MCQ on Indian Economy
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.
Chairman of the 15th Finance Commission of India-
- NK Singh
- YV Reddy
- Ranghuram Rajan
- Ramesh Chand
Explanation:
When two or more persons working jointly on the basis of a common plan of action, then it is called:
- Co-operation
- Collaboration
- Co-ordination
- Consulting
Explanation:
Which of the following pairs is/are incorrectly matched?
| i. Finance Commission | : Constitutional of India |
| ii. Securities and Exchange Board of India | : Statutory Body |
| iii. NITI Aayog | : Constitutional Body |
| iv. Reserve Bank of India | : Statutory Body |
- (i) and (iii) only
- (ii) and (iv) only
- (iii) only
- (iv) only
Explanation:
In order to control inflationary price rise, Reserve Bank directs Banks to
- Reduce rate of interest on credit
- Reduce Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR)
- Increase Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)
- Buy bonds from capital market
Explanation:
Who is the Chairman of the Fifteenth Finance Commission of India ?
- Anurag Thakur
- V. K. Singh
- R. Jain
- N. K. Singh
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:
NPA of a commercial bank means:
- Net-Performing Asset
- New-Performing Asset
- Non-Personal Account
- Non-Performing Asset
Explanation: A non performing asset (NPA) is a loan or advance for which the principal or interest payment remained overdue for long period.
Which of the following is a primary sector of economic activities in India ?
- Food processing
- Telecom services
- Manufacturing industry
- Agriculture
Explanation:
National Food Security Act came into effect in the year:
- 2012
- 2013
- 2014
- None of the above
Explanation: