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:

NPA of a commercial bank means:

• Net-Performing Asset
• New-Performing Asset
• Non-Personal Account
• Non-Performing Asset
Solution
Correct Option: D  [ Non-Performing Asset ]

Explanation: A non performing asset (NPA) is a loan or advance for which the principal or interest payment remained overdue for long period.

Inclusive growth as enunciated in the Eleventh Five Year Plan does not include one of the following:

• Reduction of Poverty
• Extension of employment opportunities
• Strengthening of capital market
• Reduction in gender inequality
Solution
Correct Option: C  [ Strengthening of capital market ]

Explanation:

NITI Aayog, which replaced the Planning commission of India, was formed by a cabinet resolution of the Government of Inda on:

• 1st January, 2015
• 26th January, 2015
• 15th August, 2015
• None of the above
Solution
Correct Option: A  [ 1st January, 2015 ]

Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India was established in the year :

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

Explanation: RBI Nationalized on 1st Jan, 1949.

Parallel economy refers to:

• Traditional economy
• Black money
• Agriculture based economy
• Socialist economy
Solution
Correct Option: B  [ Black money ]

Explanation:

'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:

Which of the following has the highest per capita income ?

• Delhi
• Sikkim
• Haryana
• Goa
Solution
Correct Option: D  [ Goa ]

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
Solution
Correct Option: C  [ Increase Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) ]

Explanation:

Major part of the Indian agriculture is characterized by

• Large size farm
• Capitalist agriculture
• Small size farm
• Co-operative farm
Solution
Correct Option: C  [ Small size farm ]

Explanation: