MCQ on Indian Economy
About Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana (DAY) which of the following is not correct ?
- It focuses on both the rural and urban areas
- It aims at skill development.
- It is a State Government's scheme
- It has replaced Ajeevika
Explanation:
Green revolution occurred during:
- 1945-1955
- 1965-1975
- 1985-1995
- none of these
Explanation:
The Gandhian economy is based on the principle of:
- Competition
- Trusteeship
- State Control
- None of the above
Explanation:
Where is the headquarter of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) situated ?
- Chennai
- New Delhi
- Kolkata
- Mumbai
Explanation: Established in Calcutta but shifted to Mumbai in 1937.
Which industry employs the largest number of women in India ?
- Tea
- Textile
- Jute
- Coal
Explanation:
National Development Council was set up in:
- 1950
- 1951
- 1952
- 1954
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:
Thename of Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis is associated with:
- First Five-Year Plan
- Second Five-Year Plan
- Third Five-Year Plan
- Fourth Five-Year Plan
Explanation: Prof. Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis is also known as the father of Indian Statistics, architect of the Second Five-Year Plan (1956–61).
Which of the following was established in 1990 as a wholly owned subsidiary under the Small Industries Development Bank of India Act, 1989 ?
- RBI
- SIDBI
- ICICI
- NABARD
Explanation:
In order to control inflationary price rise, Reserve Bank directs Banks to
- Reduce rate of interest on credit
- Reduce Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR)
- Increase Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)
- Buy bonds from capital market
Explanation: