Major part of the Indian agriculture is characterized by

• Large size farm
• Capitalist agriculture
• Small size farm
• Co-operative farm
Correct Option: C  [ Small size farm ]

Remark:

The Special Economic Zones Act was passed by the Indian Parliament in 2005 and the Act came into force in:

• 2006
• 2009
• 2010
• 2012
Correct Option: A  [ 2006 ]

Remark:

The period of high inflation and low economic growth is termed as:

• Stagnation
• Take-off stage in economy
• Stagflation
• Depression
Correct Option: C  [ Stagflation ]

Remark:

ICDS was first introduced in India in the year

• 1975
• 1977
• 1979
• None of these
Correct Option: A  [ 1975 ]

Remark:

Plan finance creates increase of money supply if there is

• increase in taxes
• increase in loan from the Reserve Bank of India
• increase in loan from commercial Banks
• increase in loan from general public
Correct Option: A  [ increase in taxes ]

Remark:

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 ]

Remark:

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.
Correct Option: D  [ Securities and Exchange Board of India. ]

Remark:

The LPG model of development was introduced by India since:

• 1991
• 1992
• 1993
• 1994
Correct Option: A  [ 1991 ]

Remark:

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 ]

Remark:

The Iron and Steel plants of Rourkela and Durgapur were conceived under the:

• First Five Year Plan
• Second Five Year Plan
• Third Five Year Plan
• Fourth Five Year Plan
Correct Option: B  [ Second Five Year Plan ]

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