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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:

Which of the following does not come under the GST in India ?

  • Agricultural products
  • Handicrafts
  • Gems and jewelries
  • Petroleum products
    • Correct Option: D  [ Petroleum products ]

    Explanation:

Existence of huge black money creates

  • increase in the inequality of income
  • decrease in the quality of output
  • high living standard for all
  • Both (B) and (C)
    • Correct Option: A  [ increase in the inequality of income ]

    Explanation:

Planning Commission of India was set up by :

  • Morarji Desai
  • T T Krishnamachari
  • Jawaharlal Nehru
  • None of the above
    • Correct Option: C  [ Jawaharlal Nehru ]

    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:

In Income Tax, Assessee is :

  • a person who pays income tax
  • a person who deducts income tax from its employees
  • a person who prepares income tax Return of tax payers
  • None of these
    • Correct Option: A  [ a person who pays income tax ]

    Explanation:

In India, Special Economic Zones were established to enhance:

  • Technology Development
  • Free Trade
  • Foreign Investment
  • Employment
    • Correct Option: B  [ Free Trade ]

    Explanation:

Which organisation looks after the credit need of agriculture and rural development in India ?

  • FCI
  • IDBI
  • NABARD
  • ICAR
    • Correct Option: C  [ NABARD ]

    Explanation:

In India, present trend of rapid urbanization is due to:

  • lack of employment opportunities in rural areas
  • influence of cinema and electronic media
  • break up of joint family system
  • abolition of zamindari tystem
    • Correct Option: A  [ lack of employment opportunities in rural areas ]

    Explanation:

Green revolution occurred during:

  • 1945-1955
  • 1965-1975
  • 1985-1995
  • none of these
    • Correct Option: B  [ 1965-1975 ]

    Explanation:
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