MCQ on Indian Economy
Prime Minister Jan Dhan Yojana provides free Accident Insurance upto :
- Rs. 1 lac
- Rs. 1.5 lacs
- Rs. 2 lacs
- Rs. 2.5 lacs
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.
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:
GST abolishes which of the following taxes ?
- Corporation tax
- Service tax
- Income tax
- Wealth tax
Explanation:
Which of the following is a primary sector of economic activities in India ?
- Food processing
- Telecom services
- Manufacturing industry
- Agriculture
Explanation:
Find out the statement which is false. Financial Structural reform needs
- fall in government budget deficit
- increase in profitability of economic sectors
- reduce inflationary pressure
- increase in the balance of payment deficit
Explanation:
The Gandhian economy is based on the principle of:
- Competition
- Trusteeship
- State Control
- None of the above
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
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)
Explanation:
In India, which sector generally suffers from the problem of surplus labour ?
- Agriculture
- Industry
- Service
- All of these
Explanation: