MCQ on Indian Economy
Which of the statements given below is/are correct?
(i) GNP is always higher than GDP.
(ii) If GDP is greater than GNP, then net factor income earned abroad is negative.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
- Only (i)
- Only (ii)
- Both (i) and (ii)
- Neither (i) nor (ii)
Explanation:
The period of high inflation and low economic growth is termed as:
- Stagnation
- Take-off stage in economy
- Stagflation
- Depression
Explanation:
When was National Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) established ?
- 6th Dec, 1947
- 6th Dec, 1982
- 5th Nov, 1982
- 7th Oct, 1982
Explanation:
The World Trade Organisation has replaced which organisation ?
- ITO
- UNCTAD
- GATT
- OECD
Explanation:
Poverty is defined as:
- A monetary condition brought about by people's own laziness
- A monetary condition where people do not have enough to satisfy basic needs
- A monetary and non-monetary conditions where people lack access to community regulated common resources, opportunities and income
- All of the above
Explanation:
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:
Who was the head of the 10th Finance Commission?
- K.C. Pant
- Manmohan Singh
- Vasant Sathe
- Shiv Shankar
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
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
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
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