Sardar Swaran Singh
- (4)Norman Borlaug
భారతదేశంలో హరిత విప్లవంతో సంబంధం లేని పేరు ఏది?
- (1)సి. సుబ్రమణ్యం
- (2)డాక్టర్‌ ఎం.ఎస్‌. స్వామినాథన్‌
- (3)సర్దార్‌ స్వర్ణ సింగ్‌
- (4)నార్మన్‌ బోర్లాగ్‌
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Answer: (3) Sardar Swaran Singh
Why (3) is correct: Sardar Swaran Singh is not a Green Revolution figure. Subramaniam (Food Minister), Swaminathan (scientist), Borlaug (HYV wheat) are.
Why the others are wrong:
- (1),(2),(4) Core Green Revolution names.
Concept: HYV wheat/rice, irrigation, fertilisers, Punjab-Haryana-WP; 1960s–70s.
APPSC Group 2 Screening 2017 (26 Feb 2017), Q.99
Budget of the Government of India used to be presented as per tradition at 5:30 p.m. in the Lok Sabha. In which year was the time of presentation shifted to 11:00 a.m.?
- (1)1999
- (2)2000
- (3)2010
- (4)2001
భారత బడ్జెట్‌ సాంప్రదాయకంగా సాయంత్రం 5:30కి ప్రవేశపెట్టేవారు. ఉదయం 11:00కి మార్చిన సంవత్సరం?
- (1)1999
- (2)2000
- (3)2010
- (4)2001
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Answer: (1) 1999
Why (1) is correct: In February 1999, FM Yashwant Sinha presented the Budget at 11 a.m. (ending the colonial 5:30 p.m. practice).
Why the others are wrong:
- (2),(3),(4) Wrong years.
Concept: Later, Budget date also moved to 1 February (from 2017).
APPSC Group 2 Screening 2017 (26 Feb 2017), Q.100
Fiscal Deficit of the Government of India is closest to
- (1)Excess of revenue expenditure over revenue receipts
- (2)Interest bearing borrowings during a financial year
- (3)Excess of revenue and capital expenditure over tax revenue
- (4)Accumulated public debt at the end of the financial year
భారత ప్రభుత్వ ఆర్థిక లోటు (Fiscal Deficit)కి దగ్గరగా ఉన్నది
- (1)రెవిన్యూ ఖర్చు − రెవిన్యూ రసీదులు
- (2)ఆర్థిక సంవత్సరంలో వడ్డీ ఉన్న రుణాలు
- (3)రెవిన్యూ+మూలధన ఖర్చు − పన్ను రాబడి
- (4)ఆర్థిక సంవత్సరాంతపు సంచిత ప్రజా రుణం
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Answer: (2) Interest bearing borrowings during a financial year
Why (2) is correct: Fiscal deficit ≈ total expenditure − (revenue receipts + non-debt capital receipts) = borrowings that bear interest in that year.
Why the others are wrong:
- (1) That is revenue deficit.
- (3) Omits non-tax revenue and non-debt capital receipts.
- (4) That is stock of debt, not the year’s deficit.
Concept: FRBM targets fiscal and revenue deficits. Primary deficit = fiscal deficit − interest payments.
Source: Fiscal deficit (Wikipedia)
APPSC Group 2 Screening 2017 (26 Feb 2017), Q.101
The share of Central taxes to States recommended by the 14th Finance Commission
- (1)42%
- (2)36%
- (3)32.5%
- (4)29.5%
14వ ఫైనాన్స్‌ కమిషన్‌ సిఫారసు చేసిన కేంద్ర పన్నుల్లో రాష్ట్రాల వాటా
- (1)42%
- (2)36%
- (3)32.5%
- (4)29.5%
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Answer: (1) 42%
Why (1) is correct: 14th FC raised States’ share in the divisible pool of Central taxes to 42% (from 32% under 13th FC).
Why the others are wrong:
- (2),(3),(4) Older/other shares (13th FC was 32%).
Concept: 15th FC recommended 41% (adjusted for J&K reorganisation).
APPSC Group 2 Screening 2017 (26 Feb 2017), Q.102
Green Revolution primarily aimed at
- (1)Increasing production through redistribution of land
- (2)Planned export of food grains
- (3)Cash crop cultivation
- (4)Increasing production of food grains through high yielding varieties
హరిత విప్లవం ప్రధానంగా లక్ష్యంగా పెట్టుకున్నది
- (1)భూపంపిణీ ద్వారా ఉత్పత్తి పెంపు
- (2)ఆహార ధాన్యాల ప్రణాళికాబద్ధ ఎగుమతి
- (3)నగదు పంటల సాగు
- (4)అధిక దిగుబడి రకాల ద్వారా ఆహార ధాన్యాల ఉత్పత్తి పెంపు
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Answer: (4) Increasing production of food grains through high yielding varieties
Why (4) is correct: Green Revolution = HYV seeds + water + fertiliser + credit to raise foodgrain production (esp. wheat).
Why the others are wrong:
- (1) Land reform is separate.
- (2) Aim was food self-sufficiency, not export.
- (3) Focus was foodgrains, not cash crops.
Concept: Started mid-1960s; Wheat Revolution; later rice.
APPSC Group 2 Screening 2017 (26 Feb 2017), Q.103
In 1991 economic reform, which policy measure was not undertaken
- (1)Devaluation
- (2)Shifting gold from RBI vaults overseas
- (3)Demonetisation
- (4)Partial convertibility of Rupee
1991 ఆర్థిక సంస్కరణల్లో చేపట్టని చర్య ఏది?
- (1)విలువ తగ్గింపు (డీవాల్యుయేషన్‌)
- (2)RBI బంగారాన్ని విదేశాలకు తరలించడం
- (3)నోట్ల రద్దు (డీమోనిటైజేషన్‌)
- (4)రూపాయి పాక్షిక మార్పిడి
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Answer: (3) Demonetisation
Why (3) is correct: Demonetisation was not part of 1991 reforms. 1991 did include rupee devaluation, gold pledging/shipping for forex, and moves toward partial convertibility (LERMS).
Why the others are wrong:
- (1),(2),(4) Were part of the 1991 crisis response.
Concept: 1991: Narasimha Rao–Manmohan Singh; LPG; New Industrial Policy.
APPSC Group 2 Screening 2017 (26 Feb 2017), Q.104
Which policy measure has not been a part of Liberalisation, Privatisation and Globalisation
- (1)FDI in defence sector
- (2)Capital account convertibility
- (3)FDI in retail sector
- (4)Disinvestment
సరళీకరణ, ప్రైవేటీకరణ, ప్రపంచీకరణలో భాగం కానిది
- (1)రక్షణ రంగంలో FDI
- (2)మూలధన ఖాతా మార్పిడి
- (3)రిటైల్‌లో FDI
- (4)డిసిన్వెస్ట్‌మెంట్‌
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Answer: (2) Capital account convertibility
Why (2) is correct: India has not adopted full capital account convertibility (Tarapore Committee cautioned). FDI in defence/retail and disinvestment have been LPG-era measures (in varying degrees).
Why the others are wrong:
- (1),(3),(4) Have been pursued under LPG/openness agenda.
Concept: Current account convertibility achieved 1994; capital account still managed.
Source: Capital account (Wikipedia)
APPSC Group 2 Screening 2017 (26 Feb 2017), Q.105
Out of the following crops, Green Revolution produced maximum increase in the production of
- (1)Paddy
- (2)Wheat
- (3)Pulses
- (4)Millets
హరిత విప్లవం వల్ల ఉత్పత్తిలో అత్యధిక పెరుగుదల ఏ పంటలో?
- (1)వరి
- (2)గోధుమ
- (3)పప్పుధాన్యాలు
- (4)చిరుధాన్యాలు
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Answer: (2) Wheat
Why (2) is correct: Maximum impact was on wheat production (HYV Mexican wheat).
Why the others are wrong:
- (1) Rice also rose, but wheat impact was sharper initially.
- (3),(4) Pulses and millets were largely bypassed.
Concept: Regional concentration: Punjab, Haryana, Western UP.
APPSC Group 2 Screening 2017 (26 Feb 2017), Q.106
What is the Minimum Support Price in Rupees per Quintal of Common Paddy announced by the Government of India for Kharif 2016-17 season?
- (1)Rs 1,470
- (2)Rs 1,510
- (3)Rs 1,625
- (4)Rs 1,650
2016-17 ఖరీఫ్‌ సీజన్‌కు కామన్‌ వరికి ప్రకటించిన కనీస మద్దతు ధర (క్వింటాల్‌కు)
- (1)రూ. 1,470
- (2)రూ. 1,510
- (3)రూ. 1,625
- (4)రూ. 1,650
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Answer: (1) Rs 1,470
Why (1) is correct: MSP for common paddy, Kharif 2016–17, was ₹1,470 per quintal (Grade A was higher).
Why the others are wrong:
- (2),(3),(4) Wrong figures for that season.
Concept: MSP recommended by CACP; announced by Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs.
APPSC Group 2 Screening 2017 (26 Feb 2017), Q.107
The target growth rate of agricultural sector as per National Agricultural Policy, 2000 was in excess of
- (1)2%
- (2)2.5%
- (3)3%
- (4)4%
జాతీయ వ్యవసాయ విధానం, 2000 ప్రకారం వ్యవసాయ రంగ లక్ష్య వృద్ధి రేటు దీనికంటే ఎక్కువ
- (1)2%
- (2)2.5%
- (3)3%
- (4)4%
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Answer: (4) 4%
Why (4) is correct: National Agriculture Policy, 2000 aimed at growth in excess of 4% per annum in agriculture.
Why the others are wrong:
- (1),(2),(3) Lower than the stated target.
Concept: Policy stressed sustainable agriculture, food security, and private investment.
Source: National Agriculture Policy
APPSC Group 2 Screening 2017 (26 Feb 2017), Q.108
“Garibi Hatao” was introduced during which Five Year Plan?
- (1)4th Five Year Plan
- (2)5th Five Year Plan
- (3)6th Five Year Plan
- (4)3rd Five Year Plan
“గరిబీ హటావ్‌” ఏ పంచవర్ష ప్రణాళికలో ప్రవేశపెట్టబడింది?
- (1)4వ
- (2)5వ
- (3)6వ
- (4)3వ
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Answer: (2) 5th Five Year Plan
Why (2) is correct: “Garibi Hatao” was Indira Gandhi’s slogan linked to the Fifth Five Year Plan (1974–79) emphasis on poverty removal.
Why the others are wrong:
- (1),(3),(4) Wrong plans.
Concept: Fifth Plan: growth with social justice / minimum needs. Draft by D.P. Dhar.
Source: Five-Year Plans (Wikipedia)
APPSC Group 2 Screening 2017 (26 Feb 2017), Q.109
Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act does not
- (1)Prescribe limits for fiscal and revenue deficits
- (2)Prescribe certain vision statements to be laid along with the budgets
- (3)Provide for penal provisions if deficit targets are not met
- (4)Apply both at Central and State level
FRBM చట్టం చేయనిది / లేనిది
- (1)ఆర్థిక మరియు రెవిన్యూ లోటు పరిమితులు నిర్దేశించడం
- (2)బడ్జెట్‌తో కొన్ని విజన్‌ స్టేట్‌మెంట్లు ఉంచాలని చెప్పడం
- (3)లోటు లక్ష్యాలు చేరుకోకపోతే శిక్షా నిబంధనలు
- (4)కేంద్రం మరియు రాష్ట్రాలు రెండింటికీ వర్తించడం
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Answer: (3) Provide for penal provisions if deficit targets are not met
Why (3) is correct: FRBM sets deficit targets and requires Medium-Term Fiscal Policy / Fiscal Policy Strategy / Macroeconomic Framework statements, but has no penal provisions for missing targets.
Why the others are wrong:
- (1),(2),(4) FRBM does these (States have their own FRBM laws mirroring the Centre).
Concept: FRBM Act, 2003. Escape clauses exist for calamity, security, structural reforms.
Source: FRBM Act (Wikipedia)
APPSC Group 2 Screening 2017 (26 Feb 2017), Q.110
Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS)
- (1)has shared funding by Central and State governments
- (2)is fully funded by respective State governments
- (3)is fully funded by Central government
- (4)is a fully externally aided scheme
ఇంటిగ్రేటెడ్‌ చైల్డ్‌ డెవలప్‌మెంట్‌ స్కీమ్‌ (ICDS)
- (1)కేంద్రం-రాష్ట్రాల భాగస్వామ్య నిధులు
- (2)పూర్తిగా రాష్ట్రాల నిధులు
- (3)పూర్తిగా కేంద్ర నిధులు
- (4)పూర్తిగా బాహ్య సహాయం
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Answer: (1) has shared funding by Central and State governments
Why (1) is correct: ICDS is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with shared Centre–State funding (ratios have varied by component/NE states).
Why the others are wrong:
- (2),(3),(4) Wrong funding pattern.
Concept: Launched 1975; Anganwadi centres; MoWCD.
Source: ICDS (Wikipedia)
APPSC Group 2 Screening 2017 (26 Feb 2017), Q.111
Industrial Policy Resolution, 1977 focused on
- (1)Heavy industry
- (2)Small scale and village industry
- (3)Foreign Direct Investment
- (4)Mining
పారిశ్రామిక విధాన తీర్మానం, 1977 దృష్టి పెట్టింది
- (1)భారీ పరిశ్రమ
- (2)చిన్న తరహా మరియు గ్రామీణ పరిశ్రమ
- (3)విదేశీ ప్రత్యక్ష పెట్టుబడి
- (4)మైనింగ్‌
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Answer: (2) Small scale and village industry
Why (2) is correct: Janata government’s Industrial Policy 1977 emphasised small-scale and village industries and limited large-business expansion.
Why the others are wrong:
- (1) Heavy industry = 1956 IPR / Second Plan thrust.
- (3),(4) Not the 1977 focus.
Concept: 1956 IPR = socialist pattern / Schedule A,B,C. 1991 = liberalisation.
Source: Industrial policy (Wikipedia)
APPSC Group 2 Screening 2017 (26 Feb 2017), Q.112
The implementation agency for Prime Minister Rozgar Yojana (PMRY) is
- (1)Nationalised Bank
- (2)Small Industry Service Institute
- (3)District Industries Centre
- (4)District Employment Exchange
ప్రధానమంత్రి రోజ్‌గార్‌ యోజన (PMRY) అమలు సంస్థ
- (1)జాతీయీకరణ బ్యాంకు
- (2)స్మాల్‌ ఇండస్ట్రీ సర్వీస్‌ ఇన్‌స్టిట్యూట్‌
- (3)డిస్ట్రిక్ట్‌ ఇండస్ట్రీస్‌ సెంటర్‌
- (4)డిస్ట్రిక్ట్‌ ఎంప్లాయ్‌మెంట్‌ ఎక్స్‌చేంజ్‌
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Answer: (3) District Industries Centre
Why (3) is correct: PMRY (self-employment for educated unemployed) was implemented through District Industries Centres.
Why the others are wrong:
- (1) Banks finance, but DIC is the implementing agency.
- (2),(4) Wrong agencies.
Concept: Later subsumed/restructured into other self-employment programmes (e.g. PMEGP lineage).
APPSC Group 2 Screening 2017 (26 Feb 2017), Q.113
At present, in India, Foreign Direct Investment is completely prohibited in which sector
- (1)Petroleum refining
- (2)Cable networks
- (3)Newspapers
- (4)Chit funds
ప్రస్తుతం భారత్‌లో FDI పూర్తిగా నిషేధించిన రంగం
- (1)పెట్రోలియం రిఫైనింగ్‌
- (2)కేబుల్‌ నెట్‌వర్క్‌లు
- (3)వార్తాపత్రికలు
- (4)చిట్‌ ఫండ్స్‌
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Answer: (4) Chit funds
Why (4) is correct: FDI is prohibited in chit funds (also lottery, gambling, Nidhi, etc.). Other listed sectors allow FDI under some route/cap.
Why the others are wrong:
- (1),(2),(3) Not fully prohibited (caps/routes apply).
Concept: DPIIT Consolidated FDI Policy lists prohibited sectors.
Source: FDI in India (Wikipedia)
APPSC Group 2 Screening 2017 (26 Feb 2017), Q.114
As per the present policy, what is the percentage of Foreign Direct Investment permitted in total equity for Multi-Brand Retail Trading Sector?
- (1)51%
- (2)49%
- (3)26%
- (4)100%
మల్టీ-బ్రాండ్‌ రిటైల్‌ ట్రేడింగ్‌లో అనుమతించిన FDI శాతం
- (1)51%
- (2)49%
- (3)26%
- (4)100%
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Answer: (1) 51%
Why (1) is correct: Multi-brand retail trading was allowed up to 51% FDI (government route, with conditions) as per the policy relevant to this paper.
Why the others are wrong:
- (2) 49% is a common cap in other sectors.
- (3) 26% older media-type caps.
- (4) 100% is for single-brand retail (under conditions), not multi-brand.
Concept: Single-brand retail: up to 100% (phased). Sourcing conditions apply to multi-brand.
Source: Retailing in India (Wikipedia)
APPSC Group 2 Screening 2017 (26 Feb 2017), Q.115
Which of the following is not registered as a Geographical Indication in India as per details available till November, 2016?
- (1)Tirupati Laddu
- (2)Uppada Jamdani Saree
- (3)Guntur Sannam Chilli
- (4)Bandaru Laddu
2016 నవంబర్‌ నాటికి భారత్‌లో GIగా నమోదు కానిది
- (1)తిరుపతి లడ్డూ
- (2)ఉప్పాడ జామ్దాని చీర
- (3)గుంటూరు సన్నం మిర్చి
- (4)బందరు లడ్డూ
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Answer: (4) Bandaru Laddu
Why (4) is correct: Bandar (Machilipatnam) Laddu was not a registered GI as of Nov 2016; the other three were.
Why the others are wrong:
- (1),(2),(3) Already registered GIs by then.
Concept: GI under Geographical Indications of Goods Act, 1999; registry at Chennai.
Source: GIs in India (Wikipedia)
APPSC Group 2 Screening 2017 (26 Feb 2017), Q.116
As per the vision of National Manufacturing Policy, 2011 how many additional jobs have to be created in the manufacturing sector by 2022?
- (1)200 million
- (2)100 million
- (3)75 million
- (4)60 million
జాతీయ తయారీ విధానం, 2011 దృష్టిలో 2022 నాటికి మ్యానుఫాక్చరింగ్‌లో సృష్టించాల్సిన అదనపు ఉద్యోగాలు
- (1)200 మిలియన్‌
- (2)100 మిలియన్‌
- (3)75 మిలియన్‌
- (4)60 మిలియన్‌
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Answer: (2) 100 million
Why (2) is correct: NMP 2011 aimed to raise manufacturing share of GDP to 25% and create 100 million additional manufacturing jobs by 2022.
Why the others are wrong:
- (1),(3),(4) Wrong targets.
Concept: Also proposed National Investment and Manufacturing Zones (NIMZs).
APPSC Group 2 Screening 2017 (26 Feb 2017), Q.117
What is the mandate of MGNREGA scheme in terms of days of guaranteed wage employment for those who volunteer to work in a financial year?
- (1)100 days to every adult in the village
- (2)150 days to every adult in the village
- (3)100 days to every household in the village whose adult members volunteer to work
- (4)150 days work to every household in the village whose adult members volunteer to work
MGNREGA హామీ ఇచ్చే వేతన ఉపాధి రోజులు (ఆర్థిక సంవత్సరంలో)
- (1)గ్రామంలో ప్రతి వయోజనుడికి 100 రోజులు
- (2)ప్రతి వయోజనుడికి 150 రోజులు
- (3)పనికి ఇష్టపడే వయోజన సభ్యులున్న ప్రతి కుటుంబానికి 100 రోజులు
- (4)అటువంటి ప్రతి కుటుంబానికి 150 రోజులు
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Answer: (3) 100 days to every household in the village whose adult members volunteer to work
Why (3) is correct: MGNREGA guarantees 100 days of wage employment in a financial year to every rural household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual work.
Why the others are wrong:
- (1),(2) Entitlement is household-based, not every adult separately.
- (4) Legal guarantee is 100 days (states may top up).
Concept: Act 2005; demand-driven; unemployment allowance if work not provided in time.
Source: MGNREGA (Wikipedia)
APPSC Group 2 Screening 2017 (26 Feb 2017), Q.118
Under the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana, what is the annual premium to be paid by the policy holder to get accidental insurance cover?
- (1)Rs. 12 exclusive of service tax
- (2)Rs. 12 inclusive of service tax
- (3)Rs. 330 exclusive of service tax
- (4)Rs. 330 inclusive of service tax
ప్రధానమంత్రి సురక్షా బీమా యోజన వార్షిక ప్రీమియం
- (1)రూ. 12 సర్వీస్‌ టాక్స్‌ మినహా
- (2)రూ. 12 సర్వీస్‌ టాక్స్‌తో
- (3)రూ. 330 సర్వీస్‌ టాక్స్‌ మినహా
- (4)రూ. 330 సర్వీస్‌ టాక్స్‌తో
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Answer: (1) Rs. 12 exclusive of service tax
Why (1) is correct: PMSBY accidental cover: annual premium ₹12 exclusive of service tax (Sakshi final key note confirms exclusive).
Why the others are wrong:
- (2) Not inclusive.
- (3),(4) ₹330 is PMJJBY life cover premium range, not PMSBY.
Concept: PMSBY: accidental death/disability; age 18–70; linked to bank account. PMJJBY: life cover ₹2 lakh, premium ₹330.
Source: PMSBY (Wikipedia)
APPSC Group 2 Screening 2017 (26 Feb 2017), Q.119
What is the annual rate of interest recommended by the Central Board of Trustees of EPF for the financial year 2016-17 on EPFO deposits?
- (1)8.8%
- (2)8.75%
- (3)8.7%
- (4)8.65%
2016-17కు EPFO డిపాజిట్లపై CBT సిఫారసు చేసిన వార్షిక వడ్డీ రేటు
- (1)8.8%
- (2)8.75%
- (3)8.7%
- (4)8.65%
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Answer: (4) 8.65%
Why (4) is correct: EPF interest rate for 2016–17 was 8.65%.
Why the others are wrong:
- (1) 8.8% was 2015–16.
- (2),(3) Wrong.
Concept: Recommended by CBT of EPFO; notified by Government/Ministry of Labour.
Source: EPFO (Wikipedia)
APPSC Group 2 Screening 2017 (26 Feb 2017), Q.120
The Maternity Benefits (Amendment) Bill 2016 proposes to increase the maternity leave available to mothers with less than 2 surviving children from 12 weeks to
- (1)18 weeks
- (2)22 weeks
- (3)26 weeks
- (4)30 weeks
మెటర్నిటీ బెనిఫిట్స్‌ (సవరణ) బిల్లు 2016 ప్రకారం 12 వారాల నుండి పెంచిన సెలవు
- (1)18 వారాలు
- (2)22 వారాలు
- (3)26 వారాలు
- (4)30 వారాలు
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Answer: (3) 26 weeks
Why (3) is correct: Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017 raised leave from 12 to 26 weeks for women with less than two surviving children.
Why the others are wrong:
- (1),(2),(4) Wrong durations.
Concept: Also: work-from-home option, crèche for establishments with 50+ employees.
APPSC Group 2 Screening 2017 (26 Feb 2017), Q.121
The upper threshold wage limit per month for an employee to avail benefits of ESI scheme is
- (1)Rs. 15,000
- (2)Rs. 21,000
- (3)Rs. 25,000
- (4)Rs. 27,000
ESI పథకం ప్రయోజనాలకు ఉద్యోగి నెలవారీ వేతన గరిష్ఠ పరిమితి
- (1)రూ. 15,000
- (2)రూ. 21,000
- (3)రూ. 25,000
- (4)రూ. 27,000
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Answer: (2) Rs. 21,000
Why (2) is correct: At the time of this paper, ESI wage ceiling was ₹21,000 per month (raised from ₹15,000).
Why the others are wrong:
- (1) Old ceiling.
- (3),(4) Not the then ceiling.
Concept: ESI Act, 1948; medical + cash benefits; ESIC.
Source: ESI (Wikipedia)
APPSC Group 2 Screening 2017 (26 Feb 2017), Q.122
As per the 28th QES (Quarterly Report on Changes in Employment) Report of Labour Bureau, the largest contributor to job growth in the year 2015 was
- (1)IT/BPO sector
- (2)Textiles & Apparels sector
- (3)Metals sector
- (4)Automobile sector
2015లో ఉద్యోగ వృద్ధికి అత్యధికంగా దోహదం చేసిన రంగం (28వ QES)
- (1)IT/BPO
- (2)వస్త్రాలు & అప్పారెల్స్‌
- (3)మెటల్స్‌
- (4)ఆటోమొబైల్‌
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Answer: (1) IT/BPO sector
Why (1) is correct: Labour Bureau 28th QES: IT/BPO was the largest contributor to job growth in 2015 among the surveyed sectors.
Why the others are wrong:
- (2),(3),(4) Smaller contributors that year per the report.
Concept: QES covers selected labour-intensive/organised sectors.
Source: Labour Bureau QES
APPSC Group 2 Screening 2017 (26 Feb 2017), Q.123
As per Census 2011, how much percentage (rounded off to nearest integer) of ST households have walls made of burnt bricks or concrete?
- (1)22%
- (2)23%
- (3)24%
- (4)25%
2011 జనాభా లెక్కల ప్రకారం ST కుటుంబాల్లో కాల్చిన ఇటుక/కాంక్రీట్‌ గోడలు ఉన్న శాతం (సమీప పూర్ణాంకం)
- (1)22%
- (2)23%
- (3)24%
- (4)25%
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Answer: (1) 22%
Why (1) is correct: Census 2011 housing data: about 22% of ST households had walls of burnt brick or concrete (rounded). [Flag: census table figure.]
Why the others are wrong:
- (2),(3),(4) Other roundings.
Concept: Census house-listing: wall/roof/floor materials by social group.
Source: Census of India
APPSC Group 2 Screening 2017 (26 Feb 2017), Q.124
With what objective was CAPART established?
- (1)Development of supercomputers
- (2)Export promotion
- (3)Rural development
- (4)Pollution control
CAPART ఏ లక్ష్యంతో స్థాపించబడింది?
- (1)సూపర్‌కంప్యూటర్ల అభివృద్ధి
- (2)ఎగుమతి ప్రోత్సాహం
- (3)గ్రామీణ అభివృద్ధి
- (4)కాలుష్య నియంత్రణ
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Answer: (3) Rural development
Why (3) is correct: CAPART (Council for Advancement of People’s Action and Rural Technology) was set up for rural development via voluntary organisations / rural technology.
Why the others are wrong:
- (1),(2),(4) Wrong objectives.
Concept: Under Ministry of Rural Development; later merged/restructured into other MoRD structures.
Source: Rural Development (Wikipedia)
APPSC Group 2 Screening 2017 (26 Feb 2017), Q.125
As per the Agricultural Census 2010-11, the average size of operated land holdings in hectares in 2010-11 held by all classes together, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in that order are
- (1)1.15; 0.80; 1.52
- (2)1.52; 1.15; 0.80
- (3)1.52; 0.80; 1.15
- (4)1.15; 1.52; 0.80
వ్యవసాయ గణన 2010-11 ప్రకారం సగటు ఆపరేటెడ్‌ హోల్డింగ్‌ పరిమాణం (హెక్టార్లు): అన్ని తరగతులు; SC; ST
- (1)1.15; 0.80; 1.52
- (2)1.52; 1.15; 0.80
- (3)1.52; 0.80; 1.15
- (4)1.15; 1.52; 0.80
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Answer: (1) 1.15; 0.80; 1.52
Why (1) is correct: Agri Census 2010–11: all classes 1.15 ha; SC 0.80 ha; ST 1.52 ha. [Flag: confirm exact table.]
Why the others are wrong:
- (2),(3),(4) Wrong order/values.
Concept: Holdings classified marginal/small/semi-medium/medium/large.
Source: Agriculture Census
APPSC Group 2 Screening 2017 (26 Feb 2017), Q.127
In its surveys, the indicator used by NSSO to measure economic inequality amongst households is
- (1)Income
- (2)Consumption
- (3)Wealth
- (4)Social status
గృహాల్లో ఆర్థిక అసమానతను కొలవడానికి NSSO ఉపయోగించే సూచిక
- (1)ఆదాయం
- (2)వినియోగం (కన్సంప్షన్‌)
- (3)సంపద
- (4)సామాజిక స్థితి
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Answer: (2) Consumption
Why (2) is correct: NSSO household surveys measure inequality mainly via consumption expenditure (income data historically weaker in India).
Why the others are wrong:
- (1),(3),(4) Not the standard NSSO inequality indicator.
Concept: NSSO now under MoSPI / NSC framework; consumption MPCE used for poverty lines historically.
Source: NSSO (Wikipedia)