General Knowledge Quiz – 1 – Answers

  1. “Garibhi Hatavo” Program/Slogan declared in which five year plan?
    Answer: C) 5th Plan
    Explanation: The slogan “Garibhi Hatavo” which means “Remove Poverty” was declared
    during the 5th Five Year Plan of India (1974-1979) as part of the government’s focus on
    poverty alleviation and socio-economic development during that period.
  2. “Shatabdi Express” train facility established in the commemoration of which of the following
    incident?
    Answer: D) Centennial celebration of Jawaharlal Nehru’s birth
    Explanation: The Shatabdi Express trains were introduced in 1988 to commemorate the birth
    centenary of Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister. These are fast passenger trains
    connecting metros with other major cities.
  3. What is the primary deficit in Indian economy?
    Answer: A) Revenue income minus Revenue expenditure
    Explanation: The primary deficit in the Indian economy is calculated as revenue deficit,
    which is the excess of revenue expenditure over revenue receipts. It indicates that the
    government is borrowing not only for capital expenditures but also for its day-to-day
    expenses.
  4. Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) established in which year?
    Answer: A) 1982
    Explanation: Regional Rural Banks were established in 1982 with the aim to provide credit
    and banking facilities in rural areas to small and marginal farmers, agricultural laborers, and
    rural artisans. This was part of the effort to improve rural economy.
  5. The founder of Sulabh International Social Service Organisation was…?
    Answer: B) Dr. Bindeshwar Patak
    Explanation: Dr. Bindeshwar Patak is the founder of Sulabh International Social Service
    Organisation, known for his work in social reforms, especially related to sanitation and
    eradication of manual scavenging in India.

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