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MCQ on Indian Economy

The purpose of land reforms was to :

  • increase the production in agriculture
  • increase the purchasing power of the rural population
  • ensure distributive justice with economic growth
  • all of the above
  • Correct Option: D  [ all of the above ]

    Explanation:

Where is the headquarter of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) situated ?

  • Chennai
  • New Delhi
  • Kolkata
  • Mumbai
  • Correct Option: D  [ Mumbai ]

    Explanation: Established in Calcutta but shifted to Mumbai in 1937.

Three annual plans were launched between:

  • 1969 to 1972
  • 1986 to 1989
  • 1990 to 1993
  • 1966 to 1969
  • Correct Option: D  [ 1966 to 1969 ]

    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
  • Correct Option: B  [ Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices ]

    Explanation:

The Gandhian economy is based on the principle of:

  • Competition
  • Trusteeship
  • State Control
  • None of the above
  • Correct Option: B  [ Trusteeship ]

    Explanation:

In the context of Indias Five Year Plans a shift in the pattern of industrialisation with lower emphasis on heavy industries and more on infrastructure begin in:

  • Fourth Plan
  • Sixth Plan
  • Eight Plan
  • Tenth Plan
  • Correct Option: B  [ Sixth Plan ]

    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
  • Correct Option: B  [ SIDBI ]

    Explanation:

Tertiary sector activities include

  • Cottage industries
  • Mining activities
  • Construction activities
  • Infrastructure services
  • Correct Option: D  [ Infrastructure services ]

    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:

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: