MCQ on Indian Economy
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
Explanation:
Which of the following benefits is covered under social security schemes ?
- Retirement benefits
- Medical facility
- Compensation facilities
- All of the above
Explanation:
In India, which sector generally suffers from the problem of surplus labour ?
- Agriculture
- Industry
- Service
- All of these
Explanation:
GST abolishes which of the following taxes ?
- Corporation tax
- Service tax
- Income tax
- Wealth tax
Explanation:
Who is the Chairman of the Fifteenth Finance Commission of India ?
- Anurag Thakur
- V. K. Singh
- R. Jain
- N. K. Singh
Explanation:
The basic regulatory authority for mutual funds and stock markets lies with the:
- Stock exchanges
- Government of India
- Reserve Bank of India
- Securities and Exchange Board of India.
Explanation:
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana was first announced by Hon'ble Prime Minister Modi on:
- 15th August, 2014
- 28th August, 2015
- 26th January, 2016
- None of the above
Explanation:
The Mahalanobis strategy of Indian Planning gave emphasis to the growth of:
- Agricultural sector
- Services sector
- Heavy Capital Goods Industrial sector
- Small scale Village Industrial sector
Explanation:
Who prints and supplies the currency notes in India:
- State Bank of India
- United Bank of India
- Reserve Bank of India
- United Commercial Bank of India
Explanation:
Which prograrnme gave the slogan, Garibi Hatao ?
- 4th Five Year Plan
- 5th Five year plan
- 6th Five Year Plan
- 7th Five year plan
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