MCQ on Indian Economy
Which of the following is the role of Finance Commission ?
- Sharing of net proceeds of taxes between the Centre and States.
- Recommending principles for governing the grants-in-aid to the States by the Centre
- Recommendations on matters referred to it by the President for the interest of finance
- All of the above
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:
Mixed economy means an economy where:
- There is co-existence of public sector along with private sector
- Both agriculture and Industry are equally promoted by the state
- There is importance of small scale industries along with heavy industries
- Economy is controlled by military as well as civilian rulers
Explanation:
Parallel economy refers to:
- Traditional economy
- Black money
- Agriculture based economy
- Socialist economy
Explanation:
Planning Commission of India was set up by :
- Morarji Desai
- T T Krishnamachari
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- None of the above
Explanation:
Whose signature is found on the 1000 rupee note of India?
- Finance Secretary of India
- Finance Minister Of India
- Governor, Reserve Bank of India
- President Of India
Explanation:
The equilibrium condition for money market is:
- demand for money should be equal to supply of money
- cash in hand should be equal to deposits in bank
- saving is equal to investment
- bank rate is equal to repo rate
Explanation:
National Food Security Act came into effect in the year:
- 2012
- 2013
- 2014
- None of the above
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:
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.
Explanation: