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MCQs - 2026-05

1111.
What is the primary purpose of the National Achievement Survey (NAS)?
A To rank individual schools and teachers based on student performance.
B To identify learning gaps and inform policy interventions at the district, state, and national levels.
C To provide scholarships to high-achieving students.
D To evaluate the effectiveness of private coaching centers.
1112.
The National Achievement Survey (NAS) assesses the learning outcomes of students in which grades?
A Grades 1, 3, 5, and 8
B Grades 3, 5, 8, and 10
C Grades 6, 9, and 12
D Grades 2, 4, 7, and 9
1113.
Which organization is primarily responsible for conducting the National Achievement Survey (NAS) in India?
A National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
B Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
C University Grants Commission (UGC)
D Ministry of Education
1114.
What is the main objective behind providing support to MSMEs under the Pharma-MSME scheme?
A To reduce India's dependence on imported Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs).
B To encourage MSMEs to diversify into other manufacturing sectors.
C To provide direct employment to skilled pharmaceutical workers.
D To establish India as a global leader in traditional medicine.
1115.
Which Union Ministry is responsible for implementing the Pharma-MSME scheme?
A Ministry of Commerce and Industry
B Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
C Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
D Ministry of MSME
1116.
The Pharma-MSME scheme, launched to boost the pharmaceutical sector, primarily aims to strengthen which aspect of MSMEs?
A Research and Development (R&D) capabilities and quality infrastructure.
B Marketing and export promotion only.
C Providing direct financial loans for working capital.
D Establishing new large-scale pharmaceutical manufacturing units.
1117.
What is the current inflation target range set for the RBI by the Government of India?
A 2% with a band of +/- 1%
B 4% with a band of +/- 2%
C 6% with a band of +/- 2%
D 5% with a band of +/- 1%
1118.
When the RBI MPC maintains the repo rate, what does it generally signal about its monetary policy stance?
A A hawkish stance, indicating future rate hikes.
B A dovish stance, indicating future rate cuts.
C A neutral or 'wait and watch' stance, assessing economic conditions.
D An expansionary stance, aiming to boost liquidity.
1119.
What is the primary objective of the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)?
A To maintain price stability while keeping in mind the objective of growth.
B To maximize government revenue through taxation.
C To regulate the stock market operations.
D To manage foreign exchange reserves exclusively.
1120.
The 'Ayushman Bhav' campaign was launched by which ministry/department?
A Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
B Ministry of Ayush
C Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
D NITI Aayog