MCQ on Indian Economy
Find out the statement which is false. Financial Structural reform needs
- fall in government budget deficit
- increase in profitability of economic sectors
- reduce inflationary pressure
- increase in the balance of payment deficit
Explanation:
The Iron and Steel plants of Rourkela and Durgapur were conceived under the:
- First Five Year Plan
- Second Five Year Plan
- Third Five Year Plan
- Fourth Five Year Plan
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
Explanation:
Which of the following is true in respect of Centre-State financial relations ?
- Amount given by Centre is the only source of income to States
- States can by-pass Centre while taking foreign loans
- States can not levy income tax
- States can claim 100 % share in excise duty on goods produced in the State
Explanation:
In which year the Planning commission was set-up?
- 1949
- 1950
- 1951
- 1952
Explanation:
Which of the following is a primary sector of economic activities in India ?
- Food processing
- Telecom services
- Manufacturing industry
- Agriculture
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
Explanation:
Which of the following is the role of Finance Commission ?
- Sharing of net proceeds of taxes between the Centre and States.
- Recommending principles for governing the grants-in-aid to the States by the Centre
- Recommendations on matters referred to it by the President for the interest of finance
- All of the above
Explanation:
The Special Economic Zones Act was passed by the Indian Parliament in 2005 and the Act came into force in:
- 2006
- 2009
- 2010
- 2012
Explanation:
National Development Council was set up in:
- 1950
- 1951
- 1952
- 1954
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