MCQ on Indian Economy
Which among the following in India has the function of recommending Minimum Support Prices for various commodities to the Government ?
- National Farmers Commission
- Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices
- Central Statistical organization
- Department of Agriculture
Explanation:
NABARD stands for:
- National Activated Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
- National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
- National Agricultural Backward and Rural Development
- National Bank for Accelerated Rural Development
Explanation:
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:
SRI, which is highly practiced in Tripura is associated with:
- Rice production
- Rural internal connectivity
- E-marketing
- Regards to elders
Explanation:
Which of the following sources provides highest tax revenue to Government of India?
- Personal Income Tax
- Excise Duty
- Corporation Tax
- Customs Duty
Explanation:
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
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:
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:
Green revolution occurred during:
- 1945-1955
- 1965-1975
- 1985-1995
- none of these
Explanation:
National Food Security Act came into effect in the year:
- 2012
- 2013
- 2014
- None of the above
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