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
Explanation:
"Swadesh Darshan" is:
- a scheme for development of tourism infrastructure
- related with transportation service for sightseeing in Tripura
- a Char Dham Yatra
- visit to a natural scenery
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
Explanation:
If withdrawal of a worker from employment does not create any output loss, this situation is known as
- Search unemployment
- Voluntary unemployment
- Disguised unemployment
- Frictional unemployment
Explanation:
The growth of per capita income of current prices is higher than that of per capita income at constant prices because the later takes into account the rate of
- growth of population
- increase in price level
- growth of money supply
- increase in the wage rate
Explanation:
Existence of huge black money creates
- increase in the inequality of income
- decrease in the quality of output
- high living standard for all
- Both (B) and (C)
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
Explanation:
The Gandhian economy is based on the principle of:
- Competition
- Trusteeship
- State Control
- None of the above
Explanation:
When two or more persons working jointly on the basis of a common plan of action, then it is called:
- Co-operation
- Collaboration
- Co-ordination
- Consulting
Explanation:
The full form of GST is:
- General Sales Tax
- Goods and Services Tax
- Government Special Tax
- General Service Tax
Explanation: