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