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MCQ on Indian Economy

Existence of huge black money creates

  • increase in the inequality of income
  • decrease in the quality of output
  • high living standard for all
  • Both (B) and (C)
  • Correct Option: A  [ increase in the inequality of income ]

    Explanation:

In India, National Income is computed by :

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

    Explanation:

If the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) is lowered by the RBI, its impact on credit creation will be to :

  • decrease it
  • increase it
  • No impact
  • None of these
  • Correct Option: B  [ increase it ]

    Explanation:

"SEBI" stands for the:

  • State Earnings Board of India
  • Securities and Exchange Bank of India
  • Securities and Exchange Board of India
  • State Exchange Bank of India
  • Correct Option: C  [ Securities and Exchange Board of India ]

    Explanation: The Securities and Exchange Board of India was constituted as a non-statutory body on April 12, 1988 through a resolution of the Government of India.
    The Securities and Exchange Board of India was established as a statutory body in the year 1992

Which of the statements given below is/are correct?

(i) GNP is always higher than GDP.

(ii) If GDP is greater than GNP, then net factor income earned abroad is negative.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  • Only (i)
  • Only (ii)
  • Both (i) and (ii)
  • Neither (i) nor (ii)
  • Correct Option: B  [ Only (ii) ]

    Explanation:

The full form of GST is:

  • General Sales Tax
  • Goods and Services Tax
  • Government Special Tax
  • General Service Tax
  • Correct Option: B  [ Goods and Services Tax ]

    Explanation:

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
  • Correct Option: C  [ It is a State Government's scheme ]

    Explanation:

Which of the following is not an asset held by the commercial bank ?

  • Bills of exchange
  • Current account deposits
  • Money lent at short notice
  • Credit balances with the Reserve Bank
  • Correct Option: B  [ Current account deposits ]

    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
  • Correct Option: D  [ (i), (ii) and (iii) only ]

    Explanation:

GST abolishes which of the following taxes ?

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

    Explanation: