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
Explanation:
First Five Year Plan started in India in the year?
- 1952
- 1956
- 1950
- 1951
Explanation: 1951-56
Which of the following has the highest per capita income ?
- Delhi
- Sikkim
- Haryana
- Goa
Explanation:
Government imposes taxes to:
- run the machinery of State
- uplift of weaker sections
- check the accumulation of wealth among the rich
- None of the above
Explanation:
Match the following :
| List-I | List-II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| a. | Monetary Policy Committee | 1. | Union Home Minister |
| b. | GST Council | 2. | Union Finance Minister |
| c. | NITI Aayog | 3. | RBI Governor |
| d. | Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs | 4. | Prime Minister of India |
- a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
- a-3, b-2, c-4, d-1
- a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4
- a-2, b-3, c-1, d-4
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
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
Explanation:
Assertion (A) :
The development programmes undertaken in India are oriented towards economic growth along with social justice.
Reason (R) :
Indian economy is afflicted with poverty, unemployment and inequalities.
Select the correct answer from the following options.
- Both (A) and (R) are correct, and (R) is the correct explanation for (A)
- Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation for (A)
- (A) is correct, but (R) is not correct
- (A) is not correct, but (R) is correct
Explanation:
Who was the father of Operation Flood in India ?
- Dr. Varghese Kurien
- M. S. Swaminathan
- A P J Abdul Kalam
- Morarji Desai
Explanation: Operation Flood related to Milk Production.
NITI Aayog, which replaced the Planning commission of India, was formed by a cabinet resolution of the Government of Inda on:
- 1st January, 2015
- 26th January, 2015
- 15th August, 2015
- None of the above
Explanation: