FCI Assistant MCQs
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.
Q1. Who is the current Minister of Food and Public Distribution in India?
A. Piyush Goyal
B. Ram Vilas Paswan
C. Narendra Modi
D. Bharati Pawar
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Q2. What is the primary role of the Food Corporation of India (FCI)?
A. Supply food to the armed forces
B. Store and distribute food grains
C. Control food prices
D. Regulate agriculture exports
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Q3. In which year was the Food Corporation of India (FCI) established?
A. 1950
B. 1965
C. 1970
D. 1982
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Q4. Which of the following is a primary function of the FCI?
A. To market food products internationally
B. To regulate food distribution prices
C. To ensure food security in India
D. To regulate the food supply chain worldwide
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Q5. Which Indian state is the largest contributor to the food grains procurement in FCI?
A. Punjab
B. Haryana
C. Maharashtra
D. Uttar Pradesh
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Q6. Which crop is primarily procured by the FCI during the rabi season?
A. Wheat
B. Rice
C. Maize
D. Barley
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Q7. What does the abbreviation "FCI" stand for?
A. Food Corporation of India
B. Food Centralized Industry
C. Food Communication Interface
D. Food Consumption Infrastructure
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Q8. Which of the following is NOT a function of the FCI?
A. Importing food grains
B. Procurement of food grains
C. Distribution of food grains
D. Storage of food grains
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Q9. What is the official mascot of the Food Corporation of India?
A. FCI Man
B. Rakhi
C. Farming Guru
D. Bihar Farmer
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Q10. What is the target set for the procurement of food grains in India by FCI for 2022-2023?
A. 50 million tonnes
B. 80 million tonnes
C. 100 million tonnes
D. 120 million tonnes
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Q11. In which city is the headquarters of FCI located?
A. Mumbai
B. Chandigarh
C. New Delhi
D. Kolkata
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Q12. Which of the following types of insurance does FCI provide for its employees?
A. Health Insurance
B. Life Insurance
C. Accident Insurance
D. All of the above
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Q13. Which of the following is the highest food grain producer in India?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Punjab
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Haryana
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Q14. In which year did FCI introduce the "National Food Security Act"?
A. 2000
B. 2013
C. 2010
D. 2015
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Q15. What is the minimum age required to apply for the FCI Assistant post?
A. 18 years
B. 20 years
C. 21 years
D. 25 years
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Q16. What does "PDS" stand for in the context of FCI operations?
A. Public Distribution System
B. Public Distribution Services
C. Private Distribution System
D. Public Development Services
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Q17. Which of the following is a key feature of the FCI supply chain management?
A. Efficient transportation of food grains
B. Centralized procurement
C. Automated storage and inventory management
D. All of the above
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Q18. Which financial institution does FCI collaborate with to ensure smooth procurement and distribution of food grains?
A. State Bank of India
B. Reserve Bank of India
C. Punjab National Bank
D. ICICI Bank
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Q19. Which one of the following is NOT a type of food grain stored by FCI?
A. Wheat
B. Rice
C. Barley
D. Sugar
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Q20. What does the "Public Distribution System" (PDS) do in India?
A. Provide food grains to the public at subsidized rates
B. Manage retail food stores
C. Import food grains for distribution
D. Export food grains to other countries
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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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