Government imposes taxes to:

• run the machinery of State
• uplift of weaker sections
• check the accumulation of wealth among the rich
• None of the above
Solution
Correct Option: A  [ run the machinery of State ]

Explanation:

The highest body which approves the Five Year Plan in India is :

• Parliament
• Planning Commission
• National Development Council
• Finance Commission
Solution
Correct Option: C  [ National Development Council ]

Explanation:

In which year the Planning commission was set-up?

• 1949
• 1950
• 1951
• 1952
Solution
Correct Option: B  [ 1950 ]

Explanation:

Gilt-edged market means:

• Market of government securities
• Bullion market
• Market of commodities
• Market of pure metals
Solution
Correct Option: A  [ Market of government securities ]

Explanation:

Which organisation looks after the credit need of agriculture and rural development in India ?

• FCI
• IDBI
• NABARD
• ICAR
Solution
Correct Option: C  [ NABARD ]

Explanation:

Which of the following benefits is covered under social security schemes ?

• Retirement benefits
• Medical facility
• Compensation facilities
• All of the above
Solution
Correct Option: D  [ All of the above ]

Explanation:

Green revolution occurred during:

• 1945-1955
• 1965-1975
• 1985-1995
• none of these
Solution
Correct Option: B  [ 1965-1975 ]

Explanation:

Three annual plans were launched between:

• 1969 to 1972
• 1986 to 1989
• 1990 to 1993
• 1966 to 1969
Solution
Correct Option: D  [ 1966 to 1969 ]

Explanation:

Which of the following has the highest per capita income ?

• Delhi
• Sikkim
• Haryana
• Goa
Solution
Correct Option: D  [ Goa ]

Explanation:

National Food Security Act came into effect in the year:

• 2012
• 2013
• 2014
• None of the above
Solution
Correct Option: B  [ 2013 ]

Explanation: