MCQ on Indian Economy
Major part of the Indian agriculture is characterized by
- Large size farm
- Capitalist agriculture
- Small size farm
- Co-operative farm
Explanation:
Chairman of the 15th Finance Commission of India-
- NK Singh
- YV Reddy
- Ranghuram Rajan
- Ramesh Chand
Explanation:
From the following statements pertaining to the World Economic Forum (WEF), find the correct
statement(s) :
(i) The WEF is a platform under the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
(ii) The WEF is an independent department of the World Bank.
(iii) The WEF is an International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation.
(iv) The WEF was established in 1971 as a not-for-profit foundation and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
- Only (1)
- Only (ii)
- Only (iii) and (iv)
- Only (ii) and (iii)
Explanation:
If withdrawal of a worker from employment does not create any output loss, this situation is known as
- Search unemployment
- Voluntary unemployment
- Disguised unemployment
- Frictional unemployment
Explanation:
Which period in India is known as plan holiday ?
- 1961-1966
- 1965-1966
- 1966-1969
- 1969-1974
Explanation:
In India, Special Economic Zones were established to enhance:
- Technology Development
- Free Trade
- Foreign Investment
- Employment
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:
Which prograrnme gave the slogan, Garibi Hatao ?
- 4th Five Year Plan
- 5th Five year plan
- 6th Five Year Plan
- 7th Five year plan
Explanation:
The growth of per capita income of current prices is higher than that of per capita income at constant prices because the later takes into account the rate of
- growth of population
- increase in price level
- growth of money supply
- increase in the wage rate
Explanation:
Which is the following is direct tax ?
- Income tax
- Excise duty
- Sales tax
- None of these
Explanation: