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
Solution
Correct Option: A  [ 15th August, 2014 ]

Explanation:

The Plan launched in the 50th year of Indian Independence was :

• Sixth five year plan
• Eighth five year plan
• Ninth five year plan
• Tenth five year plan
Solution
Correct Option: C  [ Ninth five year plan ]

Explanation:

Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) was launched in the IXth Five Year Plan for:

• education for all
• education for the weaker sections
• universalisation of elementary education
• bridge all the genders and social gaps in education
Solution
Correct Option: C  [ universalisation of elementary education ]

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:

SRI, which is highly practiced in Tripura is associated with:

• Rice production
• Rural internal connectivity
• E-marketing
• Regards to elders
Solution
Correct Option: A  [ Rice production ]

Explanation:

When was National Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) established ?

• 6th Dec, 1947
• 6th Dec, 1982
• 5th Nov, 1982
• 7th Oct, 1982
Solution
Correct Option: C  [ 5th Nov, 1982 ]

Explanation:

Which of the following is a primary sector of economic activities in India ?

• Food processing
• Telecom services
• Manufacturing industry
• Agriculture
Solution
Correct Option: D  [ Agriculture ]

Explanation:

A closed economy is an economy in which:

• the money supply is fully controlled
• deficit financing takes place
• only exports take place
• Neither exports nor imports take place.
Solution
Correct Option: D  [ Neither exports nor imports take place. ]

Explanation:

Gilt-edged market means:

• Market of government securities
• Bullion market
• Market of commodities
• Market of pure metals
Solution
Correct Option: A  [ Market of government securities ]

Explanation:

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
Solution
Correct Option: D  [ increase in the balance of payment deficit ]

Explanation: