Kerala State Warehousing Corporation

1. When was the Kerala State Warehousing Corporation (KSWC) established?
a) 1955
b) 1960
c) 1970
d) 1980

Answer: a) 1955

2. What is the primary objective of the Kerala State Warehousing Corporation?
a) Agricultural research
b) Wildlife conservation
c) Warehousing and storage of commodities
d) Tourism promotion

Answer: c) Warehousing and storage of commodities

3. Which commodities are commonly stored by the Kerala State Warehousing Corporation?
a) Textiles
b) Electronics
c) Agricultural products
d) Petrochemicals

Answer: c) Agricultural products

4. The headquarters of the Kerala State Warehousing Corporation is located in:
a) Thiruvananthapuram
b) Kochi
c) Kozhikode
d) Thrissur

Answer: a) Thiruvananthapuram

5. The KSWC plays a crucial role in supporting which sector of the economy?
a) Information Technology
b) Agriculture
c) Tourism
d) Healthcare

Answer: b) Agriculture

6. Which agency oversees the functioning of the Kerala State Warehousing Corporation?
a) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
b) Kerala State Government
c) Reserve Bank of India
d) Securities and Exchange Board of India

Answer: b) Kerala State Government

7. The KSWC provides services related to the storage and preservation of:
a) Livestock
b) Cultural artifacts
c) Food grains and other commodities
d) Industrial machinery

Answer: c) Food grains and other commodities

8. In addition to warehousing, what other services does the Kerala State Warehousing Corporation offer?
a) Banking services
b) Transportation services
c) Insurance services
d) Educational services

Answer: c) Insurance services

9. Which of the following is NOT a regional office location of the Kerala State Warehousing Corporation?
a) Kollam
b) Malappuram
c) Alappuzha
d) Mysuru

Answer: d) Mysuru

10. The KSWC contributes to the stability of agricultural markets by:
a) Exporting all stored commodities
b) Providing loans to farmers
c) Regulating the prices of commodities
d) Ensuring timely supply of commodities

Answer: d) Ensuring timely supply of commodities

11. Which of the following is a major function of the Kerala State Warehousing Corporation in addition to storage?
a) Tourism promotion
b) Agricultural marketing
c) Industrial manufacturing
d) Sports development

Answer: b) Agricultural marketing

12. The KSWC contributes to the prevention of post-harvest losses by:
a) Exporting surplus crops
b) Providing quality seeds to farmers
c) Efficient storage and preservation
d) Promoting organic farming practices

Answer: c) Efficient storage and preservation

13. Which type of warehouses does the Kerala State Warehousing Corporation operate to facilitate the storage of perishable goods?
a) Cold storage warehouses
b) Textile warehouses
c) Electronics warehouses
d) Petroleum storage tanks

Answer: a) Cold storage warehouses

14. What role does the KSWC play in supporting farmers during price fluctuations?
a) Implementing price control measures
b) Providing financial subsidies
c) Offering crop insurance
d) Regulating export quotas

Answer: c) Offering crop insurance

15. The KSWC is actively involved in the procurement of agricultural produce for which government-supported scheme?
a) National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA)
b) Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)
c) Minimum Support Price (MSP)
d) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

Answer: c) Minimum Support Price (MSP)

16. In which year did the Kerala State Warehousing Corporation commence its operations?
a) 1947
b) 1955
c) 1965
d) 1975

Answer: b) 1955

17. The KSWC plays a vital role in ensuring food security by:
a) Exporting surplus food to other countries
b) Implementing rationing systems
c) Storing and distributing essential commodities
d) Promoting genetically modified crops

Answer: c) Storing and distributing essential commodities

18. Which of the following is a scheme initiated by the Kerala State Warehousing Corporation to support small-scale farmers?
a) Operation Flood
b) Green Revolution
c) Project Elephant
d) Kisan Rath Yojana

Answer: d) Kisan Rath Yojana

19. The Kerala State Warehousing Corporation operates under the administrative control of the:
a) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
b) Ministry of Finance
c) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution
d) Ministry of Railways

Answer: c) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution

20. The KSWC plays a role in ensuring the quality of stored commodities through:
a) Regular inspections and quality control measures
b) Exporting substandard goods
c) Providing subsidies to farmers
d) Ignoring quality standards

Answer: a) Regular inspections and quality control measures