GPSC (Gujarat) — MCQ Practice Questions & Answers

Question 1

What is the primary focus of India's 'National Monetisation Pipeline' announced in 2021?

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Correct answer: B. To unlock value from government assets and infrastructure — The NMP aims to monetize government-owned assets and infrastructure, with an estimated value of ₹6 lakh crore, to generate revenue for capital expenditure.

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A. To increase agricultural productivity through technology

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C. To promote cryptocurrency adoption in India

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D. To establish digital payment systems across villages

Question 2

Which Indian state achieved 'zero' pending court cases for over a year in the lower courts during 2024?

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Correct answer: B. Himachal Pradesh — Himachal Pradesh achieved a significant milestone of zero pending cases in lower courts through effective case management and judicial reforms in 2024.

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A. Gujarat

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C. Haryana

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D. Uttarakhand

Question 3

In 2024, India signed a defence agreement with which nation for underwater vehicle development?

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Correct answer: A. Japan — India and Japan signed a significant defence agreement in 2024 for collaborative development of advanced underwater vehicles and submarines.

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B. France

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C. Russia

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D. Germany

Question 4

In 2024, which Indian economist and policy expert became the Chief Economic Advisor?

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Correct answer: B. Sanjeev Sanyal — Sanjeev Sanyal, a prominent economist, was appointed as the Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India in 2024.

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A. Arvind Subramanian

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C. Pronab Sen

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D. Usha Thorat

Question 5

Which Gujarat-based company became India's first unicorn in the fintech sector in 2024?

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Correct answer: D. Pine Labs — Pine Labs, headquartered in Gujarat, achieved unicorn status in 2024, becoming a leading fintech company in the payment and lending space.

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A. Razorpay

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B. Paytm

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C. PolicyBazaar

Question 6

In 2024, which Indian state became the first to achieve 100% AYUSH integration with its healthcare system?

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Correct answer: D. Gujarat — Gujarat integrated traditional AYUSH systems with modern healthcare delivery, creating an integrated public health model.

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A. Kerala

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B. Goa

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C. Uttarakhand

Question 7

Which sector received the highest FDI inflow to India in 2024?

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Correct answer: A. Manufacturing and Electronics — Manufacturing and electronics sector received substantial FDI due to PLI scheme and Make in India initiatives attracting semiconductor and smartphone production.

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B. Information Technology Services

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C. Renewable Energy

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D. Financial Services

Question 8

Which Indian university topped the rankings in computer science research publications in 2024?

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Correct answer: C. IISc Bangalore — IISc Bangalore demonstrated excellence in research output across AI, machine learning, and computational sciences.

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A. IIT Delhi

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B. IIT Bombay

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D. IIIT Hyderabad

GPSC (Gujarat) - MCQ Practice Questions