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MCQ on Indian Economy

Which one of the following is the main source of revenue for the states ?

  • Property tax
  • Sales tax
  • Excise duty
  • None of these
  • Correct Option: B  [ Sales tax ]

    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
  • Correct Option: D  [ All of the above ]

    Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India was established in the year :

  • 1930
  • 1935
  • 1940
  • 1945
  • Correct Option: B  [ 1935 ]

    Explanation: RBI Nationalized on 1st Jan, 1949.

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
  • Correct Option: B  [ sell securities in open market ]

    Explanation:

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
  • Correct Option: B  [ SIDBI ]

    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
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  • 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
  • Correct Option: B  [ a-3, b-2, c-4, d-1 ]

    Explanation:

In India, Special Economic Zones were established to enhance:

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

    Explanation:

Which among the following in India has the function of recommending Minimum Support Prices for various commodities to the Government ?

  • National Farmers Commission
  • Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices
  • Central Statistical organization
  • Department of Agriculture
  • Correct Option: B  [ Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices ]

    Explanation:

Fiscal Deficit is:

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

    Explanation:

The SEBI was given statutory recognition in 1992 on the recommendation of:

  • the Chakraborty Commission
  • the Chelliah Committee
  • the Tendulkar Committee
  • the Narasimham Committee
  • Correct Option: D  [ the Narasimham Committee ]

    Explanation: