The period of high inflation and low economic growth is termed as:

• Stagnation
• Take-off stage in economy
• Stagflation
• Depression
Solution
Correct Option: C  [ Stagflation ]

Explanation:

Where is the headquarter of State Bank of India (SBI) situated ?

• Delhi
• Mumbai
• Pune
• Srinagar
Solution
Correct Option: B  [ Mumbai ]

Explanation:

NPA of a commercial bank means:

• Net-Performing Asset
• New-Performing Asset
• Non-Personal Account
• Non-Performing Asset
Solution
Correct Option: D  [ Non-Performing Asset ]

Explanation: A non performing asset (NPA) is a loan or advance for which the principal or interest payment remained overdue for long period.

Which of the following products of Tripura ranks Second in all India level in terms of production ?

• Paddy
• Bamboo
• Natural gas
• Natural rubber
Solution
Correct Option: D  [ Natural rubber ]

Explanation:

Which of the following was established in 1990 as a wholly owned subsidiary under the Small Industries Development Bank of India Act, 1989 ?

• RBI
• SIDBI
• ICICI
• NABARD
Solution
Correct Option: B  [ SIDBI ]

Explanation:

What is hard currency?

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

Explanation:

The full form of GST is:

• General Sales Tax
• Goods and Services Tax
• Government Special Tax
• General Service Tax
Solution
Correct Option: B  [ Goods and Services Tax ]

Explanation:

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

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

Explanation:

Assertion (A) :
The development programmes undertaken in India are oriented towards economic growth along with social justice.

Reason (R) :
Indian economy is afflicted with poverty, unemployment and inequalities.

Select the correct answer from the following options.

• Both (A) and (R) are correct, and (R) is the correct explanation for (A)
• Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation for (A)
• (A) is correct, but (R) is not correct
• (A) is not correct, but (R) is correct
Solution
Correct Option: A  [ Both (A) and (R) are correct, and (R) is the correct explanation for (A) ]

Explanation:

Which of the following is the role of Finance Commission ?

• Sharing of net proceeds of taxes between the Centre and States.
• Recommending principles for governing the grants-in-aid to the States by the Centre
• Recommendations on matters referred to it by the President for the interest of finance
• All of the above
Solution
Correct Option: D  [ All of the above ]

Explanation: