MCQ on Indian Economy
Which period in India is known as plan holiday ?
- 1961-1966
- 1965-1966
- 1966-1969
- 1969-1974
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
Explanation:
National Development Council was set up in:
- 1950
- 1951
- 1952
- 1954
Explanation:
The Special Economic Zones Act was passed by the Indian Parliament in 2005 and the Act came into force in:
- 2006
- 2009
- 2010
- 2012
Explanation:
The earlier name of WTO was:
- UNCTAD
- GATT
- UNIDO
- OECD
Explanation: General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs (GATT) under the Marrakesh Agreement. The World Trade Organization (WTO) began journey on 1 January 1995.
Which of the following is not the part of non-statutory welfare measure ?
- Health
- Education
- Transport
- Employees compensation
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:
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:
Who prints and supplies the currency notes in India:
- State Bank of India
- United Bank of India
- Reserve Bank of India
- United Commercial Bank of India
Explanation:
Which of the following Committees are related to Banking reforms: i) Narsimham Committee ii) P J Nayak Committee iii) Sunil Mehta Committee iv) Nachiket Mor Committee
- (i), (ii) and (iii) only
- (ii), (iii) and (iv) only
- (i) and (iv) only
- (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Explanation: