MCQ on Indian Economy
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:
Which of the following benefits is covered under social security schemes ?
- Retirement benefits
- Medical facility
- Compensation facilities
- All of the above
Explanation:
Which of the following was established in 1990 as a wholly owned subsidiary under the Small Industries Development Bank of India Act, 1989 ?
- RBI
- SIDBI
- ICICI
- NABARD
Explanation:
The architect of the Second Five Year Plan was :
- Mahatma Gandhi
- Subhash Chandra Bose
- P. C. Mahalanobis
- None of them
Explanation:
Planning Commission of India was set up by :
- Morarji Desai
- T T Krishnamachari
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- None of the above
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
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
Explanation:
Which of the following products of Tripura ranks Second in all India level in terms of production ?
- Paddy
- Bamboo
- Natural gas
- Natural rubber
Explanation:
New Industrial Policy of India was introduced in the year:
- 1990
- 1991
- 1992
- 1993
Explanation:
Which among the following in India has the function of recommending Minimum Support Prices for various commodities to the Government ?
- National Farmers Commission
- Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices
- Central Statistical organization
- Department of Agriculture
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