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 sources provides highest tax revenue to Government of India?
- Personal Income Tax
- Excise Duty
- Corporation Tax
- Customs Duty
Explanation:
If withdrawal of a worker from employment does not create any output loss, this situation is known as
- Search unemployment
- Voluntary unemployment
- Disguised unemployment
- Frictional unemployment
Explanation:
'Economic Survey' is published by:
- The Ministry of Finance
- The Planning Commission
- The Government of India
- The Central Statistical Organization
Explanation:
About Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana (DAY) which of the following is not correct ?
- It focuses on both the rural and urban areas
- It aims at skill development.
- It is a State Government's scheme
- It has replaced Ajeevika
Explanation:
If the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) is lowered by the RBI, its impact on credit creation will be to :
- decrease it
- increase it
- No impact
- None of these
Explanation:
The purpose of land reforms was to :
- increase the production in agriculture
- increase the purchasing power of the rural population
- ensure distributive justice with economic growth
- all of the above
Explanation:
Where is the headquarter of State Bank of India (SBI) situated ?
- Delhi
- Mumbai
- Pune
- Srinagar
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:
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
Explanation: