MCQ on Indian Economy
Which of the following is not the part of non-statutory welfare measure ?
- Health
- Education
- Transport
- Employees compensation
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:
The architect of the Second Five Year Plan was :
- Mahatma Gandhi
- Subhash Chandra Bose
- P. C. Mahalanobis
- None of them
Explanation:
When two or more persons working jointly on the basis of a common plan of action, then it is called:
- Co-operation
- Collaboration
- Co-ordination
- Consulting
Explanation:
Which of the following has the highest per capita income ?
- Delhi
- Sikkim
- Haryana
- Goa
Explanation:
Match the following :
| List-I | List-II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| a. | Monetary Policy Committee | 1. | Union Home Minister |
| b. | GST Council | 2. | Union Finance Minister |
| c. | NITI Aayog | 3. | RBI Governor |
| d. | Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs | 4. | Prime Minister of India |
- a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
- a-3, b-2, c-4, d-1
- a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4
- a-2, b-3, c-1, d-4
Explanation:
Which of the following is a primary sector of economic activities in India ?
- Food processing
- Telecom services
- Manufacturing industry
- Agriculture
Explanation:
Who is the Chairman of the Fifteenth Finance Commission of India ?
- Anurag Thakur
- V. K. Singh
- R. Jain
- N. K. Singh
Explanation:
Green revolution occurred during:
- 1945-1955
- 1965-1975
- 1985-1995
- none of these
Explanation:
Poverty is defined as:
- A monetary condition brought about by people's own laziness
- A monetary condition where people do not have enough to satisfy basic needs
- A monetary and non-monetary conditions where people lack access to community regulated common resources, opportunities and income
- All of the above
Explanation: