MCQ on Indian Economy
Which of the following sector gives the largest income in India ?
- Trade sector
- Railway
- Agriculture
- Service sector
Explanation:
The earlier name of WTO was:
- UNCTAD
- GATT
- UNIDO
- OECD
Explanation: General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs (GATT) under the Marrakesh Agreement. The World Trade Organization (WTO) began journey on 1 January 1995.
Which of the following is true in respect of Centre-State financial relations ?
- Amount given by Centre is the only source of income to States
- States can by-pass Centre while taking foreign loans
- States can not levy income tax
- States can claim 100 % share in excise duty on goods produced in the State
Explanation:
Which one of the following is an indirect tax levied by the Central Government in India ?
- Service tax
- Corporate Income tax
- Profession tax
- Agricultural Income tax
Explanation:
The growth of per capita income of current prices is higher than that of per capita income at constant prices because the later takes into account the rate of
- growth of population
- increase in price level
- growth of money supply
- increase in the wage rate
Explanation:
Tertiary sector activities include
- Cottage industries
- Mining activities
- Construction activities
- Infrastructure services
Explanation:
From the following statements pertaining to the World Economic Forum (WEF), find the correct
statement(s) :
(i) The WEF is a platform under the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
(ii) The WEF is an independent department of the World Bank.
(iii) The WEF is an International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation.
(iv) The WEF was established in 1971 as a not-for-profit foundation and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
- Only (1)
- Only (ii)
- Only (iii) and (iv)
- Only (ii) and (iii)
Explanation:
The LPG model of development was introduced by India since:
- 1991
- 1992
- 1993
- 1994
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:
Which of the following pairs is/are incorrectly matched?
| i. Finance Commission | : Constitutional of India |
| ii. Securities and Exchange Board of India | : Statutory Body |
| iii. NITI Aayog | : Constitutional Body |
| iv. Reserve Bank of India | : Statutory Body |
- (i) and (iii) only
- (ii) and (iv) only
- (iii) only
- (iv) only
Explanation: