'Economic Survey' is published by:

• The Ministry of Finance
• The Planning Commission
• The Government of India
• The Central Statistical Organization
Solution
Correct Option: A  [ The Ministry of Finance ]

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

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
Solution
Correct Option: D  [ All of the above ]

Explanation:

Fiscal Deficit is:

• Government expenditure minus borrowings
• Government expenditure minus revenue receipts
• Same as budget deficit
• Budget deficit minus borrowings and other liabilities
Solution
Correct Option: B  [ Government expenditure minus revenue receipts ]

Explanation:

Who was the head of the 10th Finance Commission?

• K.C. Pant
• Manmohan Singh
• Vasant Sathe
• Shiv Shankar
Solution
Correct Option: A  [ K.C. Pant ]

Explanation:

Green revolution occurred during:

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

Explanation:

In which year the Planning commission was set-up?

• 1949
• 1950
• 1951
• 1952
Solution
Correct Option: B  [ 1950 ]

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:

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

Explanation:

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

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

Explanation: