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MCQ on Indian Economy

Scheme run under MGNREGA are sponsored :

  • by the Central Government alone
  • by the State Government alone
  • partly by the Central Government and partly by the State Government
  • by Centre, State and Panchayat bodies together
  • Correct Option: C  [ partly by the Central Government and partly by the State Government ]

    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)
  • Correct Option: B  [ Only (ii) ]

    Explanation:

A closed economy is an economy in which:

  • the money supply is fully controlled
  • deficit financing takes place
  • only exports take place
  • Neither exports nor imports take place.
  • Correct Option: D  [ Neither exports nor imports take place. ]

    Explanation:

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 ]

    Explanation:

Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) was launched in the IXth Five Year Plan for:

  • education for all
  • education for the weaker sections
  • universalisation of elementary education
  • bridge all the genders and social gaps in education
  • Correct Option: C  [ universalisation of elementary education ]

    Explanation:

Which of the following sector gives the largest income in India ?

  • Trade sector
  • Railway
  • Agriculture
  • Service sector
  • Correct Option: D  [ Service sector ]

    Explanation:

Which of the following does not come under the GST in India ?

  • Agricultural products
  • Handicrafts
  • Gems and jewelries
  • Petroleum products
  • Correct Option: D  [ Petroleum products ]

    Explanation:

Which of the following has the highest per capita income ?

  • Delhi
  • Sikkim
  • Haryana
  • Goa
  • Correct Option: D  [ Goa ]

    Explanation:

The Mahalanobis strategy of Indian Planning gave emphasis to the growth of:

  • Agricultural sector
  • Services sector
  • Heavy Capital Goods Industrial sector
  • Small scale Village Industrial sector
  • Correct Option: C  [ Heavy Capital Goods Industrial sector ]

    Explanation:

The highest body which approves the Five Year Plan in India is :

  • Parliament
  • Planning Commission
  • National Development Council
  • Finance Commission
  • Correct Option: C  [ National Development Council ]

    Explanation: