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MCQ on Indian Economy

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 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:

Which of the following is the main problem in the growth of agriculture sector in Tripura ?

  • About 96 per cent of the land holdings are small and marginal
  • 60 per cent of the total geographical area is forest cover
  • Two-third of the geographical area is hilly
  • All of the above
    • Correct Option: D  [ All of the above ]

    Explanation:

Which institution in India controls the monetary policy of Indian currency?

  • Finance Commission
  • The Finance Ministry of India
  • The Reserve Bank of India
  • None of the above
    • Correct Option: C  [ The Reserve Bank of India ]

    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)
    • Correct Option: C  [ Only (iii) and (iv) ]

    Explanation:

GST abolishes which of the following taxes ?

  • Corporation tax
  • Service tax
  • Income tax
  • Wealth tax
    • Correct Option: B  [ Service tax ]

    Explanation:

Fiscal Deficit is:

  • Government expenditure minus borrowings
  • Government expenditure minus revenue receipts
  • Same as budget deficit
  • Budget deficit minus borrowings and other liabilities
    • Correct Option: B  [ Government expenditure minus revenue receipts ]

    Explanation:

National Food Security Act came into effect in the year:

  • 2012
  • 2013
  • 2014
  • None of the above
    • Correct Option: B  [ 2013 ]

    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:

Who is the Chairman of the Fifteenth Finance Commission of India ?

  • Anurag Thakur
  • V. K. Singh
  • R. Jain
  • N. K. Singh
    • Correct Option: D  [ N. K. Singh ]

    Explanation:
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