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MCQ on Indian Economy

Which of the following is true in respect of Centre-State financial relations ?

  • Amount given by Centre is the only source of income to States
  • States can by-pass Centre while taking foreign loans
  • States can not levy income tax
  • States can claim 100 % share in excise duty on goods produced in the State
    • Correct Option: C  [ States can not levy income tax ]

    Explanation:

'Economic Survey' is published by:

  • The Ministry of Finance
  • The Planning Commission
  • The Government of India
  • The Central Statistical Organization
    • Correct Option: A  [ The Ministry of Finance ]

    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
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  • 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
    • Correct Option: B  [ a-3, b-2, c-4, d-1 ]

    Explanation:

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 ]

    Explanation:

When was National Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) established ?

  • 6th Dec, 1947
  • 6th Dec, 1982
  • 5th Nov, 1982
  • 7th Oct, 1982
    • Correct Option: C  [ 5th Nov, 1982 ]

    Explanation:

Which one of the following is the main source of revenue for the states ?

  • Property tax
  • Sales tax
  • Excise duty
  • None of these
    • Correct Option: B  [ Sales tax ]

    Explanation:

GST abolishes which of the following taxes ?

  • Corporation tax
  • Service tax
  • Income tax
  • Wealth tax
    • Correct Option: B  [ Service tax ]

    Explanation:

In India, Special Economic Zones were established to enhance:

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

    Explanation:

From the following statements pertaining to the World Economic Forum (WEF), find the correct statement(s) :

(i) The WEF is a platform under the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

(ii) The WEF is an independent department of the World Bank.

(iii) The WEF is an International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation.

(iv) The WEF was established in 1971 as a not-for-profit foundation and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  • Only (1)
  • Only (ii)
  • Only (iii) and (iv)
  • Only (ii) and (iii)
    • Correct Option: C  [ Only (iii) and (iv) ]

    Explanation:

A closed economy is an economy in which:

  • the money supply is fully controlled
  • deficit financing takes place
  • only exports take place
  • Neither exports nor imports take place.
    • Correct Option: D  [ Neither exports nor imports take place. ]

    Explanation:
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