MCQ on Indian Economy
The purpose of land reforms was to :
- increase the production in agriculture
- increase the purchasing power of the rural population
- ensure distributive justice with economic growth
- all of the above
Explanation:
Who is the Chairman of the Fifteenth Finance Commission of India ?
- Anurag Thakur
- V. K. Singh
- R. Jain
- N. K. Singh
Explanation:
In India, Special Economic Zones were established to enhance:
- Technology Development
- Free Trade
- Foreign Investment
- Employment
Explanation:
Which of the statements given below is/are correct?
(i) GNP is always higher than GDP.
(ii) If GDP is greater than GNP, then net factor income earned abroad is negative.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
- Only (i)
- Only (ii)
- Both (i) and (ii)
- Neither (i) nor (ii)
Explanation:
The SEBI was given statutory recognition in 1992 on the recommendation of:
- the Chakraborty Commission
- the Chelliah Committee
- the Tendulkar Committee
- the Narasimham Committee
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India was established in the year :
- 1930
- 1935
- 1940
- 1945
Explanation: RBI Nationalized on 1st Jan, 1949.
Which among the following in India has the function of recommending Minimum Support Prices for various commodities to the Government ?
- National Farmers Commission
- Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices
- Central Statistical organization
- Department of Agriculture
Explanation:
When was National Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) established ?
- 6th Dec, 1947
- 6th Dec, 1982
- 5th Nov, 1982
- 7th Oct, 1982
Explanation:
Three annual plans were launched between:
- 1969 to 1972
- 1986 to 1989
- 1990 to 1993
- 1966 to 1969
Explanation:
Which of the following is true in respect of Centre-State financial relations ?
- Amount given by Centre is the only source of income to States
- States can by-pass Centre while taking foreign loans
- States can not levy income tax
- States can claim 100 % share in excise duty on goods produced in the State
Explanation: