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Which of these would be classified as capital in economics?

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  1. Metro Rail network

  2. Bhakra Nangal Dam

  3. Underground gas pipe line network

  4. All the three

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Correct Option: D

The principal means of transport of goods in India is ________.

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  1. railways

  2. roadways

  3. inland water ways

  4. airways

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Correct Option: A

Rationing of credit is a_method of controlling credit.

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  1. Qualitative

  2. Quantitative

  3. Both

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: A

Select the correct aim/s of the $PPP$ models using the code:
 I. Helping private sector to invest in the infra projects.
2. Mobilising scarce investment towards the infra sector.   

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  1. Only I

  2. Only 2

  3. I and 2

  4. Neither I nor 2

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It was difficult to attract investment to the sector from the privates sector due to absence of business-friendly atmosphere.

Select the incorrect statement/s about the 'Smart Cities' missionusing the code:
1. Inclusion and sustainability arc its part.
2. Foreign companies are not allowed to take part in it.   

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  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. 1 and 2

  4. Neither I nor 2

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Foreign firms are very much allowed to invest in this mission. Basically, this is through the foreign investors that India aims to get smart solutions for urban living. 

Some banks are financing big projects like construction of roads/bridges etc. Financing such projects means banks are helping exactly in ______________.

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  1. Infrastructural development

  2. Project management

  3. Developing core sector industry

  4. Financial inclusion

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Correct Option: A

Posts and Telegraphs is a ________________.

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  1. joint sector enterprise

  2. departmental enterprise

  3. state governmental enterprise

  4. non-departmental enterprise

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This is the oldest form of public sector enterprises. The departmental undertaking is considered as one of the departments of government. It has no separate existence than the government. It functions under the overall control of one ministry or department of government.

For example, Railways, post & telegraph, broadcasting, telephone service etc.

Which one/s is/are correct about the proposed TOT (Toll Operate and Transfer) for the sector? Select your answer by using the code given below:
1. It is a newly proposed public private partnership (PPP) model aimed at promoting investment in road sector. 
2. It is a monetisation plan for the mature road assets to be launched by the NHAI (National Highway Authority of India).

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  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

There are several road assets on which toll is not being collected either by the private constructor or the NHAI. Now, the Government wants to monetise those road assets which have matured by now and have good vehicular activities.

TRAI is concerned with _________________.

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  1. Fine arts

  2. Telecommunication

  3. Sports

  4. Medicine

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is a statutory body set up by the Government of India under section 3 of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997. It is the regulator of the telecommunications sector in India.

Find out the correct order in which telecommunication services started in India.

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  1. Postal service, Telegraph, Railway, Doordarshan.

  2. Postal service, Telegraph, Doordarshan, Railway.

  3. Postal service, Doordarshan, Railway, Telegraph.

  4. Postal service, Railway, Telegraph, Doordarshan.

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Correct Option: A