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MCQ on Indian Economy

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
    • Correct Option: D  [ (i), (ii) and (iii) only ]

    Explanation:

The full form of GST is:

  • General Sales Tax
  • Goods and Services Tax
  • Government Special Tax
  • General Service Tax
    • Correct Option: B  [ Goods and Services Tax ]

    Explanation:

Scheme run under MGNREGA are sponsored :

  • by the Central Government alone
  • by the State Government alone
  • partly by the Central Government and partly by the State Government
  • by Centre, State and Panchayat bodies together
    • Correct Option: C  [ partly by the Central Government and partly by the State Government ]

    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:

NABARD stands for:

  • National Activated Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
  • National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
  • National Agricultural Backward and Rural Development
  • National Bank for Accelerated Rural Development
    • Correct Option: B  [ National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development ]

    Explanation:

The World Trade Organisation has replaced which organisation ?

  • ITO
  • UNCTAD
  • GATT
  • OECD
    • Correct Option: C  [ GATT ]

    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 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
    • Correct Option: C  [ States can not levy income tax ]

    Explanation:

The qualification for the Chairman and the members of the Finance Commission are specified in:

  • Finance Act of 1951
  • Finance Act of 1952
  • Finance Act of 1950
  • Finance Act of 1953
    • Correct Option: A  [ Finance Act of 1951 ]

    Explanation:

Which of the following has the highest per capita income ?

  • Delhi
  • Sikkim
  • Haryana
  • Goa
    • Correct Option: D  [ Goa ]

    Explanation:
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