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MCQ on Indian Economy

Planning Commission of India was set up by :

  • Morarji Desai
  • T T Krishnamachari
  • Jawaharlal Nehru
  • None of the above
  • Correct Option: C  [ Jawaharlal Nehru ]

    Explanation:

What is the 'Repo rate' ?

  • It is the rate at which International Aid Agencies lend to RBI
  • It is the rate at which the banks lend to RBI
  • It is the rate at which RBI borrows from the market
  • It is the rate at which RBI lends to banks
  • Correct Option: D  [ It is the rate at which RBI lends to banks ]

    Explanation:

Tertiary sector activities include

  • Cottage industries
  • Mining activities
  • Construction activities
  • Infrastructure services
  • Correct Option: D  [ Infrastructure services ]

    Explanation:

"Swadesh Darshan" is:

  • a scheme for development of tourism infrastructure
  • related with transportation service for sightseeing in Tripura
  • a Char Dham Yatra
  • visit to a natural scenery
  • Correct Option: A  [ a scheme for development of tourism infrastructure ]

    Explanation:

Which industry employs the largest number of women in India ?

  • Tea
  • Textile
  • Jute
  • Coal
  • Correct Option: B  [ Textile ]

    Explanation:

In India, which sector generally suffers from the problem of surplus labour ?

  • Agriculture
  • Industry
  • Service
  • All of these
  • Correct Option: A  [ Agriculture ]

    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
  • Correct Option: A  [ Finance Act of 1951 ]

    Explanation:

Government imposes taxes to:

  • run the machinery of State
  • uplift of weaker sections
  • check the accumulation of wealth among the rich
  • None of the above
  • Correct Option: A  [ run the machinery of State ]

    Explanation:

GST abolishes which of the following taxes ?

  • Corporation tax
  • Service tax
  • Income tax
  • Wealth tax
  • Correct Option: B  [ Service tax ]

    Explanation:

Which activity is not included in service sector ?

  • Trade, hotels and restaurants
  • Real estate, finance and insurance
  • Transport and communication
  • Electricity, gas and water supply
  • Correct Option: D  [ Electricity, gas and water supply ]

    Explanation: