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MCQ on Indian Economy

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
  • Correct Option: A  [ 15th August, 2014 ]

    Explanation:

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

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

    Explanation:

National Development Council was set up in:

  • 1950
  • 1951
  • 1952
  • 1954
  • Correct Option: C  [ 1952 ]

    Explanation:

About Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana (DAY) which of the following is not correct ?

  • It focuses on both the rural and urban areas
  • It aims at skill development.
  • It is a State Government's scheme
  • It has replaced Ajeevika
  • Correct Option: C  [ It is a State Government's scheme ]

    Explanation:

Green revolution occurred during:

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

    Explanation:

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
  • Correct Option: A  [ run the machinery of State ]

    Explanation:

Who was the father of Operation Flood in India ?

  • Dr. Varghese Kurien
  • M. S. Swaminathan
  • A P J Abdul Kalam
  • Morarji Desai
  • Correct Option: A  [ Dr. Varghese Kurien ]

    Explanation: Operation Flood related to Milk Production.

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

    Explanation:

Which of the following sector gives the largest income in India ?

  • Trade sector
  • Railway
  • Agriculture
  • Service sector
  • Correct Option: D  [ Service sector ]

    Explanation:

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

    Explanation: