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:

Where is the headquarter of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) situated ?

• Chennai
• New Delhi
• Kolkata
• Mumbai
Solution
Correct Option: D  [ Mumbai ]

Explanation: Established in Calcutta but shifted to Mumbai in 1937.

Which of the following Committees are related to Banking reforms:
i) Narsimham Committee
ii) P J Nayak Committee
iii) Sunil Mehta Committee
iv) Nachiket Mor Committee

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

Explanation:

The Gandhian economy is based on the principle of:

• Competition
• Trusteeship
• State Control
• None of the above
Solution
Correct Option: B  [ Trusteeship ]

Explanation:

If the RBI adopts expansionist open market operations policy, this means that it will:

• openly announce to the market that it intends to expand credit
• sell securities in open market
• offer commercial banks more credit in the open market
• buy securities from non-government holders
Solution
Correct Option: B  [ sell securities in open market ]

Explanation:

A closed economy is an economy in which:

• the money supply is fully controlled
• deficit financing takes place
• only exports take place
• Neither exports nor imports take place.
Solution
Correct Option: D  [ Neither exports nor imports take place. ]

Explanation:

Fiscal policy is connected with:

• exports and imports
• issue of currency
• public revenue and public expenditure
• liquidity of money
Solution
Correct Option: C  [ public revenue and public expenditure ]

Explanation:

Whose signature is found on the 1000 rupee note of India?

• Finance Secretary of India
• Finance Minister Of India
• Governor, Reserve Bank of India
• President Of India
Solution
Correct Option: C  [ Governor, Reserve Bank of India ]

Explanation:

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

Explanation:

ICDS was first introduced in India in the year

• 1975
• 1977
• 1979
• None of these
Solution
Correct Option: A  [ 1975 ]

Explanation: