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MCQ on Indian Economy

Consider the following statements regarding the Goods and Services Tax (GST) of India:

(i) GST is a successor to VAT used in India on the supply of goods and services.

(ii) GST came into effect from 1st July, 2017 through the implementation of the one hundred and first Amendment of the Constitution of India.

(iii) Every decision of the GST Council is to be taken by a majority of not less than three fourths of the weighted votes of the members present and voting at the meeting.

(iv) The GST Council is chaired by the Prime Minister of India.

Select the correct statement/statements using the codes given below.

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

    Explanation:

'Economic Survey' is published by:

  • The Ministry of Finance
  • The Planning Commission
  • The Government of India
  • The Central Statistical Organization
    • Correct Option: A  [ The Ministry of Finance ]

    Explanation:

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
    • Correct Option: B  [ Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices ]

    Explanation:

Which one of the following is an indirect tax levied by the Central Government in India ?

  • Service tax
  • Corporate Income tax
  • Profession tax
  • Agricultural Income tax
    • Correct Option: A  [ Service tax ]

    Explanation:

Match the following :
List-I List-II
a. Monetary Policy Committee 1. Union Home Minister
b. GST Council 2. Union Finance Minister
c. NITI Aayog 3. RBI Governor
d. Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs 4. Prime Minister of India
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  • a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
  • a-3, b-2, c-4, d-1
  • a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4
  • a-2, b-3, c-1, d-4
    • Correct Option: B  [ a-3, b-2, c-4, d-1 ]

    Explanation:

Who prints and supplies the currency notes in India:

  • State Bank of India
  • United Bank of India
  • Reserve Bank of India
  • United Commercial Bank of India
    • Correct Option: C  [ Reserve Bank of India ]

    Explanation:

The Plan launched in the 50th year of Indian Independence was :

  • Sixth five year plan
  • Eighth five year plan
  • Ninth five year plan
  • Tenth five year plan
    • Correct Option: C  [ Ninth five year plan ]

    Explanation:

What is hard currency?

  • A stable currency
  • Arranged in war time
  • Issued by IMF
  • Given by RBI to foreign banks
    • Correct Option: A  [ A stable currency ]

    Explanation:

National Development Council was set up in:

  • 1950
  • 1951
  • 1952
  • 1954
    • Correct Option: C  [ 1952 ]

    Explanation:

In India, which sector generally suffers from the problem of surplus labour ?

  • Agriculture
  • Industry
  • Service
  • All of these
    • Correct Option: A  [ Agriculture ]

    Explanation:
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