MCQ on Indian Economy
The growth of per capita income of current prices is higher than that of per capita income at constant prices because the later takes into account the rate of
- growth of population
- increase in price level
- growth of money supply
- increase in the wage rate
Explanation:
Which of the following is true in respect of Centre-State financial relations ?
- Amount given by Centre is the only source of income to States
- States can by-pass Centre while taking foreign loans
- States can not levy income tax
- States can claim 100 % share in excise duty on goods produced in the State
Explanation:
In India the Repo rate is announced by:
- the Ministry of Finance, Government of India
- the Prime Minister of India
- the Reserve Bank of India
- the President of India
Explanation:
National Development Council was set up in:
- 1950
- 1951
- 1952
- 1954
Explanation:
The World Trade Organisation has replaced which organisation ?
- ITO
- UNCTAD
- GATT
- OECD
Explanation:
Consider the following statements regarding the Goods and Services Tax (GST) of India:
(i) GST is a successor to VAT used in India on the supply of goods and services.
(ii) GST came into effect from 1st July, 2017 through the implementation of the one hundred and first Amendment of the Constitution of India.
(iii) Every decision of the GST Council is to be taken by a majority of not less than three fourths of the weighted votes of the members present and
voting at the meeting.
(iv) The GST Council is chaired by the Prime Minister of India.
Select the correct statement/statements using the codes given below.
- (i) only
- (ii) only
- (iii) and (iv) only
- (i), (ii) and (iii) only
Explanation:
"Swadesh Darshan" is:
- a scheme for development of tourism infrastructure
- related with transportation service for sightseeing in Tripura
- a Char Dham Yatra
- visit to a natural scenery
Explanation:
What is the 'Repo rate' ?
- It is the rate at which International Aid Agencies lend to RBI
- It is the rate at which the banks lend to RBI
- It is the rate at which RBI borrows from the market
- It is the rate at which RBI lends to banks
Explanation:
Which of the following is the role of Finance Commission ?
- Sharing of net proceeds of taxes between the Centre and States.
- Recommending principles for governing the grants-in-aid to the States by the Centre
- Recommendations on matters referred to it by the President for the interest of finance
- All of the above
Explanation:
Three annual plans were launched between:
- 1969 to 1972
- 1986 to 1989
- 1990 to 1993
- 1966 to 1969
Explanation: