MCQ on Indian Economy
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
Explanation:
Which of the following sector gives the largest income in India ?
- Trade sector
- Railway
- Agriculture
- Service sector
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:
Which of the following sources provides highest tax revenue to Government of India?
- Personal Income Tax
- Excise Duty
- Corporation Tax
- Customs Duty
Explanation:
Who wrote the book Planned Economy for India?
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Indira Gandhi
- M. Visvesvaraya
- Mahatma Gandhi
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
Explanation:
What is the 'Repo rate' ?
- It is the rate at which International Aid Agencies lend to RBI
- It is the rate at which the banks lend to RBI
- It is the rate at which RBI borrows from the market
- It is the rate at which RBI lends to banks
Explanation:
Who was the head of the 10th Finance Commission?
- K.C. Pant
- Manmohan Singh
- Vasant Sathe
- Shiv Shankar
Explanation:
Inclusive growth as enunciated in the Eleventh Five Year Plan does not include one of the following:
- Reduction of Poverty
- Extension of employment opportunities
- Strengthening of capital market
- Reduction in gender inequality
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
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