Model Questions for SSC Junior Engineer EXAM -GK Set-9

1. In India, other than ensuring that public funds are used efficiently and for intended purpose, what is the importance of the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)?

1. CAG exercises exchequer control on behalf of the Parliament when the President of India declares national emergency/financial emergency.
2. CAG reports on the execution of projects or programmes by the ministries are discussed by the Public Accounts Committee.
3. Information from CAG reports can be used by investigating agencies to press charges against those who have violated the law while managing public finances.
4. While dealing with the audit and accounting of government companies, CAG has certain judicial powers for prosecuting those who violate the law.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1, 3 and 4 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

2. Consider the following statements and mark the correct option.

1. EPF and PPF both are instruments offered by government of India 2. In EPF employer contribute half of the contribution of employee

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both
D. None

3. Which of the following is correct regarding commonwealth of nations?

1. All these countries were formerly colonies of British empire
2. These countries has a legal obligation to support Britain, when it is facing external war.
3. Nepal is part of commonwealth of nations

A. 1,2
B. 2,3
C. 1,3
D. None

4. Which of the following is/are correct regarding foreign investment promotion board?

1. It does the promotional activities for foreign investment
2. FIPB was initially created after 2008

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both
D. none

5. Crimea has been in news recently, this is a disputed area between which of the following?

A. Russia and Ukraine
B. Russia and Turkey
C. Syria and Iraq
D. Syria and Israel

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6. Which of the following is correct regarding National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF)?

1. NIIF has been registered with SEBI as Category II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF).
2. The Fund aims to attract investment from both domestic and international sources.

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both
D. None

7. In which state does the central government of India first launched survey on Gangetic Dolphins?

A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Bihar
C. West bengal
D. Odisha

8. According to FEMA regulations the maximum amount an NRI can carry abroad is?

A. Rs. 30,000
B. Rs. 50,000
C. Rs.25,000
D. Rs.1,00,000

9. Which state in India is in consultation with Union Government in consultation with Union government regarding conversion of old INS Viraat into a luxury hotel?

A. Tamil Nadu
B. Karnataka
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. West Bengal

10. Which of the following committees are related to the conservation of ecology of Western Ghats?

A. P.J. Nayak Committee
B. Y.V. Reddy Committee
C. Kasturi Rangan Committee
D. Madhav Gadgil Committee

1. A& B
2. C&D
3. A&C
4. A&D

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Answer

1. (C) 2. (C) 3. (D) 4. (D) 5. (A) 6. (C) 7. (A) 8. (C) 9. (A) 10. (B)