FCI Assistant MCQs - Page 2
FCI Assistant MCQs are an essential resource for candidates preparing for the Food Corporation of India (FCI) Assistant exam. Multiple-choice questions cover all major subjects typically tested in the FCI Assistant exam, including General Awareness, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language. Candidates are able to familiarize themselves with the exam format and question types by practicing these MCQs.
Q21. Which agency is responsible for the implementation of the "National Food Security Act" (NFSA)?
A. FCI
B. Ministry of Agriculture
C. Ministry of Food and Public Distribution
D. Ministry of Finance
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Q22. How does the FCI help in ensuring food security in India?
A. By stocking essential food grains
B. By distributing food grains to the public
C. By controlling food prices
D. All of the above
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Q23. Which of the following food grains is procured in the largest quantity by FCI?
A. Wheat
B. Rice
C. Barley
D. Pulses
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Q24. Which of the following is NOT an objective of the Food Corporation of India?
A. Regulating food prices
B. Ensuring food security
C. Storing food grains
D. Procurement of food grains
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Q25. Which act governs the procurement, storage, and distribution of food grains in India?
A. National Food Security Act
B. Food Security Act
C. Food Corporation of India Act
D. Essential Commodities Act
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Q26. Which of the following is the primary food grain procured by FCI during the kharif season?
A. Rice
B. Wheat
C. Barley
D. Maize
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Q27. What is the "Minimum Support Price" (MSP) in the context of FCI?
A. The price at which FCI buys food grains from farmers
B. The price at which FCI sells food grains in the market
C. The government-set price for crops in the international market
D. The price paid to retailers for food distribution
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Q28. What is the full form of "PDS" in FCI operations?
A. Public Distribution System
B. Private Distribution System
C. Public Development System
D. People’s Distribution System
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Q29. Which government body oversees the functioning of the Food Corporation of India?
A. Ministry of Agriculture
B. Ministry of Food and Public Distribution
C. Ministry of Finance
D. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
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Q30. Which of the following is one of the main responsibilities of FCI under the National Food Security Act?
A. Ensure food availability at reasonable prices
B. Regulate food prices in the international market
C. Ensure food security only during emergencies
D. Control inflation of food prices
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Q31. Which city in India is the largest supplier of food grains to FCI?
A. Chandigarh
B. Ludhiana
C. Patiala
D. Amritsar
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Q32. What is the maximum duration of a food grains storage policy under FCI?
A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. 4 years
D. 5 years
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Q33. Which of the following is the best method for preserving food grains in FCI godowns?
A. Pest control
B. Moisture control
C. Temperature control
D. All of the above
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Q34. What is the main aim of FCI’s "Economic Surveillance" mechanism?
A. Monitor food supply and demand
B. Regulate food distribution prices
C. Ensure timely food delivery to the markets
D. Increase food production in the country
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Q35. What does FCI stand for?
A. Food Corporation of India
B. Food Committee of India
C. Food Control of India
D. Food Commerce India
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Q36. Which crop is primarily procured by FCI during the rabi season?
A. Wheat
B. Rice
C. Maize
D. Barley
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Q37. How does FCI contribute to the "Public Distribution System" (PDS)?
A. By procuring and distributing food grains
B. By setting up fair price shops
C. By controlling food inflation
D. By regulating food imports and exports
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Q38. Which government scheme was introduced to improve the storage and distribution of food grains in India?
A. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi
B. National Food Security Mission
C. Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation
D. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
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Q39. How many food grains does FCI aim to procure during the kharif season of 2022-2023?
A. 50 million tonnes
B. 75 million tonnes
C. 100 million tonnes
D. 125 million tonnes
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Q40. What is the role of "Food Safety and Standards Authority of India" (FSSAI) in FCI operations?
A. To regulate food quality and safety
B. To distribute food grains
C. To procure food grains
D. To ensure the profitability of FCI
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