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
Solution
Correct Option: A  [ Both (A) and (R) are correct, and (R) is the correct explanation for (A) ]

Explanation:

The architect of the Second Five Year Plan was :

• Mahatma Gandhi
• Subhash Chandra Bose
• P. C. Mahalanobis
• None of them
Solution
Correct Option: C  [ P. C. Mahalanobis ]

Explanation:

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

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

Explanation:

The LPG model of development was introduced by India since:

• 1991
• 1992
• 1993
• 1994
Solution
Correct Option: A  [ 1991 ]

Explanation:

Which of the following is not an asset held by the commercial bank ?

• Bills of exchange
• Current account deposits
• Money lent at short notice
• Credit balances with the Reserve Bank
Solution
Correct Option: B  [ Current account deposits ]

Explanation:

When was National Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) established ?

• 6th Dec, 1947
• 6th Dec, 1982
• 5th Nov, 1982
• 7th Oct, 1982
Solution
Correct Option: C  [ 5th Nov, 1982 ]

Explanation:

New Industrial Policy of India was introduced in the year:

• 1990
• 1991
• 1992
• 1993
Solution
Correct Option: B  [ 1991 ]

Explanation:

If the RBI adopts expansionist open market operations policy, this means that it will:

• openly announce to the market that it intends to expand credit
• sell securities in open market
• offer commercial banks more credit in the open market
• buy securities from non-government holders
Solution
Correct Option: B  [ sell securities in open market ]

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
Solution
Correct Option: A  [ Finance Act of 1951 ]

Explanation:

Which activity is not included in service sector ?

• Trade, hotels and restaurants
• Real estate, finance and insurance
• Transport and communication
• Electricity, gas and water supply
Solution
Correct Option: D  [ Electricity, gas and water supply ]

Explanation: