MCQ on Indian Economy
In India, Special Economic Zones were established to enhance:
- Technology Development
- Free Trade
- Foreign Investment
- Employment
Explanation:
"Swadesh Darshan" is:
- a scheme for development of tourism infrastructure
- related with transportation service for sightseeing in Tripura
- a Char Dham Yatra
- visit to a natural scenery
Explanation:
Thename of Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis is associated with:
- First Five-Year Plan
- Second Five-Year Plan
- Third Five-Year Plan
- Fourth Five-Year Plan
Explanation: Prof. Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis is also known as the father of Indian Statistics, architect of the Second Five-Year Plan (1956–61).
Which period in India is known as plan holiday ?
- 1961-1966
- 1965-1966
- 1966-1969
- 1969-1974
Explanation:
When was National Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) established ?
- 6th Dec, 1947
- 6th Dec, 1982
- 5th Nov, 1982
- 7th Oct, 1982
Explanation:
Who was the father of Operation Flood in India ?
- Dr. Varghese Kurien
- M. S. Swaminathan
- A P J Abdul Kalam
- Morarji Desai
Explanation: Operation Flood related to Milk Production.
NITI Aayog, which replaced the Planning commission of India, was formed by a cabinet resolution of the Government of Inda on:
- 1st January, 2015
- 26th January, 2015
- 15th August, 2015
- None of the above
Explanation:
In India, which sector generally suffers from the problem of surplus labour ?
- Agriculture
- Industry
- Service
- All of these
Explanation:
SRI, which is highly practiced in Tripura is associated with:
- Rice production
- Rural internal connectivity
- E-marketing
- Regards to elders
Explanation:
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)
Explanation: