MCQ on Indian Economy
"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
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
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
Explanation:
Where is the headquarter of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) situated ?
- Chennai
- New Delhi
- Kolkata
- Mumbai
Explanation: Established in Calcutta but shifted to Mumbai in 1937.
Which of the following is the main problem in the growth of agriculture sector in Tripura ?
- About 96 per cent of the land holdings are small and marginal
- 60 per cent of the total geographical area is forest cover
- Two-third of the geographical area is hilly
- All of the above
Explanation:
Poverty is defined as:
- A monetary condition brought about by people's own laziness
- A monetary condition where people do not have enough to satisfy basic needs
- A monetary and non-monetary conditions where people lack access to community regulated common resources, opportunities and income
- All of the above
Explanation:
What is hard currency?
- A stable currency
- Arranged in war time
- Issued by IMF
- Given by RBI to foreign banks
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:
The LPG model of development was introduced by India since:
- 1991
- 1992
- 1993
- 1994
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:
Inclusive growth as enunciated in the Eleventh Five Year Plan does not include one of the following:
- Reduction of Poverty
- Extension of employment opportunities
- Strengthening of capital market
- Reduction in gender inequality
Explanation: