In India, Special Economic Zones were established to enhance:

• Technology Development
• Free Trade
• Foreign Investment
• Employment
Correct Option: B  [ Free Trade ]

Remark:

Which of the following products of Tripura ranks Second in all India level in terms of production ?

• Paddy
• Bamboo
• Natural gas
• Natural rubber
Correct Option: D  [ Natural rubber ]

Remark:

Find out the statement which is false.
Financial Structural reform needs

• fall in government budget deficit
• increase in profitability of economic sectors
• reduce inflationary pressure
• increase in the balance of payment deficit
Correct Option: D  [ increase in the balance of payment deficit ]

Remark:

Which of the following is a primary sector of economic activities in India ?

• Food processing
• Telecom services
• Manufacturing industry
• Agriculture
Correct Option: D  [ Agriculture ]

Remark:

Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) was launched in the IXth Five Year Plan for:

• education for all
• education for the weaker sections
• universalisation of elementary education
• bridge all the genders and social gaps in education
Correct Option: C  [ universalisation of elementary education ]

Remark:

The basic regulatory authority for mutual funds and stock markets lies with the:

• Stock exchanges
• Government of India
• Reserve Bank of India
• Securities and Exchange Board of India.
Correct Option: D  [ Securities and Exchange Board of India. ]

Remark:

The architect of the Second Five Year Plan was :

• Mahatma Gandhi
• Subhash Chandra Bose
• P. C. Mahalanobis
• None of them
Correct Option: C  [ P. C. Mahalanobis ]

Remark:

In India, National Income is computed by :

• Ministry of Fianance
• Central Statistical Organisation
• National Development Council
• Finance Commission
Correct Option: B  [ Central Statistical Organisation ]

Remark: