MCQ on Indian Economy
Who was the first Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
- C D Deshmukh
- Sir Osborne Smith
- James Braid Taylor
- Benegal Rama Rau
Explanation: from 1935 to 1937
The LPG model of development was introduced by India since:
- 1991
- 1992
- 1993
- 1994
Explanation:
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana was first announced by Hon'ble Prime Minister Modi on:
- 15th August, 2014
- 28th August, 2015
- 26th January, 2016
- None of the above
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:
NITI Aayog, which replaced the Planning commission of India, was formed by a cabinet resolution of the Government of Inda on:
- 1st January, 2015
- 26th January, 2015
- 15th August, 2015
- None of the above
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:
What is hard currency?
- A stable currency
- Arranged in war time
- Issued by IMF
- Given by RBI to foreign banks
Explanation:
GST abolishes which of the following taxes ?
- Corporation tax
- Service tax
- Income tax
- Wealth tax
Explanation:
In order to control inflationary price rise, Reserve Bank directs Banks to
- Reduce rate of interest on credit
- Reduce Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR)
- Increase Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)
- Buy bonds from capital market
Explanation:
'Economic Survey' is published by:
- The Ministry of Finance
- The Planning Commission
- The Government of India
- The Central Statistical Organization
Explanation: