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MCQ on Indian Economy

Which institution in India controls the monetary policy of Indian currency?

  • Finance Commission
  • The Finance Ministry of India
  • The Reserve Bank of India
  • None of the above
  • Correct Option: C  [ The Reserve Bank of India ]

    Explanation:

Major part of the Indian agriculture is characterized by

  • Large size farm
  • Capitalist agriculture
  • Small size farm
  • Co-operative farm
  • Correct Option: C  [ Small size farm ]

    Explanation:

What is the 'Repo rate' ?

  • It is the rate at which International Aid Agencies lend to RBI
  • It is the rate at which the banks lend to RBI
  • It is the rate at which RBI borrows from the market
  • It is the rate at which RBI lends to banks
  • Correct Option: D  [ It is the rate at which RBI lends to banks ]

    Explanation:

Which of the following pairs is/are incorrectly matched?
i. Finance Commission : Constitutional of India
ii. Securities and Exchange Board of India : Statutory Body
iii. NITI Aayog : Constitutional Body
iv. Reserve Bank of India : Statutory Body
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  • (i) and (iii) only
  • (ii) and (iv) only
  • (iii) only
  • (iv) only
  • Correct Option: C  [ (iii) only ]

    Explanation:

Which prograrnme gave the slogan, Garibi Hatao ?

  • 4th Five Year Plan
  • 5th Five year plan
  • 6th Five Year Plan
  • 7th Five year plan
  • Correct Option: B  [ 5th Five year plan ]

    Explanation:

Which one of the following is the main source of revenue for the states ?

  • Property tax
  • Sales tax
  • Excise duty
  • None of these
  • Correct Option: B  [ Sales tax ]

    Explanation:

Which of the following is a primary sector of economic activities in India ?

  • Food processing
  • Telecom services
  • Manufacturing industry
  • Agriculture
  • Correct Option: D  [ Agriculture ]

    Explanation:

The earlier name of WTO was:

  • UNCTAD
  • GATT
  • UNIDO
  • OECD
  • Correct Option: B  [ GATT ]

    Explanation: General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs (GATT) under the Marrakesh Agreement. The World Trade Organization (WTO) began journey on 1 January 1995.

In India the Repo rate is announced by:

  • the Ministry of Finance, Government of India
  • the Prime Minister of India
  • the Reserve Bank of India
  • the President of India
  • Correct Option: C  [ the Reserve Bank of India ]

    Explanation:

Which of the following sources provides highest tax revenue to Government of India?

  • Personal Income Tax
  • Excise Duty
  • Corporation Tax
  • Customs Duty
  • Correct Option: C  [ Corporation Tax ]

    Explanation: